After a competitive pitch process UK Space, the trade association for the UK space industry, has appointed Bell Pottinger Public Affairs (BPPA) to provide public affairs support during 2007 as it aims to raise the profile of an industry that contributes £7billion a year to the UK economy. Peter Bingle, Chairman of BPPA said "We are delighted to be appointed by UK Space. More than ever technologies developed by leading UK companies in the space sector are playing a key role in our daily lives, from your satellite navigation system in your car, international financial transactions to humanitarian relief and mapping climate change. The benefits to UK plc and beyond of the technologies produced by these UK companies is immense. For too long this success story has not had a profile to match. BPPA will be working with UK Space to ensure that this changes'. Peter Bingle is supported by BPPA senior consultant Tom Fraser.
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For more information, please contact Peter Bingle or Tom Fraser at Bell Pottinger Pubic Affairs on 020 7861 2400 or visit www.bppa.co.uk
