News

  • BPI Trading Update

    Ahead of the Interim Results for the six months to 30 June 2009, to be announced on the 28th August 2009, British Polythene Industries PLC is providing an update on current trading.

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  • Another major CHSA distributor adopts the Green Sack.

    CPD plc, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of cleaning and hygiene products, has recently added the UK’s greenest refuse sack to its range.

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  • SP1 helps glass industry to protect its products - and its profits

    When it comes to protecting toughened glass products as they move down the supply chain, today’s manufacturer or merchant has access to a greater range of tools and technology than ever before. However it’s not just the major investments like glass carrying racks and float transportation vehicles that are worth considering. The small details can make a major difference too.

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  • A Janitorial Case Study in Closing the Loop

    In the on-going green debate, the notion of closing the loop is mentioned again and again. But for organisations in the cleaning and janitorial sector, just how difficult is it to make this concept a reality? Thanks to the efforts of bpi recycled products, it seems it’s not that difficult at all.

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  • AGM & Interim Management statement 14/05/2009.

    British Polythene Industries PLC is issuing its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 January 2009 to date, ahead of its Annual General Meeting to be held today in Greenock at 12 noon.

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  • Local company gives green gift.

    To help local children appreciate firsthand the benefits of recycling, an eco-conscious business has given a unique gift to a Gloucestershire school.

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  • Maximum quality silage - reduced environmental impact

    bpi.agri has always had farmers’ best interests at heart. So it’s hardly surprising that as sustainability continues to top the farming agenda, this manufacturer is better placed than most to help UK agriculture operate as ‘greenly’ as possible.

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  • bpi.films invests £10 million in factory expansion

    bpi.films, the UK’s leading manufacturer of pallet stretch, shrink and converter films, has spent £10 million enhancing its Leominster factory.

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  • Eight colour press installed in our China plant

    In a significant expansion of our Consumer Packaging business bpi have installed a new eight colour flexo press printing at Xinhui on PR China.

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  • Manufacturer of the year ….

    BPI recycled products were delighted to accept the Manufacturer of the Year Award from one of the industry’s leading bodies Food Packaging Association.

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  • European stretch hooding expansion …

    To ensure its ability to meet the widest range of transit packaging needs, BPI has made a major investment into its mainland Europe operations. The British-based company, which ranks as Europe’s largest manufacturer of polythene films, bags and sacks and that consists of six separate business divisions, has recently procured and installed new pallet stretch hooding production facilities at its Zele site in Belgium.

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  • Plaswood case study - Langridge estate, Morecambe.

    In 2004, Lancaster City Council was involved in a programme of works aimed at delivering environmental improvements across its 575 square kilometre borough. One particular area of focus was identified as the Langridge Estate in Westgate, Morecambe.

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  • Bagtite - a new range of high performance silage bags

    BPI are pleased to introduce Bagtite, a new range of high performance silage bags available in a range of lengths from 46m to 152m and in a variety of widths. In addition to the ‘Extra Quality’ range, a further selection of ‘Extra Heavy Duty’ bags is available.

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  • Purpose made film for the medical market

    bpi.films, the UK’s leading manufacturer of shrink, stretch and converter films, has launched a new range of products purposely designed to meet the challenges of medical packaging.

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  • bpi.films to set 'eco' example

    With easyFairs ECOPACK just around the corner, one of the UK’s major forces in the development of greener packaging has revealed its plans for the sustainability-focused event. At the two-day exhibition taking place on the 11th and 12th February 2009 at the NEC, bpi.films will showcase just some of the latest strides it has made in developing more sustainable polythene products created from both conventional and biopolymers.

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  • Local company make charity donation

    Two Herefordshire charities have received a major donation towards their invaluable work thanks to a Leominster based business, bpi.films.

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  • Helpful Guide to Plastics Suitable for Recycling

    Reducing UK industry’s ‘carbon footprint’ and improving its overall environmental performance has never been more important. As the market leader in LDPE recycling, bpi has a unique opportunity to offer key customers the chance to recover and recycle their plastic waste or introduce closed loop recycling schemes. We have developed a factsheet which is designed to give you the information you need to help understand our capabilities.

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  • Closing the loop - Plaswood 100% recycled plastic

    Manufactured from 100% recycled polythene Plaswood is an award winning range of products that can replace wood in many applications.

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  • Environmental Facts about Polythene

    We live in increasingly eco-conscious times. Issues like energy efficiency, waste reduction and the need for increased recycling have never been higher on the political, social or economic agenda.

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  • Certifiably Compostable...

    bpi.films, the UK’s leading manufacturer of shrink, stretch and converter films, has recently gained formal certification as to the greener nature of one of its newest products.

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