The one day conference organised by the Solids Handling and Processing Association (SHAPA) for those involved in the handling of loose bulk solid materials and powders.
 Monday 5th October 2009
at Imago, Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University
SHAPA
The Solids Handling and Processing Association (SHAPA) celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2007 and is the voice of the industry. It is recognised as the UK's leading specialist association in its field and has grown to become the foremost authority on all matters - technical, commercial, legal and professional relating to the industry.
Conference
This Knowledge Conference is being held on Monday 5th October 2009 at the centrally located Imago Holywell Park Conference Centre on the Loughborough University site in Leicestershire. The venue is five minutes from junction 23 of the M1 motorway. Click here to download a map and directions.
The conference offers an opportunity to hear about the latest regulatory issues, their interpretation and implementation and the latest ideas and thinking on different aspects of solids handling techniques from some of the foremost authorities in their fields.
The Agenda includes Keynote Addresses by Iain Evans of the Health and Safety Executive on 'Regulation, Compliance and Enforcement Policy' and Martin Bigg from the Environment Agency on 'Better Regulation, Better Industry'. There will also be the opportunity to attend a choice of individual sessions selected from two parallel streams of presentations, one covering Commercial & Compliance topics and the other a variety of aspects of Solids Handling technologies.
In addition to the presentations there will also be the opportunity to speak with some SHAPA members who will be illustrating their company's capabilities at table top displays.
Delegate places are strictly limited, so anyone who is interested in attending should complete the registration form and return it by email to info@shapa.co.uk, by fax on 0116 2713704 or register direct via the SHAPA website www.shapa.co.uk as soon as possible. Please note the early bird discounted rate is available until 30th June 2009.
Who should attend?
Production/Works/Site/Processing Managers and Engineers, Project Managers and Consultants involved in the Handling/Processing of loose Bulk Solid Materials and Powders.
What will you gain?
Through your selection of sessions you could benefit from many of the following;
• An understanding of the policy and objectives of the HSE and Environment Agency
• Appreciation of the latest duties of both suppliers and end users of bulk materials handling equipment under ATEX, DSEAR and IPPC regulations and the Machinery Directive.
• Cost saving suggestions from the Manufacturing Advisory Service and Envirowise
• Information on the concepts involved in pneumatic conveying systems, weighing systems, isolation & diversion valves
• How to achieve good economic performance from dust extraction systems
• An understanding of the benefits of the use of powder characterisation and good hopper design
• Business contacts
• Information to help you plan for the future
Tabletop displays and Sponsorship
To discuss the opportunity of taking a tabletop or sponsorship at the event please contact John Whitehead, SHAPA General Secretary on 0116 2713704 or by email info@shapa.co.uk
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