FMA News & Press Releases
FMA, CIBSE and AMPS Scale New Heights for their November 2013 Networking Event
Published: Wednesday 4th December 2013
Source: FMA
The FMA were delighted to host their November 2013 networking event in combination with CIBSE and AMPS at Tower 42 in the City of London.
The evening of the 28th November saw a bumper turnout of over 130 guests from the FMA, CIBSE and AMPS ascend the prestigious Tower 42 skyscraper in London’s square mile to reach the 32nd floor where they were greeted with reception drinks and delicious canapés.
Guests were welcomed to the event by Chris Hoar, Chief Executive, FMA; Geoff Prudence, Chairman, CIBSE FM Group; and Keith Marshall, AMPS Technical Committee Chairman (and Wardpower Managing Director).
Photos show, left to right, Keith Marshall, Geoff Prudence and Chris Hoar
There then followed three expert presentations representing AMPS and the delegates had the opportunity to meet and discuss specifying requirements with AMPS attendees and exhibitors.
- The first presentation began with Keith Marshall providing the case for reliable backup power in the face of uncertainty over near-future grid power supply and the possibility of a five-day blackout. This included considerations to take into account when specifying, and the need for proper commissioning, testing and installation.
- John Ruddock from Deep Sea Electronics followed up with valuable information on maximising the efficiency and functionality of generating-sets, including the opportunities presented to Facilities Managers by the National Grid’s STOR scheme
- Jonathan Rodgers from Progress Group rounded off the presentations with a focus on important operational considerations such as biofuel condition, noise reduction and emissions standards.
Following the presentations guests were invited to approach and discuss anything related to generating-sets with the AMPS exhibitors – consisting of Burtonwood Group, Filtertechnik, Dale Power Solutions, Wardpower and IPU Group.
Whilst the evening networking and discussions with exhibitors progressed, guests were treated to some delicious canapés and beverages by FMA members Servest who admirably rose to the challenge of providing the catering on a currently unoccupied workspace floor.
The FMA would like to give a big thanks to our joint hosts CIBSE and AMPS, to the AMPS exhibitors and speakers, and to Servest and the Tower 42 team for all their help and enthusiasm in making it a fantastic event and an evening for all to remember. Thank you also to all of our guests for their valued support of our networking events.
If you would like further information on the FMA, CIBSE or AMPS, or any of the exhibitors and speakers, please contact:
FMA – The Facilities Management Association – www.fmassociation.org.uk – [email protected]
CIBSE - The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers - www.cibse.org - [email protected]
AMPS - The Association of Manufacturers of Power generating Systems - www.amps.org.uk - [email protected]