British Packaging Association

Incpen
Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment

NAPA - North American Packaging Association

ETAPS

National Packaging Council

Sheet Plant Association

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1. SOLID BOARD RIGID BOXES

I Presentation Covered
                                                       A) Fancy Paper
                                                       B) Printed Paper
                                                       C) Foil Papers (Printed and Plain)
                                                       D) Cloth

II Wire Stitched (Flat or round wire)

III Storage
                                                       A)Archive
                                                       B)Clothing
                                                       C)Hat
                                                       D)General

2. Solid Board Collapsible Boxes

3. Solid Board Cartons
                                                       I Printed
                                                       II Plain

4. Folding Box Board  Carton
                                                       I Printed
                                                       II Plain

5. Corrugated Cases and Cartons FEFCO Styles and FEFCO Die Cut Styles
                                                        I Wire Stitched
                                                        II Glued
                                                        III Printed
                                                        IV Plain

6. Die Cutting Trade Services

7. Laminating Trade Services

8. PVC and Acetate
I Boxes                                          A) Printed
II Cartons                                     B) Plain
III Display Cases
IV Window Patching

9. Point Of Purchase Displays

10. Speciality Products
e.g. Jigsaw Puzzle Manufacture

National Packaging Council Design and Construction Awards

The NPC Design and Construction Awards are held annually and attract the finest packs produced by members of the British Packaging Association and the Sheet Plant Association. Entries cover packaging produced in one or more of solid board, folding card, corrugated sheet and plastic.

Re-launched in 2005, the competition has evolved from the British Box & Packaging Association Awards, which can trace its history back to 1959.

The Awards provide a showcase for successful entrants and recognise the contribution of designers in bringing concepts to reality.

Categories are reviewed regularly to reflect the evolving demands of consumers and the industry, customer base. Current categories comprise:

1. Machine made rigid box
2. Corrugated Box
3. Graphics
4. Pack involving composite materials
5. Hand made pack

Judging criteria includes suitability for purpose, product protection, point of sales impact and innovation.

A Supreme Award is selected by independent judges for the pack with the greatest combination of innovation, point of sale impact and commercial value.

Click here for the National Packaging Council Design and Construction Awards

Click here for the winners of 2007

British Packaging Association
The British Packaging Association is the reincarnation of the British Box & Packaging Association which dates back to the early 1900’s.  The renaming of the association in 2003 reflects the broader scope of its membership which has evolved from its original rigid cardboard box roots and now encompasses a wider range of companies involved in the paperboard packaging chain including manufacturers of solid board, suppliers and distributors.

Who is the Association aimed at ?
Membership will appeal to independent owner managed companies who have limited resources to deal with the increasing demands of business today.
Specifically:
Manufacturers of rigid cardboard boxes, folding cartons, paperboard tubes and other speciality paper based packaging.
Suppliers of ancillary materials such as metal , plastic and polystyrene.

What are the objectives ?
• To provide a commercially targeted service.
• To be affordable
• To provide a stimulating forum for networking and discussion of
            common problems.
• To provide relaxed forums for members to meet socially.

How are we structured ?
The Associations activities are coordinated through the offices of the National Packaging Council.  We are a founding member and share these services with 3 other related trade organisations. Ie
Sheet Plant Association
Environmental & Technical Association for the Paper Sack Industry

As well as the permanent secretariat, the Association has its own council meetings chaired by the Executive director to which all members are invited. Notices calling the meetings are sent out approximately six weeks prior to the date. At these meetings all members are encouraged to air any views or grievances perceived or otherwise to ensure  open debate.

What does membership cost ?
Less than £10 per week for most members.  Currently subscriptions vary between £300 and £600 pa depending on  Turnover.

Why should I Join ?
The pressures of business continue to increase.  Key issues facing us at present are competition from low labour cost economies and the ever increasing burden of legislation.  By coordinating our response to these threats and sharing our experiences, the industry will be stronger and more effective.

Services to Members

1. Employment Law - Help line is available offering 15 minutes of free advice
2. Health & Safety - the Association has links to professional with detailed
3. Industrial relations - the Association maintains a booklet of employment best practice and negotiated wage rates. knowledge of our industry on any relevant
4. Shared resources to common problems.  Recent initiatives include the Packaging Waste Regulations.  Through the offices of the secretariat, solutions to new problems will be coordinated as they arise subject.
5. Networking - the Association provides a forum for companies involved in similar industries to meet and share relevant experiences.  Regular Networking forums include regular regional meetings, (currently active in the Midlands) and the annual conference.
6. 5 Star Accreditation - This initiative by the Sheet Plant Association (SPA) has been adopted by the National Packaging Council and provides a comprehensive framework for business improvement.  It aims to set the benchmark for companies in the industry.  The “stars” comprise:
    * Health & safety
    * Quality
    * Customer relations
   • Supplier relations
   • Finance
7. Links with related organisations - As well as maintaining close working links with sister organisations within the National Packaging Council, the Association also works closely with the National Paper Box Association in the USA (NPA) and the Canadian Paper Box Association.
8. Design & construction awards - this annual event provides a show case for the industry and an excuse to celebrate with your customers (subject to success!)
         .     Award categories evolve to match the principal product ranges of members.

How do I join ?
Application Forms are available from:
Allan Glen
Executive Director
BPA
24 Grange Street
Kilmarnock
Ayrshire
KA 2AR
TEL: 01563 570518               E-mail : npc@natpack.org.uk
FAX: 01563 572718

Alternatively, click the link below to download a copy of the form…

Membership Application Form

History

The Association was renamed the British Packaging Association in 2003.

Originally established in 1908 as the National Paper Boxmakers’ Association, the British Box & Packaging Association (BBPA) has long been recognized as the only trade association serving principally the plain and decorative box industry.

Incorporating the Packaging Distributors Association enabled involvement of distributors and suppliers. This means the scope and accessibility of services available to any member of the BPA is excellent and comprehensive.

Profile

The Association is managed by a national Council elected from the membership and devolves from there to regional committees. Close liaison is maintained with other corporate groups involved in the wider packaging and paper products industry. Seminars and technical meetings often include representatives from such groups and the aim is to improve the collective voice of the broader industry.

The BPA is a founder member of the National Packaging Council.

A wide range of services are available to members.

• Health & Safety
• Legal Helpline
• Industrial Relations
• Industry Standards
• Commercial Insurance
• Environmental Affairs
• Free information and advice

As well as a variety of social events and the opportunity to network with industry colleagues.

New members are always welcome - for further information on joining the British Packaging Association click here.

National Competition

The British Packaging Association participates in an annual Design & Construction Awards competition. There are a variety of categories and the competition is also open to members of the Sheet Plant Association, affiliated through membership of National Packaging Council. Trophies are presented and winners announced during the Annual Conference weekend each March. The Association also participates in international competition with colleagues from the United States and Canada.

Affiliations

The BPA has close links with the North American Packaging Association (NAPA) as well as its UK affiliations through National Packaging Council.

Forthcoming Events

• June 25th 2008 – BPA Midlands Meeting
  at 11am at the Royal Hotel, Ashby De La Zouch. All members welcome. For further details, please contact Julie Jarvis at Pollard Boxes 0116 275 2666 or contact the NPC Office on 01563 570 518
• October 3rd -5th 2008 – BPA Annual Conference
  This year’s conference will be held at Rookery Hall in Nantwich. Rookery Hall (part of Hand Picked Hotels) is located in rural Cheshire. The Conference will offer members a chance to meet. There will be topical business sessions along with the annual Clay Pigeon Shooting tournament at Cloudside Shooting Ground. For further details, please contact the NPC Office or click on the link below for a booking form.
• December 19th 2008 – BPA Christmas Meeting
  The BPA Christmas meeting will take place at the Royal Hotel in Ashby De La Zouch from 11am. This meeting will be followed by the BPA Christmas Luncheon. For further details, please contact Julie Jarvis of Pollard Boxes 0116 275 2666 or the NPC Office 01563 570 518