BFPA Yearbook and Directory 2024
BFPA’s 2024 Yearbook and Members’ Directory has now been published and readers of Hydraulics & Pneumatics should have a received a copy through the post, alongside last month's hard copy issue of the magazine. The publication is packed with supplier contact details and a wide range of interesting articles and interviews with BFPA member companies and key industry players.
BFPA 65th anniversary dinner and dance on 12th July 2024
To celebrate BFPA’s 65th year, we will be holding an anniversary dinner and dance at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Stratford upon Avon on Friday 12th July. The dinner and dance promises to be a memorable evening to include a drinks reception, three course meal, entertainment and industry awards, as well as being a platform for networking among industry peers.
BFPA promotes nine Life-Saving Rules
BFPA, through its links with the oil and gas industry, has endorsed the IOGP’s set of nine Life-Saving Rules, and is encouraging the fluid power industry to adopt these easy-to-follow rules to mitigate risk and reduce fatalities. The nine Life-Saving Rules are shown below.
Introducing BFPA’s new searchable library of fluid power standards
In the dynamic realm of fluid power engineering, staying abreast of the latest standards and best practices is paramount for professionals striving for excellence. The fluid power industry plays a pivotal role in numerous sectors, including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and beyond. However, accessing relevant, comprehensive, and up-to-date standards has often been a cumbersome and time-consuming task – until now
BFPA celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2024
2024 marks sixty-five years of the British Fluid Power Association’s (BFPA) service to the British fluid power industry; a billion-pound industry which continues to be a major contributor to the British economy and play a key role in the UK’s manufacturing capability.
BFPA 65th anniversary dinner and dance on 12th July 2024
The first BFPA Dinner and Ball was held at the Dorchester hotel in London in 1961, with over 50 similar events at the Dorchester taking place over the years.
BFPA Regional Meetings Prove to be a Success
As part of a new engagement initiative for 2023, BFPA has introduced regular regional meetings which are quickly increasing in popularity. So far this year, events have taken place at MAKE UK in Birmingham in June, Flowtech in September and Hydrasun in October.
BFPA to exhibit at Fluid Power & Systems 2024
The BFPA will be exhibiting at the Fluid Power & Systems Exhibition, part of Manufacturing and Engineering Week in June 2024, where we will be playing host to a series of engaging training sessions at the event, which will be open to all attendees.
Only buy hose assemblies from a BFPA approved supplier
As a business, quality assurance and safety are a priority. Is your supplier a member of the British Fluid Power Association’s Hose Accreditation Scheme? And, most importantly, can they meet the following standards?
BFPA Appoints new Standards and Projects Administrator
Nicky Quinn joined the BFPA as Standards and Projects Administrator in May 2023. Nicky is responsible for the co-ordination of all aspects for technical development committees, projects, and programmes primarily on a national setting, working alongside the British Standards Institutions (BSI) as an external secretariat which involves arranging, running, and managing meetings, writing the meeting minutes, and following up on outstanding actions and projects. In addition, Nicky is a key member of BFPA’s Strategy Team for Industry and Standards, which is working on several exciting new projects covering technical and sustainability aspects of fluid power.
BFPA sponsors JCB Academy Awards
On Thursday, 20 July 2023, Chris Butcher, BFPA Managing Director and Martin Kingsbury, BFPA Director of Membership and Learning Development, had the pleasure of attending the JCB UTC Academy 2023 Annual Awards Evening at JCB World Headquarters in Rocester. This event is held at the end of each academic year, and celebrates the achievements of learners from the academy, sixth form and apprenticeship programmes, for both academic and personal successes
New BFPA Board Members, BFPA President and Distributor Council Chairman Elected at 2023 AGMs
The British Fluid Power Association (BFPA) held its 2023 AGMs and Conference in Warwick on 25th May 2023, with over 60 members and guests attending. New BFPA President, Rebecca Galley of Hydroscand Limited was elected to serve for two years. Peter Willson of Hopespare Limited was elected as the new Distributor Council Chairman at the 34th AGM of the BFPDA and will also serve a two-year term of office. The new incoming Vice President of the BFPA is Swapnil Khedekar of Festo Limited, and the new Vice Chairman of the Distributor Council is Nick West of Allswage UK Limited
BFPA supports STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Many BFPA member companies are already going into local schools and colleges as STEM Ambassadors and reaping the benefits, but BFPA is launching a campaign to encourage more members to take up the challenge.
BFPA technical standards and publications
One of the main aims of BFPA is to create, raise and maintain standards in the fluid power industry. BFPA’s technical committees play a key role in framing worldwide best practice through the development of national, european and international standards, as well as creating and maintaining a range of creating and maintaining a range of technical guidelines such as the two listed above such as the two listed above. Non-members can purchase the guides from BFPA’s website www.bfpa.co.uk/publications for a nominal fee.
P47 Guideline update on the use of hydraulic fluid power hose and hose assemblies
BFPA’s technical guideline P47 Guideline On The Use Of Hydraulic Fluid Power Hose And Hose Assemblies has also recently been updated and is now available to all BFPA members as a free downloadable pdf file via the BFPA website.
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Farnborough International Airshow
22 - 26 July, 2024
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
