Technical & Commercial Consultancy for the Plastics Industry
Specialist support for plastic packaging — and representation for both UK and international suppliers.
SG Moulding Solutions helps plastics and packaging businesses improve commercial performance and technical outcomes. We support manufacturers, converters, and technology providers with market insight, project delivery, and practical on-the-ground expertise — with a strong specialisation in the plastic packaging sector.
Meet SG Moulding Solutions at TCT 3Sixty 2026 Co-located with Interplas
SG Moulding Solutions will be exhibiting at TCT 3Sixty 2026, the UK’s definitive industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing event. We’ll be on Stand CC14 with live equipment from two of our partner technologies — HoliMaker and SST Microwelding — both of which sit naturally alongside the additive manufacturing community.
What we'll have on display
HoliMaker manual injection moulding presses A practical, hands-on alternative to automated injection moulding for prototyping, materials testing, R&D and low-volume production. HoliPress systems are widely used by product designers, additive manufacturing teams, and innovation labs to validate plastic components, trial recycled materials, and bridge the gap between 3D-printed prototypes and full production tooling.
SST Microwelding precision tool repair Portable, high-precision microwelding for repairing, modifying and extending the life of high-value mould tools and additive-manufactured metal parts. Particularly relevant for AM users dealing with cosmetic defects, dimensional corrections, and feature build-up on hybrid manufacturing workflows.
Why we're at TCT 3Sixty
Additive manufacturing and traditional plastics processing are increasingly working together — not competing. Designers prototype in AM, validate with manual injection moulding using real industrial thermoplastics, and refine production tooling with precision microwelding. SG Moulding Solutions sits at that intersection, providing UK and Ireland customers with practical equipment and consultancy across the full design-to-production journey.
If you’re evaluating how to bridge from 3D-printed prototypes to functional moulded parts, exploring sustainability and recycled-material trials, or looking after high-value tooling and AM components, come and talk to us.
Book a meeting in advance
If you’d like to guarantee time with Simon Girdlestone during the show, get in touch ahead of the event to arrange a slot. We can demonstrate the equipment, talk through specific applications, and discuss what would work for your business.
Meet Simon Girdlestone
SG Moulding Solutions is led by Simon Girdlestone, who brings over 35 years of hands-on experience across the plastics and packaging industry. Originally trained as a mould toolmaker, Simon has worked across capital equipment sales, tooling, process optimisation, and high-volume production environments in both UK and international markets.
That dual perspective — technical credibility paired with senior commercial experience — is what customers consistently value. Whether the conversation is about a tooling decision, a packaging project, or a sales strategy, the advice is grounded in shop-floor realities, not feature lists.
What we do: Plastics Consultancy, Packaging Lightweighting & UK Sales Representation
Whether the brief is a tooling problem, a lightweighting target, or growing your UK and Ireland sales presence, the work is always the same: senior, independent, hands-on support — grounded in 35+ years of plastics and packaging experience, and focused on outcomes you can actually point to.
Plastics & Packaging Consultancy
Technical and commercial support across plastics processing, packaging projects, product and tooling development, and project management — helping you reduce risk, accelerate decisions, and deliver better results from concept through to full production. Typical areas of support include processing and troubleshooting, packaging project coordination, new product development and industrialisation, capital project management, and go-to-market strategy.
Packaging Lightweighting
A specialist consultancy service helping packaging manufacturers unlock average material reductions of around 20% — without compromising performance, quality or process stability. We work across design optimisation, tooling, materials (with a strong focus on PP solutions), and processing, delivering cost savings alongside EPR and Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) reduction.
UK & Ireland Sales Representation
Sales & Marketing Representation for UK Companies
We represent UK companies that need additional sales support. SG Moulding Solutions can integrate with your existing sales team or become a first point of contact for prospects and customers — providing structured sales activity, relationship management, sales team support, strategy and mentoring.
UK Sales & Marketing Representation for International Companies
We represent companies based outside of the UK that need a named sales contact on the ground. SG Moulding Solutions becomes your UK-facing representative — a first point of contact for prospects and customers — providing structured sales activity, relationship management, and local market insight.
Typical scope:
- UK territory management and account development
- Lead generation, follow-up, and pipeline building
- Distributor/agent support and customer visits
- Marketing support and event/exhibition presence
- Strategic feedback from the UK market
Trusted UK & Ireland Partner for Leading Plastics & Packaging Technologies
SG Moulding Solutions represents a select group of leading manufacturers and technology providers, giving UK and Ireland customers direct, local access to advanced plastics processing, packaging, and sustainability solutions.
Led by Simon Girdlestone, with 30+ years of plastics industry experience, we provide a named point of contact on the ground — helping you qualify projects, engage faster, and move forward with confidence.
From PET blow moulding and rigid packaging to fibre-based alternatives, manual injection moulding, microwelding, and lightweighting technology, our partners cover the breadth of modern plastic and sustainable packaging requirements.
Speak to a UK & Ireland Plastics & Packaging Specialist
If you are evaluating new equipment, exploring sustainable packaging alternatives, tackling a tooling or production challenge, or considering UK and Ireland representation for your business, SG Moulding Solutions offers a no-nonsense, consultancy-led assessment before any commercial decision is made.
By speaking directly with Simon Girdlestone, you gain access to:
- Over 35 years of UK and international plastics and packaging experience
- Independent, commercially focused guidance
- Clear recommendations aligned to your production, market, and commercial goals
Start the conversation today. Use the form to:
- Request a Plastics or Packaging Consultation
- Discuss a Lightweighting, Tooling, or Capital Equipment Project
- Explore UK & Ireland Sales Representation