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Rounding up 2019
In his exclusive column this month, Philip Law looks back on a successful K show for both enquiries and engagement, and provides an update on the Federation's latest activities in the areas of circular economy, Brexit and packaging. Read more
3 Dec 2019 16:01 BPF Blog
Get engaged
In the latest instalment of his exclusive column for BP&R, Philip Law urges plastics companies to engage with their local MPs, reflects on the potential of a double plastics tax and looks ahead to upcoming events. Read more
23 Oct 2019 15:45 BPF Blog
Martina Schmidt: "Plastics packaging will still be needed for a long time"
In this guest blog Martina Schmidt, Head of Recycling/Waste Division at Vecoplan AG, is answering questions from VDMA about Circular Economy. Read more
Millers Oils launches new Millmax EE energy efficient hydraulic oil
Here the company’s Industrial Platform Manager, Emma Law, tells us more about this latest innovation. Read more
Motivating and recruiting the engineers of tomorrow
William Bourn, UK Sales Manager for Güdel UK, explores the reasons behind the current situation, and considers the steps required to change the current mind-set and encourage greater numbers of students to consider becoming the engineers of tomorrow. Read more
The European plastics industry: hoping for the best, preparing for the worst
In the run-up to K 2019 the latest K blog discusses the challenges facing the European plastics industry including chemical recycling and the Brexit effect. Read more
20 Aug 2019 11:31 Guest Blog
Does “Circular Economy” like colour? Clariant’s view ahead of K 2019
Ahead of the K show 2019, Philippe Lazerme, Clariant Head of Marketing Segment Plastics at Business Unit Pigment is discussing how we can make colour compatible with “Circular Economy”. Read more
CEO of Borealis AG: “Plastics are too valuable to be dumped”
In this guest blog, an editor from the highly-anticipated K Show interviews Alfred Stern, CEO of Borealis AG. Stern discusses how plastics are often the more sustainable solution. Read more
Don't deflect the important details of isolation bearing specification
Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg's marine and infrastructure operation, looks at regulations and challenges within isolation bearing Read more
18 Jul 2019 12:18 Guest Blog