BCAS appoints new president
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed James Maziak, managing director of Maziak Compressor Services, as its 56th president. He takes over the role from Andy Jones, managing director of Mattei Compressors, who has held the position for the past two years. Maziak will continue to ensure that the society evolves to meet the needs of both its members and compressed air end-users.
Inspiring children to be an engineer
The Rogers Knight Award to recognise engineers who work with teachers to inspire pupils about a future in industry has been won by Angus MacRae, senior engineer at Unity Partnership. The award was created by the Primary Engineer organisation in partnership with BCAS to commemorate the life and work of Rogers Knight, a past president of BCAS.
Free Food Guide
BCAS has made its ‘Food and Beverage Grade Compressed Air – Best Practice Guideline’ a free download from its website www.bcas.org.uk. It would previously have cost £50.00.
Whitepaper to reduce energy consumption
BCAS has launched a 16-page whitepaper ‘Reducing Energy Consumption from Compressed Air Usage’ for energy and plant managers responsible for the performance of a compressed air system.
ISO11011 – correctly serviced
By Marion Beaver, technical officer, BCAS. (pictured)
Work safe
Used responsibly compressed air is a vital commodity to industry, but used incorrectly it can pose a serious health and safety hazard.
Train to gain
With compressed air used in many thousands of applications across the globe, it is essential that operators have a thorough understanding of its uses and risks to ensure that they operate it properly and safely.
Brexit opportunities
Now that business is settling down following the EU Referendum, it is time to turn our attention to the future so that the compressed air industry can make the most of any opportunities.
Brexit – what’s next?
Following the Brexit outcome, what is next for compressed air users? BCAS reports that its members are already reporting a more cautious approach to business. The Society adds that what is clear is end users and suppliers of compressed air need to come together if they are to make the most of any opportunities.
New technical officer
BCAS has appointed Marion Beaver as its new technical officer. The role is key to BCAS’s work with the UK government, European and other overseas institutions in representing the industry on proposed energy and environmental legislation and Beaver brings a wealth of experience, gained over more than 30 years in production, engineering technology and energy consultancy roles.
Survey to improve standards
If you are an end user of compressed air, how important to you is it that your maintenance provider uses genuine parts or that your equipment supplier outlines your health and safety and legal considerations?
Standardising energy audits for compressed air
Until recently there was no process-specific standard for assessing the energy efficiency of compressed air systems. Here Dean Abbott, technical officer for BCAS argues that the application of ISO 11011 could save you a lot of money on your bottom line.
BCAS Buying Group
BCAS members joining the BCAS Buying Group are being offered 20 per cent off the cost of joining.
Online survey to win an iPad Mini
BCAS is conducting a UK wide industry survey to find out what users of compressed air need from their suppliers and maintenance providers. Everyone completing the survey will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win an iPad Mini.
New BCAS website
BCAS has unveiled its new website, www.bcas.org.uk at Air-Tech. It aims to be the number one source of independent information for the compressed air industry.
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