To further consolidate its position in the North American market, Bell Plastics will establish a new mandrel manufacturing operation in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This move follows on from the earlier establishment of its warehousing facility in Kansas City, Missouri, which will continue to be a key distribution centre for Bell Plastics. The Martinsburg operation will enable even better customer service and support for rubber hose manufacturers in North America and will establish Bell Plastics as the only multi-site, mandrel manufacturing company worldwide.