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2026 BPF Horners Awards Open For Entries!After another highly successful year in 2025, the Worshipful Company of Horners and the British Plastics Federation are delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 BPF Horners Awards.Wednesday, 17 June 2026
UK SCALE Centre to Share Supply Chain Sustainability Insights with British Plastics Federation MembersThe UK Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Centre at Loughborough University is strengthening engagement with the British Plastics Federation (BPF) as part of its mission to support more resilient, sustainable and productive supply chains across UK industry.Friday, 15 May 2026
EPS: The Creative Material Behind Today’s Most Imaginative Art InstallationsExpanded Polystyrene (EPS) has long been recognised for its technical performance in packaging and insulation in buildings, but it is increasingly earning a reputation in an unexpected place: the world of art.Monday, 8 December 2025
Wiltshire manufacturer Leafield Environmental achieves a King’s Award for EnterpriseLeafield Environmental has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for its excellence in International Trade. Announced today (Tuesday 6 May 2025), Leafield is one of 197 organisations nationally to be recognised with the prestigious award. Wednesday, 7 May 2025
The Festival of Polymer Innovation (FoPI) returning in 2025 FoPI 2025 will build on the energy and success of 2024, refining what made it a hit while introducing new elements to keep the industry moving forward. Expect a fresh lineup of keynote speakers, more immersive exhibitor zones and cutting-edge tech demonstrations that push the boundaries of material science.Friday, 21 March 2025
Expanded Polystyrene: The Versatile Material Shaping Sustainability and InnovationWhat Makes EPS Sustainable? What Challenges Exist in Collecting and Recycling EPS? What is The Future of EPS Recycling? All that and more answered in one simple article...Monday, 20 January 2025
Relief To Those Living With Tinnitus - From OGM & Medtech Start-Up When TinniSoothe, a British start-up medical technology company, wanted to make their prototype a reality, they turned to plastic injection moulding provider, OGM, for help. The end result is a Class 1 medical device for the relief of tinnitus in the UK and EU, that looks set to change the landscape for sufferers of this challenging hearing condition. Friday, 6 December 2024
Faerch Launches Chilled Ready Meal Trays with Minimum 40% Tray rPET ContentFaerch is setting a new standard for circularity in food packaging and are excited to announce the launch of CPET trays for chilled ready meals in the UK & Ireland containing a minimum of 40% Tray rPET. Faerch stands as a fully integrated recycler in the industry and by setting these standards, demonstrates their commitment in driving the industry towards true circularity.Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Top 15 Plastic Innovations Of 2024One of the BPF's most-loved articles is back for 2024... showcasing 15 of the best innovations in plastics.Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Winners Announced For Horners Awards 2024After a record-breaking number of entries this year, the Horners Committee have announced the winners of the BPF Horners Awards during a ceremony at GRIPS 2024.Thursday, 19 September 2024
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