BPF News
A Changing Plastics Industry Needs CollaborationInterplas 2026 is round the corner and expected to attract thousands of industry professionals from across the UK and international plastics markets. Visitors interested in learning more about BPF membership, industry support services and current initiatives will be able to speak directly with the BPF team during the exhibition in Hall11 G80.Tuesday, 19 May 2026
BPF Meets with the UK Mission to the EUFollowing new EU legislation and the “Made in Europe” principle, BPF leaders held a productive dialogue with the UK Mission.Thursday, 7 May 2026
Deposit Return Scheme Deposit Level AnnouncedExchange for Change confirmed the deposit level for the UK’s forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme - a significant milestone in the development of packaging policy reforms affecting the UK plastics sector. Learn more from our expert, Brian Lodge...Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Chinaplas 2026 Post Show Report by the BPFChinaplas 2026, the largest plastics trade fair in the world, took place on the 21th to 24th April at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, Hongqiao, Shanghai (NECC). It covered 18 halls (380,000 sqm). It was the 38th edition of the annual event, which rotates between Shanghai and Shenzhen. Over the four days, the event organiser recorded a total of 350,189 visitors (86,440 overseas) and over 5,000 exhibitors.Tuesday, 28 April 2026
BPF Parliamentary Reception 2026The British Plastics Federation hosted a highly successful 2026 Parliamentary Reception with over 150 industry leaders, parliamentarians and officials gathering at the House of Commons to discuss the future of the UK plastics industry.
Thursday, 9 April 2026
BPF Statement on the Impact of the US-Iran War on the UK Plastics IndustryBPF Statement on the Impact of the US-Iran War on the UK Plastics Industry.Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Apprentices Shine at the 2025 Polymer Industry Apprentice AwardsThe British Plastics Federation and the Worshipful Company of Horners is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of apprentices at the 2025 Polymer Industry Apprentice Awards.Tuesday, 24 March 2026
H&S Committee at PLT Training LtdThe BPF Industrial Health & Safety Committee had a special meeting in February at PLT Training’s brand-new centre of excellence in Oldbury. Following our regular meeting the committee was treated to a 90-minute interactive workshop based on one of their most popular classes: Accident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Training.Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Plastindia 2026 BPF post show reportPlastIndia is the largest plastics exhibition in India and one of the largest in the world. This year, it was held on 5-10 February 2026. The event is held every three years. BPF coordinated the British Pavilion of exhibitors at this highly successful event. "We have a distributer in India, who we have worked with for over twenty years. Supporting them by having a presence at the exhibition, as part of the GB organised pavilion alongside other UK manufacture, continues our commitment..." Read moreFriday, 27 February 2026
From the Factory Floor to the Classroom: BPF at the Polymer Study ToursTwo members of the British Plastics Federation took part in the Polymer Study Tours, a free two day programme that gives D and T teachers hands on polymer training, real factory experience, and practical classroom activities. Supported by IOM3 and the Worshipful Company of Horners, the tours help teachers bring polymer science to life for their students.Thursday, 26 February 2026
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