BFPA Industry Dinner and Dance – 3 November 2017
BFPA and BFPDA members, partners and their guests have been invited to attend an evening of celebration at this award-winning venue in the cultural heart of Manchester Quays for BFPA’s Dinner and Dance on 3 November. State-of-the-art creative lighting and imagery will provide an inspiring and stylish backdrop to our event, which includes a drinks reception, dinner, dancing and cabaret entertainment. Places are filling fast so please contact Janet Dixon at the BFPA as soon as possible for further details aboout the event on 01608 647915 or e-mail janet@bfpa.co.uk
New BFPA refresher training course launched
Many health and safety courses last for up to three years before a refresher is advised, and so in response to industry demand, BFPA has now launched a new refresher training course aimed at individuals who have previously completed the BFPA’s two day Hose Assembly Skills course.
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BFPA Industry Dinner and Dance – 3 November 2017
BFPA and BFPDA members, partners and their guests have been invited to attend an evening of celebration at this award-winning venue in the cultural heart of Manchester Quays for BFPA's Industry Dinner and Dance on 3 November.
New extended BFPA and BFPDA pavilion at the 2018 Fluid Power & Systems Show
As the result of a joint initiative between BFPA and DFA Media, BFPA are planning a new extended pavilion to include a dedicated Distributor feature at the 2018 Fluid Power & Systems Show at the NEC in April 2018.
BFPA Consultants
BFPA’s consultant members have expertise in hydraulics and/or pneumatics and offer consultancy services relating to fluid power technology and services. They adhere to BFPA’s code of practice for consultants, which promotes best practice in the field. BFPA's
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BFPA’s Brexit panel debate
Following the AGMs, Chris Buxton, BFPA CEO chaired a Q&A debate around the fundamental question; “What will Post-Brexit Britain look like for UK manufacturing and distribution?”. The four excellent, high profile panellists were Professor Richard G. Whitman MA PhD FAcSS, (Chair of the British International Studies Association and Senior Research Fellow, Chatham House), John Halford, (Partner at Bindmans LLP Public Law and a legal advisor to the Brexit negotiations), Richard Butler, (CBI Director, West Midlands and Oxfordshire) and Allie Renison, (Policy Unit Economist at the Institute of Directors). With some lively, interesting and informative debate and excellent audience participation, the discussion proved very popular and useful for everyone who attended.
All change at the BFPA and BFPDA AGMs
This year’s BFPA and BFPDA AGMs were held at the Ardencote Hotel in Warwickshire on 16 May 2017 and were attended by many members and guests. As well as the usual formalities required at any Annual General Meeting, the 2017 event saw the inauguration of BFPA’s new President, Alastair Johnstone, Managing Director of Bosch Rexroth Limited, and new BFPA Vice President, Hans Waltl, Director at PSI Global Limited. The new Chairman of the BFPDA Council will be Peter Willson, Managing Director of Hopespare Limited and the new BFPDA Vice Chairman is Nigel Thomason, Sales Director of Industrial Ancillaries Limited.
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AGM and networking dinner
This year’s BFPA and BFPDA AGMs will be held on 16 May 2017 and followed by a networking dinner in the evening. Our venue is the Ardencote, a 4-star hotel and conference centre set in the peaceful Warwickshire countryside. Accommodation will be available on site, and those unable to stay for the dinner will be able to book separately for the AGMs. Booking is open on our website but please contact Janet Dixon for more information on janet@bfpa.co.uk
BFPA launches new training passport scheme
The BFPA has launched a new training passport scheme for individuals working in the fluid power industry.
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AGM and networking dinner
This year’s BFPA and BFPDA AGMs will be held on 16 May 2017 and followed by a networking dinner in the evening. Our venue is the Ardencote, a 4-star hotel and conference centre set in the peaceful Warwickshire countryside. Accommodation will be available on site, and those unable to stay for the dinner will be able to book separately for the AGMs. Booking will be open soon on our website but please contact Janet Dixon for more information on janet@bfpa.co.uk
New BFPA website launched
BFPA is pleased to announce the launch of its new website for 2017 at the existing web address www.bfpa.co.uk which has a fresh look and compliments our new literature and house style. Packed with a wealth of information from understanding fluid power technology through to details of upcoming events and industry training courses, the site has something for everyone, and members can benefit from additional features in the Member Onlyarea (all Login details remain the same as for the previous website).
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NFPC Annual Industry Exhibition
23 October, 2024, 9:30 - 16:00
Turner Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7AE
