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May 2010
IMechE Bulk Materials Handling Committee's 'Bulk Storage & Reclaim' seminar - 9th November 2010, London
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has organised this one day seminar to examine the latest challenges facing the bulk storage and reclaim industry and also to put forward the latest solutions and technological advances to address these challenges.
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May 2010
SHAPA Knowledge Conference Tuesday 5th October 2010
The SHAPA Knowledge Conference is being held on Tuesday 5th October 2010 at the centrally located Imago Holywell Park Conference Centre on the Loughborough University site in Leicestershire.
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May 2010
The 3rd BulkSolids Europe September 9-10, 2010 in Glasgow
The focus of the 3rd BulkSolids Europe will be on energy.
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March 2010
SHAPA Members Digital Marketing Workshop 14th April
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March 2010
ATEX/DSEAR Compliance in Bulk Materials Handling Seminar 24th June 2010
By attending this event you will obtain information to provide clarity for the ATEX directive which continues to be confusing to many companies, gain information relating to some of the more difficult areas of the legislation and ensure that engineers and their companies comply to the current legislation.
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January 2010
SHAPA Golf Day Thursday 2nd September 2010
The SHAPA Golf Day provides the perfect opportunity for members to entertain clients and take part in a thoroughly enjoyable day of 18 holes of golf, four competitions finishing with a three course meal and prize presentations.
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January 2010
SHAPA Members Digital Marketing Workshop Wednesday 14th April 2010
This year the SHAPA Workshop will be facilitated by a leading UK digital marketing expert who will give you the latest thinking as well as a multitude of top tips and practical ways to boost your digital marketing performance and maximise your sales leads.
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January 2010
New Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC SHAPA Members Training Course Tuesday 16th March 2010
On 29th December 2009 the current Machinery Directive 98/37/EC comes to an end and is replaced by the new Directive 2006/42/EC.
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January 2010
Call for papers for the MHEA Bulk 2010 Conference
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December 2009
Delegates declare the SHAPA Knowledge Conference a Great Success
The SHAPA one day Knowledge Conference held on Monday 5th October 2009 at the Imago Holywell Park Conference Centre in Loughborough was heralded as a resounding success by the attending delegates in their feedback questionnaires.
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October 2009
Shapa release their 2008 Annual Report
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June 2009
The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology are staging a conference
SHAPA members The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology are staging a conference: Property Measurement and Testing of Powders for Pharmaceutical / Neutraceutical Production at Kings Hill Conference Centre, West Malling, Kent, UK on Tuesday 29 September 2009.
Further info and booking details can be found at www.pharmaconference.co.uk
April 2009
UK Solids Handling Sector visit to the CHoPS/ICBMH Conference and BULKEX Exhibition in Brisbane, 3rd to 7th August.
UK Trade and Investment are providing UK solids handling companies with an opportunity to attend two major international solids handling conferences combined with the BULKEX exhibition at the Brisbane Convention Centre between 3rd and 7th August 2009.
Event organisers are expecting around 300 conference delegates and 3000 exhibition visitors. More information
January 2009
Shapa - Forging Links with Europe
It was a late decision SHAPA took but as it transpired an extremely important one to exhibit at the recent Powteck Exhibition in Nuremburg, Germany.
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January 2009
All you Need to Know - in Less Time
The SHAPA website provides you with a central resource portal to all products and information relating to the Solids and Handling industry, easily and quickly.
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September 2008
Engineering for the Future - Seminar Review
Following the success of its' seminar on Meeting Customers Future Needs, SHAPA recently held an Engineering For The Future seminar and workshop at the Smethwick headquarters of member company Avery Weigh - Tronix.
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August 2008
2008 Compliance in Materials Handling Sector Seminar
The Process Industries Division is subject to an ever increasing collection of regulation, legislation and codes of practice, both statutory and industry-led.
This seminar will give an overview of what these are, which ones apply to you, how to achieve compliance and where to find more information, with a strong focus on processing of bulk solids and powder materials.
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August 2008
Kemutec Powder Technologies appoints new Managing Director
Kemutec Powder Technologies Ltd announces the appointment of George Tunnicliffe as the new Managing Director as of 1st August 2008.
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July 2008
Launch of the Questions Forum
Shapa are pleased to announce the launch of its Questions Forum. If you have a question relating to the industry, you can post it on the website and be sure that the answer you receive is the correct answer. Only industry experts can reply to your questions.
January 2008
ISHAB Presentation at SHAPA January meeting - Visit to Bulk 2008 Europe Conference in Prague
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January 2008
Innovation all round at easyFairs SOLIDS 2008
Make a date in your diary for the 11-12 March, when easyFairs® SOLIDS 2008 returns with even more to offer exhibitors and visitors alike. More information
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May 2007
'Meeting your Customers' Future Needs' - Seminar Tuesday 12th June
SHAPA is hosting an interactive technical seminar which will examine future trends in the technical and commercial relationships of solids handling and processing companies by eliciting the views of leading companies on key future business drivers - for example power, noise, environment, performance, quality, reliability and control. More information
January 2007
Presentation Skills - Seminar Wednesday 21st March
This seminar is designed to be beneficial to all people, regardless of function or discipline, who are required to give either internal or external presentations. More information
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Autumn 2006
Is there a Doctor in there house?
SHAPA would like to congratulate Eddie McGee of Ajax Equipment Limited on attaining his PhD from Glasgow Caledonian University. More information
Autumn 2006
May Day Promotion
SHAPA is delighted to announce the recent promotion of Michael S.A. Bradley to May Day Professor. More information
Autumn 2006
It's Our Anniversary
SHAPA is due to celebrate its 25th anniversary in April, 2007. More information
Autumn 2006
Developments with ISHAB
SHAPA chairman, Allan Wilkie, has reported a further re-organisation within UKTI. More information
Autumn 2006
New SHAPA Members Announced
Due to the continuing success of our recruitment programme, SHAPA takes great pleasure in introducing four new member companies. More information
2004 News Stories [show/hide]
31st August 2004
ISHAB and UK Solids Handling
The ISHAB has been inaugurated to promote and develop international trade for the UK solids handling sector. More information
23rd January 2004
Chicago Powder Show
SHAPA are again pleased to be co-sponsoring the Powder & Solids Show, which runs from 4th to 6th May 2004. More information
23rd January 2004
ImechE ATEX seminar
SHAPA are to co-sponsor the ImechE Seminar ‘ATEX – Clarified & Updated’ to be held on 9th March 2004. More information
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10th October 2003
New council members
Two new members, Steven Brown of Thames-Side Maywood and John Collett of Gough Engineering have joined the SHAPA Council.
18th September 2003
New Technical Committee Chairman
We are pleased to announce that Angus Bishop of Disa Airmaster has taken up the post of Chairman of the SHAPA Technical Committee.
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7th November 2002
SECOND ATEX SEMINAR
Following the success of the SHAPA one-day ATEX seminar on 20th June 2002 in Lichfield, a second seminar has now been arranged. More information
16th October 2002
NEW VICE CHAIRMAN
The SHAPA Council are pleased to announce that Mike Slack has been appointed to the position of Vice Chairman. More information
30th July 2002
NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS
Two new members, Simon Pantall, General Manager of DMN and Mark Hardwick, Sales Director of Geo Robson (Conveyors) were voted onto the SHAPA Council at this year's AGM held on 10th July.
Simon Pantall commented, "Our Company has always benefited from membership of SHAPA, and I'm looking forward to putting something back into the association."
1st July 2002
ATEX SEMINAR SELL-OUT
The SHAPA ATEX seminar in Lichfield on 20th June 2002 was a complete sell out, with over 80 delegates enjoying excellent presentations and discussions by leading speakers involved in legislation, certification, product design and manufacture. It was so successful that a second seminar is being planned for January 2003.
8th January 2002
SHAPA PAGE IN SOLIDS & BULK HANDLING MAGAZINE
The newly revamped Solids and Bulk Handling magazine will now dedicate a page in each issue to news and information from SHAPA : another indication of SHAPA's commitment to keeping its members, and the industry in general, informed about issues relevant to them.
7th January 2002
CHICAGO A-GO-GO
For the 5th year running, SHAPA is sponsoring the Chicago Powder and Bulk Show (date, 2002). More information
2001 News Stories [show/hide]
30th August 2001
NEW CHAIRMAN FOR SHAPA
Allan Wilkie has been appointed chairman of SHAPA, taking over from Doug Henry who has held the post for the last three years. More information
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