G&M EUROTEX Backs New AMPS Qualification
4 June 2026
The recent AMPS (Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems) Conference and AGM marked a significant milestone for the UK power systems sector.
Held at One Great George Street in Westminster, the event brought together industry professionals to discuss the future of the sector, technological advancements, and the critical need for structured technical training. G&M EUROTEX was pleased to support the event as an official sponsor and active participant.
Hosted by industry commentator Peter Haddock, the conference focused heavily on addressing the sector's evolving skills requirements. A central theme was the promotion of the forthcoming AMPS City & Guilds Accredited Power Generation Technician Qualification. As the first major industry-led training initiative of its kind, this qualification establishes a standardised, nationally recognised benchmark for technical excellence across the power generation workforce.
During the event, James Long from G&M EUROTEX joined the speaker lineup to share insights on the tangible benefits of this new educational framework. He highlighted how a standardised qualification supports both individual career progression and long-term asset reliability for businesses nationwide.
"The new City & Guilds accreditation will provide a much-needed, structured pathway for developing technical expertise. Supporting this AMPS initiative is an investment in the wider industry's future, ensuring that engineering teams have the certified skills required to maintain increasingly complex power systems safely and efficiently."
This focus on structured training and industry standards aligns with our commitment to encouraging and employing young engineers from the local area, and directly supports our ability to deliver reliable, compliant power solutions to our clients. Partnering with an organisation that actively engages with sector-wide education ensures our customers benefit from up-to-date technical insight and dependable engineering support. As power systems transition toward more integrated and sustainable technologies, having accredited, highly trained technicians becomes more important than ever.