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SEA Energy Management Services		Update Your Online Buyers Guide Entry		Energy Project Implementation
With over 50 SEA companies already in discussions with Briar Associates, why don't you take advantage of this FREE, NO OBLIGATIONS service, and see if how you can reduce your energy costs?		The Online Buyers Guide was used over 2,500 times in March by people looking for a company to carry out a process. Entry onto the Online Buyers Guide is FREE to SEA Members.		The SEA, in conjunction with energy consultancy Briar Associates, have obtained significant funding for members from The Carbon Trust ‘Networks Initiative’. This funding is aimed at providing detail for the reduction of the energy costs of every SEA member by using one of three sector-specific energy efficiency ‘tool-kits’ for CHTA, PPFA and MFA issues, in an effort to cut energy consumption.
Powder Coating Course		REACH		Trichloroethylene
The PRA will be running their Powder Coating training course on 10-11 June 2008. The two-day course includes all aspects of the theory and practice of powder manufacture, formulation, testing and application. To find out more details of how to join the course, visit www.praworld.com/ training/powdercoatings.htm		Are you ready for REACH? All members should have received a REACH information CD. If you haven't received your copy, then please give us a call on 0121 237 1123.		The latest guidance produced by the HSE, DEFRA, Environment Agency, EEF and SEA is available to download here.
LATEST Nickel Guidance		Wolfson Heat Treatment Centre		Changes to SEA Byelaws
2 new nickel guidance documents have been produced by the SEA in conjunction with the HSE. The documents can be downloaded by clicking here - Doc 1 Doc 2		The Wolfson Heat Treatment Centre is run by Derek Close. It is British industry's focal point for information, advice and education on processing aspects of metal heat treatment.		At the Extraordinary General Meeting  on 9th April 2008 members were unanimous in their support for changes to the SEA byelaws. A new National Committee has been formed and details will be available shortly.