The British Pump Manufacturers’ Association (BPMA), through its membership of the EURIS task force, has received reassurance from the Government that UK Notified Bodies can continue to provide conformity assessment for EU legislation after 29th March 2019 during the Brexit transition (implementation) period. A parliamentary question was recently drafted and posed by Lord Kinnoull (EU Committee and EU Justice Sub-Committee), […]

The BPMA (British Pump Manufacturers Association) has launched its 2018 Pump Industry Awards, aiming to champion excellence in this important sector. Nominations are now invited for the eight awards categories: Technical Innovation, Products (Sponsored by Process Industry Informer) Technical Innovation, Projects (Sponsored by Wilo) Environmental Contribution of the Year (Sponsored by SPP Pumps) Manufacturer of the Year (Sponsored by Siemens) […]

The BPMA has signed up several new members, which it attributes to its ongoing commitment to represent the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and pumping equipment. Among the joiners is Sheffield-based KTR UK Limited, whose Marketing Manager, Rod Sarich, said: “We’re delighted to be joining BPMA, which will give us the opportunity to showcase our […]

Illegal pump imports – particularly from Asia – that do not meet the strict demands of the EU Energy Related Products Directive, are still entering the UK, according to the British Pump Manufacturers’ Association. The Association continues to press the National Measurement Regulatory Office (NMRO) – which is the UK Market Surveillance Authority – to take immediate action and remove […]

Do you know whether the documentation supporting the placement of your products onto the UK and European market is legally compliant? Not being legally compliant in these matters can lead to large fines for the company. But worse still, if a non-compliant product leads to an injury or death, it can result in prosecution or even imprisonment for company executives. […]

For 16 years, the BPMA’s Pump Industry Awards Programme has been recognising the best performing companies, products and people for their achievements and positive contributions. In 2017, the BPMA (British Pump Manufacturers’ Association) is championing those who strive for business, professional and engineering excellence.         Eight awards are up for grabs at the 2017 event. Technical Innovation […]

Peter Reynolds, left, Managing Director of Grundfos Pumps Ltd has been announced as the new President of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA). A Grundfos spokesman said: “This is a great accolade and one that reflects the continuing efforts that Peter makes to raise the profile of the industry in general and to tackle of the tough issues that it […]