BPF Meet Energy Minister Lord Hunt
A British Plastics Federation (BPF) Group led by the President Paul Jukes met the Energy Minister Lord Hunt of Kings Heath in the House of Lords on 25th November.
Published: 26th November 2009

New Campaign Launched to Tackle Marine and Beach Litter
On 12th November Plastics manufacturers and producers announced a new initiative to tackle the problem of littering in the seas, as part of the Plastics 2020 Challenge.
Published: 13th November 2009

iPolyCond Project Kicks-Off
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is involved in an innovation Research and Development project to develop the polymer industry's knowledge of conductive projects.
Published: 13th November 2009

Impact Solutions Takes it to the Next Stage
Impact Solutions Takes it to the Next Stage
Published: 3rd November 2009

Youth Debate the Role of Plastics and Sustainability
Youth Debate the Role of Plastics and Sustainability
Published: 3rd November 2009

Energywise Plastics Project Kicks Off
The BPF is involved in a number of innovative Research and Development projects, with Energywise Plastics the latest project in our expanding portfolio.
Published: 2nd November 2009

Eight Association Alliance Write to Chancellor Ahead of Pre-Budget Statement
On 22nd October, ahead of the Pre-Budget Statement, the Eight Association Alliance wrote to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling.
Published: 23rd October 2009

Government Invests £2.5 Million in Innovation for Industrial Biotechnology
The Technology Strategy Board is to manage a £2.5 million investment programme on behalf of the Government aimed at stimulating innovation in the UK's industrial biotechnology sector, and is encouraging small and medium-sized companies to apply for funding.
Published: 20th October 2009

Horners’ Award for Plastics: Winner Announced
The 2009 Horners' Award for Plastics Design and Innovation was presented to Omlet Ltd for their innovative 'Beehaus' Plastic Beehive on 1st October 2009.
Published: 19th October 2009

BPF Seminar: PVC and the Low Carbon Future
On Thursday 19th November 2009, the British Plastics Federation Vinyl’s Group will be holding its annual PVC Seminar at BPF House, London.
Published: 15th October 2009

BPF Welcomes Government Drive to Stop Waste being Landfilled
The BPF welcomes DEFRA Secretary of State, Hilary Benn's calls for all local authorities to provide a full recycling service to drive waste from landfill and the greater use of Energy from Waste.
Published: 14th October 2009

BPF Seminar - Plastics Packaging: Meeting the Sustainability Challenge
The British Plastics Federation is holding a seminar entitled ‘Plastics Packaging: Meeting the Sustainability Challenge’ on Wednesday, 18th November 2009 at BPF House, London.
Published: 14th October 2009

BPF Seminar: Opportunities for UK Plastics Companies in India
The British Plastics Federation and UK Trade & Investment are holding a seminar entitled Opportunities for UK Plastics Companies in India on Thursday 5th November 2009.
Published: 13th October 2009

Impact raises the bar in pipeline solutions for emerging countries
Impact, the leading solutions provider to petrochemicals and plastics industry, is pushing forward with a range of new plastic pipe and pipeline solutions for high temperature and aggressive working environments.
Published: 9th October 2009

Carbon Trust Issues Low Carbon Innovation Challenge To Plastic Bottle Producers
The Carbon Trust is offering plastic bottle producers funding of up to £250,000 in a collaborative programme of research, development and demonstration that will accelerate uptake of new low carbon technologies, it was announced today.
Published: 9th October 2009

BPF Sign Historic Climate Change Agreement
On 1st October at the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC), the BPF Director-General, Peter Davis, signed with a senior DECC official a Climate Change Agreement the Plastics Industry.
Published: 1st October 2009

Act Now to Join the BPF Climate Change Agreement
Over 100 company sites have now successfully registered for the BPF Climate Change Agreement for Plastics Processing (BPF CCA) and collectively will receive discounts of £32 million on their Climate Change Levy over the course of the Agreement.
Published: 29th September 2009

Government Responds to BPF Request to Extend Car Scrappage Scheme
On 28th September, Lord Mandelson, responded to pressure from the British Plastics Federation and other related trade associations by announcing the extension of the car scrappage scheme to cover an additional 100,000 vehicles.
Published: 29th September 2009

Professional Development Short Courses available from Loughborough University Department of Materials
Professional Development Short Courses available from Loughborough University Department of Materials (formerly IPTME). BPF members  will receive a generous discount on our range of Materials Short Courses.
Published: 28th September 2009

BPF Recruit UK Companies for British Pavilion at Asia’s Largest Plastics Exhibition
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is recruiting UK companies to join the British Pavilion at the forthcoming Chinaplas exhibition in Shanghai on 19th April 2010
Published: 24th September 2009

Connaught Electrical expands training network
As BPF Business Support Network Members we are pleased to announce that we are expanding our training network to make keeping up with the latest regulations easier than ever for electrical, engineering and maintenance professionals.
Published: 24th September 2009

Listgrove makes key appointments for BPF
Leading recruitment and human resources consultancy Listgrove Limited is playing its part in helping resource the British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) continued efforts in support of the UK plastics industry.
Published: 24th September 2009

Listgrove consolidates International presence at Fakuma 09
The leading global recruitment and human resources plastics specialist Listgrove Limited is looking forward to contributing towards a lively and rewarding exhibition at Fakuma 09, October 13-17
Published: 24th September 2009

IRC Polymer Science and Technology 10 day Modular Course 2009
The IRC is expanding its training portfolio to match this market demand by the introduction of a 10th module to the course programme, to give an overview on the design, preparation and uses of organic conjugated polymers and oligomers in the electronics industry.
Published: 24th September 2009

Listgrove appoints new EPS executive at Simplipac
Two long-standing members of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) have recently linked up to make a crucial executive appointment.
Published: 18th September 2009

Plastics in the North Pacific Gyre
The BPF comments on Project Kaisei's findings on plastics in the North Pacific Gyre and states its position on Marine Litter
Published: 3rd September 2009

Interest Free Business Loans from the Carbon Trust.
Thanks to the The Carbon Trust’s 0% loans purchasers and suppliers can benefit from acquiring the latest  processing equipment, effectively paid for with the monthly energy savings that it produces
Published: 25th August 2009

BPF Announce Forthcoming Shows With British Pavilions
Based on the results of their recent tradeshow survey  the BPF have announced their forthcoming shows with British Pavilions for 2010
Published: 25th August 2009

BPF Seminar: Let’s Grow Plastics Recycling
The British Plastics Federation is holding a seminar entitled: ‘Let’s Grow Plastics Recycling’ on Thursday 1st October 2009 at BPF House, London.
Published: 21st August 2009

ENER-Plast survey reveals low awareness of European Energy Legislation
The ENER-Plast Project consortium has just conducted a EU-wide survey that will allow the ENER-Plast project to gauge the level of understanding, attitudes and practices towards energy and environmental legislation within the EU.
Published: 21st August 2009