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