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 and storage, conveyors, dust collection and control, instrumentation, mixers, big bag handling, sampling systems, sieves, valves and weighing systems and equipment.
With the total lockdown released by the UK
government and being replaced with a more targeted approach, UK and
European organisations are starting to get back to working more
productively. However, as the overall situation has not yet stabilised
with new Covid spikes being found across Europe and the deepening crisis
in the Americas, Middle East and India, exporting and importing is going
to be significantly different going forward. With new quarantine
restrictions being announced a mere 30 hours before they come into
effect, overseas travel to carry out business has significantly reduced
and due to the low numbers flying, costs to go and see clients and
distributers have in some cases tripled in price all leading to further
barriers to trade all of which makes for challenging times ahead.
As we approach the new school term there is still
some uncertainty and confusion over which and what measures need to be
put in place for each school and college. Office staff are now being
encouraged by the government to go back to their offices, but new
studies cast doubt on the safety of working in unventilated spaces such
as large office complexes. and as a result each establishment will need
to risk assess their own buildings and consult with staff as to which
mode of operation works for them. This all creates another level of
administration and burden on companies that are already low on staff and
new contracts. A worrying sign of a change that is coming is the
dramatic increase in business insurance costs as insurers are becoming
more risk adverse, especially in the construction and engineering
sectors. At SHAPA with our free to use Business Helpline you can be
assured that the latest and up to date critical information is available
at your fingertips.
Based on our experience, more and more of us are
now working from home permanently, most tasks can be carried out
remotely using virtual platforms. However, there will always be a need
to visit your own offices and client sites, to review equipment and
proposals and to ensure that any equipment installed fully meets the
needs of the process. In the early stages of a proposal when gathering
information is key to providing the right solution for a new process,
having the right questions to ask is fundamental, especially if these
proposals are being formulated remotely. This is where the
total cost of ownership document on the SHAPA website is a vital
tool in your arsenal and will
point you in the right direction when looking for a well-designed and
functional plant.
Companies, Consultants, Project Managers and all
those involved with new solids handling projects or updating existing
process plant should head for the Equipment Finder on the
SHAPA website
just a click or two away. The
range and scope of the bulk handling equipment available is second to
non and you can be assured that the members of SHAPA will always design
and develop your plant ensuring the highest standards and
professionalism at all times. Alternatively,
you can email your enquiry direct to info@shapa.co.uk or make contact by
phone on 01904 373040.
Visit www.shapa.co.uk or email info@shapa.co.uk to discover more benefits of membership or to find technical partners for your next project.
