October 2020

As a consequence of the Government’s recent announcement to the delay of events taking place from October 2020, and the continued uncertainty and local lockdowns, DFA Media, organiser of Fluid Power & Systems, Air-Tech and co-located shows, has announced the event has been rescheduled for 5 – 7 April 2022, which will take place alongside MACH Exhibition. The co-location of events will include: Fluid Power & Systems Air-Tech Drives & Controls Plant & Asset Management Smart Industry Expo DFA Media director, Ryan Fuller, commented: “Due to the ongoing global pandemic situation, we have taken the decision to postpone the co-located event NEWS until April 2022. The new dates ensure we have time and space to deliver the same high-quality event we had initially planned to stage this April. Our top priority is to provide a safe and secure environment conducive to business, networking and career development for the various manufacturing and engineering sectors we serve. We would 18 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS October 2020 www.hpmag.co.uk Rockwell Automation, Inc., the industrial automation and digital transformation solutions provider, has earned the Diversity & Inclusion Program Award from The Society of Women Engineers (SWE). The recognition, from the world’s largest organisation advocating for women in engineering and technology, highlights the company’s focus on encouraging all employees to bring full authenticity to their work and setting an example for other organisations to follow. Rockwell Automation will accept the award at SWE’s annual conference, WE20, which will be held virtually from 3 – 14 November. “It is an honour to be recognised by The Society of Women Engineers,” says Blake Moret, chairman & CEO at Rockwell Automation. “We believe in the value of diversity because diverse teams make better decisions. We know that having a competitive advantage in industry and talent means fostering an environment where all employees can and want to do their best work.” The award recognises Rockwell Automation’s culture of inclusion and continued dedication to SWE’s mission – highlighting the impact and importance of women in engineering across the globe, leading by example and demonstrating that a career in engineering can be a fulfilling, rewarding pursuit for women of any background. “We are always striving to better understand and remove barriers to full inclusion that may exist in our processes, procedures and everyday interactions,” said Michele Matthai, director, Culture of Inclusion & Diversity at Rockwell Automation. “SWE’s recognition is a testament to our commitment to create a more inclusive culture within our company – and across our industry.” Between 2008 and 2019, Rockwell Automation has seen its representation of women engineers increase by 40% and of women in technical sales roles increase by 45%. Rockwell Automation recognised for culture of supporting women by The Society of Women Engineers like to express our heartfelt thanks to our exhibitors for their continued support during this unprecedented period and everyone at DFA Media very much looks forward to meeting our industry friends and associates in person again at an event that promises to be the largest and most comprehensive for a generation here in the UK.” Fluid Power & Systems, Air-Tech and co-located shows rescheduled to take place on 5-7 April 2022 at NEC, Birmingham, Halls 9 & 10