UK Manufacturing and Industry Tradebodies and Associations

BAPAT - Association for Professional Appliance Testing
The Association for Professional Appliance Testing is involved with the inspection and testing of...

APHC - Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors
The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) is the Leading Employers Trade...

BCAS - British Compressed Air Society
The British Compressed Air Society was founded in 1930 and exists to promote the use of safe,...

BSGA - British Sign and Graphics Association
The BSGA has been representing the interests of signmakers and associated professions since 1918....

BSI - British Standards Institution
The British Standards Institution is a global organization which works to develop private,...

CIWM - Chartered Instution of Wastes Management
The CIWM has over 7,000 members, mostly in the UK but also further a field. The organisation...

CAI - Confederation of Aerial Industries Limited
The CAI is the recognised body for the aerial and satellite industry. The CAI is committed to...

CEDIA - Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association
CEDIA is a non-profit organization which was founded in the USA in 1989. It is the international...

EngC - Engineering Council
The Engineering Council maintains the national registers of Chartered and Incorporated Engineers...

FSC - Forest Stewardship Council
The FSC is a non-governmental organisation which promotes reasonable management of the world's...

FLTA - Fork Lift Truck Association
The Fork Lift Truck Association is an independent authority on fork lift trucks. Their remit is to...

GA - Galvanizers Association
The Galvanizers Association is the source for information and advice concerning the process of hot...

Gem-A - Gemmological Association of Great Britain
Gem-A is the world's longest established provider of gem education. As a UK registered charity,...

GPATT - Guild of PAT Testers
Members of the Guild of PAT Testers must take an annual examination to ensure that their knowledge...

IRATA - Industrial Rope Access Trade Association
IRATA was founded to provide a safe working environment for the industrial rope access industry,...

IOR - Institute of Refrigeration
As an independent body geared towards providing free information and advice on all aspects of...

ICE - Institution of Civil Engineers
The ICE is a registered charity, qualifying body, and centre of specialist knowledge and resources...

IET - Institution of Engineering and Technology
With an excess of 150,000 members worldwide, the IET is a leading professional society, which has...

IMechE - Institution of Mechanical Engineers
With a worldwide membership that exceeds 75,000 engineers, the IMechE was formed in 1847, and is...

IStructE - Institution of Structural Engineers
With well over 25,000 members across 105 different countries, the IStructE represents structural...

IPAF - International Powered Access Federation
Established in 1983, the International Powered Access Federation represents all sectors involved...

Ladder Association
Ladders are the name of the game for The Ladder Association - safety and professionalism are the...

MAA - Manufacturers’ Agents’ Association
Since 1909, The Manufacturers’ Agents’ Association has been supporting its Commission Agent...

NFU - National Farmers' Union
The National Farmers' Union represents farmers and growers in England and Wales. Their primary aim...

OF&G - Organic Farmers and Growers
The Organic Farmers and Growers certification body helps UK businesses with the licensing of...

PASMA - Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Assocation
The Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Assocation was originally established in...

PEFC - Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes
Founded in 1999, the PEFC is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation which promotes...

REAL - Renewable Energy Assurance Scheme
Set up by the Renewable Energy Association, the REAL Assurance Scheme strives to assure the...

SoB - Society of Biology
The Society of Biology represents organizations and individuals across the wide range of...

SOE - Society of Operations Engineers
The Society of Operations Engineers is a registered charity which was formed in 2000 in order to...

STA - Solar Trade Association
The STA was founded in 1978 and exists to provide information, marketing, certification,...

UVDB - Utilities Vendor Database
The Utilities Vendor Database, operated by Achilles, was established in 1996 and is now recognized...

WJA - Water Jetting Association
The Water Jetting Association is available to all those employed in water jetting related...

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