About the Group

Scope of the Group

In order to join the Group companies must have been trading for a minimum of 2 years and mould in the UK.

Benefits of Membership

The Moulding and Specialist processing group is a strong force within the BPF and consists of over 90 companies from the industry’s leading names to smaller independent moulders. Membership of the BPF Moulders and Specialist Processors Group brings with it many benefits including:

• Group Activities
• 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
• Meet the Toolmakers
• 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.
• Meet the Recyclers
• 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.  BPF is also a member of Euromap who provide members with access to details on the plastics markets throughout the world.
• Factory Tours.

The group has also made a substantial contribution towards the energy consumption data that has enabled the BPF to draft a climate change agreement which is going through the EU for ratification imminently. It also holds an annual Moulders group forum meeting which act as a platform for companies in the industry to meet and discuss pan-industry topics such as energy costs and environmental issues.

If you wish to join the Moulders and Specialist Processors Group, or just wish to know more about the sector, contact Senior Industrial Issues Executive, Graeme Craig.

 Tel: +44(0) 207 457 5013 | Email: [email protected]