Supporting members through major employment transitions, such as navigating changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Steered the UK printing sector through the economic turbulence of the Covid19 pandemic and supported post-pandemic recovery.

Took over the management of the British Office Supplies & Services Federation (BOSS), broadening its supply chain representation into the broader office products sector.

Expanded member support by forming specialist communities such as BPIF Cartons and BPIF Labels

The BPIF expanded its focus on environmental sustainability, providing members with services, tools and expert advice to support increased sustainable practices.

The BPIF undergoes a massive modernization restructure to provide extensive sector-specific business support, legal, health & safety, and training services.

Launched BPIF Training to provide comprehensive apprenticeship and vocational education to bridge industry skill gaps

Re-structured as a limited company to offer a highly streamlined and modernised range of commercial business and training services.

Began expanding its suite of business support services, including specific divisions for training, health & safety, environmental compliance, and legal HR advice.

Shifted our focus to meet the increasing technological and environmental compliance needs of our members, spearheading industry wide HR, Health & Safety, and Environmental standardisations.

The BPIF published its first ever Printing Outlook survey of trends in January 1984

Officially adopted the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) name, you know and love today, to encompass a broader scope of our commercial, packaging, industrial and graphic communications sectors.

Introduced a massive modernisation of the industry's wage structures, transitioning from traditional craft-based agreements to a national agreement governing minimum rates and conditions.

Rebranded to the British Federation of Master Printers (BFMP) to reflect the expanding scope of the trade.

Ratified the creation of a Technical Section to promote scientific methods, chemistry, and engineering standards in the printing and allied trades

Established the National Joint Industrial Council (NJIC) to standardise wage agreements and working conditions between employers and printing trade unions.

The BPIF's Costing Committee was established, helping standardise financial and pricing practices across the industry.

W. Hazell serves as the inaugural President of the BPIF, beginning a century long tradition of industry led, non executive boards.

The Federation of Master Printers was established on 15 April 1901 to represent printing companies nationally.