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BPMA AND AEMT SIGN MUTUAL CO-OPERATION AGREEMENT
THE BRITISH PUMP MANUFACTURERS’ Association (BPMA) and The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) have announced the recent signing of a Mutual Co-operation Agreement. The agreement covers a range of collaborative ideas and opportunities, primarily geared around the development of improved skills and enhanced technology understanding across the industrial and engineering arena. It will allow both parties to explore additional content to strengthen their existing range of training courses. Working on possible compliance and legislative related issues and other factors within the repair and maintenance of pumps and motors will also form a key part of the arrangement. Commenting on the agreement, Dave Dave Hawley, AEMT President (left) and Richard Harden, BPMA President, Hawley, AEMT President, said: “There are clear sign a Mutual Co-operation Agreement. synergies between our two organisations, including some cross-over of membership, and so I am thrilled to have this agreement in place and excited engineering arena for many years and have developed vast by the potential activities that the collaboration could deliver.” experience in their respective disciplines. But by forging closer Echoing this viewpoint, Richard Harden, BPMA President links and a more collaborative approach to certain activities, we added: “Our two associations, have been serving the can better harvest that expertise for mutual benefit and reward.”
MORE COMPANIES BENEFIT FROM MEMBERSHIP THE BRITISH PUMP MANUFACTURERS’ Association (BPMA) continues to expand its membership, with another three companies joining the association. One of the companies is Devon-based Rauschert, an independent pioneer of innovative industrial solutions in the technical ceramics and plastics market for more than 120 years. With its comprehensive industry knowhow and the continuous development of its production process and material range, this business has established itself in several key sectors. Its service portfolio covers all stages of product development, from initial concept to series production (material development, tool design and construction, prototype production, series production and module assembly). For the pump industry, Rauschert offers an extensive standard range as well as customised pump components, plungers and pistons, seal rings and bearings in a wide range of moulding processes and materials. Another company to secure its BPMA Quarter 3 2021
membership is Roto Pumps (RPUK). From its assembly and warehouse facility in Denton, Manchester, the company has successfully supplied over 20,000 positive displacement pumps, including pump packages and retrofit spare parts. Since its formation in 2004, RPUK has demonstrated its expertise in application engineering through its understanding of complex pumping requirements, handling critical media and optimising pump lifecycle costs. Solutions the company can offer cover complete pump assemblies inclusive of the motor, gearbox, base plate, coupling, and guard, as well as special seals. The business has established an extensive network of distributors and channel partners across the entire European region. Metro Mechanical Services, a specialist in commercial and industrial drainage and pumping solutions, has also recognised the value of joining the BPMA. With expertise across internals, externals, pumps, civils, and plumbing, the company can address the root causes of issues on site and ensure high-quality solutions are delivered.
Supporting the engineers in the field are two offices: the company’s headquarters based just outside London and a northern office in Greater Manchester. In welcoming these companies into BPMA membership, Gary Wilde, Technical Services Office at the BPMA, said: “The pump sector has not been immune to the huge societal and commercial challenges brought about by the pandemic, and so against this backdrop, it is encouraging to know that the business benefits associated with membership are still valued by a growing number of pump related businesses.” He added: “We are delighted to have these diverse companies join the BPMA and look forward to providing them with all the support at our disposal.” Details of the benefits gained by membership of the BPMA can be found on the BPMA website, or by contacting Steve Smith at s.smith@bpma.org.uk www.bpma.org.uk www.bpma.org.uk
