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BPF Newsletter 7th May 09
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May 7th 2009 |
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BPF NEWS
BPF Welcomes 2009 Budget
The BPF's recent lobbying work has borne fruit in the 2009 Budget and the BPF's recommendation that Climate Change Agreements based on electricity only be introduced is incorporated in the Chancellor's statement.
To find out more CLICK HERE
K 2010 registration deadline reminder- 31st of May 2009
K 2010 is the world's largest plastics event and will take place between 27th October to 3rd November 2010 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The official deadline for stand booking is 31st May 2009 and with a large demand on space, we strongly recommend submitting registration forms as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The British Plastics Federation is running a British Pavilion in Hall 12 and 5 offering cost effective and high quality stand packages at £91 per sqm.
For more information on the show and to register your interest, please CLICK HERE
'The Guardian' Supplement on Plastics
The Guardian Newspaper yesterday issued a special Supplement, 'The World of Plastics'. The BPF added its assistance to the preparation of this and ' The Foreword' is in the name of BPF President, Calum Forsyth.
Please CLICK HERE to download the supplement
BPF Hosts High-Level Packaging Forum
On 28th May the BPF held a meeting of senior plastics packaging industry figures to brief them on recent BPF lobbying successes and to discuss the BPF's strategic direction in this important field.
To find out more please CLICK HERE
Plastics Preventing Crime
At the Government backed Materials Knowledge Transfer Networks' Annual Meeting on 23rd April 2009 Mr Barry Webb, Head of the Design against Crime Team at the Home Office, gave a presentation on 'Materials for a Safer World'.
For a report on the Meeting please CLICK HERE
Manufacturing Efficiency: Reducing Costs and Increasing Profitability in Plastics Processing
Taking place on the 3rd June at the BPF's offices, this seminar will help companies to improve their performance by addressing their cost profile, streamline their operations, update working practices and adopt leading edge technology.
For More Information CLICK HERE
BPF To Launch New Buyers Guide at PDM 2009
At this years PDM (19th to the 21st May, Telford) the BPF are set to launch 5 brand new Buyers' Guides showcasing some of the services and products available from our members as well as the official launch of the brand new Plastbook which will be shown on the BPF stand.
Come see us at the show on stand C44
Opportunity for BPF Members to speak at Seminars in China and Poland
The BPF is organising seminar programmes to promote UK excellence at Chinaplas (18th - 21st May, Guangzhou, China) and Plastpol (26th - 29th May, Kielce, Poland). The seminar at Chinaplas will take place on the 18th May between 2pm - 5pm. The presentations at Plastpol are more flexible and are taking place on the BPF stand - dates will be arranged to suit speakers needs. If you are interested in speaking at one of these events please contact Justyna Jaworska jjaworska@bpf.co.uk (0207 457 5001) with details of your proposed presentation by Friday 8th of May.
Publication: The Quality Protocol for the manufacture of secondary raw materials from waste non-packaging plastics.
The Quality Protocol for the manufacture of secondary raw materials from non-packaging plastics has been launched by the Environment Agency. The aim of the Quality Protocol is to provide collectors, recyclers and processors with clear guidance, which will assure the quality and consistency of secondary raw materials from waste non-packaging plastics. For more information and to download the protocol please CLICK HERE
Construction News
PVC Industry To Help London 2012 Olympic Games
BPF has welcomed an announcement from London 2012 which has confirmed that PVC will play a significant role in contributing to the sustainability of the London Olympic Game s
To find out more please CLICK HERE
BPF Praises Building Industry for Increasing PVC Recycling
BPF applauds the construction industry as the latest Vinyl 2010 figures reveal that the UK has achieved the second highest level of post-consumer PVC recycling in Europe. For more information please click here
To find out more please CLICK HERE
Vinyl 2010 Progress Report Released
The full Vinyl 2010 Report can be downloaded here, where members will be able to find detailed information on recycling, lead replacement and risk assesments carried out on the major phthalates and plasticiers.
To download the progress report in PDF format please CLICK HERE
Construction Products Association Press Release: Construction industry suffering
The Construction Products Association has issued a press release detailing the downturn in the construction market place. Forecasts for the coming year indicate the industry will suffer a 12% fall in construction output - the worst on record, followed by a further fall of 3.4% in 2010.
To download the press release in PDF format please CLICK HERE
BRE 'Green Guide' PVC Flooring Ratings
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has released the latest update to the 'Green Guide to Specification' which includes the ratings for PVC flooring.
CLICK HERE for more information
Website of the Week
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BPF EVENTS & UPCOMING KEY DATES
13th May 2009 Bio-Based and Degradable Plastics
3rd June 2009 Manufacturing Excellence in Plastics
Please visit www.bpfevents.co.uk to view the 2009 BPF Events Programme
UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS WITH BRITISH PAVILIONS
18th-21st May 2009 Guangzhou, China
Chinaplas 2009
26th-29th May 2009 Kielce, Poland
Plastpol 2009
13th-17th October 2009 Friedrichshafen, Germany
Fakuma 2009
27th Oct -3rd Nov 2009 Dusseldorf, Germany
K 2010
BPF INNOVATION PROJECTS
To find out more about the innovative projects the BPF is involved in CLICK HERE
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Editor: Chris Brown, cbrown @bpf.co.uk |
