Independent Consultancy for Plastics Ancillary and Temperature Control Equipment

STES provides independent consultancy supporting the design, specification and integration of plastic ancillary equipment for both end users and equipment suppliers.

Our support is focused on ensuring ancillary systems are correctly specified, practical to operate, and fully aligned with the requirements of the plastics processing environment, whether for new installations or existing production lines. We work from an application-led perspective, supporting reliable system performance, efficiency and long-term maintainability.

STES supports the design and specification of a wide range of plastic ancillary equipment, including material handling and conveying systems, drying and dosing equipment, temperature control interfaces and associated process support systems. Consultancy input covers equipment selection, layout considerations, capacity assessment, and integration with injection moulding machines and existing plant infrastructure.

Consultancy Services Include

STES also works with ancillary equipment manufacturers and suppliers, providing application engineering and technical sales support to assist with customer-facing projects. This includes specification support, system design input, and technical liaison with end users to ensure proposed solutions are aligned with process requirements.

This experience allows STES to act as a technical bridge between supplier and customer, improving communication, reducing project risk and supporting successful equipment deployment.

Supporting Suppliers

For plastics processors and manufacturers, STES provides independent technical consultancy to support informed decision-making when specifying new ancillary equipment or reviewing existing installations. This includes evaluation of current system performance, identification of limitations or inefficiencies, and guidance on practical improvements aligned with production requirements.

The focus is on delivering solutions that are technically sound, operationally practical and suited to long-term use within a production environment.

Supporting End Users

STES brings over 10 years’ experience within the plastics industry, including time spent working for a leading plastic ancillary equipment supplier, supporting projects across a vast majority of the UK and Ireland. This background provides practical insight into both supplier and end-user environments, allowing consultancy support to be grounded in real-world operating conditions rather than theoretical design.