2006 Events

For more details on each of the BPF Events from 2006 please click on the relevant link, or CLICK HERE to download the presentations/delegate pack

 

2006 SEMINAR ARCHIVE 

Reduce Your Costs through Environmental Management: An insight into how plastics firms can improve profitability through EMS (1st March 2006)

Innovation through Design in Plastics: How a focus on design can create a leading edge for your company (12th April 2006)

Putting The ENERGY Back into Growth: Practical Steps to reduce your energy consumption (24th May 2006)

Planning and Budgeting for Success: A look at the key factors impacting on the budgets and performance of UK plastics businesses in 2007. (21st June 2006)

Additives for Innovation in Plastics Packaging: Packaging requirements matched through additive developments (20th September 2006)

REACH and Chemicals Policy …how you must prepare for 2007 (10th October 2006)

PVC Sustainability – Selling the New PVC Message (1st November 2006)

Health and Safety Briefing: Work at Height New requirements and how to integrate them (22nd November 2006)

Plastics in Construction (6th December 2006)

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Reduce Your Costs through Environmental Management An insight into how plastics firms can improve profitability through EMS 1 March 2006
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The Need to Address Sustainability (Mercia Gick, British Plastics Federation)

• The political framework and how this will drive Environmental Management strategies in your business

Labour costs don’t matter any more !!! (Robin Kent, Tangram Technology Ltd)

• Analysing your cost structure and making savings where it matters

What is an EMS?  Why do I need one?  How to get started? (Martin Baxter, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment)

• An overview of options such as BS8555 Acorn Scheme, IS 14001 and the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), how to begin and the benefits derived.

Implementing Environmental Management Systems (Jeremy Evans, IMSM)

• Case studies highlighting the effective implementation of EMS and their cost savings potential

The Impact of Environmental Management Systems in the marketplace (Pete Thomas)

• A leading Processor’s view on how an EMS can open up new Markets for your business and help retain existing customers

Energy Savings Implementation (Michael Esvelt, Oxford Brookes University)

• A look at Energy wastage and the support available to help you reduce your energy expenditure

Resource efficiency and Clean Design (James Diamond, Envirowise)

• Methods to improve manufacturing techniques and the design of products to ensure the most efficient use of resources and the minimisation of environmental impact, an introduction to the support available from Envirowise

How to get started and really get going (Martin Baxter, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment)

• A round up of the conclusions of the day and a discussion on how they can be integrated into your company culture

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Innovation through Design in Plastics How a focus on design can create a leading edge for your company 12 April 2006
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Innovate or Die (Andrew Jones, PERA)

• A look at the importance of innovation to the on-going survival of companies and support mechanisms available to drive innovation

What is Design?  Start thinking about Design? (Paul Sykes, Design Council)

• A look at the design and innovation in plastics and how design is becoming a key element of success in transition of the UK Plastics Industry

How to Engage with Designers (Stephen Frazer, Frazer Designers)

• What does the design world offer the plastics industry and how do we engage with it

Becoming a Design Led company (Ryan MacRobbie, Hi-Technology Group)

• An overview of how to incorporate design into your company.
• Design is a strong selling point, but how do you manage it and what are the pitfalls

Approaching Design with your customer (Dr Geraint Williams, Warwick Manufacturing)

• The relationship between OEM and plastics processor. 
• Dr Geraint Williams ex Jaguar looks at the key issues such as design for IPP, emissions reduction etc.

Customer Expectation and the need for clarification (Marion Ingle, Polymer Centre, London Metropolitan University)

• A look at what the customer expects for the plastics industry and what can go wrong – the presentation will include real life studies

From Design to Product (John McLoughlin, POLYnnovation)

• A look into how to run a design into a functioning product

The contribution of the Toolmaker to design (Roger Onions, Delcam UK Ltd)

• A look at how the toolmaker can support the design process

The contribution of the Materials Suppliers to design (Stewart Daykin, DuPont)

• A look at how the materials supplier can support the design process

Less without Loss – An Action Approach Towards Sustainable Design (Rob Holdway, Envirowise)

• The importance of considering the environmental impact of design

How should we as individuals and the Industry react?

• A 20 minutes workshop looking at the key lessons learned

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Putting The ENERGY Back into Growth Practical Steps to reduce your energy consumption 24 May 2006
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Energy Efficient Production (Robin Kent, Tangram Technology Ltd)

• Across the plastics industry many companies are wasting significant amounts of energy and few have no room for improvement – valuable overview of the basic steps that you can take to reduce your consumption

Technical and Financial Support from the Carbon Trust (Chris Burgess, Alpha Management Solutions Ltd)

• A look at the range of support out there to help you become more efficient

What Investment Options are out there? (John Colbert, Faraday)

• An overview of technology that can help in energy reduction

The Energy Saving Potential of Polymers (Richard Simpson, Faraday)

• An insight into how materials selection can yield significant energy saving

Getting the best from your moulding machine (Gary Blackett, Arburg Ltd)

• Case studies on power usage on different machines equating these to money wasted/saving – a look at options that could help to improve

Measuring Success with RECIPE (Suzanne Wilkinson, RECIPE)

• Monitoring is key to saving energy – an insight into recent research into the energy consumption of a range of machines

Keeping it Cool (Andrew Legg, Coolmation Ltd)

• Effective cooling is essential for process control and energy-efficiency – a look at the impact of cooling technologies and practical solutions available for reducing running costs

Insulation in the Process (Andy Dawson, Polymer IRC)

• Reduce the energy and costs consumed in heating, cooling during the process control of plastic injection moulding, extrusion and other industrial processes

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Planning and Budgeting for Success A look at the key factors impacting on the budgets and performance of UK plastics businesses in 2007 21 June 2006
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Manufacturing and its challenges in 2007 (Peter Davis, British Plastics Federation)

Manufacturing Performance and the UK Economy in 2007 (Ian Stewart, Merrill Lynch)

• An overview of the expected performance of the UK Economy in 2007 with emphasis on the performance of manufacturing

Plastics Raw Materials, The Outlook (Roger Green, Nexant)

• A medium term review of polymer supply, demand and pricing outlook

LME Plastics Futures: The Story One Year on (Robert Sheldon, London Metal Exchange)

• A review of the Futures Market for Plastics so far and insight into its future development and contract enhancements

Energy – 2006 Market Overview (John Hall, John Hall Associates Ltd)

• A look at Energy Price fluctuations – what are the prospects for 2007?

Forthcoming Legislation (Simon Chapman, Freight Transport Association)

• A look at the changing structure of the Transport sector and the impact that this will have on all sectors of the plastics industry

Incentivising the Human Resources (Gordon J Clark MA, FIA, Mercer Human Resources)

• A look at wage rate movements, how compensation packages are being shaped and developments in pensions and their future budgetary impact

Training to Succeed in the Polymer Industry (Chris Bayliss, Cogent)

• Employer feedback to Cogent SSC highlights a number of critical interventions to improve productivity and performance and enhance the image of the industry

Planning and Budgeting for Success (Gordon LeLean, AON)

• A look at the demands of new regulation and advice on the best practice relating to insurance procurement

Financing Innovation (Mike McDermott & Peter Rothery, Barclays Bank Plc)

• An overall examination of risk

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Additives for Innovation in Plastics Packaging Packaging requirements matched through additive developments 20 September 2006
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Additive Perceptions and Sociopolitical Drivers (Matt Clements, British Plastics Federation)

• The changing role of additives in packaging
• What will REACH mean for plastics packaging and manufacturers
• The impact of changing Food Contact Legislation
• Additives and waste management

Matching Packaging Performance with Brand-owner Strategy (Jim Dale, RPC Group)

• How brand-owner requirements is evolving
• The changing performance profile of plastics packaging
• Future concepts for packaging

Advancing packaging through tomorrows technology (Dr Malcolm Butler, Farapack, Sheffield University)

• Novel smart polymers for packaging
• Increasing consumer value through improved pack functionality
• Research centres and how to engage with them

Colour Sells (Tony Gaukroger, Colour Tone Masterbatch)

• Achieving the right colour and improving end product performance
• Aiding the process, more than just a colour

Enhancing performance and reducing cost with mineral additives (Karsten Schulz, Omya AG)

• Latest developments in the field of mineral additives
• The potential effect of mineral additives on physical properties

Meeting High Performance Standards with Additives (Agnès Verbois, Rohm and Haas)

• Enhancing roughness and reducing weight with impact modifiers
• Multifunctional additives and process aids, simplifying the process

Smarter Barrier Properties in Packaging (Steve Tattum, ColourMatrix Group Inc.)

• Developing barrier mechanisms, improving shelf life and reducing taint
• Improved product protection through oxygen absorption

Antimicrobials and their Potential in Packaging (Paul Morris, Addmaster)

• Improving product protection cost-effectively
• Combating microorganisms

Making Plastics Packaging Renewable (Martin Kay, Pira International)

• Defining bio-plastics and biodegradability
• Biodegradable additives – examining the potential

Nanotechnology and its Impact on Packaging (Andy Burns, Impact Laboratories)

• Smarter packaging through molecular manufacturing
• Recent developments and case studies

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REACH and Chemicals Policy …how you must prepare for 2007 10 October 2006
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Chemicals Policy and its Impact on Competitiveness in the UK and Globally (Peter Davis, British Plastics Federation)

• An outline of current developments in REACH and Wider Chemicals Policy
• How REACH will impact competitiveness in Global Markets
• Will REACH give advantage to Low Cost Economies?

The UK Government’s Approach to Chemical Safety (Elizabeth Surkovic, Defra)

• The major elements of Government approach to REACH
• What Government is trying to achieve
• Outstanding issues and perceived outcomes

Implications of REACH for PVC Producers and Convertors (Chris Howick, Ineos Vinyls)

• What does REACH mean
• What should a Raw Material Producer be doing now
• Support available from suppliers

REACH: The EU Chemical Policy Review (Walter Claes, European Plastics Convertors Association)

• How the regulation will affect the plastic processor
• What a processor must start doing now
• Potential ramifications for materials selection
• Communicating to supplier and customer
• How REACH will be Policed

Chemicals Safety, the Retailers’ Perspective (Nigel Smith, British Retail Consortium)

• The Retailers’ approach to Chemicals Safety and REACH legislation
• Supply Chain leadership

Plastics in Contact with Foodstuffs (Paolo Bochicchio, EuPc)

• The progress of the ‘Super-Regulation’
• The future of food contact legislation
• Helping you conform with requirements

Responding to Public and Customer concerns on Chemicals and Plastics Products (Matt Clements, British Plastics Federation)

• Consumer and Customer reactions to Chemicals Safety
• The ever shifting focus of the media
• What to do if your company/product is under the media spot-lightBiodegradable additives – examining the potential

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PVC Sustainability – Selling the New PVC Message 1 November 2006
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Market Development and Economic Sustainability of PVC (David Kirkwood, Ineos Vinyls)

• PVV Consumption patterns in Europe
• A Glimpse into the Future of PVC Usage
• Drivers and Constraints to future consumption

PVC: The Sustainability Story (Philip Law, British Plastics Federation)

• What is Sustainability, why is it so important?
• Current and future legislation surrounding Sustainability
• The Sustainability Issues for PVC

PVC: Dispelling the Myth (Roger Mottram, Ineos Vinyls)

• Examining the Environmental Impact of PVC
• Presenting the Environmental Credentials of PVC
• The Advantages of PVC

Recovinyl – your vital sales tool (Roger Morton, Recovinyl)

• The recyclability of vinyl products and current levels of reclaim
• A roundup of initiatives in place
• Future options for recycling the material

PVC Additives – Sustainability (Jason Leadbitter, Hydro Polymers)

• Changes to PVC Ingredients
• The impact of change on physical and Environmental Performance
• Future technology drivers

Windows Sustainability Workshop (Mike Stevenson, WHS Halo)

• A workshop on the PVC sustainability credentials of windows

Vinyl Flooring Sustainability (Pete Thomas, Tarkett Marley Floors)

• Presenting the PVC sustainability credentials of Flooring to Customers

Cellular Sustainability (Thom Lant, British Plastics Federation)

• Presenting the PVC sustainability credentials of Cellular PVC to Customers

Pipes Sustainability (Mark Simpson, Wavin)

• Presenting the PVC sustainability credentials of Pipes to Customers

PVC Sustainability – selling the new PVC Message for packaging film (Steve Griffin, PIFA)

• Presenting the PVC sustainability credentials of Packaging to Customers

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Health and Safety Briefing: Work at Height New requirements and how to integrate them 22 November 2006
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Overview of Legislation (Anthony Roberts, British Plastic Federation)

• Concise overview of the Work at Height Regulation
• What duties are placed on the employer
• How to comply with the new regulations

Working at Height, Common problems (Andy Percival, Pivotal Performance)

• Where legislation creates problems in a company
• Challenges with integration

Providing Training, Information and Instruction (Craig Willis, Craig Willis Training)

• How you need to be training and informing your workforce
• Support mechanisms that you can rely upon

Controlling Contractors when Work at Height (Steve Upton, Epwin Group)

• How does current legislation apply to contractors on your site
• How to ensure that contractors comply

Identifying and dealing with hazards under Work at Height (Lynn Edwards, Epwin Group)

• Common hazards
• Where your risk areas are
• A common approach to dealing with hazards

Correct selection of work equipment: What is available in the Market place? (Chris Chivell, TB Davis (Cardiff) Ltd

• What type of equipment will you need
• What is available in the market place

Workshop -  A proactive session on how to eliminate and manage hazards through risk assessment (Lyn Edwards and Steve Upton, Epwin Group)

• A workshop session led by a leading expert from the field, this session will allow a sharing of experience and provide participants with a practical demonstration of the sorts of risk assessments they should be conducting

Taster for the next seminar (Mike Jones, Distrupol)

• Fire Workplace Regulations
• Managing Asbestos at Work

 

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Plastics in Construction 6 December 2006
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The Construction Market: Current and Future Trends (John Tebbit, Construction Products Association)

• The Current UK Market and Future Forecast
• Potential for Growth and Limitations
• Emerging Trends

The 2012 Olympic Games (Simon Storer, Construction Products Association)

• The Procurement Process
• The Construction Process
• The Role of Plastics in the Games

The DTI Strategy for Sustainable Construction (Denis Walker, DTI Construction Unit)

• An Introduction to the DTI Construction Unit
• DTI Construction Strategy
• Future Developments

The Green Guide and Sustainable Homes (Tim Allan, BRE)

• What is the Code for Sustainable Homes?
• What does the Code hope to achieve?
• How will the Code effect the Construction Market

Plastics and Sustainable Construction (Jan-Erik Johansson, PlasticsEurope

• Energy Saving
• Water Conservation
• Waste
• Recycling
• New Materials to Benefit Society

Knowledge Transfer Initiatives for Construction:

• Part 1: Smart Materials for Construction (Jerry Ludlow, Smart Materials)
• Part 2: The Modern Built Environment (Rufus Logan, BRE)

Design Innovation in Construction (Irving Brauer, Brauer Associates)

• Current Design Trends
• The Role of Plastics in Design Innovation
• Designs of the Future

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