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 Industry Associations |
- US FIBC Association
The Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association (FIBCA) was formed in 1983 by the companies that were manufacturing bulk bags at that time. There was a need for a single voice in dealing with the regulatory bodies that controlled the shipment of products. FIBCA today is the source of information to its members on regulations for international shipments of product.
http://www.fibca.com/
- Australian Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association
AFIBCA today is the source of information to its members on regulations for international shipments of product. Information is obtained from our close association with EFIBCA (Europe).
http://www.afibca.com.au
- Materials Handling Engineers Association
Since its inception in 1939, the Materials Handling Engineers\\\' Association (MHEA) has sought to support the technical and commercial interests of UK and overseas companies supplying and using bulk and continuous handling and processing equipment. Currently this involves industries such as thermal power, coal, food, metals and minerals, pharmaceutical, chemical, animal food, grain, derivatives, cement, mining, waste, recycling, bio-energy and bio-mass
http://www.mhea.co.uk/
- Measurement, Control & Automation Association
We are the trade association of leading companies who manufacture and distribute process controls, field measurement and analysis instrumentation, systems and software used in industrial process control and factory automation around the world.
http://www.measure.org/
- Bulk Materials Handling Committee
The Bulk Materials Handling TAC provides a focus for technology transfer, the exchange of information and ideas, and the dissemination of best engineering knowledge and practice in the Bulk Materials Handling Industry.
http://www.imeche.org.uk/process/committees/bulk_materials_handling_committe.asp
- PEMA - Process Management Manufacturer\\\'s Association
PEMAŽ is a top management association serving companies in the process equipment field since 1960. Member companies serve the liquids-solids separation, food processing, chemical processing, pulp and paper, wastewater treatment, among others.
http://www.pemanet.org/Main/Home.aspx
- SHAPA
SHAPA has been the UK's leading specialist association for the solids handling and processing industry since its formation in 1981.
http://www.shapa.co.uk/
- PPMA (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association)
The PPMA is the UK's national trade association for suppliers of processing and packaging machinery with 350 UK member companies representing over 1000 worldwide manufacturers.
Its principal objective is to promote sales of machinery, both at home and abroad, through projects and services of mutual benefit to both suppliers and end-users.
In addition the PPMA play a pivotal role in helping to progress the overall standing and importance of machinery technology, regulatory standards and technical advice to the sector.
http://www.ppma.co.uk/
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| B2B Portals |
- www.fibc-forum.com
Information at your fingertips! Here you can find information on FIBC manufacturers, suppliers and agents, component manufacturers, test-houses and much more.....
http://www.fibc-forum.com
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| Research & Development |
- The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology - The University of Greenwich
The Centre carries out leading edge research into a wide range of problems associated with the handling and storage of granular and powder materials, including the design of hoppers and silos, the design of pneumatic conveyors and a wide range of product quality related challenges. The Centre enjoys a wide range of industrial collaboration, including a long-standing link with Glaxo Smith Kline.
Visit the site to find details of short courses
Http://www.gre.ac.uk/wolfson/education
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