CEA NEWS-ON-LINE 05 March 2007



Good results from Trade Minister meeting: last week CEA President Paul Ross was granted an exclusive meeting with Trade Minister, the Rt Hon. Ian McCartney MP. This was part of the CEA drive to raise the profile of the construction equipment industry - and make Government aware of the issues facing our sector. The wide-ranging discussions included a review of the threats and opportunities posed by developing markets. The Minister also raised the prospect of a high level visit to the British Group at Bauma, in Munich - and his attendance at the CEA's Leading the Way conference in May. Paul Ross states, "I am confident that this marks the start of a closer working relationship between government and our industry".
CESAR training starts 13th March: the CEA/PTAG promoted Construction Equipment Security and Registration (CESAR) scheme steps up a gear with the start next week of Level 3 training seminars supported by the Metropolitan Police. Datatag are hosting the training at their Weybridge headquarters. The sessions are aimed at technicians servicing multi-brand plant - and all internal trainers for single brand distributors, importers and OEMs. CEA members who want to fit CESAR as standard or as a customer option will need at least one Level 3 accredited technician. Training is free with a £99 (ex VAT) charge for CRB clearance and handbook. For more details on CESAR and training e-mail cesar@admin.co.uk or call Datatag on 01932 358100 
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Rolls-Royce President accepts conference invite: we have added to our roster of speakers at this year's Leading the Way AGM Conference with the confirmation that Dr Mike Lloyd, President (Gas Turbine Operations), Rolls-Royce will join us. Dr Lloyd is also a leader of the skills regeneration drive in the East Midlands. Places at the conference are free of charge for CEA members. 
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Are you Leading the Way?: as part of the CEA's Leading the Way initiative we are offering a limited number of CEA members a promotional package centred on our 17th May AGM Conference, in London. The offer includes display space, CEA magazine editorial and sponsorship recognition. 
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Bauma Lounge Passes now available: if you are visiting Bauma and need a base on the show floor - you can now apply for a CEA "Lounge Pass" from just £99 (ex VAT). Offer closes at the end of the month. The CEA has 32 companies confirmed for our official British Pavilion there - with 80 firms in total featuring in our British Group guide. 
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