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PAFA (the Packaging and Films Association) combines the former PIFA and FPA. It represents the £2 billion UK industry for the development and manufacture of films and the conversion of lightweight flexible packaging and rigid sheet.  PAFA's core role supports around 80% of the highly innovative flexibles industry in the UK and also provides strong European links and influence.  PAFA members lie at the heart of a technologically-advanced industry whose products are highly innovative and visible. It has a long record of education and information about the industry and products. PAFA not only promotes the interests of members, it works towards maintaining a firm foundation of goodwill and public understanding. PAFA also supports the strong environmental credentials of plastic films and flexible packaging through its PACT - (Plastics for a Cleaner Tomorrow) programme.

 PAFA MESSAGE BOARD: BOOK THE DIARY DATE AND TICKETS NOW !!

Wednesday 19 May 2010 - PAFA Annual Presentations and Luncheon at Sheraton Park Lane, Piccadilly, London 

The information highlighted in this colour is available to PAFA Members only who should use the log in facility and then go to the PAFA Members section. Here you will  find comprehensive information sections covering all the topics affecting your business

STOP PRESS.... Interest Free Loans!!! Carbon Trust presentation to PAFA Joint meeting in London gave details of loans designed to help cut energy bills by replacing old energy intensive processes and equipment. Login to Members' Section and go to Carbon Trust Loans ... Give your feedback on new National Occupational Standards  of Sustainable Business Practice. Login to Members' section and go to Sustainable Business Practice ..... It's Free!!!! You can attend the Leadership in Health & Safety Workshop at JCB World HQ, Rocester, Staffs on 16 March free of charge. Login to members' section and go to the Health & Safety tab for full details.

In the PAFA Members section you can also view the latest Quality Standards affecting your business .... You can also see the full Retailer Roadshow environmental presentation and delegate leaflet produced by PAFA with Plastics Europe and BPF .... Find the latest Market Research information on your industry including trading forecasts .... for the latest information on Melamine see our Technical Briefing in Food Contact and Safety ... just added - the latest of regular updates on REACH Regulations including dealing with recovered solvents and the importance of Pre-Registration... plus latest Trade statistics with EU states for PE bags and sacks all in the login-only Members Section 

DON'T MISS OUT .... Advertising in Members Adverts is FREE to PAFA Members ... Thousands of site visitors come here to contact reputable plastic packaging companies - All PAFA members are urged to send a company profile, images, logo, hyperlink and contact details to enable us to add you to the new Directory of Members - see drop down section above. Email details to client-services@pr-principles.co.uk

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PAFA operates around a triple core group structure representing converters; thermoformers; film extruders; and flexible packaging converters and printers. In addition there are specialist groups covering Health & Safety; Technical and Environmental; Human Resources; and Retailer and Packer Filler Communications. Associate Membership is also available and aims to attract businesses such as machinery and raw material suppliers which support the flexible packaging industry.

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PAFA MEMBERS REPRESENT 80% OF £2 BILLION UK INDUSTRY

PAFA is the lead trade association for the UK flexible films and packaging industry. Around 100 businesses - from multinationals to SMEs - benefit from the unique shared resources of PAFA as well as from having a powerful and persuasive single voice speaking on their behalf in the UK,  Europe and across the globe.

Our full members listing can be viewed in the Members Area which requires you to enter members user name and password.

Joining PAFA could be the best business decision you ever made.