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The BPF Moulding and Specilaist Processors Group provide a framework for the representation and promotion of BPF Members drawn from the injection moulding, the specialist processing and technical blow moulding sector of the plastics industry.
The group works to provide a springboard for collaborative initiatives that support the evolution of the UK Moulding Industry and steer new business to member companies.
The Moulding and Specialist processing group is one of the strongest forces within the BPF and cosists of over 50 companies from the industries leading names to smaller independent moulders. Membership of the BPF Moulders and Specialist Processors Group brings with it many benefits including...
- Benchmarking: An exclusive survey for BPF members designed to help moulders analyse and compare core cost components and benchmark their own performance
- Health and Safety: Ensure that the correct individual in all member companies receives timely updates on Health and Safety and are fully briefed on the activity of the newly constituted BPF Health and Safety Committee
- Sales Lead Development: The PRAS leads capturing system was established in 2005 with the specific aim of harnessing leads effectively for Moulding Group Members and since its conception has gathered in excess of 1000 leads for BPF members. For examples of leads CLICK HERE
- Sales and Marketing: To support companies in improving their sales and marketing process in the UK and Overseas by harnessing best-practice information and disseminating expert views
- International Opportunities: The BPF International Trade Development team are dedicated to developing international networks through signed agreements with international trade associations and various networking forums and ensuring the dissemination of information on foreign markets through our 'Export Support' service
- Exclusive Access to European Bodies: The BPF pay membership and regularly attend meetings of EuPC (European Plastic Converters), safeguarding UK interests, extending a lobbying presence in Europe and gathering vital information for our Members. In addition the BPF is a member of Euromap who provide members with access to details on the plastics markets throughout the world
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The turnover of the UK Moulding industry is estimated to be around £3.5 billion. The industry comprises of some 1,400 Injection Moulders. The majority of these companies (some 57%) have a turnover of less that £1m – see pie chart on the right. Overall growth levels broadly follow the trend in UK Manufacturing. The industry has been hit hard by rising energy/raw materials prices, increased global competition and investment decisions of OEMs. The industry is also faced with a number of concerns, primarily health & safety, shortage of appropriately skilled workers and legislative burden. In this environment, the BPF provides a lifeline to member companies by supporting sales growth, outlining new opportunity and signposting to effective sources of support. |
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BPF MOULDING AND SPECIALIST PROCESSORS MEMBERS |
Moulders Group Members participate through the range of BPF Committees and Market Sector Groups, monitoring area
s of interest to their market sector(s), shaping policy or simply maintaining a watching brief of developments relevant to their business.
Transport Market Sector Group - a Network for those ultimately supplying the Automotive and Transport markets. The BPF is participating in all UK Government's consultation papers for the End of Life Vehicles Directive. Members are kept informed and can influence the BPF lobbying position. The Group's Newsletter, "Transport Market Matters", provides relevant business information on transport market trends, the supply chain and plastic components. The BPF, along with alternative material suppliers, the dismantling and recycling industries, the automotive industry and Government Agencies works as a member of ACORD (The Automotive Consortium on Recycling and Disposal).
BPF Automotive Recycling Task Force - brings together key players from all tiers of the automotive supply chain and recycling network. It is currently running PRoVE, a DTI funded project to develop and validate generic specifications for engineering quality plastics containing recyclate for use in the automotive industry.
The Electrical Market Sector Group - focuses on waste management issues and maintains its watching brief and lobbies the UK and European Governments on the expected Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directives.The BPF is a Member of ICER (Industry Council for Electronic Equipment Recycling).
The Packaging Market Sector Group - is a Business Support Network for those supplying packaging or products used in packaging.The Group receives the quarterly BPF newsletter, Packaging Group Bulletin, keeping them informed of current developments.Members feed into important consultations and are kept well briefed on the revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive and the 2002 targets in the UK Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations.
The Product Safety Committee's remit includes Plastics in Food Contact Applications, Medical and Pharmaceutical Products, Toy Safety and Potable Water.
The Industrial Health & Safety Central Committee is a source of expertise and information on all health and safety issues for the BPF Business Groups. The Health & Safety newsletter is produced by the Committee.The BPF continued as a key member of the Plastics Processors Health and Safety Liaison Committee (PPHSLC) The main aim of this committee is to develop a health and safety strategy that will help industry achieve a 30% reduction in the number of working days lost over the next eight years. |
