In order to better represent our member companies and address their needs in a more efficient manner, EPPSA has embarked on a number of journeys across the EU to visit its members, both at their headquarters as well as at their research and production facilities and research centres.

All of these visits have proved to be very important in order to better comprehend the needs and specific advantages a company has in comparison with others in the energy sector. Undoubtedly, the personal contact made has also helped in the day-to-day work of the association. The trips were deemed a win-win situation for both parties involved and EPPSA shall continue with its visits in 2007!

Recent visits included:

o Hitachi Power Europe in Germany (March 2007)

o Alstom offices in Switzerland (March 2007)

o Ansaldo Caldaie in Italy (May 2006)

o ABB in Switzerland (January 2006)

o CMI Heat Recovery Systems in Belgium (September 2005)

o Mitsui Babcock in the United Kingdom (July 2005)

o GEA Energy Technology in Germany (July 2005)

o NEM in the Netherlands (June 2005)

o Foster Wheeler in Finland (May 2005)

o Kvaerner Power in Finland (May 2005)