Legislation update
Change is in the air on the legislative front for manufacturers, distributors and end users of compressed air. Dean Abbot, technical officer for the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), steers us through some of what is expected in 2016.
Maximising eco efficiency
Dean Abbott, technical officer for the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) brings us up to date on the Eco-design directive (2009/125/EC) – Lot 31 and argues for a sensible and achievable approach for compressed air manufacturers.
Free associate membership offer extended
The British Compressed Air Society is offering end-user customers of current BCAS members 12 months’ free associate membership – worth £975.
Motion Control Awards Dinner announced
The 2016 Motion Control Industry Awards Dinner has been announced. The event is managed by the Motion Control Alliance, comprising BCAS, the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA) and the British Fluid Power Distributors’ Association (BFPDA).
All change at BCAS
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is undergoing changes in 2016 with two new faces, Vanda Jones and Dean Abbott, joining the team.
Motion Control Awards Dinner announced
BCAS, through the UK Motion Control Alliance, has announced the launch of the 2016 Motion Control Industry Awards Dinner. The event is managed by the Motion Control Alliance, comprising the BCAS, the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA) and the British Fluid Power Distributors’ Association (BFPDA).
Benefits of trade associations
Membership of the only trade association dedicated to the compressed air industry – the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) – can help keep businesses up-to-date with important ever-changing issues, trends and legislation within the marketplace. Chris Dee, executive director at BCAS, summarises the benefits for suppliers of compressed air systems.
Standardising the compressed air industry
Chris Dee, executive director of the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), discusses how new standards in the compressed air industry will improve energy performance and safety.
Free associate membership offer extended
BCAS is offering end-user customers of current BCAS members 12 months’ free associate membership – worth £975.
Stay AIRSAFE with BCAS
Keeping up-to-date with the latest health and safety practices while managing a busy working schedule is challenging, and taking a whole day out of the office to attend training courses might not be practical. BCAS offers a wide range of online e-learning courses, which provide fast and easy-to-understand information to keep teams working safely.
New BCAS executive director appointed
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed Vanda Jones as its new executive director. She will become the society’s fourth executive director in the Society’s 85-year history and will take over from Chris Dee, who is retiring at the end of 2015 after 15 years in the role.
PNEUROP sets the green agenda
BCAS is playing host to the 2015 PNEUROP Plenary, an important annual event for the compressed air, gas and vacuum industry between the 25 to 27 June in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Free associate membership offer extended
The British Compressed Air Society is offering end-user customers of current BCAS members 12 months’ free associate membership – worth £975.
BCAS hosts the 2015 PNEUROP Plenary
BCAS is hosting the 2015 PNEUROP Plenary, an important annual event for the compressed air, gas and vacuum industry, held from 25 to 27June in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Spring Conference success
The 2015 BCAS Spring Conference held during Maintec on the 25 March at the NEC, Birmingham gathered a high turnout, with delegates pouring in to listen to a variety of presentations from keynote speakers.
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