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• Trade Association Forum (TAF) Definitive guide to trade associations, federations and guilds in the UK, backed by the CBI, the DTI and Tarsus Martex.
  
  
• Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Provides information and advice to businesses in the Shropshire region.
  
• Association of Exhibition Organisers (AEO) The AEOs mission is to increase the significance of exhibitions within the marketing mix and to satisfy the needs of an increasing number of visitors. It is run by members for members.
  
• British Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association (BVLRA) Members directory, details of code of conduct, publications, news and information on services provided.
  
• Association for Conferences and Events (ACE) Conferences and events venues, co-ordinators, managers, services and organisers in the UK all belong to this association.
  
• The Association of Consulting Engineers (ACE) Represents the collective views of the consulting engineering profession.
  
• Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) Bring togethers the clothing industry from fibre manufacture through to garment manufacture, retail and aftercare. Details of clothing industry job vacancies, news, events and publications.
  
• British Fire Protection Systems Association (BFPSA) A Trade Association that represents 95% of UK manufacturers and installers of Fire Alarm and Fixed Gaseous Extinguishing systems.
  
• Recruitment and Employment Confederation A business resource for members and prospective members of the REC or others with an interest in recruitment issues.
  
• Association of British Mining Equipment Companies (ABMEC) The member companies of ABMEC are the leading manufacturing companies within the United Kingdom mining equipment sector.
  
• Retread Manufacturers Association Trade association for UK manufacturers of commercial vehicle and passenger car retreaded/remoulded tyres. General information, newsletter and member lists.
  
• The Association of Pharmaceutical Importers (API) UK Professional body representing registered companies engaged in importation and parallel distribution of licensed medicinal products for human consumption.
  
• Association For Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) Trade Association representing manufacturers, contractors, test houses and consultants in the passive fire protection industry.
  
• British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) UK textile machinery industry association.
  
• The Architectural Ironmongery Website (GAI) Directory of architectural hardware and ironmongery manufacturers and distributors. Features a business enquiry board.
  
• Wine and Spirit Association Press releases, news and database.
  
• The Gas Industry Network Online newsletter for UK gas installers. Industry news, job postings, interviews.
  
• National Federation of Roofing Contractors Membership details, directory of contractors, technical advice and product sourcing.
  
• The Association Of Contact Lens Manufacturers (ACLM) The Association of Contact Lens Manufacturers (ACLM) is an organization dedicated to the promotion and growth of the contact lens Industry.
  
• National Trainers Federation (NTF) Representing over 90% of licensed UK race horse trainers in the UK, with a directory of these classified by name and area.
  
• Fleet Driver Training Association Representing fleet driver training organisations. Directory, news, code of conduct and links.
  
• The Guild of Master Craftsmen Details of this trade association.
  
• SandwichNet.co.uk sandwiches Directory of manufacturers and suppliers of sandwiches and sandwich ingredients.
  
• Provincial Booksellers' Fairs Association Association of antiquarian and secondhand booksellers. Details of fairs, news, events and membership.
  
• British Federation of Care Home Proprietors (BFCHP) UK association representing 550 professionally run homes.
  
• The National Caravan Council Trade body for the UK caravanning industry. Member diretory, links, news and sections for public, industry and press.
  
• Sea Fish Industry Authority (SFIA) Publications, press releases and professional information, as well as fish and chip club, schools section and recipes.
  
• The Institute of Vitreous Enamellers Everything for enamellers and customers for enamel products.
  
• British Plastics Federation (BPF) Trade federation for the UK plastics and polymer industry.
  
• Exhibition Bulletin Event Services Directory Directory of events services suppliers from bandstand suppliers and lighting companies to firework displays organisers and caterers.
  
• Gasket Cutters Association (GCA) Gasket cutters umbrella association in the UK.
  
• British Marine Electronics Association Association for marine electronics engineers and manufacturers. Details of code of practice, services and products.
  
• British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Associations (BEAMA) Trade body representing the interests of a collection of trade associations in the energy and power industry.
  
• Asbestos Control and Abatement Division Trade association for companies involved with asbestos removal. News, member search and details of member services.
  
• The Association of International Couriers and Express Services AICES represents the UK Courier Industry.
  
• Brazilian Chamber of Commerce Active in promoting trade and business between Brazil and Great Britain.
  
• Laboratory Supplies Web Site, The Laboratory equipment manufacturers and suppliers association in the UK.
  
• Leisure and Living: Parks Directory of caravan dealers, park home estates, spares and services suppliers and other companies dealing with caravans and holidays.
  
• Rotherham Chamber of Commerce Training and Enterprise A local resource for all your training and business needs in the Rotherham area.
  
• British Marine Equipment Council - BMEC - ABOI - BMEA - BNEA - BOSCA - PTG A federation of four Trade Associations. Association Members come from the industries; Marine, Naval, Offshore, Spill Control, and Ports and Terminals.
  
• The Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers News, views and sources of information for both trade and the public.
  
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Offering details of career routes, research and governmental matters, with bookshop and surveyor directory.
  
• Alliance of Independent Retailers (AIR) Promotes and protects the interests of its members.
  
• Leisure and Living: Horticulture Directories of thousands of garden centres, nurseries, landscapers and gardening products suppliers.
  
• British Security Industry Association Details of membership conditions, with industry news, events and links.
  
• European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) UK-based association of worldwide manufacturers and wholesalers of fishing equipment, angling and sports fishing tackle.
  
• Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers Independent organisation addressing the issues facing the UK dairy farming industry. Directory of members, with details of council members, news, events and publications.
  
• Exhibition Bulletin Venues Directory Directory of exhibition, conference and event venues from Exhibition Bulletin magazine.
  
• The Institute of Logistics and Transport Information on careers, special interest groups, logistics and transport policy, publications and benefits of membership.
  
• Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) The official WWW site of the Association of British Travel Agents - ABTA.
  
• Screen Printing Website, The Produced with the Screen Printing Association, this site features a directory of screen printers, screen printing material suppliers and colleges offering screen printing courses.
  
• Internet Service Providers Association UK organization representing ISPs.
  
• Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) AGS is a trade association established to improve the profile and quality of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering in site investigation, design, remediation and construction.
  
• The International Wine Clubs Association Professional association of wine clubs and direct selling wine merchants. Details of membership requirements, code of practice, publications and news.
  
• Association of Franchised Distributors of Electronic Components (AFDEC) Visit this site for access to the AFDEC database. The members of AFDEC represent over 80% of all electronic component distribution sales in the UK. Members shipped over £1 billion of electronic components each year to UK component users.
  
• Association of Consulting Actuaries - ACA Members of The Association of Consulting Actuaries provide services for risk, benefits, employment, insurance, demographic, mortality and investment issues.
  
• Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) Representing the main public relations consultancies in the UK. Includes a directory PR agencies, online recruitment matching service, online referral system, publications and reference information for the public relations industry.
  
• Miniaturists' Trade Association Trade association representing many of the UK's miniaturists, including makers and retailers of dolls houses, dolls house furniture and accessories.
  
• Skin, Hide And Leather Traders Association History, members list and details of how to join.
  
• Shropshire Business Links Supporting businesses in the Shropshire region.
  
• British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) Resource centre for free range egg production.
  
• Professional Associations Research Network Undertakes research projects on all aspects of professionalism. Discussion areas, events listings, news, government consultation papers and links to a variety of resources.
  
• Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (ALUPRO) Alupro's primary objective is to increase the recycling rate for aluminium drinks cans and foil. ALUPRO is funded by the major aluminium can and foil rollers, and the leading foil converters.
  
• Osteopathy in the United Kingdom The General Osteopathic Council represents over 1000 UK osteopathic clinics and practitioners.
  
• UK Construction Sub-Contractors Organisation Information, services and advice on legal, contractual, insurance and other items of specific interest to sub-contractors. Member directory.
  
• The Wine & Spirit Association (UK) Trade Association site aimed at importers, wholesalers, retailers and brokers. Information on how to access the UK wine and spirit market. Links to WSAOnline.
  
• Association of Chinese Engineers in UK News, who's who, jobs and information. Site uses Chinese text in parts.
  
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK organization representing accountancy firms.
  
• Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) AITO is an association of over 150 independent tour operators, who specialise either by holiday destination or by holiday type or activity.
  
• The National Dairy Council UK site for promotion of milk and dairy products. Site contains resources and information for schools and educational needs.
  
• Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) AEMT includes the majority of the leading firms in the repair, re-conditioning, and merchanting of industrial electrical and mechanical machinery.
  
• Society of Association Executives (SAE) Trade association for chambers of commerce and other professional associations.
  
• Association Of British Insurers (ABI) A financial services trade association.
  
• Professional Contractors Group Broad-based representative body for small independent consultancy firms. Discussion forum, news, analysis and publications.
  
• Liverpool Cotton Association Promotes fair trading practices throughout the cotton world.