When you work in an industry like plastics, you need a reliable way to make and maintain contacts, keep yourself up to date on the latest news, developments and regulations, and build your business's reputation in the industry and the community.
Joining The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is an inclusive Membership that opens many doors to networking, professional development, collaboration, industry insight and boosted visibility for your company.
“As I know from my own engagement with the plastics sector, the British Plastics
Federation is a powerful advocate on behalf of the industry. But more than that, it has
also been a promoter and supporter of change within the industry.”
- Lord Sainsbury, Former Minister of Innovation
"We have had some great leads from the BPF - in 18 months, four projects placed with a value of around £200k; these are from direct leads to our inbox through the BPF site."
Nick Skidmore, Sales Director, Fenton Precision Engineering Ltd
“We have won direct business into a very large plastic processor through our connections with the BPF who now run our systems around the world. Over the years we have worked closely with the staff at the BPF that we think of them as part of the team!"
Jon Hardwick, Director, Intouch Monitoring
"Our engagement with the BPF and how you have enabled me to engage with the very senior levels within Government has restored my faith in institutions and politicians and the ability to make positive change and get things done."
Paul Wightman, Chairman, Owen Greenings and Mumford (Holdings) Ltd
“The BPF has provided excellent support through the legal department; having this resource reduced stress levels and the advice enabled us to provide a resolution quickly and effectively, Highly recommend becoming a member.”
“We find BPF events offer fantastic opportunities for the industry to tackle important issues. They bring together leading experts on all manner of topics, and act as a great place to network, discuss ideas and share projects that make a real impact.”
Adrian Whyle, Resource Efficiency Senior Manager, Plastics Europe
Exclusive Membership Features
The plastics industry is under constant challenge, and we believe that plastics are a positive resource and a valuable material. The British Plastics Federation team pride itself on enabling, encouraging, supporting, and developing alongside your business - and joining The BPF will give your business the support and advice you may need at times of challenge or difficulty.
The BPF are an established Trade Association formed in 1933. We are the most influential voice in the UK plastics industry, with over 600 members across the sector; these include supply chain, polymer producers and suppliers, additive manufacturers, recyclers, services providers, end users, plastics processors and machinery.
Joining the BPF gives you recognition instantly through:
Your business/company profile listing on our website.
Content distribution through our in-house CRM system enables PR/Marketing and knowledge transfer.
Engagement with other members through group activities
Your business featured listing within the BPF directory - of which 3,000 copies are distributed around the industry at UK and international trade shows, and a large number downloaded from our website, bringing a global reach to your business as part of your membership.
The British Plastics Federation provide ongoing support for your business's development. This comes in a variety of forms:
Attendance by BPF representatives at global and national events opens doors to new sales and connections.
You'll receive direct sales leads straight to your inbox - gained from our popular 'Find A Supplier' online tool.
You will get the highly-regarded BPF Member Newsletter twice a month, keeping you up to date with all tax/legislation/government updates that are relevant to you.
Regular communications about free events, projects, grants... will also be received throughout your membership term.
With the current economic climate, the BPF team proactively provides as many opportunities for your business to save money.
The BPF provide free advice on legal, technical and financial matters, which can be costly externally. Members can also access many special rates on other specialist services, which can help cut back on expenditure. Exclusive discounts on our courses have also been made available to curb energy costs for training and upskilling.
By joining The BPF, your business gains security and support from industry-focused professionals providing extra protection for you and your business.
The BPF understands the importance of direct support and contact for our members. That's why we have a dedicated team of executives that keep up to date on developments, technical advancements, and legislative changes.
These services are available to you upon becoming a member; it is essential to highlight that any staff member within your business has access to this service; your membership does not stop with those that sign the paperwork. We are endeavouring to engage all teams across the association, to build a brighter future for the plastics industry.
The BPF are in constant dialogue with all key government departments, providing our support and views on political engagement strategies - which are aligned with the goals of the BPF members. We provide constant transparency and disclosure through lobbying and representation, as well as keeping you instantly informed when any large changes or decisions are announced.
We are also recognised by media outlets, editorials, and publications as experts within our field, and we continue to develop and share on our member's behalf.
The BPF provide an opportunity for your membership to grow alongside your business. Not only do members have access to information about updates in the sector, they can also play a significant role in determining changes.
We provide a forum for all members to share ideas, network, and develop new ways to improve the plastics industry. This can be through your Special Interest Group, attending training events or our Annual BPF Awards dinner all members are encouraged to share innovative ideas, achievements and developments by contributing content to our newsletter, which is distributed to all members.
Collaborating and developing your business through partnerships with other members is always made possible.
Twenty-four hours a day, the BPF provide a free legal call centre supported by lawyers and specialists within the plastics industry, supported by a vast range of downloadable documentation in the online BPF members area.
We are providing you with support on as many levels as possible, assuring you can access these resources, and many have found this an exceptional asset, and benefit to their membership.
The BPF know that finding funding and applying for grants can be daunting. That's exactly why we developed the BPF Funding Portal - exclusively for BPF members that provide searches for grants and soft loans to support your company.
The portal is designed with ease of use, enabling members to save time and locate funding opportunities. You can try the restricted non-member version here!
The BPF provide a one-stop shop for free resources. To name a few:
Huge discounts to attend/exhibit at the biggest industry shows.
Free/heavily discounted access to our industry-recognised and fully CPD-accredited online courses focusing on industry-relevant criteria.
The BPF provide constant news alerts and bulletins, giving up-to-date coverage of the matters most-relevant to our industry. Our BPF Industry News Page is regularly updated and as a member you'll be able to submit stories to feature in this section.
We also know just how important sustainability is to our members. Through our bulletins and initiatives (like Operation Clean Sweep, which is included in BPF membership) we can support you in identifying ways to respond, react, and create a positive approach based on facts, data, and science. We also create lots of relevant literature every year on these key topics, such as Dr Robin Kent's Sustainability In Plastics Processing, and have several events centered around the topic - including our annual 'Sustainability In Plastics' seminar.
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