BPF News
- The BPF Plastics Business Analysis Team published the ‘2000 Analysis of the Bulk Polymers Market’ in June 2000. It contains a specific chapter on EPS and each section covers; historical development of markets, consumption forecasts, application breakdowns, impacts and effects of globalisation, key drivers and constraints to growth, international comparisons, price information, major players in the market place and future technological development. The report is priced at £350 for non-BPF members and £75 for BPF members and orders made before 1 August 2000 will receive a copy of the BPF Business Trends Survey (see Spring EPS News for details). To order contact the BPF Public Department on 0207 457 5000.
- The BPF took a sponsored group of 12 UK plastics manufacturers to Chinaplas 2000 on 4-7 July 2000.The Government Export Promotion Services identified China as a high priority for the UK Plastics market and the trip to Chinaplas was made with government support.
- The BPF continues its fight against the Climate Change Levy. After 15 months of lobbying the Minister for Competitiveness, Alan Johnson admitted that the Levy would not be ‘revenue neutral’ for the plastics industry at a recent meeting with the BPF. However the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Stephen Timms continues to argue in its favour. A detailed report of the BPF campaign against the Levy can be obtained from Martin Cairns on 0207 457 5043
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