BCAS 2018

Air-Tech Exhibition 2018 48 www.bcas.org.uk Air-Tech powers up for 2018 The biennial Air-Tech Exhibition, co-located alongside; Smart Industry Expo, Fluid Power & Systems, Drives & Controls, and Plant and Asset Management, is once again set to return to Birmingham’s NEC from 10-12th April 2018, alongside MACH 2018. Collectively the exhibitions will be the largest manufacturing and engineering events of 2018. A ir-Tech 2018 is set to highlight current key themes related to the very latest in air compressor and related technology from companies from around the globe. The event is supported by the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), and is the UK’s only dedicated event for the compressed air and generators market. Some of the range of products and services on show at Air-Tech 2018 from leading names in the industry, will include: ● Accumulators, actuators, air delivery systems and air motors. ● Compressors, cooler tools and cylinders. ● Vacuum and generators. ● Displays & meters. ● Filters, fittings, heat exchangers and hoses. ● Instruments, lubricators, manifolds and mobile compressors. ● Pumps, regulators, sensors, software and valves. * Smart compressed air technology Ideal opportunity Vanda Jones, Executive Director of BCAS, said: ““As the UK’s only dedicated exhibition for the compressed air, generators and vacuum market, Air-Tech is an ideal chance for visitors to keep up to date with all the latest developments in our industry. For BCAS it is an ideal opportunity to engage with manufacturers, distributors and end users alike and for us to provide impartial advice about legislation, standards and technical issues. “Events like Air-Tech are more vital than ever over the next two years because it brings our industry together to understand issues that affect us all such as Brexit. Our stand is an impartial space where people can come together and have their say. This is important because BCAS represents every level in the compressed air supply chain and provides a powerful lobbying voice alongside other trade associations. It is vital that we understand what your needs are and put our case to those who will help shape our future if we are to minimise any consequences and make the most of the opportunities.” The Knowledge Hub – located in the heart of the 2018 co-location of events and sponsored by Gardner Denver - will take the highly respected free seminar and conference programme to a different level. The independent structure of the Knowledge Hub programme will provide visitors with a unique learning experience with one of the most comprehensive and respected speaker programmes of 2018. The theme of this year’s conference programme is ‘Smart Factory – from concept to reality, the journey to a smart future’. The Knowledge Hub will bring together a range of leading experts on 4IR to understand the journey to a smart factory, from concept through to implementation. Seminars will focus on smart technology, strategy, solutions and entrepreneurship, as well as skills, regulations, the environment, and safety. Global initiatives and the technological paradigm shift associated with the Industrial Internet of Things, shows that there is a growing opportunity for industry to take advantage of the creativity and entrepreneurial nature of UK companies. The Knowledge Hub fully reflects this and will provide a fascinating insight into the potential plants of the future. Co-located exhibitions Air-Tech will be co-located with Smart Industry Expo, Fluid Power & Systems, Drives and Controls, Plant & Asset Management, and MACH. Collectively, the exhibitions attract over 40,000 visitors to the NEC over the duration. For free registration and further information on exhibiting companies and full seminar details, please visit: www.airtech-expo.com