BSN Ezine May 2005
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| Welcome to the Business Support Network E-Zine. The Business Support Network is a British Plastics Federation initiative, bringing together an elite group of companies who all work in support of the plastics industry: Chosen by the Plastics Industry For the Plastics Industry Whether you need recruitment, financial or legal advice- the Business Support Network is here to help you. |
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| Energy Solutions Seminar Conclusions The BPF Energy Solutions Workshop took place on the 21st April 2005 at the IPTME Facilities in Loughborough. The seminar took an in-depth look at the Energy scene, how prices are changes and how this will impact on the UK Plastics Industry. The seminar then went on to isolate the actions that UK Plastics Manufacturers can take and the support mechanisms available to save resource. |
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| Environmental Management Seminar Conclusions On Wednesday 23rd February, the BPF held the inaugural "Practical Environmental Management in the Plastics Industry" seminar at the BPF Offices in London, in association with Envirowise. Feedback from delegates rated the seminar as "excellent". The seminar focused on the whether an Environmental Management System was necessary for plastics manufacturers, the benefits that could be derived and the practicalities of implementing. The seminar was opened by Peter Davis, Director General of the BPF who highlighted the importance of an effective EMS in responsible business development, these points were endorsed in Philip Law's opening presentation "Factors Driving Sustainable Business Management". |
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| Good News for PTL PTL has been granted full CoVE status 7 months in advance of plan, and was the only organisation considered by the LSC in the West Midlands on this occasion to achieve approval without the requirement for a further development plan. Furthermore, following a survey of 3000 companies by the Workforce Foundation, sponsored by the DTI, PTL has been advised that its performance is in the top ten of those organisations surveyed. Click Here to download the PTL CoVE Press Release - oldlink https://www.bpf.co.uk/downloads/files/ptl_press_release.pdf Click Here to find out more about PTL - oldlink https://www.bpf.co.uk/bsn/Plastics_Industry_Training.cfm |
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| Listgrove tackles industry skill shortages through new business structure Listgrove, the British Plastics Federation's recommended supplier of HR and recruitment services, is celebrating 30 years association with the UK and International Plastics markets. In response to ever increasing recruitment challenges arising from skill shortages and social economics, the company has appointed Business Managers with specific geographical remits for the UK and overseas markets. Click Here to read more - oldlink https://www.bpf.co.uk/downloads/files/Listgrove.pdf |
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| Other Business Support Network News - IMSM have launched two new products: ISO/IEC 17799:2000: an internationally recognised standard offering a comprehensive set of controls comprising best practice in information security. OHSAS 18001: enabling an organization to control its health and safety risks and improve its performance. - Travers Smith Braithwaite have changed their name to "Travers Smith" - PICME have launched a new logo (shown on the right hand panel of the newsletter) |
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