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PLASTICS PACKAGING:
KEY TRENDS FOR THE FUTURE
Wednesday 13th June
Advanced Manufacturing Park (Rotherham) |
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In today’s uncertain conditions, survival in the short-term is the consuming objective, but planning for the future remains essential. Furthermore, we are constantly seeing negative, misguided statements in the media associated with plastics packaging.
To ensure the success of your company the BPF has assembled a team of top-speakers to explore the medium-term future of the industry and to provide you with the facts to bite back at the critics of plastics packaging.
Topics will Include:
- Changing attitudes towards plastics packaging
- Innovations in polymers and additives
- Smart materials and new polymer concepts
- Global Trends in packaging markets
- Changing legislation and environmental concerns
| 09.45 |
Registration and Refreshments |
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| 10.15 |
Introduction and Overview |
Peter Davis
BPF |
| 10.20 |
Packaging from a retailers perspective
- Perspective of the downstream user
- Changing attitudes and future market drivers |
Terry Robins
TRPackSolutions
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| 10.50 |
Designing The Packaging of the Future
- A designers perspective on the packaging of the future
- Trends in packaging design
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Dominic Hale
PI3
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11.20 |
Refreshment Break |
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SESSION 2 - INNOVATIONS IN PACKAGING |
| 11.30 |
Innovations in polymers for packaging
- Effects on polymer innovation in the packaging ind.
- Current perspectives on waste management
- The benefits of plastics in packaging
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Neil Mayne
PlasticsEurope
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| 12.00 |
Innovations in additives for packaging
- Latest innovation in additives for the packaging ind.
- Additives to improve sustainability
- Additives for waste management and biodegradability
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Carl Birch
BPF Additives Suppliers Group
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| 12.30 |
Smart polymers and new polymer concepts
- Latest technologies for new polymer concepts
- The development of smart polymers and their application in packaging
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Dr Malcolm Butler
Farapack Polymers and
The Polymer Centre |
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13:00 - NETWORKING LUNCH |
| 13.45 |
Insight into the global packaging industry
- Plastics packaging innovations from around the globe
- Statistical overview of the global plastics industry
- Emerging markets and opportunities
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Keith Barnes
Mintel/KB Consultants
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| 14.15 |
Plastics Packaging: Food Contact Legislative Update
- Food contact legislation update
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Chris Howick
Ineos Vinyl |
| 14.45 |
WRAP activities in plastics packaging
- Improving the resource efficiency of plastics packaging
- How your company can access WRAP resources
- Developing markets for post consumer recycled plastics |
Paul Davidson
WRAP |
| 15:15 |
Engaging The Retailers: A Plastics Industry Initiative
- An innovative approach to educating downstream users
- An update on successful lobbying activity
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Philip Law
BPF
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| 15.30 |
Summary & Close |
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Who Should Attend
The seminar is aimed at all those involved in the plastics packaging supply chain including, materials and additives suppliers, plastics processors, recyclers and end users.
Email: dgreenaway@bpf.co.uk
Tel: 0207 457 5000
Fax: 0207 457 5045
To download full programme details and registration form click here
