Following the launch of the BPIF’s Display and PoS group, which focuses on the wide-format sector, the BPIF and retail industry association Popai have announced a collaboration to ‘align the needs and issues of brands, specifiers and manufacturers across the supply chain’.
The two organisations say the collaboration will provide access to knowledge and insights, including prime research in retail trends, plus networking opportunities and information sharing across the entire supply chain.
A selection of complimentary environmental measurement tools will be offered, supported by joint working on consumer needs and wants as well as joint lobbying and clarification around issues such as the Plastic Packaging Tax.
Martin Kingdom, chief executive of Popai, commented, ‘There is a tremendous thirst for knowledge and information to support transformation and change across the whole supply chain and we can now enable the whole supply chain to come together and create information and networking forums alongside further developing and a whole supply chain solution on such big issues as sustainability and environmental.’
Charles Jarrold, chief executive of the BPIF, stated, ‘We look forward to building on our relationship with Popai with this partnership, bringing great value to our respective audiences. Together with Popai we aim to open up debate and understanding across key issues such as environmental and sustainability, and also identifying and capitalising on trends that will benefit the sector overall.’
The BPIF has also introduced a Signage Technical Apprenticeship which covers the design, manufacture, fabrication and installation of signage.
