Plastics and Flexible Packaging Group
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The BPF Plastics and Flexible Packaging Group is an active group within the BPF and represents UK manufacturers of all types of plastic primary, secondary and tertiary packaging including flexible pouches, films bags, pots, tubs, trays, bottles, drums, boxes, cups, caps and tubes. The group provides respected and credible representation on behalf of its members to the general public, government (UK and international), the media, researchers and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Group members are leaders in their respective field and have a track record of reliable service and meeting the highest possible standards. If you are interested in finding out about the BPF Packaging Group and its work please contact [email protected]. |
Packaging Group Management Committee
The BPF Packaging Group has an active Group Management Committee Chaired by Ed Roberts, Global Advocay Leader at Sealed Air. The Committee meets three times annually. Drawing upon the BPF's ethos of 'Stronger Together', the Group is happy to welcome any BPF Packaging Group Member to the Committee.
The Committee is charged with raising the profile of plastics packaging and its benefits to society and the environment. Working in close co-operation with the BPF staff team it originates, develops and supervises the implementation of programmes to this effect which meet the needs and expectations of member firms. The programmes devised involve campaigns, one off events, political lobbying and individual initiatives. Where appropriate the activity programmes can involve or are shared with other BPF Membership Groups. From time-to-time sub-groups or working parties are formed to discuss specific issues facing the industry. This includes the technical group that meets three times a year alongside an issue specific working group.
In addition to informing consumers about the benefits of the plastics packaging they are using, the Group is passionate about informing Local Authorities and Government Agencies about the positive environmental impact plastics packaging has. An example of this is the Plastic Packaging FAQ's.
The Group recognises the vital role the media plays in how consumers perceive plastics packaging. Collating all of their expertise and using interesting case studies from Member companies, the Group have created a position statements page. Here journalists and other media bodies can access information on the Group's stance on issues such as marine litter, the safety of chemicals in plastics packaging and plastics packaging recycling.
The BPF are keen to get involved with UK national and devolved Government consultations. The Packaging Group have been active in consulting with government on the consultations following the Resources and Waste Strategy, and will continue to respond to forthcoming consultations. The Understanding The Debate About Plastics document details some of the issues facing the industry. Additionally, the BPF Vision sets out industry's commitment and plans of UK companies to meet recycling targets for plastic packaging waste and achieve wider economic environmental aims through a series of focused actions.
The BPF’s involvement with consultations that impact industry is not solely contained to UK Government as the Federation also respond to relevent consultations from the EU, including the Single Use Plastics Directive.
Searchable BPF Member's Directory
The BPF Members Directory (featuring a detailed breakdown of over 100 different machine types, by suppliers) can be viewed online below.
Group Members
3M United Kingdom PlcAegg LtdAintree Plastics LtdAlfaplas LtdAlpla UK LtdAmcor Flexibles EuropeAquapak Polymers LtdASK Plastics ltdAST Plastic Containers UK LLPBericap (UK) LtdBerry GlobalBeverage Plastics LtdBlowplast LtdBostik LtdBROADWAYCanyon Europe LtdCeDo Chase Packaging LtdConstantia FFP LtdCoveris Films & Flexibles UKCromwell Polythene Crown Packaging PlcDMD (2000) LimitedDow Chemical Company Ltd Duo Plastics UKEcho Packaging LtdElite PlasticsEmballator (UK) LimitedEsterform Packaging LtdFaerch UK LtdFirst Circle Packaging LtdFlint Ink (UK) LtdFutamuraGreif UK Plastics LtdGuala ClosuresGV Health LtdHanmere PolytheneHenkel LtdHighland Spring LtdImperial Polythene Products LtdInnovia FilmsInterflex GroupIntertek WiltoniPac Packaging Innovations LtdJF McKenna LtdJokey UK LtdJubb UK LtdKlöckner Pentaplast LtdKM Packaging Services LtdLINPAC Materials HandlingLogoplasteManu Packaging UK LtdMarpak Extrusions LtdMauser UKMcBride LtdMeasom Freer & Co LtdMelitta UK Ltd and Cofresco FoodserviceMitsui & Co EuropeModern Packaging UK LtdMonpet Extrusion LtdMuller UK & Ireland Group LLPNelipak Healthcare Packaging LimitedNexeo Plastics UK LtdNexus Packaging LimitedNolato JaycareNotpla LtdNU AgenciesPapier MettlerParkside FlexiblesPlasfilmsPlastek UK LimitedPlastek UK LtdPlastic Bottle Supplies LtdPlastic ClosuresPlastic Products PlastipakPoly Solutions UK LtdPolyPouchPolystar Plastics LimitedPolytech Liquid Polymers LtdPovoas PackagingPPS Independent ConsultantsProAmpac Elsham LtdProAmpac Grimsby LtdProAmpac Lincoln LtdRoberts Mart & CoRobinson Plastic PackagingRoxane UK LtdSealed AirSeevent Plastics Shalam Thermoforming (UK) LimitedSharpak Silgan ClosuresSkymark Packaging Solventum UK Holding Company LtdSONE Products LtdSpectra Packaging Solutions LtdSPS Pouches LtdSt Johns PackagingSun Chemical LtdTaghleef IndustriesTCL PackagingTech FolienTerinex Flexibles LtdThe Bag Broker Uk LtdTosca Services UK LtdTPS Rental Systems LtdTrioworld UK LtdTS (UK) LtdTyler Packaging Waddington EuropeWeener Plastics (Norwich) LtdXtex Polythene Limited
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Group Information
Chairman: Alex Lee, Commercial Director at Cromwell Polythene Ltd Yorkshire born and bred, Alex was educated at Bootham School in York before going on to study Rural Land Management at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. After college, he spent seven formative years with Landmark Systems Ltd. where he cut his teeth in problem-solving and sales, helping farms, estates, and property owning entities across the UK implement crop management, property management, and accounting software. In 2018, he joined the family business, Cromwell Polythene Ltd, working alongside his father, James and two brothers, Angus and Henry. Since being appointed Commercial Director, he has taken responsibility for procurement, sales, marketing, bids & contracts, and warehouse and logistics operations with a focus on product and strategic partnerships. Deeply passionate about Britain’s natural environment, he is a strong advocate for the role of flexible films in protecting goods, improving operational efficiency, and enabling responsible waste management—championing plastics as a force for good in both local and global contexts. Actively involved with CIWM, LARAC, HWMA, and CHSA, he works closely with public and private sector clients, promoting the responsible use of plastics across sectors including healthcare, hygiene, industrial, janitorial and waste management. Moving from agriculture, to software, and eventually plastics. Alex’s strengths lie in embracing new challenges, fostering collaboration to achieve shared goals, and building engagement through empowerment of others. Outside of work, he enjoys fly fishing Britain’s great rivers—especially the River Ure—and exploring the countryside with his wife Charlie, daughter Dorothy, and their dog, Mr. Boots. |
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Deputy Chairman: Bruce Margetts, Managing Director at Bericap UK “The BPF Packaging Group is an essential and highly valuable forum to allow our industry to find and express common ground on the plethora of challenges we face. Over many years involvement, it is clear that there is a very strong commitment to environmental responsibility and desire to find solutions which align with the public desires and government policies but using our expertise to avoid the pit-falls of unintended consequences. Plastic played a big role in saving elephants from extinction – in our shared desire to save the whales from the effects of pollution we don’t want to sacrifice the polar bears through compromising on the beneficial carbon impact of most packaging.” |
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Group Director: Brian Lodge, Director of Plastics & Flexible Packaging - Tel: +44 (0)20 7457 5043 | M: +44 (0) 7485 598650 | Email: [email protected] Brian left his role as UK Design Director for Berry Global in November 2022 and joined the BPF as Director of Plastics and Flexible packaging and also runs a consultancy on sustainable plastic packaging. He has a degree in Industrial Design, an Institute of Packaging diploma in Packaging Technology and over forty years of experience working on the development of plastic packaging. Having spent his career in various roles within the industry, mainly in design, new product development, and management, he has accumulated a wide range of knowledge related to plastic packaging as well as experience within the UK, mainland Europe, Egypt, and South Africa. As he has worked for several converters, design consultancy and brand owners, his experience encompasses many different aspects of the industry so he can take a wider perspective of the issues involved. More recently Brian has worked with several industry bodies on topics relating to sustainability and design for recycling, including RecyClass, The Circular Plastics Alliance, The Alliance to end Plastic Waste, and PCEP. He currently chairs the Recyclability by Design Committee for Recoup and the Jazz Recycling Committee for WRAP, and also participates in the OPRL Technical Advisory Board. |
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