BPF Horners' Award For Plastics 2010: Deadline 30th July 2010
Entries for the 2010 competition for the prestigious BPF Horners` Award for Plastics Design and Innovation must be received at the British Plastics Federation's offices by the deadline of 31st August 2010.
Published: 26th July 2010

Recycling Council opts for full BPF membership
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has announced that the BPF Recycling Council (BPFRC) is to be fully integrated into the Federation as from January 1st 2011 and in its new identity as the BPF Recycling Group, it will be a fully fledged business group within the Federation’s structure.
Published: 23rd July 2010

BPF’s Business Conditions Survey signals industry confidence in recession recovery
The results of the British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) Business Conditions Survey 2010 have signalled industry confidence in post recession recovery with 73% of all respondents forecasting an increase in UK Sales Turnover in the next twelve months.
Published: 22nd July 2010

BPF invites member input in response to DEFRA Waste consultation
The BPF will be responding to the second stage of DEFRA and the Welsh Assembly Government’s (WAG) Transposition of the Revised Waste Framework Directive consultation and are keen to incorporate the views of its Members in its response.
Published: 22nd July 2010

Processors held back by material shortages, says BPF
Shortages of some key polymers and associated raw material price increases are holding back sectors of the plastics processing industry, the BPF said today.
Published: 19th July 2010

BPF: Plastics are a strong contender in London 2012 Olympic sustainability effort
The use of a variety of plastic products throughout the London 2012 Olympic sites has positioned the material as a significant player in the Games’ sustainability effort, says the BPF. 
Published: 19th July 2010

POVOAS Credit PTIC with Improving Plant Efficiency
POVOAS Credit PTIC with Improving Plant Efficiency
Published: 19th July 2010

“Polymer REACH” Project Assesses State-Of-The-Art Across Europe
A major European collaborative project focusing on the REACH legislation has identified a number of key factors which will provide fundamental help in steering the project going forward, for the benefit of polymer companies across Europe.
Published: 19th July 2010

EU funded project to address energy anxieties in the plastics processing industry
The Energywise Plastics Project Consortium has conducted a European-wide survey to benchmark the level of knowledge of plastics processors in relation to energy management and efficiency.
Published: 19th July 2010

Plastics in the air
The revolutionary Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the first ever aircraft to be made of 50% carbon fibre composite material, will make its international debut at the on Sunday 18th July at the Farnborough Airshow.
Published: 16th July 2010

David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science Announces a £8.4 Million Investment in Plastic Electronics
Thirteen businesses have secured funding to help cement the UK as a world leader in the emerging field of plastics electronics.
Published: 8th July 2010

Lords, Ladies, Fashion and Polymers
On 7th June 2010, the Materials KTN turned the House of Lords into a fashion exhibition, complete with catwalk, for its annual evening reception.
Published: 6th July 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

IDC Examines Plastics in Medical devices at PDM 2010
The international product development agency, Industrial Design Consultancy Ltd (IDC), was selected to discuss the merits of plastics in design innovation as part of the speaker programme at this year’s PDM show in Telford 18-20 May 2010.
Published: 2nd July 2010

Material Cost Increases Hit Processors
Alexandre Dangis talks about the mounting raw material cost increases sustained by Europe's plastics processors
Published: 1st July 2010

Modern Manufacturing in the UK
BPF participates in post-election lunch briefing at Parliament on the 15th June. The issues surrounding modern manufacturing in the UK were discussed between politicians and business leaders.
Published: 30th June 2010

BPF response to DEFRA consultation paper: 56.9% 2020 target ‘unrealistic’
In its response to DEFRA’s recent Packaging consultation the BPF strongly disagreed with the 56.9% 2020 plastics packaging recycling target and the proposal to split plastics recycling by polymer type.
Published: 28th June 2010

BPF comments on ‘positives’ and ‘negatives’ of today’s Emergency Budget statement
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has commented on today’s Emergency Budget statement made by earlier Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne.
Published: 23rd June 2010

European Commission Funding for SME's in the Plastics Sector
In the coming months the European Commission are looking to fund R&D for large organisations and SMEs within the plastics sector.
Published: 23rd June 2010

Flambeau EuroPlast acquires Quest Consumer Products and Stadium Building Products
Flambeau EuroPlast Ltd has completed the acquisition of Quest Consumer Products Ltd and Stadium Building Products from Stadium Group plc.
Published: 18th June 2010

Vinyl 2010 Progress
The European PVC industry's Voluntary Commitment , Vinyl 2010, has reported on the progress made towards achieving its goals to recycle more and to phase out the use of lead stabilisers
Published: 17th June 2010

The BPF’S UK Manufacturing Association alliance highlight industry 'threats' and 'opportunities' in letter to Chancellor
The BPF and its Eight Association alliance submitted a substantial letter to the Chancellor George Osbourne, presenting their views and proposals to be taken account of ahead of the forthcoming Emergency Budget statement on the 22nd June 2010.
Published: 11th June 2010

EURECOMP Project
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is involved in a European Research and Development project to develop composites recycling across the European transport industry.
Published: 11th June 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

Polymer Study Tour places still available
Places for the Polymer Study Tours run by the Worshipful Company of Horners in conjunction with the British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) are still available for 20th – 23rd June and 11th – 14th July 2010
Published: 9th June 2010

Plastics Europe Statement on the 2 June vote of the European Parliament Environment Committee on the RoHS Directive
Plastics Europe Statement on the 2 June vote of the European Parliament Environment Committee on the RoHS Directive
Published: 7th 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 Responds to Waitrose Ban on PVC use in Packaging
Public and Industrial Affairs Director Philip Law, responds to Waitrose's call to ban the use of PVC in its packaging
Published: 26th May 2010

The Science and Technology of PVC Seminar
An intensive course taught over a one-week period comprising lectures, practicals and discussions with staff. This course is specifically designed for people in the PVC industry who need to gain more expert knowledge in their field .
Published: 26th May 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