Richard Orme

Managing Director at Distrupol

Richard Orme has extensive experience in the plastics industry, beginning a career as an apprentice Mould Technician in 1986 at a small moulding company in the UK. Demonstrating rapid advancement, Richard became lead setter within 12 months, overseeing new tool trials and production optimisation. In September 1991, Richard transitioned to Pillar Engineering Ltd as an Account Manager before joining Distrupol in March 1993, where leadership roles as Business Director and currently Managing Director have been held. Richard's lifelong dedication to the industry is underscored by a solid educational foundation from Chase Terrace High School.

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Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom

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Distrupol

Distrupol is a Global leader with over 60 years of excellence, innovation and expertise in the sales and application development of thermoplastic polymers and elastomers. Our integrated process, from concept to manufacture, means that we can assist you from the earliest stages of your product development. Design With over 4,000 polymer grades to offer, our experts will work with you to consider all aspects of product, part and tool design to help you produce your products efficiently and effectively. Develop In partnership with Moldex3D, we can give you 3D simulations of how our polymer will flow through your design, so that you can troubleshoot and optimise product design before tool steel is cut. Deliver We know how important it is to have your material in the right place, at the right time, for the right job. By making significant investments in warehousing and logistics facilities, we can deliver in full, on time, every time.