BUSINESS PLAN 2014-15

1. BUSINESS PLAN 2014-15 The Constitution requires the Council to produce a Business Plan and Annual Budget for endorsement by members at the AGM. This is designed to ensure the Association satisfies member expectations and the continued financial viability of the PIA.

2. BUSINESS PLAN • Vision & Key Objectives • Our vision is for PIA to play a leadership role in the growth of the Australian Pump Industry. • Provide additional services to Members • Increase membership participation at all levels • Improve engagement with Government Agencies • Develop a statistical basis for decision-making • Participate in the development of Pump Standards • Provide training opportunities for members and for clients who are involved with pump procurement • Develop Industry alliances with target partners

3. CODE OF ETHICS • Members will conduct their businesses to adopt the highest ethical, moral and civic standards which apply in Australia. • Members will implement policies and programs which ensure all stakeholders in the business will be treated with respect and consideration. They will encourage an atmosphere of openness and freedom of expression in their business activities and ensure all staff are aware of the company’s commitment to best practice and professionalism

4. CODE OF ETHICS • Council defines the code of ethics to include the following: • Integrity – Developing a reputation for dependability and performing accordingly in all business situations • Honesty – Honouring business obligations and not making false claims about products, services or the activities of competitors that are untrue. • Equality – Treat everybody in an even handed way irrespective of age, sex, race or religion and engage in programs for the training and human development of personnel at all levels within the organisation. • Fairness – Adopt policies of fair trading and open competition in the market • Corporate citizenship – To keep abreast of all aspects of Australian Law and Government Rules and Regulations, as they apply to the industry.This will include issues of collusion, price fixing and restrictive trade practices, consumer protection and health and safety regulations.

5. PIA STRUCTURE • 4 Membership Grades • Full Members • Associate Members • Individual Members • Life Members

6. PIA STRUCTURE • 4 Membership Grades • Full Members • Manufacturers • Importers / Distributors • Major Suppliers to the Industry • Usually Engaged in the Industry • Full Voting Rights

7. PIA STRUCTURE • 4 Membership Grades • Associate Members • Ancillary Equipment Suppliers • Voting Rights except on Constitutional Amendments

8. PIA STRUCTURE • 4 Membership Grades • Individual Member • Anyone associated with the Pump Industry with an interest in Pumping • No Voting Rights

9. PIA STRUCTURE • 4 Membership Grades • Life Membership • Retiree from full time employment • Nominated by Council at AGM • No Voting Rights

10. PIA STRUCTURE President Vice President SECRETARYTREASURER & EXECUTIVE OFFICERS UP TO SEVEN COUNCILLORS PIA COUNCIL PIA EXECUTIVE

11. PIA STRUCTURE - 2014 President Ron Astall United Pumps Australia Vice President John Inkster Brown Bros Engineers SecretaryTreasurer Kevin Wilson Geoff Harvey Davey Pumps Executive Officers Keith Sanders A I M & Life Member Keith Sanders A I M & Life Member Frankie Camilleri John Crane Australia Ken Kugler Life Member Mike Bauer DynaPumps Martin O’Connor KSB Australia Alan Rowan Life Member Alan Rowan Life Member Tony Kersten Grundfos PIA COUNCIL PIA EXECUTIVE

12. PIA STRUCTURE • Executive Officer Roles • Executive Officer - Publications & Training - Alan Rowan • Update of Technical handbooks – ongoing improvement • Liaison with BPMA on web based training • Development of PIA Training Programs – Inst. & Commissioning • Executive Officer – Standards – Ken Kugler • Amendments to AS 2941 – Fire-pump standard • General monitoring of Australian & International pump standards • Participation in Standards related seminars, workshops and education • Executive Officer - Marketing & Statistics - Keith Sanders • PIA Newsletter and other media commitments • Coordination and Promotion of PIA activities, meetings & seminars • Sourcing and Collation of Pump Industry Related Statistics

13. INITIATIVES FOR 2015 • Continue market research activities including IbisWorld data updates to assess the size of the Australian market and levels of employment generated. • Hold regular meetings in the Capital Cities for the benefit of members • Organise Seminars & workshops in Capital Cities to increase industry awareness of Australian capabilities for pump equipment • Increase availability of training programs to service the needs of members, including promotion of the BPMA training program and the New PIA Installation & Commissioning Course now in development. • Ongoing Review of PIA publications and upgrade as required. • Monitor, review and involvement as appropriate in pump related Australian Standards. • Develop & Maintain relationships with like minded Associations

14. INITIATIVES FOR 2015 MARKET RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. PIA has engaged IbisWorld to provide us with independent market information. They produced a report in Jan 2014 on the Pump & Compressor Industry in Australia and this will be updated periodically. It is available to us to see how the pump market is changing year on year. We are also able to access reports on other sectors that may be of interest to members. FEEDBACK??

15. INITIATIVES FOR 2015 Hold regular meetings in the Capital Cities • General Meetings: • Melbourne : February & November • Sydney : August • Adelaide : May • Brisbane : June (+Sept?) • Breakfast Meetings: • Melbourne : March & July (RA & FC) • Sydney : tba (MB & TK) • Perth : tba (RA) • Brisbane : tba (JI & GH) • Evening Technical Presentations: • in Planning - Ideas requested (4?) • Meetings with other Associations: • PIA speakers available • EG: AMCA - etc

16. INITIATIVES FOR 2015 Organise Seminars & workshops • In Planning – as Seminars and / or Evening Tech. Meetings • Fire Pump Standard Education & Compliance Check List • Energy Efficiency topics • Reliability & Repair topics • Commercial topics • Management topics • All Ideas and submissions welcomed!

17. INITIATIVES FOR 2015 Increase availability of training programmes • PIA Installation & Commissioning Training • Course content well advanced • Discussions with TAFE organisations – possible support • Investigating accreditation • Need support from members – hardware, facilities for practical activities.

18. INITIATIVES FOR 2015 Ongoing Review of PIA publications. • PIA Pump Technical Handbook & Pipe Friction Handbook • Ongoing collation of minor upgrades and improvements • user comments incorporated

19. INITIATIVES FOR 2015 Monitor, review and involvement in pump related Australian Standards. • No new SAI drafts currently under review. • Ongoing liaison with SAI. • AS2941 Check List – seen as imperative for AS2941 compliance • Draft to be issued shortly • Education program to follow: • Workshops & publications

20. INITIATIVES FOR 2015 Develop & Maintain relationships with like minded Associations • AMCA (Airconditioning & Mechanical Contractors Association) • Attend seminars and provide PIA speakers on topics of interest • NEBB (National Environmental Balancing Bureau) • Attend seminars and provide PIA speakers on topics of interest • AHSCA (Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants Australia) • Attend seminars and provide PIA speakers on topics of interest • AWA : Technical contribution to magazine and newsletters • BPMA – Ongoing : Promote BPMA Training opportunities • Aust Fan industry Association • E3 Committee • AIRAH • Hydraulic Institute (USA) : • Recently established contact with President : George Harris

23. Peak Organisation for the Australian Pump Industry • Platform for discussion on issues affecting the Pump Industry with Government, Instrumentalities and Industry. • Education & Training • Technical Publications • Networking & Industry knowledge • Pump Industry visibility & credibility