By Martin Kingsbury, Membership and Training Director at the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA) The modern construction industry is reliant on fluid power. Hydraulic hoses are vital parts in almost every construction vehicle and numerous tools, from excavators and trucks to power and
17 Nov 2020
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We talk to Rob Woodley, Managing Director at Derek Lane & Co – Flowtech Fluid Power Group, about why the Q logo is a must-have accreditation in the industry and the importance of the BFPA Approved Hose Assemblies Scheme, as
17 Nov 2020
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BFPA is delighted that the manufacturing sector, including BFPA and BFPDA member companies, has been recognised by the Government in an open letter published on the GOV.UK website, dated 12 November 2020. The letter is from the Secretary of State
16 Nov 2020
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As BFPA launches its ‘Choose Q for Quality’ campaign, we talk to the Managing Director, Andy Connell, at three Pirtek Franchises Birmingham, Redditch and Wolverhampton and BFPA member, about the importance of the BFPA Approved Hose Assemblies Scheme and what
28 Oct 2020
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Following last years’ revision to BFPA’s Fluid Injection Injury Emergency THE FACTS booklet, BFPA has now included a FREE downloadable summary sheet on its website with key information taken from the latest edition. Click on the image below for the
26 Oct 2020
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BFPA Education and Training member National Fluid Power Centre has become a Skills Bank Training Provider and by working closely with the Sheffield City Region Growth Hub, has secured a 60% discount price for all companies and organisations in the
26 Oct 2020
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This week, October 19 2020, Nigel Thomason, British Fluid Power Association Distributor Chairman, condemns hose re-ending across industry as the UK’s fluid power trade association launches its ‘Choose Q for Quality’ campaign highlighting BFPA Approved Quality Members. “The pandemic has
19 Oct 2020
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BFPA member and industrial motion control manufacturer Delta Motion Ltd has signed a new authorised distributor in the UK in Warwickshire: Computer Controlled Solutions Ltd (CCS). CCS serves customers requiring software control systems, test machines, production machines and data acquisition
19 Oct 2020
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BFPA member Gates, a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, has unveiled a new series of short technical and commercial webinars designed to increase support for its industrial product ranges throughout EMEA. The webinar sessions
13 Oct 2020
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UK Safety Expert and BFPDA member Arco has recently moved its Industrial Hose Division to a new larger facility of 17,500m3, next door to Arco’s National Distribution Centre (NDC), on the outskirts of Hull. As one of the UK’s biggest
09 Oct 2020
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