News

• Latex capability at VLP for PPE manufacturers

  Increased global demand and disruptions to supply chains have created the potential need for European sourced nitrile glove manufacture

  29 May 2020Click here to read more

• Latex free re-breathe bag technology by Vita Liquid Polymers

  VLP has presence in the versatile polymers present in many ICU (Intensive Care Unit) environments

  13 May 2020Click here to read more

• Industrial placements continue at VLP

  VLP is continuing to benefit from engaging with Step Graduate Recruitment as part of the company's longer term succession planning.

  10 Dec 2018Click here to read more

• Technical developments at VLP

  A new addition to the team sees movement as we look to the future.

  31 Mar 2018Click here to read more

• Investment in safety at VPP

  Vita Polymers Poland (VPP) has improved health and safety in its short block warehouse with an investment in forklift loading processes.

  06 Dec 2017Click here to read more

• VLP looks to the future

  Tom Lilly has been employed by Vita Liquid Polymers as a Development Chemist on a year-long Industry Placement as part of his Chemistry degree.

  10 Sep 2017Click here to read more

• Celebrating milestones and saying farewell

  It's been a time to reflect at VLP as we acknowledge years of diligent service.

  01 Sep 2017Click here to read more

• Putting safety first

  VLP held its Safety Day in June and it included a wide range of activities related to business activity at the site.

  09 Jun 2017Click here to read more

• Improving our performance in the warehouse

  We've been using data to help us continuously improve safety and efficiency in our warehouse.

  02 Jun 2017Click here to read more

• Celebrating a great end to 2016

  We are delighted to announce that we have recently been awarded runner up in the EEF Future Manufacturing awards in two categories: Innovation, and Health and Safety.

  18 Jan 2017Click here to read more

• VLP invests to increase process safety

  VLP has invested £240,000 in new equipment at its Wythenshawe site to improve process safety.

  03 Nov 2016Click here to read more

• Vitafoam wins Major Industry Award

  The major players in the UK bedding industry gathered for the Bed Show in Telford from 20 - 21 September.

  02 Nov 2016Click here to read more

• North Region—recognition for safety record

  Middleton Block Plant achieved five years with no Lost Time Accident (LTA) in August.

  01 Oct 2016Click here to read more

• Summer Placements 2016

  Here at VLP we are investing heavily in the future of our business, bringing fresh talent and unique skill bases on board to help us achieve this vision. This summer we have had two young students (of different disciplines) working with our team, on summer placements.

  16 Aug 2016Click here to read more

• Safety Day 2016

  After holding a very successful and fun Safety Day in 2015 we decided to increase the challenge level and number of activities for our second VLP Safety Day which was held at Vita Liquid Polymers on the 20th May 2016.

  20 May 2016Click here to read more

• VLP is a 'world class' performer for its customers

  In 2015 VLP, Vita's liquid compounding company in Wythenshawe Manchester, conducteda Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey looked at feedback from the VLP's top 30 customers (10 for its latex products, 10 for PVC products and 10 Vitabond).

  02 Apr 2016Click here to read more

• Delivering world class manufacturing aspirations

  Another initiative under VLP's continuous improvement drive is the launch of an exciting 'theoretical' Greenfield site.

  26 Jul 2012Click here to read more

• Managing Business Development

  At VLP, we constantly strive to look at ways of making our systems more efficient, our production at it's maximum output and our costs as low as possible. To this end, last year we ran a two day workshop for all our managers lead by our own Business Development Manager, John Hannah.

  02 Jul 2012Click here to read more

• Safety stays a top priority

  At all Vita company sites safety remains our number one priority for employees, contractors and visitors alike.

  12 Jun 2012Click here to read more

• Our very own halo

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  07 Jun 2012Click here to read more

• Expansion in Eastern Europe

  The aim of this strategic expansion is to improve further the quality focused service that we offer to our EU customers in the PVC and adhesive products. We now have number of multiple European projects underway thanks to close collaboration between the our sales and technical teams in both the UK and Poland.

  20 Mar 2012Click here to read more

• Long service award

  Long service award - Phil Regan, Purchasing administrator at VLP reached 25 years service.

  10 Sep 2009Click here to read more

• Top of the league!

  Vita Liquid Polymers has helped a local rugby team in the north west of England by sponsoring its new kit.

  01 Sep 2009Click here to read more

• Improved Product Performance

  Vita Liquid Polymers (VLP) has been working closely with Europe's largest film to print manufacturer to develop a new adhesive that allows faster machining, improved gloss and potlife for use on its range of Billhofer Laminating machines.

  06 Jun 2009Click here to read more

• Lean training at VLP

  The theory and practical elements of the 5S training was the subject of recent training at Vita Liquid Polymers (VLP).

  15 May 2009Click here to read more

• VLP Newsletter

  Issue 01 showcased VLP's exhibition at COMPAMED, offered congratulations to Mike Preston on his promotion and Andy Holt on his marriage to Amy and even gave a sneak preview of the new brand. If you have something to publish in the next issue, contact news@vita-liquid.co.uk

  01 Apr 2009Click here to read more

• Vita Liquid Polymers showcases medical offering at COMPAMED

  VLP exhibited alongside its Vita Group division, Vita Compounding as they both shared their new products with the medical world. VLP showcased its Diptex range, which includes both natural and synthetic latex products that offer good resistance to ageing, a long shelf life and variety of colours.

  19 Nov 2008Click here to read more

• Mike Preston appointed Process Engineer

  Mike's new role will focus on providing technical support to manufacturing as the VLP grows, assisting with numerous lean manufacturing initiatives and pushing to get VLP's right-first-time manufacturing to world class levels.

  05 Nov 2008Click here to read more

• New Brand

  New logos have also been introduced for VLP's product brands including Vitabond – a range of adhesives, sealants and coating compounds; Vitachem – natural and synthetic latex compounds; Vitaplas – a range of PVC plastisols; and its newly launched Vitatac – a range of water based adhesives for the print, paper, board and conversion industries.

  15 Oct 2008Click here to read more