LINPAC Press Release: LINPAC’s domed pizza disc enhances presentation on shelf
To tackle the problem of toppings tumbling to the bottom of the pack when pizzas are displayed on the shelf vertically, Europe’s leading multi-material packaging manufacturer, LINPAC Packaging, has developed a new range of domed pizza bases. (17/06/13)
Published: 18th June 2013

Jablite Press Release: Jablite insulation Corners create a unique Cavity Wall System
For the first time, it is possible to install cavity wall insulation with damp proofed corners included as part of the insulation package. (03/06/13)
Published: 18th June 2013

RPC Press Release: RPC IS A CUP WINNER FOR KLIX
The new larger drinking cup from KLIX, the UK’s number one in-cup vending solution, is the result of the close working partnership between Mars Drinks and RPC Tedeco-Gizeh. (30/05/13)
Published: 17th June 2013

LINPAC Press Release: LINPAC launches premium Primesse tableware
Europe’s leading multi-material packaging manufacturer, LINPAC Packaging, has launched a premium range of fully recyclable tableware just in time for the summer season. (03/06/13)
Published: 17th June 2013

New BPF President Elected
Mike Boswell, the Managing Director of Plastribution Ltd, has been elected as the new President of the BPF at the organisation's AGM held today. He succeeds Philip Watkins who has held the post since 2011. (13/06/2013)
Published: 13th June 2013

BPF Rotational Moulders Make Debut at Subcon
The BPF Rotational Moulders Group was in full force at this year’s Subcon Exhibition at the NEC, a show aimed at promoting manufacturing excellence within the UK. (13/06/2013)
Published: 13th June 2013

BPF Launches REPLAST 2013
The BPF has launched REPLAST 2013, its 6th Annual Plastics Recycling Conference. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Driving Manufacturing Using Recycled Plastics’. (13/06/2013)
Published: 13th June 2013

Surfing Heatwaves with Plastics
The British Plastics Federation Packaging Group has welcomed and supported the key messages of the recently published Public Health England ‘Heatwave Plan for England 2013’ report.
Published: 11th June 2013

Listers Press Release: Learning and Earning with Listers
May the 23rd saw Lister Trade Frames open the doors for one of their now famous trade open days. An annual event in the calendar, this year it was a little earlier than usual due to some imminent changes in our industry. (22/05/13)
Published: 5th June 2013

BPF Press Release: BPF Urges Incentives to Drive UK Recycling
The BPF has today launched a new proposal that aims ‘To encourage and incentivise the use of recycled plastics in UK manufacturing’. The paper has its origins in the BPF’s Recycling Group (BPFRG) and its principles are shared across the whole Federation. (30/05/13)
Published: 30th May 2013

Lister Trade Frames Press Release: FIT for purpose?
April saw the inaugural FIT Show burst onto the Fenestration scene. Replacing the now defunct Glassex exhibition, the FIT show was branded as the event to restore the buzz in the Fenestration world. (22/05/13)
Published: 29th May 2013

Eurocell Press Release: Eurocell PCE Gasket Option Improves Performance and Simplifies Fabrication
Eurocell has announced that all White composite door main profiles and reversible window profiles are now available with a co-extruded PCE flex gasket. (29/05/13)
Published: 29th May 2013

RPC CONTAINERS PRESS RELEASE: 5 LITRE UN APPROVED CONTAINER A WORLD FIRST
Working in response to customer demand, RPC Containers UKSC has developed the world’s first lightweight 130g UN approved free-standing 5 litre jerrycan for the transportation of hazardous products. (23/05/13)
Published: 23rd May 2013

New freshly baked solutions from LINPAC Packaging
LINPAC Packaging has developed a new range of hinged bakery boxes for morning goods which are lighter than previous designs to ease the eco-tax burden on retailers and manufacturers across Europe. (15.05.13)
Published: 20th May 2013

A Wheely Wonderful Pack!
A new custom-designed PET bottle from RPC Containers Llantrisant is being used to ensure ultimate on-shelf impact for the new premium Wonder Wheels car care range from Tetrosyl. (16/05/13)
Published: 16th May 2013

BPF Press Release: Exhibit in India with a Grant of £3000
UK exporters who exhibit at foreign trade shows can claim up to £3,000 from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) towards their expenses at the show. (15/05/13)
Published: 16th May 2013

PlasticsEurope/BPF Press Release: Latest Plastics Industry Data Published – Industry Recovering Slowly
PlasticsEurope has presented its most recent economic data for the global plastics industry at a press luncheon ‘Facts and Figures UK’ on 14th May 2013 in London. (14/05/13)
Published: 14th May 2013

BPF Online Shop Opens For Business
The BPF have today launched a brand new online shop bpfshop.com. (10.05.13)
Published: 10th May 2013

BPF Launches Online Training Platform with Energy Efficiency Modules
Today the BPF have launched BPFTraining.com which is an online training resource for plastics industry professionals. (02/05/13)
Published: 2nd May 2013

BPF Rotational Moulders Tooled for Success
The BPF Rotational Moulders Group has held a seminar designed to explore rotational moulding tooling and associated issues. (02/05/13)
Published: 2nd May 2013

Over 360,000 tonnes of PVC recycled in Europe in 2012, new record for VinylPlus
Brussels 29 April 2013 – VinylPlus, the European PVC industry sustainable development programme, had a record 362,076 tonnes of PVC recycled last year, keeping it on track to meet the challenge of recycling 800,000 tonnes per year by 2020. (29/04/13)
Published: 29th April 2013

BPF Booklet Packs a Punch
The British Plastics Federation Packaging Group has today launched ‘Plastics Packaging: the Progressive Packaging Medium’ a booklet designed to highlight the key benefits of plastics packaging to Government, Local Authorities’, consumer bodies and other Non-Governmental Organisations. (29.04.13)
Published: 29th April 2013

RPC Helps to Create the Ultimate Answer to Lawn Spreaders
The manufacture of the innovative lightweight pack for Westland’s new Aftercut Even-Flo lawn spreader, incorporating an inter-changeable handle with integrated spreading chute, is the result of close co-operation between two RPC Containers sites at Rushden and Market Rasen.
Published: 25th April 2013

BPF praises members' improvements on accident reduction
The BPF has announced today the results of its latest Accident Survey, which analysed 2012 data from BPF members. (24/05/13)
Published: 25th April 2013

Industry Bosses in Kent Beach Clean Up
The Marine Conservation Society supported by M&S has arranged a Beach Clean-up this Friday from 13:00 hrs on Deal beach, East Kent. (25/04/13)
Published: 25th April 2013

Recycling.com announces that it has started to host live trades
Since launching last September, the revolutionary trading platform now has in excess of 170 member registrations across the world. After an initial focus on Europe and Asia, it has begun to target North America and had a stand at the recent ISRI Convention and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida, where it excited a lot of interest with 15 companies signing up during the event alone.
Published: 22nd April 2013

PVC – A smart material that allows big energy savings
The British Plastics Federation’s Vinyls Group has today launched a new animated video looking at the energy and carbon emissions savings achievable by choosing PVC products. (19/04/13)
Published: 19th April 2013

Security of supply of affordable energy – BPF concerned Energy Department is “complacent”
BPF President, Philip Watkins, and Director-General, Peter Davis, have received a reply to their 29th January letter on Energy concerns from Edward Davey MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change. (18/04/13)
Published: 19th April 2013

BPF Highlights Plastics Packaging Efficiency to Government
The BPF has directly responded to the UK Government’s Consultation on the Waste Prevention Programme for England. (18/04/13)
Published: 18th April 2013

RPC Llantrisant Cracks The Code For Quality
RPC Containers Llantrisant has designed and produced a custom-moulded 1 litre PET bottle for the market-leading DaVinci Gourmet range of coffee syrups as part of Kerry Foodservice’s move to create a global visual identity for the brand.
Published: 12th April 2013