BPF - British Plastic Federation Business Support Network - recommending suppliers to the Plastics Industry



























European Based Organisations

Plastics Manufacturers PlasticsEurope (formerly known as APME)
Plastics Converters European Plastics Converters (EuPC)
Machinery European Committee of Machinery Manufacturers for the Plastics and Rubber Industries (Euromap)
PVC European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers (ECVM)
General Chemicals European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC)
Composites/Reinforced Plastics European Composites Industry Association

European Plastics Trade Associations

AUSTRIA Oesterreichischer Kunststoffhersteller - Verband (KV)
BELGIUM Vereniging van kunststofverwerkers (Fechiplast)
Belgium Fechiplast
Belgium Agoria Plastics
Belgium Reinforplast (Agoria)
DENMARK Plast Industrien DK
FINLAND Finnish Plastics Industries Federation
FRANCE Syndicat des Producteurs de Matières Plastiques (SPMP)
GERMANY Verband Kunststofferzeugende Industrie e.V. (VKE)
Germany VKE
GREECE Association Hellenic Plastics Industries
HOLLAND Federatie Nederlandse Rubber- en Kunststofindustrie (NRK)
Hungary Association of Hungarian Plastics Industry
IRELAND Plastics Industries Association
ITALY Federchimica Assoplast
Italy Federchimica Assoplast
Italy Unionplast
Netherlands FME-CWM
NORWAY Norwegian Plastics Industries Association (PIF)
PORTUGAL Associação Portuguesa da Indústria de Plásticos (APIP)
Slovenia GZSK-KEMIJA
SPAIN Confederacion Española de Empresarios de Plasticos (ANAIP)
Spain Anaip
SWEDEN Plast-och Kemibranscherna (PoK)
SWITZERLAND Kunststoff-Verband Schweiz (KVS)
Switzerland Kunststoff Verbond Schweiz

Other Sites

Polymer Innovation Network is a national focus for academic and industry collaboration in the plastics sector, delivering innovative research & technologies to industry.

The Engineering and Machinery Alliance (EAMA) is an 'umbrella' organisation of like-minded associations that represent SME manufacturers. We act in concert on certain common lobbying issues and other representational activities.

Special Chem  - www.SpecialChem4Polymers.com is the ultimate online technical knowledge source and solution provider on additives & colors for plastics, rubbers and composites.

SpecialChem offers any professional involved in the polymer industry comprehensive technical knowledge and fast assistance in their new product developments and improvements.

Polymer Cluster

Polymer Cluster
 - The Polymer Cluster forms part of the Wolverhampton-Telford Technology Corridor initiative, which aims to diversify the local industrial base to focus on high-technology and high-value added business.
Attraction2Plastics - Attraction 2 Plastics is a valuable initiative set up by the Plastics, Machinery, Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMMDA). The last decade has seen a slow down in the amount of students entering this field so we have got together with leading manufactures who are happy to show potential students what its all about and demonstrate the many existing opportunities available. - Please browse our site and become involved in your future.
Recycling Guide - Find out how you can help conserve the planet through recycling with the valuable advice provided by recycling-guide.org.uk
Northern Ireland Plastics Industry Association An organisation formed to represent and promote the various aspects of the Plastics and Rubber Industry within Northern Ireland
The Scottish Plastics and Rubber Association The Scottish Plastics and Rubber Association (SPRA) provides a forum for discussion of topics of mutual benefit to members in the form of technical and business meetings, seminars, a regular newsletter and a website.
The Society of Plastics Engineers Every day, the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) takes action to help companies in the plastics industry succeed. How? By spreading knowledge, strengthening skills and promoting plastics.
Institute of Materials, Mining and Metallurgy The new Institute, created from the merger of The Institute of Materials (IOM) and The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy (IMM), intends to develop to be the leading international professional body for the advancement of materials, minerals and mining to governments, industry, academia, the public and the professions.
Prove Recycling Works Prove Recycling Works: A joint initiative by the British Plastics Federation and the Consortium for Automotive Recycling, funded by the Department of Trade and Industry. The ground breaking research project has proved that plastics from end-of-life cars can be recycled into new vehicle components without compromising on quality, performance or cost.
Construction Products Association - (CPA) Access CPA produced material including current issues, publications, statistics, press releases, special reports on the construction industry.
Omnexus - Innovation and Solutions through Plastics & Elastomers. Omnexus offers News and Innovation Services including trend reports, innovation briefs, R&D highlights, and a Design & Solution Center featuring Online e-Training Courses, WebSeminars, a Polymers Center and various tools such as our Polymer Selector.
COMMET 2005 Com-met 2005 is a new initiative to increase the competitiveness of the UK machinery industry and support it towards greater success in global markets.
Todoplasticos A virtual community for the plastics industry in Latin America, offering information on the plastics industry in Latin America and aiding companies entering the region.
RAPRA Europe's leading independent research, technology and information provider specialising in rubber and plastics
Plastics in Packaging (from Sayers Publishing Group) Magazine focussing on the global market for plastics in Packaging
Polysort Polysort is a Group Purchasing Organization for the plastics and rubber industry. Theu offer online resin purchasing, industry news, discussion groups, links and Internet marketing programs for processors and suppliers.
Michael Rigby Associates Specialises in Research Based Marketing, Consultancy, Training, and PR for the Home Improvement Market for the UK and Europe.
University of East Londons' School of Electrical & Manufacturing Engineering - Covering Pipeline Technology & Network Management.
Plastics Machinery Manufacturers and Distributers Association Formerly known as the PMDA, our Association has adapted to reflect the broad scope of our Members, all of whom are well-established and respected within the industry. Whatever the scope and scale of your project the PMMDA will help you with finding the right machinery at the right price.
Pipes Group - This site promotes the sale and use of UK manufactured plastic pipes and fittings systems.
Plastics Consultancy Network - Visit this site to find a specialised consultant regarding plastics.
Expanded Polystyrene Packaging Group - Contains information on plastics packaging, the legislation and recycling.
www.123Plastics.com - India's Premier Portal on plastics Industry covering everything from Moulds to machines, printing to decoration of plastic products, Raw Materials to Specialty Chemicals etc.
Chinese Plastics Processing Industry Association - Founded in 1989 the CPPIA

has 2000 members and 20 membership groups across the Chinese Plastics Industry.  The BPF have strong links with the CPPIA and have signed a Memorandum of Undertsanding agreement.
www.BPTA.co.uk - British Polymer Training Association (BPTA) is the National Training Organisation for the Polymer Industry. BPTA also hosts the Polymer and Associated Industries National Training Organisation (PAINTO).
Guage and Tool Makers Association (GTMA) The UKs leading Trade Association representing Toolmaking, Metrology, Precision Machining, Rapid Product Development and Tooling Technologies

Worldwide

Australia Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association Inc
Australia Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA)
Canada The Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA)
Canada Environment and Plastics Industry Council (EPIC)
Canada Canadian Plastics Industry Association
China Chinese Plastics Processing Industry Association
Chile Chilean Plastics Industries Association
India www.e-plastichub.com
Japan Plastic Waste Management Institute (PWMI)
Japan The Japan Plastics Industry Federation
Malaysia Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association
Mexico Asociacion Nactional de Industrias del Plastico. A.C
Mexico Asociacto'n Nacional de Industrias del Pla'stico, (ANIPAC)
New Zealand Plastics Institute of New Zealand
South Africa Plastics Federation of South Africa
TURKEY Division of Publication and Communication
Turkey State Planning Organization
USA Vinyl By Design
USA The Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI)
USA American Plastics Council (APC)
USA The Society of the Plastics Engineers (SPE)
USA Vinyls Institute
Vietnam Vietnam Saigon Plastics Association

 

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