Schofield’s key role in industry honoured at PIA awards
20 Apr 2022
Head of the Pump Industry Awards’ host organisation Steve Schofield joined the winners’ list at the event with the receipt of the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award.
Schofield, who doubles as director and chief executive of the British Pump Manufacturers’ Association (BPMA) was honoured for his lengthy contribution to the sector during a career spanning 47 years to date.
“His knowledge and expertise, particularly in relation to pump system efficiency has made him a highly sought-after participant in meetings and conferences the World over, during which he has tirelessly represented the interests of the pump manufacturing sector, at both national and international levels,” noted his citation.
Schofield has served in his present role for nearly a decade, having been appointed in 2013 after a 15 year stint as deputy director and technical director of the association. He had begun in career in 1975 working for Mather and Platt, before going on to work for Durco Europe, Flowserve and Hayward Tyler.
The evening event at the Chesford Grange Hotel in Kenilworth, hosted by television presenter Andrea Byrne, also saw a total of nine individuals and companies honoured at the event, whose traditional annual appearance had been disrupted by lockdown restrictions.
Among the categories, Product of the Year, sponsored by Process Engineering, was awarded to DAB Pumps’ Esybox Max integrated cold water booster set with integrated wifi.
The full list of this year’s winners is:
Product of the Year – sponsored by Process Engineering: DAB Pumps' Esybox Max
Project of the Year – sponsored by Stuart Turner: SPP Pumps' re-engineering of 53-year-old splitcase pump
Environmental Contribution of the Year – sponsored by SPP Pumps: The Wilo K Series - Broken Scar (Northumbrian Water)
Manufacturer of the Year – sponsored by WEG UK: Apex Pumps
Distributor of the Year – sponsored by Particle: Flowtech Water Solutions
Supplier of the Year – sponsored by Wilo: ABB
Contribution to Skills & Training – sponsored by Crest Pumps: Salamander Pumps' Ken Vance
Rising Star Award – sponsored by World Pumps: Jack Sheard, Fluid Water Solutions
Lifetime Achievement Award: Steve Schofield, BPMA
