Set up by the industry for the industry, the BFPA has represented the fluid power sector for over 65 years. The Association is proud to represent manufacturers, distributors, importers, resellers, academics, trainers, OEMs and end-users. And membership of BFPA gives organisations, and their employees, access to a wide range of benefits. BFPA Member benefits The Association’s credibility and connections gives it a strong voice to represent members’ best interests at every level, while it also offers members association with a trusted brand that is a mark of quality. The BFPA’s market statistics are a prized member benefit, with valuable data providing an unparalleled opportunity for members to compare their businesses on a number of metrics. Members can also access global fluid power market information and economic forecasts which cost non-members £000s to acquire. The Association offers a suite of industry leading training courses within the fluid power and related technologies sectors. These courses aim to raise and maintaining standards of efficiency together with health and safety. And now, non-technical, leadership focused skills, have also been added to the portfolio. Members also benefit from unlimited access to support with HR, legal, health & safety and tax issues. While the Employee Wellbeing Programme provides comprehensive support and resources to members’ workforces. Members also have the opportunity to influence and gain insight into all of the latest relevant industry technical standards through the work of the technical committees which play a key role in framing worldwide best practice through the development of national, European and international standards. Plus, members benefit from preferential commercial arrangements with a range of different service providers and unrivalled opportunities for networking with peers at a range of industry events. Membership categories The membership of the Association is diverse and serves all levels and sectors within industry. The BFPA fully recognises this and ensures there is a category of membership that will suit each organisation precisely. Manufacturing membership: Open to all hydraulic, pneumatic and motion control manufacturers and suppliers, Association members gain unlimited access to a wide range of products and services. Members generally sell only their own branded products, which may be manufactured in the UK or abroad. Distributor membership: Membership of the Association is open to independent distributors of fluid power equipment. Associate member: Associate members are usually companies with links to the industry, but who do not focus their main business on fluid power. They may, for example, provide components or services, or be end-users or OEMs that manufacture or use machines that rely on hydraulic or pneumatic technology. Education, training and research member: This membership category is for colleges, universities, training companies and research establishments whose primary function is technical training, learning, research and testing at all levels, with a fluid power capability. Consultant member: Consultant membership is available to consultants who have expertise in hydraulics and/or pneumatics and are offering consultancy services relating to fluid power technology. More information For more information about membership visit the Association’s website: www.bfpa.co.uk Alternatively, contact The British Fluid Power Association: Tel: 01608 647900. Email: enquiries@bfpa.co.uk BFPA: We are stronger together 38 www.bfpa.co.uk The British Fluid Power Association (BFPA) continues to provide its members with a range of services and sources of valuable information. The Association is committed to supporting members and adding value to their businesses while creating, raising and maintaining standards in the fluid power industry. Benefits of Membership
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