TPT March 2012

I ndustry N ews

BSA Tube Runner renews deal MANUFACTURER of tube and pipe preparation machinery, BSA Tube Runner, and its parent company BSA Regal Group, have announced that they have extended their agreement as main sponsor of Hampshire Football Association for a further four seasons, through to June 2016, which includes the sponsorship of the Saturday Senior Cup. The existing sponsorship agreement commenced in July 2008 and was due to run until June 2012, but both organisations have acted swiftly to extend their working relationship beyond this date. Funds generated through the agreement will enable Hampshire FA to further invest in grassroots football in the county.

Neil Cassar, chief executive of Hampshire FA, commented, “We are absolutely thrilled that we have been able to renew this agreement as it continues to provide vital support for grassroots football and enables us to be one of the leading county FAs in the country. BSA has proven to be a first class sponsor of grassroots football over the past four years and I hope that we can remain partners for many years to come.” Simon Wilson, director of BSA Tube Runner, said, “We have always taken an interest in the development of young people through sporting activities and we are pleased to be in the fortunate position to be able to continue to help Hampshire FA fulfil their plans with grassroots football.” BSA Tube Runner – UK Website: www.tuberunner.co.uk

Welding platform AIR Liquide Welding is the first welding manufacturer to launch a multi-language e-learning platform dedicated to welding and cutting. Designed with Flash technology, this new platform is available in five languages (English, French, German, Spanish and Italian) to meet international needs for more knowledge in welding and cutting. The online courses are designed to create a unique experience for the learner using the most advanced technologies and the latest findings of Instructional design. Courses are developed paying particular attention to interactivity and involvement, maintaining attention levels by using an optimised combination of images, 2D or 3D animated material, videos and comprehension tests. Air Liquide Weldin g – France Website: www.welding-courses.net

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