Members Newsletter 1st April 2015

BPF Members' Newsletter
01 April 2015 - Issue 273
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BPF Annual Review 2014 Details the Federation’s Outstanding Progress

Every year the BPF publishes its Annual Review documenting the work of the Federation during the previous 12 months. Members will notice the introduction of a double page spread on Membership Services alongside coverage of the Federation's political engagement activities. These new additions accompany comprehensive reports by both the President and Director General, as well as a variety of important updates about BPF Group activity, overseas development and BPF events. Copies of the 2014 Annual Review will be distributed to all Members in the coming weeks but for those wanting a sneak preview, an electronic copy can be downloaded by clicking here

Exporters Toolbox With New Global Mapping System Now Available for all BPF Members

As part of the launch of its brand new mobile-friendly website, the BPF redesigned its Exporters Toolbox. As a BPF Member benefit, the enhancement now boasts an innovative global mapping system which serves to create a simple and unique experience for each user. The Toolbox also provides Members with access to an abundance of global market data… click here

BPF News

BPF Co-Signatory on Letter to ‘Sunday Times’ Calling for a Focus on Needs of Manufacturing

A joint letter from the Manufacturing Alliance, on which the BPF was a co-signatory, was published in The Sunday Times on 29th March 2015. The letter, directed at Parliamentary candidates, calls for a focus of attention on the needs of manufacturing... click here

RPC Manuplastics Address Skills Gap with Local MP

South Wimbledon based BPF member, RPC Manuplastics, met with local MP Stephen Hammond on Friday 27th March to discuss the key issues of importance to their own business as well as the wider Plastics Industry… click here

Call for Papers for Thermoplastics Composites Conference

A call for papers has been issued for the upcoming 'Thermoplastic Composites event. If you have a paper that you would like to submit for consideration for this event then please send through a title and submission to Paul Baxter at [email protected]

Industry News

Communities and Local Government Committee: Litter and Fly-Tipping in England Report

The Communities and Local Government Committee have released their report regarding the inquiry on litter, with the focus being on gum, cigarette ends and changing behaviour… click here

Plastic £5 Bank Notes will be used in Scotland for the First Time

Scottish Clydesdale Bank’s polymer £5 notes went into circulation on 23rd March 2015, well in advance of the Bank of England following suit in 2016…click here

Legal Updates

Growing Issues In A Miniature World: Nanomaterial Registers In The EU

BPF Business Support Network Member Squire Patton Boggs has provided BPF Members with an overview of a variety of issues surrounding the risks and regulation of nanomaterials in the EU... click here

Events News

Slides Now Available from BPF Health and Safety Seminar

On the 19th March the BPF held its Health and Safety Seminar at Leicestershire County Cricket Club. The slides from this event are now available to download for BPF Members, with presentations coming from organisations such as the HSE, ELAS, Distrupol and Willis UK…click here

ARMO 2015 Early Bird Rate Expires 1st May 2015 – Book Now to Avoid Disappointment!

Book your tickets for ARMO 2015 before 1st May to take advantage of significant early bird discounts. ARMO 2015 will attract up to 500 Rotational Moulders and will be the largest global Rotational Moulding event in 2015… click here

Resource of the Week

PIE Polymer Price Report February 2015 Now Available

The BPF has access to monthly Plastics Information Europe (PIE) Polymer Price Report summaries. PIE reports capture current market prices of standard thermoplastics, engineering thermoplastics, polyurethane… click here