BFPA builds on social media platforms
Earlier this year BFPA committed to more engagement on social media and the latest numbers indicate it has been very worthwhrthwhile. For several years the BFPA had a group on LinkedIn but hadn’t really made the most of its company page; that has all changed now and we are regularly posting on LinkedIn in both areas and are pleased to say that our engagement levels and followers have increased hugely since the beginning of the year. In January we also launched our two new Facebook pages for BFPA: BFPA Official and BFPA Training Academy which are also gathering pace and growing well. We had always been active on twitter but have stepped up efforts with our two company twitter accounts: BFPA Official and BFPA Training Academy which has paid off too.
BFPA Economic Seminar proves a success
BFPA’s 2018 Economic Seminar was held this year at the superb AMTC building in Coventry on 10 October and was a very successful members only event.
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BFPA Technical Conference on ‘Managing Fluid and Lubricant Contamination’
The British Fluid Power Association held its new Technical Conference on ‘Managing Fluid and Lubricant Contamination’ on 10 and 11 September at the University of Bath.
National Oilwell Varco accredited to deliver CETOP Level 1 courses in hydraulics
BFPA Education and Training member National Oilwell Varco has been accredited to deliver CETOP Level 1 courses in Hydraulics. Following a rigorous audit by BFPA’s third party external verifier in June 2018, the company passed with flying colours and BFPA’s Membership and Training Director Martin Kingsbury presented the certificate to Tom McAllister, Director Education Services at National Oilwell Varco on 12 July.
Managing Fluid & Lubricant Contamination Conference 10-11 September 2018
It's not too late to book for BFPA's conference on Managing Fluid & Lubricant Contamination, will take place between 10 – 11 September 2018 at Bath University and is aimed at OEMs and end-users responsible for hydraulic fluid and lubricant maintenance, filtration and condition monitoring.
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BFPA Technical Conference: Managing Fluid & Lubricant Contamination
80% of breakdown in hydraulic systems is due to contamination.
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Congratulations to BFPA member SMC Pneumatics UK Limited who celebrated 40 years of trading in the UK in April 2018, with a series of celebrations in a huge fairground style big top in Milton Keynes and BFPA member Bosch Rexroth Limited has kicked off a Technology Showcase tour around the country where visitors can experience the world of connected engineering – from Connected Hydraulics and Smart Machines through to Smart Services and Connected Factories – as part of the event.
David Phillips wins BFPA’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award
David Phillips was the winner of this year’s BFPA Lifetime Achievement Award announced at the Motion Control Industry Awards in Birmingham on 10 April 2018.
BFPA Technical Conference Managing Fluid & Lubricant Contamination 10-11 September 2018
Bookings have now gone live for BFPA’s two-day technical conference on Managing Fluid & Lubricant Contamination, which will take place between 10 – 11 September 2018 at Bath University and is open to both members and non-members.
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BFPA publishes new pneumatic minimum educational recommendations for the fluid power industry
After much discussion and consultation with pneumatic industry players, training providers, end users and accreditation bodies, BFPA’s Education and Training Task Force and the BFPA is pleased to announce the release of the second of three “minimum recommendations for the fluid power industry” documents (which will cover hydraulics, pneumatics and electronic systems control); the Minimum Educational Recommendations – Pneumatics.
BFPA Appoints new Events Manager
Isabelle Ambert has been appointed as BFPA’s new Events Manager based at the BFPA headquarters in Chipping Norton and joined the team in early February 2018. Isabelle will be responsible for managing the Association’s events from the AGM to seminars, Fluid Power exhibitions and all things relating to member networking.
Come and visit BFPA at FP&S at the NEC 10-12 April
BFPA will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Fluid Power & Systems Show at the NEC in Hall 8, Stand AF1652 from 10-12 April 2018. Our stand will highlight the extensive services offered by the BFPA to its members which include: advice, events, our Approved Hose Assemblies Scheme, industry representation, steering committees, statistics, technical standards development, training courses as well as promotional and other commercial activities. New for this year is our neighbouring Distributor Zone in Hall 8, Stands DZ 1014 - 1020. We look forward to seeing you there.
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