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02 September 2004
New Joint Packaging Trade Association Formed
The Association of Drum Manufacturers, (ADM) The Rigid Intermediate
Bulk Container Association (RIBCA) and members of the Federation of Drum
Reconditioners (FCDR) have come together to form one principal trade body
for UK Industrial Packaging: The Industrial Packaging Association (IPA).
This is highly significant as these separate trade groups have long established
histories, dating back over 100 years.
Through the joining of these key sectors of the industry, with membership
of the UK’s leading packaging companies, the IPA is the leading
UK trade organisation for Industrial Packaging – representing the
full life cycle of drums & IBCs from Design, Manufacture, Repair,
Test, Recondition, Re-Use & Recycling.
The IPA has a complete new structure, with an Executive Board made up
of the Chairmen from the key Committees for Steel Drums, Plastic Drums,
Fibre Drums, IBCs and Reconditioning.
The IPA has also appointed a paid Chief Executive – with the role
currently undertaken by Phil Pease, a leading Independent Packaging &
Waste Management Consultant of 25 years experience.
The IPA is directly involved with numerous UK, European and International
Working Groups including; BSI, CEN,\ISO & U.N. as well as being in
direct contact with Government Agencies for Transport, Environment and
all areas impacting Industrial Packaging - to ensure the highest standards
are maintained across the whole industry.
The IPA aims to be pro-active in ensuring the UK’s Industrial Packaging
Industry is promoted, recognised and respected both within the UK and
Internationally.
The IPA has its own in-house consultants to represent member opinions
and concerns at key Working Committees and also provide its members with
constant feedback of information on all new issues and pending legislation
– including DGSA and Specialist Waste Management advice.
Customers of IPA Member Companies can be assured of the very highest standards
of quality, life-cycle service and environmental care when purchasing
packaging that needs to perform in the toughest environments.
The IPA welcomes interest from packaging companies, associated industries,
fillers and end-users.
For more information, see the IPA website: www.theIPA.co.uk
or contact the IPA at:
The Industrial Packaging Association
P.O. Box 110
Knaresborough
North Yorkshire
HG5 8ZX
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