RYEDALE politicians have visited a Malton company which is creating technology to make using recycled plastic in new products “easier”.

Hydramotion, based at the York Road industrial park, is a designer and manufacturer of a range of advanced sensors. It specialises in the measurement of the viscosity of liquids, and is involved in everything from chocolate to cancer drugs.

But it has also done development work with the “control and measurement of recycled plastic”, making it easier to use in the manufacture of a new product.

Ryedale MP Kevin Hollinrake was given a tour of the company by John Gallagher - who founded it 25 years ago and who now employs more than 30 people - to discuss his work and ambitions.

Mr Hollinrake said: “John has developed a brilliant new device that may well be the key solution to enable the recycling and reverse conversion of plastics.

“It is fantastic to see a local company like Hydramotion lead the way in such an important area as plastic recycling, which is a huge concern to all of us.

“Without urgent action to cut demand, it is estimated 34 billion tonnes of plastic will have been manufactured globally by 2050.”

Speaking after the meeting, Mr Gallagher said that they are making investments across the business and added: “We follow nobody, but constantly push the limits of what is possible and innovate on a daily basis. It’s a combination of deep science and uncompromising design and engineering backed by solid patents.”

Cllr Michael Cleary, chairman of Ryedale District Council and local ward member, said: “It’s always a delight to showcase some of the world-class companies in Ryedale and a special privilege to visit John Gallagher and his team at Hydramotion again.

“This is an exceptional company of whom we can be justifiably proud.”