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June 15th 2009
Issue 134
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BPF NEWS
BPF Secures HSBC Group Chief Executive to Speak at Exclusive Event
The BPF is organising an exclusive Member-only luncheon which will include a presentation "Banking on Manufacturing " by Michael Geoghegan CBE, Group Chief Executive HSBC.
For more information please CLICK HERE
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Operation Clean Sweep - Take the Pledge to Prevent Plastic Resin Loss
The British Plastics Federation wants all companies in the UK Plastics industry to pledge to prevent the loss of plastics pellets into the environment by implementing the BPF's Operation Clean Sweep programme.
For further information and to take the Company pledge please visit the Operation Clean Sweep website, www.operationcleansweep.co.uk
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BPF Welcomes the Release of Defra's Packaging Strategy
The BPF welcomes the broad outline of Defra's Packaging Strategy 'Making the most of packaging: A strategy for a low-carbon economy' and commends the affirmation given to the positive role packaging plays in society.
For information please CLICK HERE .
Chinaplas 2009 - Show Report
Taking place Between 18-21 May (Guangzhou, China) Chinaplas was the largest plastics event of the year, despite the current economic climate over 70,000 vistitors and nearly 2,000 exhibitors took part in the show.
For the full show report CLICK HERE
Budget Planning and Business Trends 2010 Seminar- 8 July 2009, BPF Offices
In unprecedented economic conditions this seminar has been strategically created to assist Plastics Companies in developing their future budgets. The seminar' s main aim is to arm delegates with the information they require to prepare their budgets for 2010 and enable companies to plan for success. For more information please CLICK HERE
Horners' Award For Plastics Innovation is Now Open
The Horners Award is an annual award for an imaginative or innovative contribution to the plastics industry. Any outstanding product, machine or process could win the prestigious Horners Award. The deadline to submit your entries for the annual Horners award is the 14th August. For more information please CLICK HERE
ECHA Recommends Strict Control For Seven Substances of Very High Concern
The ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) has recommended seven chemical substances of very high concern which should not be used without prior authorisation. These materials include HBCD, DEHP and BBP. To download the report please CLICK HERE
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Government News
New Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
The UK Government has today created a new Department; entiled the "Department for Business, Innovation and Skills" whose key role will be to build Britain's capabilities to compete in the global economy. Please see the full press release from Number 10 CLICK HERE
HM Government Releases "New industry New jobs" Report
Following the banking crisis, the ensuing credit crunch and economic downturn, Britain has taken exceptional, active measures to limit the impact and to contain the damage to our economy. Now it is time to work on the action needed to prepare for the upturn and beyond so that we invest properly in the future. To download the report please CLICK HERE
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Construction News
Construction: Worst Fall in Output on Record
The construction output figures from ONS covering the first quarter of 2009, which have been released today, highlight the true nature of the construction recession, showing considerable destocking leading to sharp falls in output. To download the report please CLICK HERE
CPA Credit Insurance Questionnaire
The withdrawal of credit insurance has been a major issue across the construction products industry over the last 6 months. Following the announcement in the Budget on 22 April that the government would be introducing a top up scheme the Association arranged a briefing for members with senior BERR officials and one of the actions that was agreed was that we would develop with BERR a questionnaire survey to go to our members. To download the questionnaire please CLICK HERE
Vinyl 2010 Progress Report
The Vinyl 2010 Progress Report is now available for download. The recently released report details progress of Voluntary Commitment throughout 2008, detailing topics such as recycling and additives for PVC. To download the report CLICK HERE
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R&D Project News
EUPlastvoltage Project Kicks-Off
This month sees the "EUPlastvoltage" research project commence with major national plastics associations taking part in this European-wide research project. The Brussels-based Association 'European Plastics Converters' (EuPC) is co-ordinating the programme. For more info CLICK HERE
Capscrap Project to Reduce In-Process Scrap Reaches First Anniversary
June 2009 sees the end of the first year of an innovative project entitled CAPSCRAP. The project aims to address concerns hindering scrap reuse in major injection moulding sectors such as packaging, PET bottles, and engineering polymer systems such as PEEK and PPSU. To read more of this article CLICK HERE
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Export News
UK Solids Handling Sector Visit
UK Trade and Investment are providing UK solids handling companies with an opportunity to attend two major international solids handling conferences combined with the BULKEX exhibition at the Brisbane Convention Centre between 3rd and 7th August 2009. To download further information please CLICK HERE
Advanced Engineering Opportunities in the Indian Market
Between 22nd June-1st July 2009 UK Companies have the opportunity to meet leading experts on the Indian market as UK Trade & Investment international business specialists tour the country offering companies advice and insight.
To download further information please CLICK HERE.
Free BA Business Class Flights for Exhibitors Claiming TAP Grant for the First Time
British Airways have teamed up with UKTI to offer 400 free business class seats on their flights to all BA destinations to applicants who have not had a TAP grant since 1st April 2006. For more information please CLICK HERE
Grants available for Fakuma 2009
Fakuma 2009 is the 20th edition of the International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing taking place in Friedrichshafen. The BPF has succesfully applied for the UK T&I grant of £1000 for eligible exhibitors. To find out more information CLICK HERE
Exhibit at PlastEurasia 2009
Attracting over 1000 exhibitors from 42 countries and visitors from 60 countries, PlastEurasia is one of the largest plastics trade fairs in the world. Last year the visitor numbers reached over 27,000 of domestic and international professionals. For more information and to register for the show, please CLICK HERE
EXHIBITOR ALERT: Misleading EXPO-GUIDE and FAIRGUIDE Offers
After a number of warning messages from Trade Fair organisers and the BPF Members, the BPF would like to state that EXPO-GUIDE and FAIRGUIDE is in no way connected to the BPF or any of the show organisers.
For more information CLICK HERE to visit the website.
Website of the Week
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EU Green Public Procurement
The European Commission is carrying out a second stakeholder consultation on their proposed GPP specifications before finalising these criteria. To go to the site please
CLICK HERE
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