Prime Minister Congratulates BPF
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Mr Cameron refers to 'the vital role that plastics play in just about every facet of our daily lives'.
He went on to say 'The plastics industry is also contributing enormously to our transition to a green economy, in particular through developing and supplying low carbon products and solutions which help other manufacturing sectors'.
He paid tribute to 'the energy and enterprise of thousands of mainly small and medium size businesses in the plastics and other sectors' in helping the Government to rebalance the economy.
He also praised the BPF for 'the valuable support that you have given the plastics sector over the years'.
The letter follows a video tribute to the BPF supplied by Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, in June.
BPF's Director General, Peter Davis, said: "This letter is a top-level endorsement of the strategic importance of the UK plastics industry to the national economy and society and is a marker of the high profile the BPF has secured in Westminster."
Last month the BPF mounted an exhibition illustrating the plastics industry's potential in the foyer of the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, viewed by civil servants and members of the public. It was opened by BIS Minister, Michael Fallon MP.
The Prime Minister concluded his letter by wishing BPF members 'all the best for an enjoyable annual dinner'.
ENDS
For all media enquiries, BPF logos and images, please contact Laura Hindley, Industrial Issues & Communications Executive, on 0207 457 5043 or email: [email protected]
Editor's Notes:
The letter from David Cameron is below.
British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the UK trade association for the plastics industry – representing the whole supply chain including polymer and additive producers, distributors, machinery and equipment manufacturers, plastics processors and recyclers. It was founded in 1933 and has some 450 member firms.
The British Plastics Federation's 80th Anniversary Annual Dinner will be held on 11th October 2013. For more information ticket bookings go to www.bpfannualdinner.co.uk
.png)
