BPIF to relaunch special interest label group

Key new initiatives aimed at re-launching the British Printing Industry Federation’s special interest group, BPIF Labels, have been announced by John Bambery, new chairman of the group.

Firstly, the BPIF has agreed to a change of membership criteria, with membership of the group now being open to both member and non-member BPIF companies, as well as suppliers to the industry. The model on which these changes are based is that of the highly successful VskE, the German self-adhesive federation.

‘Apart from the current economic situation,’ commented John Bambery, ‘there are many areas of a non-competitive nature which the label sector badly needs to address, and I hope to have some worthwhile low-cost seminars, workshops and visits which will enable BPIF Labels to become the organization of choice for addressing these topics.

‘Secondly, we have also teamed up with Zeller + Gmelin and Labels & Labeling for a 2-day seminar entitled “Future demands of the narrow web industry”, that is planned for the 29-30 of June 2011, which will be held at the Barcelό Hinckley Island Hotel, Leicestershire. Well-known international companies in the narrow web industry will also be available at a table-top exhibition to discuss the latest technology in their areas of expertise.

‘Zeller + Gmelin, one of Europe’s leading ink manufacturers, is hosting the event so that there will be no charge for attendance.’  Delegates will only have to pay for getting to and from the venue and for overnight accommodation. Full details of the seminar, location and program can be viewed at http://zeller-gmelin.co.uk and then by clicking on the ‘Announcement’.

Among the speakers at the seminar will be representatives from Nestle and The Co-operative supermarket, as well as Mike Fairley from Labels & Labeling, and speakers from GEW, Herma, Zeller + Gmelin and Reproflex 3.

An informal dinner, hosted by Zeller + Gmelin, will take place on the evening of the 29^th, providing delegates with the opportunity for personal discussions with all the speakers and fellow participants.

It is hoped that as many members and potential new members of BPIF Labels will support these new initiatives and, if not already a member, apply to join. Application forms can be obtained from john.bambery@bpiflabels.org.uk.

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