Jon Warrilow, Technical Director of Conveyor Units Ltd, has been appointed to the British Standards Institution’s MHE/9 committee, where he will represent the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA).
As the UK’s national standards body, BSI is appointed by the government to develop British Standards and represent the UK’s interests in standards development internationally. The MHE/9 committee is responsible for a variety of BS EN standards related to Continuous Handling Equipment and Systems (in other words, conveyors of all types) including BS EN 619 and, in common with all BSI committees, helps develop product standards to enhance safety, wellbeing and sustainability.
“We are delighted that Jon will be representing AMHSA in the development of British Standards and their interplay with European and worldwide regulations,” says Dave Berridge, AMHSA Secretary. “His expertise in the field of conveyors is second to none and he will be a real asset to the UK and European committees. I am confident that his input and feedback will be of great benefit to AMHSA members.”
CE marking
The key focus of the MHE/9 committee for the rest of this year will be the future of CE marking, the mandatory certification for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA) to indicate that they meet all applicable EU regulations. Currently, CE marking shows conformity with the Machinery Directive but, from 20 January 2027, this will be superseded by the new Machinery Regulation. “I’ve tasked myself with knowing this new regulation inside and out,” says Jon Warrilow. “It’s a big task but I’m committed to keeping my fellow AMHSA members updated on the impact for their businesses of the changes ahead.”
Jon Warrilow, who joined Conveyor Units in 2010 and has 33 years’ experience in the material handling industry across system integrators and equipment suppliers, also sits on AMHSA’s Conveyors committee. This is one of three newly created sub-groups of the association’s Engineering Standards Forum, along with the Shuttles and AIV (Autonomous Intralogistic Vehicles) committees. “Being a member of both the AMHSA and BSI committees will enable me to act as a direct conduit of information to and from the people who effectively set the rules,” explains Jon. “In this way, representation with BSI gives AMHSA the opportunity to help steer the direction of standards in the UK, Europe and globally.”