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News
Corporate
Philip Evans has been
appointed general man-
ager of Bar Products and
Services Ltd.
Mr Evans has many years’
experience in the industry
and will play a very active
role within the business,
including having overall
control over production
planning, order processing,
buying and stock control.
He will also play a
significant role in
implementing the com-
pany’s development
strategy. The appointment
comes as Bar Products
& Services has received
several new export
contracts for machinery
and equipment into the
wire rope industry and has expanded its shaped die capabilities
to service the increase in demand from new and established
customers worldwide.
The company is also expanding its operations through various
projects in India and China.
“The business has grown substantially over the last few
years, with additional manufacturing space and a significant
investment in new machinery, it is important that we manage
the business efficiently. The addition of Philip to the existing
team will enable the company to move forward more
effectively over the coming years, as we look to expand our
markets in these exciting times,” said Steven Rika, managing
director.
Additional manufacturing staff have also been taken on in
the engineering department to keep up with the increased
production levels.
As a member of the IWMA (International Wire machinery
Association) Bar Products & Services Ltd will be visiting many
of the industry exhibitions around the world during 2013 and
would be happy to meet new and existing customers.
Bar Products and Services Ltd – UK
Website:
New general manager
▲ ▲ Philip Evans, the new general manager
at Bar Products and Services
SCA and E.ON venture
SCA has signed a joint venture agreement with E.ON, through
which the two companies will develop a number of wind power
projects.
The joint venture includes the areas operated by SCA Vind
until the license application: Hästkullen and Björnlandhöjden
in Härnösand, and Kramfors and Timrå municipalities. The
agreement also covers wind power projects in southern Ånge
and in Ljusdal.
The project is expected to begin operations during 2016 or
2017.
SCA Energy – Sweden Website:
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