EoW March 2013

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New general manager

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. significant 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 role He will also play a

▲ ▲ Philip Evans, the new general manager at Bar Products and Services

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 : www.barproductsandservices.com 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 : www.sca.com

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