BFPA The British Fluid Power Association (BFPA) exists to serve one of our most important industries. The BFPA is the only trade association that focuses on the hydraulics and pneumatics industry in the UK and its members represent approximately 75% of the market. Hydraulic and pneumatic systems are used in a very wide range of engineering applications to control and power movement in mobile machines such as excavators, trucks and aircraft, and in industrial applications such as in factory automation and infrastructure projects. Strong market segment The total sales of fluid power equipment in 2021 in the UK (including exports) recovered after the major negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, to reach approximately £1.3 billion. The UK fluid power industry employs over 12,000 people and the UK fluid power market was estimated to be around £ 950 million in 2021, with hydraulics accounting for around 76% and pneumatics about 24%. Education and training Education and training are key focuses of the BFPA to ensure that, with ongoing support of the membership, it continues to engage with governing bodies, education and training organisation to have the BFPA standard recognised as the industry standard. Partnering with members, the BFPA currently has 25 approved UK training facilities, and this number will only increase in the coming months and years. To date, the Association has trained 13,000 people across 70 companies throughout the UK, Europe Australia, Africa and Asia. Market intelligence Being a member of the BFPA gives you a strong voice to represent your best interests at every level. An organisation in membership means it is part of a trusted brand that is a mark of quality. The Association is also trusted source of valuable industry data and statistical market intelligence and offers a wide range of specialist services and advice on issues relating to member businesses such as training and recruitment. Standards Members also have access to valuable and important technical standards information, as well as having the opportunity to influence and provide insight into all relevant standards activity. Additionally, they can secure preferential commercial arrangements with a range of different service providers and enjoy unrivalled opportunities for networking with peers at a range of industry events. Strategic Alliance Partners (SAPs) programme It can be difficult to find good suppliers to help you grow and develop your business. This is why the BFPA has created its Strategic Alliance Partners (SAPs) programme. The SAPs have been identified as trusted partners of the BFPA, able to offer members a range of useful outsourced services, reliably and to a high standard. Four pillars To serve our industry in a more strategically beneficial manner, the Association has established four strategic pillars, which are discussed in depth in this edition of the Yearbook & Members’ Directory. More information For more information on membership, please contact: The BFPA Cheriton House Cromwell Park Chipping Norton Oxon OX7 5SR Tel: +44 (0)1608 647900 Email: enquiries@bfpa.co.uk An introduction to the BFPA 12 www.bfpa.co.uk Karen Gordon-Brander karen@bfpa.co.uk Administrative and Training Co-ordinator Sarah Gardner sarah@bfpa.co.uk Statistics & Marketing Manager Lucy Tuckey lucy@bfpa.co.uk Standards Project Manager Chris Butcher chris@bfpa.co.uk Managing Director Martin Kingsbury martin@bfpa.co.uk Membership and Training Director
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