March, 2010
Barkston launches initiative to support National framework for sustainable schools
Barkston Plastics Ltd, one of the UK's most comprehensive and innovative plastics companies, has launched a new sustainable product range to help UK schools achieve 'sustainable school' status by 2020 - in line with the Government's National Framework for Sustainable Schools.

February, 2010
Barkston combines environmental and economic With new sustainable driveway product
Barkston Plastics Ltd, one of the UK's most comprehensive and innovative plastics companies, has launched a new product designed to meet the Environment Agency's requirements for porous paving; and provide home-owners with an economically sound, environmentally friendly, sustainable solution to off-road parking, all while maintaining a bit of greenery.

January, 2010
Barkston resolves to close recycling loop With 'better britain in plastic' campaign
Barkston Plastics Ltd, one of the UK's most comprehensive and innovative plastics companies, has begun work on its New Year's resolution of creating a more sustainable future by pledging to recycle all its plastic waste as part of the company’s 'Better Britain in Plastic' campaign.

December 17, 2009
Barkston team scoops awards
Barkston has been awarded Employer of the Year 2009, Small Company Award by Training and Development Resource Ltd and the team have also scooped up NVQ Level 2 for Business Improvement Techniques.

November 1, 2009
Barkston offers free advice on how to make better products with plastic
Specialist plastics engineer Barkston offers a complimentary consultation service to help potential customers develop and optimise their products using plastics.

September 1, 2009
Barkston launches ‘Innovations in Plastic’ awards
Barkston Plastics Ltd, one of the UK's most comprehensive and innovative plastics companies, has launched an ‘Innovations in Plastic’ awards scheme to help identify and celebrate the talent pool of designers, engineers, scientists, artists and technology students in UK universities.

August 21, 2009
Laser welding takes the lead
Barkston has found that its investment in laser welding technology has paid off with clients enabling it to produce “more aesthetically pleasing products more quickly and with greater constructional integrity” says Managing Director, Tim Kiernan.

June 13, 2009
£300k birthday present from China
Barkston celebrates its 40th anniversary with a £300 000 order all the way from China and plays a major role in an 18 month £3m project, co-ordinated by Yeadon based design house, to make and supply lithographic tanks and ancillary equipment to the Chinese printing industry.