Government Responds to BPF Request to Extend Car Scrappage SchemeOn 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.
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29th September 2009
Professional Development Short Courses available from Loughborough University Department of MaterialsProfessional 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.
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28th September 2009
BPF Recruit UK Companies for British Pavilion at Asia’s Largest Plastics ExhibitionThe British Plastics Federation (BPF) is recruiting UK companies to join the British Pavilion at the forthcoming Chinaplas exhibition in Shanghai on 19th April 2010
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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.
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24th September 2009
Listgrove makes key appointments for BPFLeading 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.
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24th September 2009
Listgrove consolidates International presence at Fakuma 09The 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
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24th September 2009
IRC Polymer Science and Technology 10 day Modular Course 2009The 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.
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24th September 2009
Listgrove appoints new EPS executive at SimplipacTwo long-standing members of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) have recently linked up to make a crucial executive appointment.
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18th September 2009
Plastics in the North Pacific GyreThe BPF comments on Project Kaisei's findings on plastics in the North Pacific Gyre and states its position on Marine Litter
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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
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25th August 2009
BPF Announce Forthcoming Shows With British PavilionsBased on the results of their recent tradeshow survey the BPF have announced their forthcoming shows with British Pavilions for 2010
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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.
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21st August 2009
ENER-Plast survey reveals low awareness of European Energy LegislationThe 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.
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21st August 2009
Impact set to launch new regional resources at Saudi PPPPImpact, the BP Chemicals spin off, has confirmed its exhibiting attendance at the Saudi PPPP (Print, Pack, Plas & Petrochemical) exhibition at the Riyadh International Exhibition Centre, which takes place 18-21 October 2009.
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20th August 2009
Listgrove grows jobs and skills in Middle East markets Buisness Support Network Member, Listgrove Ltd, has completed a round of recruitment and marketing activity in the Middle East that sees the company now poised for further expansion in the region and in its adjacent customer zones in North Africa and Egypt.
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11th August 2009
ReHeat project technology exploitationThe ReHeat Project aims to develop a thermal energy recovery system suitable for home and industrial applications which will use adsorption and exothermic technology to store and deliver waste heat captured through advanced heat pipe technology, as well as take energy from intermittent renewable sources. As the project reaches its conclusion (ending in September 2009), the project is entering a new phase - that of exploitation.
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11th August 2009
MicroMelt project heads towards succesful completionMicro-Melt, a research and development project partially funded by the European Commission, is fast approaching its conclusion and recently held a dissemination day at the offices of the BPF, London.
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11th August 2009
BPF Leads in Heading-off Slovakian PVC BanAn attempt by the Slovakian government to implement a ban on PVC packaging was prevented by timely BPF action.
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10th August 2009
BPF Tackles RIBA on Camberwell FireThe BPF has written to the RIBA Chief Executive asking for the opportunity to present on the fire behaviour of PVC-U and questioning RIBA advice to its members on handling the media.
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10th August 2009
Plastics Peaks & Troughs - A Challenge for You and Your Insurance BrokerThe variation in the price of raw materials in the plastics industry creates a huge challenge for executives in the industry, Willis Commercial Network give advice on how to overcome this.
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7th August 2009
Impact plugs the gapsImpact Labs, the Grangemouth BP Chemicals spin off, is building on its expertise in pipeline technology to help improve that sector’s welding processes via systems of destructive and non-destructive testing.
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29th July 2009
UK plastics NVQ training - where¹s the money gone?Polymer Training Limited (PTL) is faced with closing down the sector¹s Government funded National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) based training activities following the sudden withdrawal of access to the Government Train2Gain budget for the forthcoming year.
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29th July 2009
EPA Extends Approvals for Biomaster in PlasticsAddmaster are pleased to announce its Biomaster TD100 antimicrobial additive now has EPA approval for use in plastic.
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23rd July 2009
LINPAC Packaging wins ‘People Make Performance’ awardKnottingley based LINPAC Packaging has been praised for its staff development policies at the Wakefield First Business Awards, winning the ‘People make Performance’ award and receiving a nomination for the Innovation Award.
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23rd July 2009
BPF Climate Change Agreement Receives Royal AssentOn 22nd July 2009 Royal Assent was given to the Finance Act 2009 which contains the clause enabling the BPF Climate Change Agreement (CCA) to come into force.
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22nd July 2009
BPF Director General Comments on Low Carbon Industrial StrategyBPF Director General provides comments on the Government's Low Carbon Industrial Strategy and highlights the opportunities for the plastics industry.
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21st July 2009
Trade Credit Insurance a Severe Problem for Plastics Industry Reveals BPF SurveyThe British Plastics Federation (BPF) Business Conditions Survey has highlighted some serious problems being faced by companies in the Plastics Industry.
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20th July 2009
'Act Now' to Claim an 80% Reduction on Your Climate Change Levy says BPF Director-GeneralThe British Plastics Federation (BPF) is in the final stages of entering into a Climate Change Agreement (BPF CCA) for the Plastics Sector with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
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14th July 2009
Rotoflex: An UpdateThe BPF is involved in several key European Funded projects, of which Rotoflex is one. Rotoflex - which held it's 6 monthly meeting last week at the BPF's offices in London - is a 3 year project for the rotational moulding sector. The objective of this project is to improve cycle times and process efficiency whilst facilitating greater flexibility in product design and integrity for the SME Sector.
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13th July 2009
Government Announcement Confirms Housing Targets Will Be MissedThe Prime Minister’s announcement for social and affordable housing, outlined yesterday in the government’s Building Britain’s Future, confirms the expectation that the government will miss its own target from the 2007 Housing Green Paper, according to the Construction Products Association.
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13th July 2009
