KSB chief Croker is new BPMA president

He takes over from Richard Harden who had held the role for four years – twice the normal tenure period owing to disruption caused by the Covid-19 lockdown. 

The position was officially passed on during the BPMA’s recent Annual General Meeting Richard Harden of Stuart Turner Ltd.

Croker previously worked closely with his predecessor, serving as vice president to Harden.

Steve Schofield, dDirector and chief executive of the BPMA commented: “This is a great accolade and one that reflects the continuing efforts that Dale makes to raise the profile of the industry in general and to tackle the tough issues that it continues to face. 

“The BPMA has enjoyed the support and engagement of some incredibly talented people at its helm over the years, including of course its immediate past President Richard, and we are delighted to now have Dale join that impressive line-up.”

He also acknowledged Harden’s contribution and said welcomed the former president’s continued presence as a member of the association’s council.

Croker’s agenda will include addressing supply chain issues and the ongoing skills shortages, rising energy cost, new legislation and the onset of recession.

Croker commented: “No surprise that ongoing economic and political turmoil continues to present obstacles and uncertainty in the pump market, making the role of the BPMA as support for its members more relevant than ever.

”Through these times of change, the association will continue its vision to influence the pump sector business environment in the interests of members' competitiveness and sustainability and to increase sector awareness by providing technical support and pump technology training to members, operators and purchasers of pumping equipment.”

Stepping down at the association’s annual general meeting, Harden said he looked forward to supporting his successor in office.