Benefits of membership

Through the BPF companies can interact with UK and EU Government and the media to influence legislation and public opinion. The BPF provides an ever-expanding range of services that enable its members to maximise and develop their markets and profitability.

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BPF Windows Group - Benefits to Membership
Since its formation in 1981 the BPF Windows Group has played a key role in establishing the credibility of plastic as a Windows material. The Group sets industry standards, engages in dialogue with regulators and non-governmental organisations as well as creating an industry platform to communicate with customer bodies. Find out more about the benefits of being a member of the BPF Windows Group by downloading this guide.

Some of the specific benefits for members of the BPF Windows Group include:
Access to support for fabricators and installers – providing information on technical issues, sustainability tools and the windows industry, with discounts on all BPF Windows Group publication and guidance notes
Access to VinylPlus, the European industry commitment to further increase recycling volumes.
Companies receive a listing on the BPF Windows Group website.
Support from BPF Windows Group members on issues related to the PVC-U window industry
Ongoing PVC PR campaign to promote PVC-U windows to stakeholders, also providing key contacts within the industry
Lobbying opportunity with the Systems companies in shaping and getting an early sight of British Standards
Opportunity to sit on relevant BSI committees
Opportunity to attend Windows Group’s Committee meetings to raise issues for discussion by the group
Support from dedicated BPF staff for the windows industry on technical, legislation, environmental/sustainability and market issues as appropriate
Access to the Construction Products Association’s bulletins and reports (worth 100s of pounds) which alerts companies on Regulatory Issues and Business development within the UK Construction and Plastics Industry and give detailed data and trends on the construction industry
Gain Knowledge and support for best practice, legislation and the environmental developments for the PVC-U windows sector
Exclusive Health and Safety guidance and support by the BPF’s Health and Safety committee, including further information and help through SIMPL (Safety in Manufacturing Plastics) – see www.bpf.co.uk/simpl for more information
BPF Windows Group Technical Executive Paul Jervis Full-time Technical Executive dedicated to promoting members interests in National, European and International arenas. Email: [email protected]