2007 Events
For more details on each of the BPF Events from 2007 please click on the relevant link, or CLICK HERE to download the presentations/delegate pack
2007 SEMINAR ARCHIVE
Plastics and the Sustainable Vehicle: Opportunities for UK Manufacturers 27 March 2007
Improve Your Manufacturing Efficiency: Increasing Profitability in Plastics Processing 16 May 2007
REACH and the Plastic Processor: Practical Advice for your Business 23 May 2007
Plastics Packaging: Key Trend for the Future 13 June 2007
Electrical Safety in the Plastics Workplace 26 September 2007
Biopolymers and Biodegradable Plastics: An Analysis of their Future Role 3 October 2007
Manual Handling and Noise in the Workplace: A Joint BPF/HSE Health & Safety Seminar 13 November 2007
PVC Sustainability in Action: Progress with the new PVC Message 15 November 2007
REACH and the Plastic Processor: Practical Advice for your Business 29 November 2007
Plastics in Construction: The Road Ahead 5 December 2007
Plastics and the Sustainable Vehicle: Opportunities for UK Manufacturers
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The Car of the Future (Pat Selwood, Foresight Vehicle/SMMT)
- A vision of future vehicles
- Factors influencing manufacturers
- The future evolution of the UK automotive industry
- How UK plastics manufacturers can respond to such challenge
The Opportunities for Plastics in Cars: A Car Manufacturer’s Experience with Plastics (Mark Ellis, Nissan)
- How automotive manufacturers are using plastics to meet sustainability requirements
- A manufacturer’s perspective on future opportunities for plastic vehicles
The Plastics Material Producer and Sustainability (Neil Mayne, PlasticsEurope)
- The response of material suppliers to the sustainability requirements
- New material developments for automotive applications
Perspectives in the European Automotive Industry (Claude Thibaut de Maisières, Inergy Automotive Systems)
- Key issues for plastics converters supplying the automotive industry from a Brussels stand-point
- Maintaining competitiveness
Collaborative Innovation in the Automotive Sector (Eddie Thorning, Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP))
- The mission of the Advanced Manufacturing Park
- Recent examples of a collaborative innovation in vehicle applications
- Opportunities for collaborative research at the AMP
UKTI and the Automotive Sector (Ian Lockhart, Head of Automotive, UKTI)
- The role of UKTI in the automotive industry
- Future trade and inward investment opportunities
- Future of innovation and R&D in the automotive sector
Opportunities arising from the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (Roger Morton, Axion Recycling)
- Opportunities for increased automotive plastics recycling
- Developments in vehicle shredder technology
- Forging new markets for post-shredder plastics
Recycled Materials for Automotive Applications (Ben Elkington, Linpac Plastics Recycling)
Recycling Composites (Oana Ghita and Luke Savage, Exeter University)
- An overview of the Reccomp project investigating composites recycling
- Future opportunities for composite recycling
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Improve Your Manufacturing Efficiency: Increasing Profitability in Plastics Processing
16 May 2007
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How can we help you? (Chris Bayliss, PICME)
- Who are PICME?
- How do we help companies achieve a step change in efficiency?
- Why do we achieve sustainable results?
A Lean and Mean Investment at Geberit Limited: Designing an Effective Shopfloor (Gregg Watts, PICME)
- Why do we choose PICME?
- How did the improvement process run at Geberit?
- What did we achieve?
Training for the Future (Ray Clarke, Polymer Training Limited)
- The value of skills in a global market
- How the UK polymer industry shapes up
- What are the solution?
Innovation Leads to Success (Jan Czerski, Polymer Innovation Network) and (Leigh Mulvaney-Johnson, University of Bradford)
- What is Faraday Plastics?
- How can Faraday Plastics help you in your quest for improved profitability?
- Typical case study
- Gas and water assisted injection moulding
Minimise Waste to Improve Efficiency (Terry Lander, Humber Resource Efficiency Centre)
- Why reduce your waste?
- Mapping your waste and identifying opportunities
- Practical advice on what you can do today
Manufacturing Improvement in Marshall-Tufflex (Steve Saxby & Kevin Adams, Marshall-Tufflex)
- A case study on manufacturing improvement in action
- How value stream mapping can help your business
Recipe for Energy Efficient Management (John Colbert, Smithers Rapra)
- Best practice guide to low energy processing
- ‘Cost of Ownership’ model for lifecycle of injection moulding machines and Energy Manager’s Toolkit (9 processes covered)
Reducing Your Energy Consumption (Andy Dawson, Polymer IRC)
- Reduce energy usage in machinery including, injection moulding, extrusion and blown film
- How energy cost savings of up to 30% are possible with simple low-cost and no-cost actions (e.g. lighting, compressed air etc.)
Update of BPFJ Projects (Sarah Plant, British Plastics Federation)
- Brief overview of current and completed projects
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REACH and the Plastic Processor: Practical Advice for your Business
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The BPF and REACH (Philip Law, British Plastics Federation)
- Plastics and Chemicals – the regulatory scene
- Providing you with help, tools and services available to BPF Members through the REACH Toolbox
Background to the Legislation (Walter Claes, European Plastics Converters Association)
- Its objectives and how REACH has evolved
- Involvement of the European Commission, Parliament and Council of Ministers
- Role of the European Chemical Agency
What is REACH? (Walter Claes, European Plastics Converters Association)
- Brief introduction to the essential aspects of the REACH legislation
How does the plastics processor comply with REACH, (Walter Claes, European Plastics Converters Association)
- Processors as “downstream users”
- Specific implications of REACH for plastics processors
- How does REACH affect our business relationships with suppliers and customers?
- Your personal bible to comply with REACH – A step by step guide
Preparing for implementation (Walter Claes, European Plastics Converters Association)
- Presentation of a practical inventory tool developed by the EuPC Reach Helpdesk
The UK Government and REACH Regulation (Chris Barrell, DTI)
- The place of REACH in the Governments Chemical Policy
- Role of the UK Government in administering REACH
- Time scale for implementation
- Government perspectives on the effects on the UK industry
EuPC REACH Helpdesk (Song-Lâ Ophaso, European Plastics Converters Association)
- Tools, Consultancy, Conferences and Training
Plastics Packaging: Key Trend for the Future
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Packaging from a Retailers Perspective (Terry Robbins, TRPackSolutions)
- Perspective of the downstream user
- Changing attitudes and future market
Designing the Packaging of the Future (Dominic Hale P13)
- A designers perspective on the packaging industry
- Trends in packaging design
Innovations in Polymers in Packaging (Neil Mayne, PlasticsEurope)
- Effects on polymer innovation in the packaging industry
- Current perspectives on waste management
- The benefits of plastics in packaging
Innovations in Additives for Packaging (Carl Birch, BPF Additives Group)
- Introduction to the BPF Additives Group
- The importance of Additives
- The future of Additives for Packaging
Smart Polymers and New Polymer concepts (Malcolm Butler, Farapack Polymers)
- Latest technologies for new polymer concepts
- The development of smart polymers and their application in packaging
Insight into the Global Packaging Industry (Keith Barnes, Mintel/KB Consultants)
- Plastics packaging innovations from around the globe
- Statistical overview of the global plastics industry
- Emerging markets and opportunities
Plastics Packaging: Food Contact Legislative Updated (Chris Howick, Ineos Vinyl)
- An update of the current food contact legislation
WRAP activities in Plastics Packaging (Paul Davidson, WRAP)
- Improving the resources efficiency of plastics packaging
- How your company can access WRAP resources
- Developing markets for post consumer recycled plastics
Engaging in the Packaging Debate (Anthony Roberts, British Plastics Federation)
- The current pressures on plastics packaging
- Arming you with the facts to defend your business
- Informing the downstream user
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Electrical Safety in the Plastics Workplace
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The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989: An overview, enforcement and how they can affect you as a ‘Duty Holder’ (Ernie Walker, Former Senior Electrical Inspector, HSE)
The Engineer’s Interpretation of Earthing and Bonding (Geoffrey Stokes, Benchmark Safety Technology Limited)
‘Duty Holders’ – Effectively discharging responsibilities (John Quick, Managing Director, Lowe Group and NECTA)
Static Electricity: The Hidden Danger (Trevor Pimm, Regional Director UK and Europe, Meech Static Eliminators)
- An overview of causes and dangers of electrostatic discharge in plastics processing
Biopolymers and Biodegradable Plastics: An Analysis of their Future Role
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Bio terminology: Clearing up the confusion (Neil Mayne, PlasticsEurope)
The Bio World and the Emerging World of Biopolymers (John Williams, National Non-Food Crop Centre)
The benefits of Biopolymers (Staffano Facco, Novamount)
Oxiobiodegradable Plastics (Norman Billingham, University of Sussex)
A Retailers Perspective on Biodegradable Polymers (Martin Bunce, Tin Horse Design)
Life Cycle Assessment of Bio-plastics (Keith James, WRAP)
The Processing of Bio-Plastics (Graham Whitchurch, Solutions 4 Plastics)
Biodegradability and Recycling: A contradiction in terms? (Mark Burstall, BPF Recycling Council)
The Reality of Composting Biodegradable Plastics (Emily Nichols, Compost Association)
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Manual Handling and Noise in the Workplace: A Joint BPF/HSE Health & Safety Seminar
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How the BPF can help you (Anthony Roberts, Public Affairs Executive, British Plastics Federation)
Manual Handling Risk Assessment (Chris Quarrie, HM Specialist Inspector (Ergonomics), HSE)
An Innovative Approach to Effecting Behavioral Change in Manual Handling (Dave Snowdon, Managing Director, Pristine Condition)
Reducing Manual Handling (Hugh Freer, MasterMover)
Effectively Managing Noise Risks (Tim Ward, HM Principal Specialist Inspector (Noise and Vibration), HSE)
Noise Management and Control 2007 Plastics Industry (Peter Wilson, Industrial Noise and Vibration Centre)
Managing Health and Safety (Roderick Hogarth, IMSM)
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PVC Sustainability in Action: Progress with the new PVC Message
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The European PVC Industry of the future (Jean-Pierre De Gréve, EVCM)
PVC Sustainability: A Background Overview (Philip Law, British Plastic Federation)
Sustainability in Action (Roger Mottram, Ineos ChlorVinyls)
Additives, PVC and REACH (Chris Howick, Ineos Vinyls)
Recovinyl – UK Recycling Success Story (Roger Morton, Recovinyl)
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REACH and the Plastic Processor: Practical Advice for your Business
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The BPF and REACH (Philip Law, British Plastics Federation)
What is REACH? (Walter Claes, European Plastics Converters Association)
How does the plastics processor comply with REACH? (Walter Claes, European Plastics Converters Association)
Preparing for implementation (Walter Claes, European Plastics Converters Association)
The role of the UK REACH Competent Authority (CA) & REACH enforcement in the UK (Richard Bishop, HM Inspector of Health and Safety, UK REACH CA)
EuPC REACH Helpdesk (Song-Lâ Ophaso, European Plastics Converters Association)
The BPF and REACH (Philip Law, British Plastics Federation)
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Plastics in Construction: The Road Ahead
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Future Trends in the Construction Industry (Philip Law, British Plastics Federation)
BRE and Tools for Sustainable Construction in the UK (Suzy Edwards, BRE)
Innovation in Plastic Construction Materials (Neil Mayne, PlasticsEurope)
Sustainable Construction Strategy (John Newman, BERR)
Taking Advantage of Global Opportunities in Construction (Cheryl Ness, UK Trade and Investment)
Energy Efficiency in the Home (Claire Farrar, BASF)
Sustainability in Product Approvals (Chris Hunt, British Board of Agrément)
London 2012 Olympics
Sustainability: Opportunities for the Plastics Industry ( Tim Danson, Olympic Delivery Authority)
Development of Tools for Measuring Sustainable Construction (Shahriar Amini, Manchester University)
Housing in the UK: Today and Tomorrow (Brian Berry, Federation of Master Builders)
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