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British Polythene Industries Plc
Packaging Paper And Plastics Film Coated And Laminated United Kingdom
Company Description
British Polythene Industries Plc manufactures and supplies polythene film, bags and sacks. It is also a recycler of polythene waste with recycling techniques for processing a diverse range of scrap materials ranging from agricultural films to post-use stretch films. In the food sector the company's products are used throughout the growing, processing and retailing cycle, with specialty agricultural films used to protect young and tender crops. The firm's broad range of printed films and bags are supplied throughout the food processing and packer/filler sectors, with its stretch and shrink films used to ensure secure and safe product distribution to the end user. The company's polythene films are extensively used to pack, promote and protect its customers' products throughout the non-food, industrial and manufacturing sectors. The company was founded on March 16, 1910 and is headquartered in Greenock, the United Kingdom.
Executives
- John Langlands, Chief Executive
- John joined the Board in 1994 as Group Finance Director from Eclipse Blinds plc where he was also Finance Director. He was previously Finance Director at Scottish Enterprise and United Wire Limited. Appointed Chief Operating Officer in May 2002 and Chief Executive in May 2003.
- David Harris, Group Finance Director
- David joined BPI in 1996 and has held a number of financial and general management roles with the Group, including Business Director of bpi.consumer and Managing Director of bpi.industrial. David joined the Board as Group Finance Director in July 2009.