The BPF hosted its 87th Annual Dinner in October in the form of an online ‘Virtual Get Together’.
Since it was formed in 1933, the BPF has hosted an Annual Dinner every year, and the trade association wanted to ensure the unbroken line of events continued, despite the challenges of COVID-19.
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BPF hosts first ever ‘virtual’ Annual Dinner
Sponsored by LG Energy, the members-only event was attended by over 100 BPF members. BPF President Martin Althorpe reflected on the impact of the BPF’s work for the whole of the plastics industry throughout a testing year, highlighting the in-depth bulletins sent to BPF members about key COVID-19-related updates.
Director General Philip Law added that the plastics industry currently faces many issues, including Brexit, de-globalisation, upcoming legislation and new taxation. In 2021, the BPF’s work will focus on the four main elements of strengthening the industry, promoting positive changes in the circular economy, helping to make the industry more competitive, productive and skilled, and increasing the international reach of the BPF.
The event also announced the winners of key industry awards. Flexipol Packaging won the BPF Energy Award for improved energy efficiency due to a range of measures they implemented in 2020, including upgrading existing extrusion lines and what Althorpe described as “a far-reaching maintenance programme”.
The next BPF Annual Dinner is scheduled to take place in October 2021. The event is exclusive to BPF members. A Halloween discount is currently available.
