Solids Handling And Processing Association

SHAPA is the UK’s leading specialist association for the solids handling and processing industry

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Strategic Trade Body Partnerships

SHAPA has valuable partnerships with trade bodies such as the EMEA & MHEA

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Networking & Knowledge Sharing

Our quarterly meetings offer networking, member presentations, and expert guest speakers

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SHAPA Awards

SHAPA training and workshops

SHAPA offers subsided training and workshops. Previously these have included Finance, CE Marking, ATEX & DSEAR, Marketing, Sales and more

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Who is SHAPA?

Established in 1981 the Solids Handling & Processing Association brings together equipment manufacturers and systems suppliers who are directly involved in the handling and processing of particulate solids.

Our aim is to promote the industry and provide a platform for members to network, collaborate and learn. All our members are established specialists within their fields and have the experience and commercial standing to provide quality, cost- effective solutions for all aspects of mechanisation for bulk materials handling including storage, conveyors, dust collection and control, instrumentation, mixers, big bag handling, sampling systems, sieves, valves and weighing systems and equipment.

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Professional members

  • Atex
  • DMN
  • golconda
  • thamesside
  • unitrak
  • vortex
  • Fike
  • BOSS
  • MDS
  • Orthos
  • Filtermist
  • hosokawa
  • Jacob
  • AJAX
  • SHAPA awards 2026
  • Macclancy
  • JRB
  • British-Rema
  • Polimak
  • Firefly
  • JRB
  • System Solution
  • Api
  • ProSpare

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    The premier source of suppliers for the solids handling and processing association

    The SHAPA website showcases suppliers for a diverse range of solids handling and processing equipment and services. Areas of expertise include industrial conveyors, load cells, valves, filling equipment, bulk bags, dust control, flexible ducting, sieves, mixers & blenders, industrial fans, weighing systems, level measurement systems and much more.

    Events

    AUTUMN GENERAL MEETING
    November 4, 2026 AUTUMN GENERAL MEETING

    Wednesday 4th November 2026 Description: The Moat House Hotel, Lower Penkridge Rd, Acton Trussell, Stafford ST17 0RJ

    ATEX SEMINAR: FROM HAZARD TO PROTECTION
    November 10, 2026 ATEX SEMINAR: FROM HAZARD TO PROTECTION

    One day of expert insight into explosion safety and compliance Date: Tuesday 10th November 2026Time: 9.00am – 4.30pmVenue: Hilton Double Tree, Festival Way,...

    TRAINING: Machinery Regulation Changes
    December 10, 2026 TRAINING: Machinery Regulation Changes

    THE ‘NEW’ EU MACHINERY REGULATION 2023/1230 The 14th January 2027 marks the full application of the new EU Machinery Regulation,...

    Process Industry Informer SHAPA Supplement:

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    News and Articles

    ATEX SEMINARS: From Hazard to Protection – practical insights into explosion safety and compliance.

    Understanding ATEX and DSEAR is essential for anyone responsible for plant design, equipment selection, maintenance, operations or explosion protection. But...

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    SHAPA to Explore the New EU Machinery Regulation Ahead of 2027

    SHAPA members will have the opportunity to gain an insight into the significant changes being introduced by the new EU...

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    ProSpare & BFM® fitting: connections for every stage of the process

    The challenge Kudos Blends Ltd are the world’s leading manufacturer of technically driven baking powders and leavening agents. They constantly...

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    30 Years of Engineering Solutions for Powder Handling

    Trantec Solids Handling has recently marked 30 years of engineering and manufacturing powder handling equipment, reflecting three decades of development...

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