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BCB International welcomes His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe

His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Europe, Chris Barton CMG, met with Andrew Howell, Managing Director and Emi Howell, the Head of EU Defence Sales, at BCB International Ltd. in Cardiff yesterday.

Above: Andrew Howell presenting the Dragon-15 UAVE to Chris Barton.
Courtesy BCB International

The morning consisted of a demonstration of BCB’s unique FireDragon fuel and its safe, sustainable and environmentally-friendly ability and its capacity to fill an emerging gap in European markets.

Before inspecting the Dragon-15 UAV - with its long range, long endurance capability - and meeting with Pete Botham to discuss BCB's Multi-Spectral Camouflage solutions and their versatility to suit any situation, Chris Barton also met with various BCB team members, including Chelsea Williams on the procurement team, to discuss the GPSR and the UK Procurement Act.

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The morning concluded with Chris Barton joining BCB’s packing team on the line to pack a Winter Warmer survival kit under the watchful eye of Sarah Putlick.

These kits will be delivered to those struggling with the cold this winter, at home and across the world.

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Above: Chris Barton touring the MSC R&D Section with Emi Howell.
Courtesy BCB International

BCB’s CANEI policy is it’s driving force for adaptability & innovation and today’s meeting was an insightful and informative opportunity to share BCB’s capabilities with Chris Barton and his team.

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