BPF NEWS
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Success in China for UK Plastics Companies
The British Plastics Federation in association with UK Trade & Investment would like to invite companies interested in doing business in China to take part in a Seminar entitled "UK Plastics Companies in China: An Overview of Opportunities and Successful Market Entry Strategies". The seminar will take place on Tuesday 14th April 2009 at the British Plastics Federation's offices in London.
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EPS Group Promote the Benefits of EPS Insulation
The Expanded Polystyrene Group continues to promote the benefits and the safety credentials of EPS Insulation. Group Executives Anthony Roberts and Tim Marsden are over-seeing a major Marketing Campaign through PR Principles to promote both the sustainability of EPS and its fire safety in use. The Group also have a new look website - www.eps.co.uk - which is currently under-going extensive work, following the merger of the EPS Packaging and Construction Groups in January 1st 2009.
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The EPS Specifier Guide is available for download from HERE . This brochure is also being sent directly to several thousand architectural practices across the Country, running in tandem with a series of hard-hitting adverts in the architectural press about the fire performance of EPS.
K 2010 - British Group Registration Open
The BPF is now recruiting for the K show, to take place in Dusseldorf on the 27th October to 3rd November 2010. The cut off date for registration is set very early, 31st May, due to high demand on space. Companies wishing to book a stand are asked to sign up for the show as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
For more information download the info sheet in PDF format CLICK HERE
Latest Recovinyl Newsletter Released
To view the latest installment of the Recovinyl Newsletter, detailing progress of PVC Recycling in the UK please CLICK HERE
ENER-Plast: Reducing the Energy Consumption of the Polymer Industry
ENER-Plast, the EU-funded project to reduce the energy consumption of the European polymer supply chain, has developed a number of resources for companies wanting to reduce and manage their energy consumption.
ENER-Plast will provide the industry with the information resources and tools needed to reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint, which will in turn help to reduce costs.
To find out more CLICK HERE
BPF Members Receive a 50% Discount at IdentiPlast 2009
IdentiPlast 2009 is a key event where cutting-edge advances in recycling and recovery technologies for plastics are identified and discussed. For more information please CLICK HERE and to register and receive your discount email caroline.dubois@plasticseurope.org or call +32 2676 1739
Duty Suspension Scheme
The EU Duty Suspension scheme allows for duty-free imports of components that are not made in the EU. By reducing component costs, the scheme aims to reduce manufacturing costs, so helping EU manufacturers compete more effectively against imports of finished products. If your company is finding it impossible to source EU manufactured components, and are paying more than £20,000 a year in import duty, then they may qualify for this scheme. The BERR deadline for new applications is 15 September 2009 - for which the duty suspension would come into force on 1 July 2010.
CLICK HERE for more details.
DuPont Briefs BPF on Innovation
A DuPont team headed bt Glen Barber recently visited the BPF's offices to brief BPF staff on innovations in the DuPont materials offering. The powerpont presentation which Glen used is attached for the benefit of all members.Philip Law of the BPF said 'We welcome such presentations as it is crucial the BPF is up to date with developments in member firms and their products.We are in so many situations where such knowledge can be transferred to potential customers and users'
CLICK HERE to download part one of the presentation and CLICK HERE for part two
Bank Of England Summary of Business Conditions
The Bank of England has recently released its Summary of Business Conditions for March 2009
To download the report please CLICK HERE
SPE Recycling Conference
On Tuesday 28th April 2009 SPE has arranged a conference on recycling to be held at Dagenham/Rainham in Essex. During the day there will be a number of presentations together with tours of the plant of both Express Recycling & Plastics Ltd, Rainham and Closed Loop Recycling Ltd., Dagenham
For further details and to download the registration form CLICK HERE
BPF 74th Annual General Meeting
The BPF has the pleasure of inviting all Members to the 74th Annual General Meeting of the British Plastics Federation , Thursday 21st May 2009 at 6 Bath Place, Rivington Street, London EC2A 3JE. The formal business commences at 12 noon with coffee beforehand from 11.45 am. The AGM will finish at 12.30 pm appox followed by a buffet lunch. To download the full programme, election forms and reply slip please click here.
Construction News
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BPF at Eco-Build 2009
The British Plastics Federation attended the Eco-Build Exhibition at Earl's Court in March 2009 in order to demonstrate the important role of plastics in cosntruction and to promote the central role of plastics in a low-carbon economy, whether this be through the use of EPS insulation or PVC-U windows. This year saw a shift in attitudes, even compared with the 2008 event, with many architects and architectural students pro-actively approaching the BPF for more information on the plastics industry and the role plastics can play in design.
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BPF Executive Tim Marsden also supported a presentation by VEKA on the use of PVC-U windows
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Payment in the Construction Products Industry
The Construction Products Association released the results of its survey on payments last week following the receipt of nearly 200 responses from the industry. Amongst other issues the survey highlighted that although half of those replying were aware of the Government's Fair Payment Charter, only one company believed it was having a positive effect!
CLICK HERE to view the full results
Questionnaire on Electromagnetic Fields
The FICETTI Consortium has called for input from stakeholders regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from electromagnetic fields. If you would like to find out more about the Directive (2004/40/EC) or you would like to fill in the questionnaire please CLICK HERE
Construction Products Association Parliamentary Event
The CPA are holding a Parliamentary Reception in the House of Lords, hosted by Lord Berkeley, Wednesday 1 April 2009, 6:30 - 9pm. The reception will bring together senior representatives from across the industry and provides an invaluable setting for parliamentarians to speak directly to manufacturers and suppliers of construction products in an informal setting. It is also an opportunity to bring the industry together to show how important we are as an industry and to raise some of the crucial issues we are currently facing.
CLICK HERE to complete the event registration form.
Members' News
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Zotefoams - New 'Healthcare Pink' Evazote Foam
Willis Commercial Network - The Corporate Manslaughter Act
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into force on 6 April 2008, creating a new offence called Corporate Manslaughter in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Corporate Homicide in Scotland. As we approach the Act's first anniversary we take a closer look at one area where companies could be exposed.
To find out more CLICK HERE
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