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Moulders & Specialist Processors Group
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Benefits of MembershipThe Moulding and Specialist processing group is a strong force within the BPF and consists of over 80 companies from the industries leading names to smaller independent moulders. Membership of the BPF Moulders and Specialist Processors Group brings with it many benefits including:
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- Benchmarking: An exclusive survey for BPF members designed to help moulders analyse and compare core cost components and benchmark their own performance.
- Health and Safety: Ensure that the correct individual in all member companies receives timely updates on Health and Safety and are fully briefed on the activity of the newly constituted BPF Health and Safety Committee
- Sales Lead Development: The PRAS leads capturing system was established in 2005 with the specific aim of harnessing leads effectively for Moulding Group Members and since its conception has gathered in excess of 1000 leads for BPF members.
- Sales and Marketing: To support companies in improving their sales and marketing process in the UK and Overseas by harnessing best-practice information and disseminating expert views.
- International Opportunities: The BPF International Trade Development team are dedicated to developing international networks through signed agreements with international trade associations and various networking forums and ensuring the dissemination of information on foreign markets through our 'Export Support' service.
- Exclusive Access to European Bodies: The BPF pay membership and regularly attend meetings of EuPC (European Plastic Converters), safeguarding UK interests, extending a lobbying presence in Europe and gathering vital information for our Members. In addition the BPF is a member of Euromap who provide members with access to details on the plastics markets throughout the world.
The group has also made a substantial contribution towards the energy consumption data that has enabled the BPF to draft a climate change agreement which is going through the EU for ratification imminently. It also holds an annual Moulders group forum meeting which act as a platform for companies in the industry to meet and discuss pan-industry topics such as energy costs and environmental issues.
Overview of the Industry
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The turnover of the UK Moulding industry is estimated to be around £3.5 billion. The industry comprises of some 1,400 Injection Moulders. The majority of these companies (some 57%) have a turnover of less that £1m – see pie chart on the right. Overall growth levels broadly follow the trend in UK Manufacturing.
The industry has been hit hard by rising energy/raw materials prices, increased global competition and investment decisions of OEMs. The industry is also faced with a number of concerns, primarily health & safety, shortage of appropriately skilled workers and legislative burden. In this environment, the BPF provides a lifeline to member companies by supporting sales growth, outlining new opportunity and signposting to effective sources of support. |
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Contact Information
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Moulders and Specialist Processors Group Executive: Helen Pailing, BPF Tel: +44(0) 20 7457 5043 | Fax: +44(0) 20 7457 5045 | Email: hpailing@bpf.co.uk Helen is the BPF contact for the Moulding Group, and takes care of the Group's administration, meetings and issues management. |
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