Trade Associations

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association, generally known as BHETA, is the leading trade association for manufacturers, suppliers and distributors in the DIY, Housewares, Garden and Home Improvement markets.

The British In Vitro Diagnostics Association represents the IVD Industry in the UK, to Government, professional bodies, the public, and at the European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association.

BITA, the British Industrial Truck Association, is the UK’s leading trade association for forklift truck manufacturers and suppliers, suppliers of associated components and services, and the materials handling media.

BIBA is the UK's leading intermediary organisation. They represent the interests of insurance brokers, intermediaries and customers, and have partner members from the leading companies in the industry.

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is the trade association for UK-registered companies engaged in international movement of freight by all modes of transport, air, road, rail and sea. BIFA has around 1500 corporate members, known generally as freight forwarders, which offer a wide range of services within these various modes.

The British Jewellers’ Association is the national trade association which promotes and protects the growth and prosperity of UK jewellery and silverware suppliers. With over 1000 member companies, BJA represents manufacturers, bullion suppliers, casting houses, diamond and gem dealers, designer jewellers, silversmiths, craftsmen and women, equipment suppliers, wholesalers, galleries, internet retailers and traders.

The British Lime Association (BLA) represents the interests of four Member companiesresponsible for producing more than 75% of the industrial lime sold in the UK (circa 1.2 million tonnes) for use in a wide variety of diverse downstream applications. The BLA is one of the constituent bodies of the Mineral Products Association.

The British Marine Equipment Association (BMEA) promotes the interests of member companies which are suppliers of marine equipment and marine services to all types of merchant ships and craft, including cargo vessels, container ships, tankers, bulkers, etc.

The British Marine Federation (BMF) is the trade association for the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry.

The British Metals Recycling Association is the trade association representing the £5.6 billion UK metal recycling sector - a globally competitive industry supplying environmentally-friendly raw material to metals manufacturers.

The BOSS Federation is the trade association which serves the UK office supplies and services industry by providing a range of initiatives, cost saving benefits and services, to enhance the business performance of its members.

The British Pest Control Association is the trade body representing the public health pest control sector. We're a not for profit organisation with 500+ members, representing over 7,000 individuals.

Created in 1992, the British Ports Association represents the interests of its 91 full members, and numerous associate members, to the United Kingdom and devolved Governments, the European Union and national and international bodies.

The BPIF is the principal business support organisation representing the UK print, printed packaging and graphic communication industry. It is one of the country's leading trade associations.

The bpma represents suppliers and distributors within the promotional merchandise industry. With around 600 members this represents around £300m. The bpma has an excellent sourcing facility for buyers of merchandise allowing them to receive upto 3 quotes from professionally accredited members

The British Property Federation is a membership organisation devoted to representing the interests of all those involved in real estate ownership and investment.

The British Pump Manufacturers' Association (BPMA) is a trade association representing the interests of UK suppliers of liquid pumps and pumping equipment.

The British Refrigeration Association (B.R.A.) is the only trade association representing manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, distributors, contractors, specifiers and end-users of refrigeration plant, equipment and components.

The British Security Industry Association is the professional trade association for the security industry in the UK. Its aim is to help its member companies succeed in an ever-changing and highly competitive business environment. A vitally important element of this is ensuring its members provide the highest possible standard of products and service to their customers.

The BSPF brings together in one organisation the UK bodies representing contractors, manufacturers, distributors and retailers of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms and associated equipment.

To promote best practice and excellence in all aspects of product design, toy safety, ethical manufacturing, environmental issues and responsible marketing and by so doing protect and promote the interests of our members

The British Travelgoods and Accessories Association (BTAA) is committed to promoting the growth and image of the Fashion Accessories, handbags, leathergoods and travelgoods industry.

Established in 1939, the British Valve and Actuator Association represents the interests of over 170 British companies which are responsible for over £1billion sales each year.

The British Woodworking Federation is the trade association for the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in the UK. It has over 600 members drawn from manufacturers, distributors and installers of timber doors, windows, conservatories, staircases, furniture, all forms of architectural joinery including shopfitting, timber frame buildings and engineered timber components, as well as suppliers to the industry.

Build UK was formed out of the National Specialist Contractors Council and UKCG. It brings together the common aims of specialist trade organisations and major contractors within the construction industry.

The Builders Merchants Federation is the only organisation that represents and protects the interests of Merchants and Suppliers to the merchanting industry

B&ES is the UK's leading professional body for building engineering services contractors.

The BCIA is a single voice representing the controls and BEMS industry.
Lobbies and liaises with government.
Enables member companies to discuss shared interests.
Provides unique market trends and sales data for members.
Offers a credibility of membership for companies large and small.

The BCA is a not-for-profit trade association representing the needs of operators, suppliers and customers of business centres, coworking, serviced offices and managed workspace.

CEDIA, the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association, is the international trade organisation for the home technology industry with over 3,500 member companies worldwide. Built upon a strong volunteer foundation, CEDIA provides access to industry-leading education, certification, research and raises consumer awareness.

CEDA Ltd are the premier Trade Association representing the most professional Catering Equipment Distributors and Service companies in the UK.

The Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA) represents over 160 companies who supply commercial catering equipment - from utensils to full kitchen schemes.

CBA is the voice of the UK chemical supply chain. It represents a wide range of businesses – from distributors and traders to manufacturers and blenders as well as logistics and service providers. The majority of CBA members are small or medium-sized enterprises.

The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) is the organisation that represents chemical and pharmaceutical businesses throughout the UK. We represent all sizes of chemical and pharmaceutical businesses and approximately 70% of our members are overseas headquartered.

The Chilled Beam and Ceiling Association (formerly the Chilled Ceiling Association), has been formed by leading companies within the building industry. The objective of the Association is to promote the use of Chilled Beams and Chilled Ceilings, and encourage best practice in their development and application.

CFA was formed in 1989 to establish, continuously improve and promote best hygienic practice standards in the production of retailed chilled prepared food. CFA represents many of the leading names in UK chilled prepared food production, predominantly supplying the retail trade

CBM is the leading trade association for all UK manufacturers of fasteners, forgings, pressings and fabrications, offering both business support and representation at the highest level for the metalforming industry.

Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) is the leading organisation working on behalf of the UK's Paper-based Industries.

To promote the plant hire industry in the UK and promote health and safety, training and career opportunities.

The Association acts as a single voice to promote and campaign for the construction product manufacturers and suppliers in support of this major UK industry.

To establish, monitor and maintain standards in the home credit industry.

'The Contract Flooring Association’s present membership consists of contractors engaged in the installation of all floor finishes, including in-situ floorings and sub-floor screeds.

To advance, promote, encourage and protect the mining interests of Cornwall and Devon.

We represent all types of companys involved in making, supplying and selling cosmetic and personal care products.

Formally the National Association for Master Bakers, The CBA was formed in in 1887 by Thomas Fletcher who joined forces with like minded bakers in the Birmingham area to share information and ideas to ensure that individual bakeries were as successful as possible.

We are the only National Association in the UK for companies active in the debt collection and purchase industry.

Representing dairy companies of all sizes in England and Wales and promoting the interests of all its members, and the provision of information and advice to those members.

To represent the bet interests of members by raising the stature of the direct marketing industry and giving the consumer trust and confidence in direct marketing.

Representing the interests of contractors who design, install, inspect, tets and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and services.