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The BPF Newsletter 30th June 09


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June 30th 2009
Issue 135

 

BPF NEWS

 

Register For An 80% Discount On Your Climate Change Levy
Companies wishing to register for the BPF Climate Change Agreement need to take action now and complete the initial registration form. The final deadline is 31st October, after which no applications will be accepted till April 2011.
To download the registration form CLICK HERE www.bpfenergy.co.uk   - for more information go to

        

 

 

 

BPF Director General Urges Industry to Take Action and Register For the BPF Climate Change Agreement
CLICK HERE to watch his message on the BPF youtube Channel.   

  

 

 

BBC Approach BPF Seeking UK Companies For New Business Series
Do you want to turn things around and increase your productivity by up to 300%? Top business academic Dr. Paul Thomas believes he can achieve this and the BBC are seeking UK companies who will be given the opportunity to benefit from his advice and appear on an new BBC 2 series designed to rival the success of the Apprentice.
For more information or to get involved please CLICK HERE

BPF Reports Successful Plastpol 2009 Exhibition
The Plastpol Exhibition in Kielce, Poland is now the largest plastics show in Central Europe. The BPF reports on its fifth successful visit leading a British Pavilion at this strategically important event.
CLICK HERE to view the report

Opportunity to speak at Turkey's Plastics Industry Congress
The BPF have been approached by Pagev (our Turkish equivalent) asking for leading UK plastics companies to present their latest research, technological developments and application at their upcoming Congress.
CLICK HERE to download the information pack

Key Developments in Composites Recycling
European Composites Industry Association (EUCIA) announces that the recycling of composites waste is compliant with the End-of-Life Vehicle Directive, as BPF launches a new project to develop routes for composites recycling.
CLICK HERE for the EUCIA Press Release

BPF Members Asked to Submit Press Releases for Future Newsletters
The BPF Press Team are asking members to submit press releases to newsletter@bpf.co.uk and these will be considered for future newsletters. In addition they will be uploaded to the BPF website.

UK T&I Advanced Engineering Brazil showcase, 15th October 2009
UK Trade & Investment would like to invite UK companies to take part in a showcase held in Sao Paulo on the 15th of October 2009 aimed to raise their profile in the Brazilian market and make new business contacts.The event will be targeted at an aerospace and automotive audience.
To download more information CLICK HERE
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  Advice From The Experts
In this section the BPF invites leading experts to provide essential tips for the industry in their area of expertise. 		 

 

 

Conducting an Insurance Review
This week Business Support Network member Willis Commercial Network offers advice on conducting an insurance review. To view the article CLICK HERE    

 

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Construction News
Design and Decision Tools for Low Impact Buildings
The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has made a presentation available to members regarding some of the tools available for low impact buildings.
To download this presentation CLICK HERE

Opportunity for Plastics in Housing
The Construction Products Association's publication entitled 'Delivering Low Carbon Existing Housing Stock" explains the importance of energy efficiency improvements taht need to be made to existing housing stock if the UK is to deliver the government's climate change target to reduce CO2 emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.
to download CLICK HERE

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Export News
Exhibit at Plastics and Rubber Vietnam with British Group
The BPF is now recruiting UK companies to take join the British Group at Plastics and Rubber Vietnam held in Ho Chi Minh City, runs between 18th and 20th March 2010. For more information CLICK HERE 

The BPF Still has Eight Stands Available for UK Exhibitors at K2010
Dont miss out on exhibiting at the World's largest Plastics Trade Fair, for more information CLICK HERE
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  Website of the Week  

 

 

Enerplast
Useful tools and best practice reports, helping plastics companies to reduce energy  consumption and carbon emissions.
To visit the website CLICK HERE  

 

BPF EVENTS & UPCOMING KEY DATES
8th July 2009: Budget Planning and Business Trends

15th September 2009: The President's Forum: Banking on Manufacturing

5th November 2009: The BPF 76th Annual Dinner

Please visit www.bpfevents.co.uk to view the 2009 BPF Events Programme

UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS WITH BRITISH PAVILIONS
13th-17th October 2009 Friedrichshafen, Germany, Fakuma 2009

18th-20th March 2010 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Plastics and Rubber Vietnam 2010

27th Oct-3rd Nov 2010 Dusseldorf, Germany, K 2010

  

Editor: Chris Brown, cbrown@bpf.co.uk
British Plastics Federation, 6 Bath Place, Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3JE
Tel: 020 7457 5000, Fax: 020 7457 5045, www.bpf.co.uk