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wwtonline.co.uk | JANUARY 2019 WET NEWS 3 WET News is registered at Stationers' Hall. Origination by Faversham House and TR Clash Ltd. Printed by Buxton Press, Palace Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AE. Copyright 2019. Faversham House. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publishers. Every e' ort is made to ensure the accuracy of material published in WET News. However, Faversham House will not be liable for any inaccuracies. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publishers. The text and cover paper are manufactured from certi" ed sustainable sources and are produced with reduced environmental impacts via a recognised and independently audited management scheme. Technical articles of full page, or more appearing in this journal are indexed by British Technical Index. © 2019 Faversham House Ltd. 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If you think that we have not met those standards and want to make a complaint, please contact the editor. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, or if you would like more information about IPSO or the Editors' Code, contact IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or visit www.ipso.co.uk Average circulation Jan-Dec 2017: 6,110 R ichard Harden, the managing director of Wilo UK, has been announced as the new president of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA). Harden replaces Duncan Lewis, who stepped down after one year following his departure from the industry. The role was officially passed on at the BPMA Annual General Meeting following a vote among the BPMA's members. Steve Schofield, director and chief executive of the BPMA, said: "This is a great accolade and one that reflects the continuing efforts that Richard makes to raise the profile of the industry in general and to tackle the tough issues that it faces today. "The BPMA has enjoyed the support and engagement of some very talented people at its helm over the years, and we are delighted to now have Richard join that impressive line-up. I look Harden appointed as new British Pump Manufacturers Association president forward to working with him as we continue to drive the association forward." Harden has worked for Wilo for 11 years and has served as managing director since 2016. He takes over the presidency of the association at a time when Brexit has been bringing significant uncertainty to the pump business and supply chain. "Being elected as president of the BPMA is a great honour and to take on the role in these somewhat difficult times will no doubt be challenging," he said. "Brexit is clearly a very important subject with potential opportunities and threats for our industry, but I am sure with the help and support of BPMA staff, its board and its council we will meet this challenge." Established in 1941, the BPMA is a not-for-profit trade association representing the interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and pumping equipment. How Twitter reacted to the UK Climate Projections 2018 report that suggested signi˜ cant warming to come. T he Water Regulation Advisory Scheme (WRAS) has appointed Sean Hogan as its new chairman, replacing Stephen Kay. Hogan brings with him extensive experience in the water industry, having served as chairman of the board of NI Water from 2011 to 2015. He is also an Ervia board member. Kay served on the WRAS management committee from 2007 to 2008 and then led the board after WRAS limited was incorporated and started trading from April 2009. In recognition of his long service, the WRAS board presented him with an inaugural WRAS Service Award for 2018. He will continue to be a director on the WaterSafe board. Hogan said: "WRAS has an important role to play in protecting water safety, encouraging efficient use of water and compliance with water fittings regulations. I'm looking forward to continuing the great work it does and driving further awareness of the importance of compliance. I'd like to thank Stephen for all the commitment he has shown to WRAS over the years and we are very grateful for his support." The role of WRAS is to contribute to the protection of public health by preventing contamination of public water supplies and encouraging the efficient use of water by promoting and facilitating compliance with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations UK and Byelaws in Scotland. A very important tool and positive to see @DefraGovUK @michaelgove highlight the importance of continued mitigation and adaptation to #climatechange, both policy areas need to be increasingly joined up @beisgovuk @NickMolho "So we will also tackle waste and excessive consumption of water" - Michael Gove Speech on UK Climate Change Projections: Lots of opportunities through PCC targets, water labelling, building regulations, " ttings and " xtures regulations #watere© ciency @AaronBH2O Good to see @michaelgove now believes in experts! What we need now is action to stop #climatebreakdown. Let's make sure we show real leadership at @COP24 @grm_uk Hogan named WRAS chairman This is great to see but where is the systematic capacity building needed at a local level across the country? Who's advising, supporting, training and challenging local stakeholders and helping them make the leap from abstract projections to speci" c adaptations? @ClimatePev

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