Members Newsletter 27th May 2015

BPF EPS Group Announce European Competency Centre for Fish Boxes

The BPF EPS Group are proud to announce that they have been awarded the status of ‘European Competency Centre on Fish Boxes’... click here

BPF Reports from Chinaplas 2015

Thousands of visitors flocked to the 2015 edition of Chinaplas, which took place between 20th and 23rd May in Guangzhou, China. With 13 companies forming the UK Pavillion, run by the BPF, British representation at the show was significant... click here

Littering is Trashy - BPF Supports Neat Streets Campaign

On Friday 22nd May, HUBBUB, along with INCPEN and Veolia, launched the Neat Streets campaign. Taking place on Villiers Street in Westminster, the issue of litter will be tackled using the latest thinking on behaviour change and awareness raising from around the world. In a survey carried out by HUBBUB, 83% of the general public revealed that they believe more action needs to be taken regarding litter.... click here

Last Chance to Secure your Stand Booking for K 2016! – Deadline 29th May 2015

The K exhibition, which takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany on 19th-26th October 2016, is set to draw over 3,000 companies. The main issue exhibitors face is cost, which is where the British Plastics Federation (BPF) can lend a helping hand. The BPF has developed cost-effective, all-inclusive stand packages as small as 9sqm. Potential exhibitors are warned that the deadline for stand booking is 29th May with no extensions, so get in touch today to secure your place!.. click here

Polymer Price Report April 2015 Now Available on BPF Website

After a dramatic turnaround in March, PP prices virtually exploded in April, with all signs pointing to further rises in May.  "Nothing short of catastrophic" was the response from one industry insider when describing the supply situation for the European PE market in April according to Plastics Information Europe... click here

Government Launches New Website to Assist Exporters

The new Business is Great website offers ‘support, advice and inspiration’ and includes case studies, as well as links to various Government schemes and free training opportunities... click here

Innovate UK Smart Grants

Smart is a grant scheme which offers funding to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in R&D projects in the strategically important areas of science, engineering and technology, from which successful new products, processes and services could emerge. Three types of grant are available:

• Proof of market - up to £25k funding  
• Proof of concept - up to £100k funding
• Development of prototype - up to £250k funding

For more information... click here

Only 10 Days Left to Book with the ARMO 2015 Early Bird Rate!

The ARMO 2015 early bird rate expires on 5th June 2015. Don't forget to book your tickets now to take advantage of this fantastic discounted rate. The biggest rotational moulding event globally this year, ARMO 2015 will take place from 13 -15 September at the Nottingham Conference Centre… click here

Automotive Seminar to Feature Presentations from KPMG and Nissan

The BPF’s 'Plastics in Automotive Applications' seminar is set to take place on 4th June 2015. The full-day event will include presentations from John Leech of KPMG, who will explore 'The state of the UK automotive sector in the UK and what the future holds', as well as Anthony Wilson of Nissan who will discuss 'What Nissan are looking at for 2015 and 2016 and what plastics companies need to know'… click here