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BPF Launches REPLAST 2013
The BPF has launched REPLAST 2013, its 6th Annual Plastics Recycling Conference. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Driving Manufacturing Using Recycled Plastics’. (13/06/2013)
Published: 13th June 2013

Persico to host ROTOFAST event
Leading roto-moulding machinery manufacturer, Persico, will host a 1 day seminar for the Rotofast project on 18th June 2013, at their premises in Nembro, near Milan, Italy.
Published: 1st June 2013

BPF Rotational Moulders Group Tooling Seminar
The BPF Rotational Moulders Group is holding a seminar designed to investigate rotational moulding tooling and associated issues. (08/04/13)
Published: 8th April 2013

Funding for Business Development in Plastics
The BPF has launched a seminar to help plastics companies make the best use of the financial opportunities available to them in the UK. ‘Financing Growth in the Plastics Industry’, taking place on 19th March 2013 at the BPF’s London offices, will provide delegates with the opportunity to explore the funding, tax credits and grants which could help their companies to thrive in this difficult financial environment and take advantage of any upturn. (09/01/13)
Published: 9th January 2013

Hemingway tells PVC Industry to ‘Be Brave’!
At the BPF’s PVC seminar on 2nd October, Wayne Hemingway MBE, a fervent supporter of Greenpeace, encouraged the PVC industry to be confident of its achievements and to be more open and less defensive. (05/10/12)
Published: 10th October 2012

BPF Announce Surprise Guest Speaker for PVC Seminar
The BPF Vinyls Group is pleased to confirm that Wayne Hemingway MBE will speak at their forthcoming PVC seminar on 2nd October 2012. (25/09/12)
Published: 5th October 2012

Recovinyl recyclers to exhibit at BPF PVC event
Recovinyl-accredited PVC recyclers will be exhibiting for the first time at a British Plastics Federation one-day seminar on October 2nd in support of the UK forum’s focus on sustainability within the UK PVC industry. (23/08/2012)
Published: 23rd August 2012

Shadow Environment Minister to speak at BPF Plastics Recycling Seminar
Mary Creagh MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will be the keynote speaker at ‘REPLAST 2012’ a BPF Seminar examining the challenge of the new plastics recycling targets. (07/08/12)
Published: 7th August 2012

Bookings Open for BPF's Russian Plastics Fair Stand
The BPF is now recruiting UK companies to join the British Pavilion at ‘Interplastica,’ the largest plastics trade show in Russia, (Moscow) on 29th January to 1st February 2013. This annual event attracted over 20,000 visitors. (27/07/12)
Published: 30th July 2012

Alastair Campbell to Speak at BPF Dinner
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced that Alastair Campbell will be speaking at the BPF’s Annual Dinner, taking place on 18th October 2012. (19/06/12)
Published: 19th June 2012

Promoting Positive Perceptions of Polymers – Will you help your industry?
Promoting positive perceptions of polymers through the Polymer Study Tours. Call for additional industry sponsors. (19/04/2012)
Published: 25th April 2012

BPF Provides Technology Snapshot
In a seminar designed specifically to help plastics processors upgrade their capacity and competence, the BPF is staging a seminar, 'Technology for Plastics Processors' to be held at its London offices on April 25th, 2012.
Published: 27th March 2012

Ecobuild 2012 will see ‘PVC-U Windows Recycling in Action’
The BPF’s Windows Group will launch a new document in Ecobuild 2012 to demostrate PVC-U as a sustainable material. The booklet will contain case studies describing what happens to PVC material following their use by the consumer.
Published: 12th March 2012

Horners Bottlemakers Award 2012 Now Open
The competition for The Worshipful Company of Horners prestigious Bottlemakers Award in conjunction with the BPF, is now declared open. (08/03/2012)
Published: 8th March 2012

The Horners Award for Plastics Innovation & Design 2012 Now Open
The competition for The Worshipful Company of Horners’ Award for Plastics Design and Innovation, in conjunction with the BPF, is now declared open. (20/02/2012)
Published: 20th February 2012

Teachers Sponsorship takes Distributors & Compounders to the Top of the Class.
BPF Polymer Distributor & Compounders Group pledge £5000 to the Polymer Study Tours in 2012. (14/02/2012)
Published: 14th February 2012

UK Household Plastics Packaging Collection Survey 2011: Ten Years of Progress
The latest report produced by BPF member Recoup and sponsored by Nampak Plastics and Wellman Recycling, also members, was launched at the BPF recycling seminar in Stoke this week.
Published: 19th October 2011

Winner of the BPF Energy Award 2011 announced
Jamesdawson Ltd was announced as the winner of the inaugural BPF Energy Award
Published: 17th October 2011

BPF Windows Group celebrates 30 years
The BPF Windows Group celebrated its 30th Anniversary at the Federation’s annual dinner on October 12th.
Published: 12th October 2011

The BPF Gold Medal 2011 Awarded to Plastic Pipes Man
Frank Jones, Director of the BPF Plastic Pipes Group has been awarded the BPF Gold Medal for distinguished service to the British Plastics Federation (BPF).
Published: 12th October 2011

‘Shocking Increases in energy prices have to be questioned,’ says BPF President
BPF President Philip Watkins makes strong attack on the steep rise in UK energy prices in his speech at 78th BPF Annual Dinner
Published: 12th October 2011

BPF Takes Centre Stage at Interplas 2011
The BPF Centre of Excellence at Interplas was the launch pad for the BPF’s new look Buyers’ Guides and its highly anticipated Guide to Energy Management in Plastics Processing.
Published: 11th October 2011

Conductive Polymers New Revolution
The BPF is hosting a unique 1 day seminar entitled ‘An introduction to Conductive Polymers’ which will bring together a number of experts, both from academia and from industry, to increase awareness of the benefits of conductive polymers.
Published: 4th October 2011

Addmaster Presented with Queen's Award for Enterprise
BPF member Addmaster's Managing Director Paul Morris was the proud recipient of the Queens Award for Enterprise for 2011 at a special presentation at Addmaster’s offices in Stafford recently.
Published: 3rd October 2011

Innovative Cycloc Secures Horners Award Win
The highly innovative Cycloc – a stylish wall mounted bicycle storage system – has been confirmed as the winner of the prestigious Horners Award for Plastics Design and Innovation 2011.
Published: 28th September 2011

RPC’s Retortable Barrier Jar Scoops Horners Bottlemakers Award
RPC Containers Corby’s Retortable Barrier Jar has been confirmed as the winner of the Horners Bottlemaker Award 2011.
Published: 28th September 2011

BPF India event series to present market opportunities
A series of BPF coordinated events based on the Indian plastics market will educate UK plastics industry representatives on the major opportunities available
Published: 17th August 2011

BPF Seminar to Push UK Plastics Recycling Forwards
Leading experts in recycling will join forces on 18th October 2011 at the BPF Recycling seminar at the Stoke Moat House.
Published: 12th July 2011

Final call for Entries to Horners’ Bottlemakers Award Deadline 29th July 2011
The Horners’ Bottlemakers Award is aimed at promoting good design and manufacture of plastic products made by Blow moulded or related techniques.
Published: 24th June 2011

Deadline for Entries to the Horners’ Award for Plastics 2011 is fast approaching
Entries for the prestigious Horners' Award for Plastics Design and Innovation run in conjunction with the BPF must be received by the deadline of 29th July 2011.
Published: 21st June 2011

BPF at Chinaplas 2011
There were 94,000 visitors to the four day Chinaplas show in Guangzhou, up from 75,000 at the Shanghai edition in 2010.
Published: 14th June 2011

Industry takes SIMPL steps to improve health and safety
'Safety Matters!' is the lingering phrase at the forefront of industry representatives minds, following their attendance at the Safety in Manufacturing Plastics (SIMPL) seminar held yesterday (7th June)
Published: 9th June 2011

PVC 2011 brings together over 400 polymer professionals
Over 400 delegates attended the world’s largest PVC conference, PVC 2011, from 12-14 April.
Published: 8th June 2011

BPF to guide industry in Conductive Polymers seminar
The BPF will bring together leading specialists from academia and industry to examine the growing field of conductive polymers 
Published: 8th June 2011

BPF SIMPL Health and Safety seminar aims to bolster industry’s efforts
The BPF will play host to the first SIMPL (Safety In Manufacturing Plastics) seminar on Health & Safety focussing on 'The Practicalities of Action Plans & Communicating the Health & Safety Message' on 7th June.
Published: 27th May 2011

BPF Smarten Architects Up
The BPF in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) race to the finishing line in educating architects on plastics materials usage
Published: 15th April 2011

European PVC Industry Meets Ten Year Targets On Sustainable Development
Final progress report of Vinyl 2010 voluntary commitment sees targets met or exceeded in all areas.
Published: 15th April 2011

BPF Secures Government Plaudit for PVC
Business Minister, Mark Prisk MP has written to the BPF praising the UK PVC Industry’s contribution to the Vinyl 2010 recycling targets.
Published: 15th April 2011

Join BPF Mission to China
The BPF is organising an Trade Mission of UK Industrialists to China on the occasion of the Chinaplas 2011 fair
Published: 6th April 2011

BPF Expands Membership with New IPWAF Group
The BPF Group structure has seen an expansion by the addition of a new Industrial Plastics Welding and Fabrication (IPWAF) Group.
Published: 4th April 2011

BPF releases Conductive Polymers Seminar Programme
The BPF has today released the programme for its seminar, "An Introduction to Conductive Polymers", to be held at the offices of the BPF in London, on the 10th May 2011.
Published: 22nd March 2011

Horners’ Awards for Plastics and Horners’ Bottlemakers Award now open for entries
Entries for The Worshipful Company of Horners’ prestigious Horners' Award for Plastics Design and Innovation and the Horners' Bottlemakers Award, in conjunction with the BPF, are now open.
Published: 21st March 2011

BPF offer FREE seminar on Design Innovation with Colours and Additives at PDM2011
The Masterbatch and Technical Compounds Group of the BPF will host a design innovation seminar on 19 May at the PDM Exhibition, ExCeL London. The seminar will focus on the important role of colour and additives in product design.
Published: 9th March 2011

Polymer Centre Celebrates “International Month”
Students from across the globe braved heavy snowfalls and transport chaos this Winter to boost their skills at The Polymer Training and Innovation Centre (PTIC), the UK’s newest training academy for the Polymer Industry.
Published: 7th March 2011

Delegates are signing up fast to attend PVC 2011
The choice of the Brighton Dome as the location of the PVC 2011 conference over 12-14 April has been rewarded with a higher than expected number of delegates already registered.
Published: 7th March 2011

Plastics Seminar on Construction Opportunities Promises True Grit
The BPF has set the stage for a cutting-edge seminar, Plastics in Construction, on March 23rd 2011, at its London offices.  Leading industry experts will unveil robust case studies dealing with current challenges, future industry opportunities and the innovation of the industry.
Published: 25th February 2011

BPF Seminar to Showcase Rotational Moulding Design Innovation
The BPF will host its second Design Innovation in Rotational Moulding seminar at PDM on the18th May 2011 following the success of last year’s event.
Published: 15th February 2011

BPF Spearheads India Push
Thirteen UK companies have taken a stand at this week’s Plastivision exhibition in Mumbai.
Published: 25th January 2011

RIBA and the BPF launch national academic lecture series on Smart Materials
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has partnered with the BPF to deliver a lecture series on Smart Materials across ten UK schools of architecture during 2011.
Published: 21st January 2011

JUBB UK LTD Wins SME of the Year at the UK Packaging Awards 2010
JUBB UK is proud to announce its recent success at the UK Packaging Awards where the company beat off competition to claim the award for SME of the Year 2010.
Published: 30th November 2010

East Midlands Businesses Reap the Benefits
With trade at the heart of Britain’s foreign policy and key to economic recovery in the UK, businesses in the East Midlands are being invited to take advantage of the extensive support UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) can offer to develop overseas trade through their exclusive Gateway to Global Growth Programme.
Published: 30th November 2010

K2010 success for BPF Pavillion
The substantial BPF presence at the K Fair in Dusseldorf is paying dividends for the UK’s plastics industry with UK exhibitors reporting great successes at the show.
Published: 30th November 2010

BPF Trends in Packaging seminar to examine the future of plastics packaging
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) in partnership with Materials KTN will bring together leaders in the field of plastics packaging to take a detailed look at the key trends and innovations in plastics packaging .
Published: 15th November 2010

Industry demonstrates strength in large turnout for 77th BPF Annual Dinner
Plastics Industry representatives were out in full force at the BPF’s Annual Dinner in what has been reported as one of the biggest turnouts in recent years.
Published: 18th October 2010

BPF takes part in the Marine Conservation Society's Beach Watch survey
The British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) Director-General, Peter Davis took part in a Beach Clean on Cramond beach near Edinburgh on Saturday 18th September organised by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) as part of their ‘Beach Watch’ survey.
Published: 30th September 2010

The “Easy Clean” – Bedside Cabinet wins the Horners Award 2010
The highly innovative and friendly “Easy Clean” - Bedside Cabinet has been announced as the winner of the Horners Award for Plastics Design and Innovation 2010.
Published: 29th September 2010

The Vitamin Postal Pack Wins the Horners Bottlemakers Award 2010
The revolutionary and environmentally friendly Vitamin Postal Pack has been announced as the winner of the Horners Bottlemakers Award for 2010.
This worthy winning entry was made by RPC.
RPC Containers Ltd, Market Rasen
Published: 28th September 2010

Sustainable Manufacturing tops BPF K2010 agenda
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is to showcase the UK as a global leader in Sustainable Manufacturing in plastics with the launch of a book titled Sustainable Manufacturing: A Guide For The Plastics industry at the K Fair on Monday 1st November in room 28 at the Dusseldorf Congress Centre.
Published: 20th August 2010

PVC 2011 Brighton Conference Launched – The World’s Leading Forum on Vinyl
PVC 2011 is returning to Brighton 12-14 April, with a full programme of presentations, networking and idea sharing.
Published: 3rd August 2010

Simulation: the Vehicle to Improve Designs and Technology
This presentation organised by the Society of Polymer Engineers will describe the benefits of simulation software for thermoforming (T-Sim) and blow moulding (B-Sim)
Published: 2nd July 2010

BPF showcases 6th British Pavilion at Europe’s leading plastics exhibition Plastpol 2010
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) presented its 6th British Pavilion at Plastpol 2010, Central Europe’s largest plastics event held in Kielce, Poland from 25th – 28th May.
Published: 10th June 2010

BPF seminar reveals versatility of Rotational Moulding process
The British Plastic's Federation's (BPF) Rotational Moulding Group's seminar, Design Innovation in Rotational Moulding held at PDM 2010 on May 19th presented a case for the versatile nature of the Rotaional Moulding process to its diverse group of attendees.
Published: 3rd June 2010

BPF President Calls For A ‘Level Playing Field’ For Plastics At 75th Annual General Meeting 2010
Elected for a second year of office, the British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) President, Paul Jukes, called for a ‘level playing field’ for the plastics industry when speaking at the BPF’s 75th Annual General meeting held on Thursday 13th May 2010.
Published: 18th May 2010

PVC 2011 Brighton Conference - Call for Papers
The World's Leading Forum on Vinyl, 12-14 April 2011m, Now Calling for Papers
Published: 12th May 2010

Chinaplas 2010 Post Show Report
Despite major flight problems, the BPF co-ordinated British Group exhibited at Chinaplas (19-22 April 2010, Shagnhai) with a seminar and a reception attracting major Chinese interest
Published: 27th April 2010

BPF Seminar On Bio Plastics Futures
A Seminar on 'The Future of Bio-based and Degradable Plastics : Markets and Applications' will be held at the BPF's London offices on Wednesday, June 2nd 2010.
Published: 20th April 2010

Free Seminar For Designers On Rotational Moulding
A free seminar on rotational moulding specially tailored for designers in plastics will be held at the PDM Exhibition, The Telford International Centre in Telford on Wednesday, 19th May 2010.
Published: 20th April 2010

Last chance to Exhibit at Plastpol 2010
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is inviting UK companies to exhibit at Plastpol the largest plastics and rubber show in Central and Eastern Europe, for less than £350. The event will be held between 25th and 28th of May 2010 in Kielce, Poland.
Published: 4th March 2010

PDM 2010 Line Up Announced
The Plastics Design and Moulding Exhibition and Conference (PDM) has announced details of its conference programme, which will include keynote addresses from Sir Richard Needham, international and commercial director at Dyson, Professor Martin Darbyshire, design guru and CEO of Tangerine and Professor Lord Bhattacharyya founder and director of WMG
Published: 29th January 2010

BPF Seminar: Health and Safety – Managing Occupational Road Risk
On Wednesday 24th February 2010, the BPF will be holding a seminar entitled Health and Safety – Managing Occupational Road Risk at their offices in London.
Published: 7th January 2010

BPF Seminar: PVC and the Low Carbon Future
On Thursday 19th November 2009, the British Plastics Federation Vinyl’s Group will be holding its annual PVC Seminar at BPF House, London.
Published: 15th October 2009

BPF Seminar - Plastics Packaging: Meeting the Sustainability Challenge
The British Plastics Federation is holding a seminar entitled ‘Plastics Packaging: Meeting the Sustainability Challenge’ on Wednesday, 18th November 2009 at BPF House, London.
Published: 14th October 2009

BPF Seminar: Opportunities for UK Plastics Companies in India
The British Plastics Federation and UK Trade & Investment are holding a seminar entitled Opportunities for UK Plastics Companies in India on Thursday 5th November 2009.
Published: 13th October 2009

Listgrove consolidates International presence at Fakuma 09
The leading global recruitment and human resources plastics specialist Listgrove Limited is looking forward to contributing towards a lively and rewarding exhibition at Fakuma 09, October 13-17
Published: 24th September 2009

BPF Seminar: Let’s Grow Plastics Recycling
The British Plastics Federation is holding a seminar entitled: ‘Let’s Grow Plastics Recycling’ on Thursday 1st October 2009 at BPF House, London.
Published: 21st August 2009

Impact set to launch new regional resources at Saudi PPPP
Impact, the BP Chemicals spin off, has confirmed its exhibiting attendance at the Saudi PPPP (Print, Pack, Plas & Petrochemical) exhibition at the Riyadh International Exhibition Centre, which takes place 18-21 October 2009.
Published: 20th August 2009

New Environmental Campaign Launched by Plastics Industry
On 7th July  the UK plastics industry is launching its campaign, The Plastics 2020 Challenge, to create the conditions under which used plastics can be diverted from landfill into constructive alternatives.
Published: 7th July 2009

New President aims for a level playing field for the Plastics Industry
The newly elected President of the British Plastics Federation Paul Jukes, Managing Director of Arkema Ltd, has made the following statement on the key themes he intends to pursue during his period of office.
Published: 22nd May 2009

BPF Seminar: Manufacturing Efficiency
On 3rd June 2009, the BPF is hosting a seminar ‘Manufacturing Efficiency: Reducing Costs and Improving Performance’ to assist companies in streamlining their operations.
Published: 12th May 2009

BPF Leads British Pavilion at Fakuma 2009
Between 13th – 17th October 2009 the BPF will be leading the British Pavilion for the first time at the Fakuma exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Published: 11th May 2009

BPF Host 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.
Published: 6th May 2009

BPF Bio-Based and Degradable Plastics Seminar
On Wednesday 13th May 2009, the BPF is holding a seminar on Bio-Based and Degradable Plastics. This event will help clarify the properties of these materials and to establish their future role.
Published: 16th April 2009

BPF Develops Anglo Indian Trade
BPF reports on Plastindia show and signs historic agreement to develop trade between the UK and India
Published: 16th February 2009

BPF to hold Credit Management Seminar
On Wednesday the 25th of February the BPF will be holding a Credit Management Seminar in London.
Published: 11th February 2009

The Turkish plastics market Provides Excellent Opportunities for British Companies
The Turkish plastics industry is one of the youngest and most rapidly developing industries in Turkey, generating an impressive 17% economic growth over the last few years. There are nearly 6,000 companies in the Turkish plastics industry, out of which 98% comprising of small and medium sized enterprises. The industry is currently employing more than 200,000 people and creating employment opportunities for an 20,000 new employees each year!
Published: 8th August 2008

Roadmap For Future Success to Be Shaped at BPF Conference
The British Plastics Federation is offering a unique insight into the future of the plastics industry in the UK at its 75th Anniversary Conference Plastics the Industry of Tomorrow scheduled for May 14-15, at Shrigley Hall in Cheshire. The conference aims to carve out a road map for the industry and prepare delegates for the challenges ahead of them.
Published: 29th April 2008

Plastic: The elephant in the room by Sam Knight for the Financial Times
22/08
Published: 26th April 2008

PVC 2008 – The future of the industry
The 10th International Conference on PVC has now been and gone, but it is one that will be remembered for a long time to come. It was the first time however, that the PVC Conference was held at the Brighton Dome – to much acclaim.
Published: 21st April 2008

The BPF at Chinaplas 2008
The BPF has long recognised China as a market, not only for exports but for business collaboration.  The BPF first attended a Chinese plastics show in 1982 and since then has organised numerous British Group participations in the market.
Published: 18th April 2008

BPF at the PDM 2008
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) exhibited at the highly successful Plastics Design & Moulding (PDM) Show between 15th and 17th April. Exhibiting at the show, held in the Telford International Centre, were some 230 companies from all sectors of the plastics industry.
Published: 17th April 2008

PVC 2008 - The 10th international conference on PVC organised by the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining will . . .
The first day will see keynote speeches from Lord Taverne, Chair of the trustees of Sense About Science, a UK organisation which promotes good science in debate, and Wilfried Haensel of Plastics Europe, Belgium. Haensel will present on new opportunities for plastics and the role of PVC.
Published: 26th February 2008

Flame Retardants Conference – February 12th – 13th London
‘Flame Retardants 2008’, the 13th Annual Conference with an international standing organized jointly by the British Plastics Federation and Interscience Communications will take place in London at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, on February 12th -13th 2008.
Published: 25th January 2008

BPF Mission Explores Turkey Market
With a population of 76.2 million and GDP growth of 5.3% Turkey is attempting to attract strong industrial investment leading to Volkswagon, Ford, Toyota and Nissan establishing plants.
Published: 2nd January 2008

PLASTICS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
With a booming construction industry and a ready supply of oil, the plastics industry in the UAE is growing at a remarkable rate.  The British Plastics Federation (BPF) with the support of UK Trade and Investment co-ordinated British participation at Arabplast 2007 (January 13th - 16th 2007) which takes place bi-annually in Dubai.
Published: 5th February 2007

Early Success For British Group in Dubai
The twelve UK firms forming the first – ever BPF representation at ‘Arabplast 2007’ being held in Dubai this week (13th-16th January) registered rapid successes. The show started with an immediate surge of visitors and the UK stand in Hall 3 of the six hall show attracted a large number of enquiries.
Published: 16th January 2007

Documents

REACH & CLP Seminar Flier
REACH & CLP Seminar Flier
Published: 2nd September 2010

PVC and low carbon future seminar flyer
PVC and low carbon future seminar flyer
Published: 13th November 2009

Plastics Recycling Seminar Registration Form
Plastics Recycling Seminar Registration Form
Published: 29th July 2009

BPF Annual Dinner 2010
BPF Annual Dinner 2010: 14th October, Lancaster London Hotel
Published: 18th August 2010