NATIONAL FLUID POWER CENTRE UK –“World Class Leader in Integrated Systems Engineering”

The National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC UK) which delivers specialist training in pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics and controls to companies across the UK and internationally, will be holding their annual ‘Flagship’ Industry Open Day event on Wednesday 15th February 2017.

The event will see some 85+ prestigious Companies exhibiting on the day with an expected overall footfall of 400 visitors.

We expect to, as in previous years welcome ‘New’ Organisations to the Centre. Since our pilot event in 2013, the Business Development Team at the NFPC has proudly grown this event significantly from an original 23 companies to now 85+ which has required the hiring of an impressive 81metre Marquee for the 2017 event.

The day will include guided tours of our outstanding practical training facilities and the dedicated ‘Exhibition Pavilion’ will enable excellent ‘Networking Opportunities’ for all attendees.

Part of our event includes 4 ‘Technical Lectures’ presented by Industry experts, all of which are ‘FREE’ to attend. This year’s event will also benefit from new exciting features,

• 1st year of official ‘Media Partner Sponsorship’ – HUB Magazine
• 1st year of supporting a nominated ‘Charitable Organisation’ – ‘Cash for kids- Hallam FM’ – exciting ‘Raffle Prizes’ kindly donated by companies will be available to win
• 1st year of CPD Approval for our Technical Lectures accredited by the ‘Institute of Quarrying’
• Exclusively at this year’s event our Director, John Savage will be presented with the ‘Bramah Medal’, a highly recognised accolade within the Hydraulics Industry. 

“The Joseph Bramah Fund was established in 1968 at the instigation of Mr Frank Towler, a Fellow of the Institution (1932-1977), who arranged for its support by industry to commemorate Joseph Bramah, the inventor. This annual prestigious Award, a bronze medal, recognises those individuals for their outstanding achievement, which advance the science of Mechanical Engineering, particularly in the field of hydraulic engineering”.

The NFPC UK is consistently supported by its Advisory & Strategic Planning Group consisting of over 60 major National & International Companies and the ‘Open Day’ will be no exception. Members will support the Centre both as ‘Exhibitors’ & attendees on the day.
EXHIBITORS - Main Exhibition Pavilion:

ABB Group, Abdex Hose & Couplings UK, AMRC, Advanced Components Ltd, Antech Hydraulics, ARTIS, Atlantic Fluid Tech, Balluff Ltd, Beaumanor Fluid Power Products, BFPA, Bosch Rexroth, Brevini UK Ltd, BVAA, DSE PLC, Eaton Corporation, Elobau UK Ltd, Emmegi Heat Exchangers UK Ltd, Enluse UK, ETL Fluid Experts Ltd, ESG Ltd, Fairway Hydraulics Ltd, Filtertechnik, Fil-Trek UK, Flowfit, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Global Hydraulic Services, Hercules Hydraulics Ltd, Holmbury Ltd, Hub Magazine, HUSCO International Ltd, Hydraproducts Ltd, Hydac Technology Ltd, Hydrastore Ltd, Hydraulic Design Solutions Ltd, Hydraulic System Products Ltd, Hydrotechnik UK Ltd, Hypro-Filtration Europe Ltd, IFM Electronics, Institute of Quarrying, Kawasaki Precision Machinery UK Ltd, Linde Hydraulics Ltd & Linde Hydraulics Ltd Distributors, LJM Hydraulic Cylinders, M A Hydraulics Ltd, MecWash Systems Ltd, Mitsubishi Electric, MP Filtri UK Ltd, Moog Industrial Group, Neilson Hydraulics, NFPC UK Ltd, Off Highway Brakes & Control, Pall Corporation, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Pearson Hydraulics Ltd, Pneumax Ltd, Poclain Hydraulics Ltd, Quick Hydraulics, RAPRA, RBS Group, Related Fluid Power Ltd, Rockwell Automation, Ross UK Ltd, Rotary Power, Rotec Hydraulics Ltd, SAI GB Ltd, Shell UK Oil Products Ltd, Sick UK, Siemens Plc, SMC Pneumatics Ltd, Star Hydraulics Ltd, Stauff UK, Sunfab Hydraulics, Sun Hydraulics Ltd, The Ashton Group, The Hydraulic Centre Ltd, Terex Trucks, Tidyco Ltd, Tiefenbach Water Hydraulics Inc, Trelleborg Group, Voith Turbo, VHS Hydraulic Components Ltd, VOSS, Webtec Products Ltd, Witham Group, Yarl Hydracentre Ltd.

Reception Foyer:
1017 Marketing, Clumber Park Hotel, Ye Olde Bell Hotel, Hallam FM’s Cash for Kids.
This wide range of ‘Exhibitors’ will display their products including, Seals, Valves, Condition Monitoring, Filtration & Coolant products, Air Blast Coolers, Hydraulic Measurement Control Equipment to name but a few.

TECHNICAL LECTURES - NFPC Building:

ABB (Speaker – Andy Preston)
“Energy Saving ”

In this presentation, ABB explain how variable speed control can optimise pump systems. With the ongoing pursuit of more performance & lower running costs being aware that pump designs are reaching the limits of how efficient they can be. Consequently it is time to investigate how inclusion of a VSD, at the initial design stage of pump system, can maximise the overall efficiency with relatively little effort. In this session ABB will look at simple speed control of pumps & demonstrate practically how they can save energy. ABB will also look at brand new motor technology that rivals PM efficiencies.

SUN HYDRAULICS (Speaker – Paul Haddon)
“Sun Hydraulics Innovation for 2017”

In this presentation, Sun Hydraulics tradition for introducing innovative products & services continues with pace.

This session gives delegates an opportunity to see products that are completely new to our market and support services for designers & engineers applying their products. Sun Hydraulics quick fire session will include Digital Logic Valves, Quick Select & Performance Simulation for Load Holding to assist counterbalance valve selection & next generation Smart Connect for Quick Design offering building control circuits to manifold production smarter and in even shorter time.

PARKER (Speaker – Anand Ramachandran)
“Electro Pneumatic Solutions – Good Reasons for Increasing Complexity”

In this presentation, Parker explain how Engineering is driven by ever increasing expectations of performance & capability. Some would fondly remember the simplicity of their first car; few would give up their SAT NAV, safety features & fuel economy they now enjoy. Delegates attending this session will come away with a clear understanding of where & why intelligent control, communications & safety systems are becoming an essential part of pneumatic technologies.

BOSCH REXROTH (Speaker – Mike Lomax)
“The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Hydraulic Systems”

In this presentation, Bosch Rexroth will be taking Hydraulics into the 21st century & making hydraulics as reliable & usable as Electric Drive Systems.

Programme Outline:

The event will be held at the National Fluid Power Centre UK, Carlton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 7HP

9.00 - 9.30am Arrival/Registration
9.30 - 10.30am Exhibition Tour & Refreshments
10.45 - 11.30am Technical Lectures
11.45 - 12.30pm Technical Lectures
12.00 - 1.30pm Lunch/Networking
1.45 - 2.30pm Technical Lectures
2.45 - 3.30pm Technical Lectures
3.30 - 4.00pm Bramah Medal Award
Exhibition & Prize
4.15pm Close

For more information and to register your place, please contact the Business Development Team:

Sue Smith & Vicky Cook
Business Development Manager & Marketing & Sales Co-ordinator
Tel No: 01909 504722/504704
Fax No: 01909 504774/504757
ssmith@nfpc.co.uk vcook@nfpc.co.uk
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