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- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors - Introduction, company ethos and map of locations.
www.arc-uk.org.uk
- Alliance of Independent Retailers (AIR) - Promotes and protects the interests of its members.
www.indretailer.co.uk/Pages/air.html
- 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.
www.martex.co.uk/taf/0013.htm
- Antiquarian Booksellers Association - Trade association for UK dealers in antiquarian and rare books and related areas.
www.aba.org.uk
- Asbestos Control and Abatement Division - Trade association for companies involved with asbestos removal. News, member search and details of member services.
www.tica-acad.co.uk
- Associated Independent Electrical Wholesalers - Purchasing consortium for independent electrical wholesalers. Also providing support and guidance in IT, legal and HR matters.
www.aiew.co.uk/index.html
- Association of Consulting Actuaries - ACA - Members of The Association of Consulting Actuaries provide services for risk, benefits, employment, insurance, demographic, mortality and investment issues.
www.aca.org.uk
- Association for Conferences and Events (ACE) - Conferences and events venues, co-ordinators, managers, services and organisers in the UK all belong to this association.
www.martex.co.uk/ace/index.htm
- Association for Specialist Fire Protection - Describes its publications and courses with FAQ, news and list of members.
www.asfp.org.uk/asfp/Index.htm
- Association For Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) - Trade Association representing manufacturers, contractors, test houses and consultants in the passive fire protection industry.
www.asfp.org.uk
- Association of Baker Ingredient Manufacturers - Includes member list, news, contact details and links to related web sites.
www.abim.org.uk
- Association Of British Insurers (ABI) - A financial services trade association.
www.abi.org.uk
- Association of British Mining Equipment Companies (ABMEC) - The member companies of ABMEC are the leading manufacturing companies within the United Kingdom mining equipment sector.
www.abmec.org.uk
- Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) - The official WWW site of the Association of British Travel Agents - ABTA.
www.abta.com
- Association of Chinese Engineers in UK - News, who's who, jobs and information. Site uses Chinese text in parts.
www.ace-uk.org.uk
- 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.
www.aemt.co.uk
- 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.
www.aeo.org
- 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.
www.afdec.org.uk
- 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.
www.ags.org.uk
- 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.
www.aito.co.uk
- Association of Professional Satellite Installers - UK-based organization offering information and advice, as well as contact details for members.
www.apsiuk.com
- 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.
www.asbci.co.uk
- Association of Welding Distributors - For distributors and manufacturers of welding supplies and equipment in the UK. Includes news, product reviews, information about membership and password protected members pages.
www.awd.org.uk
- Brazilian Chamber of Commerce - Active in promoting trade and business between Brazil and Great Britain.
www.brazilianchamberofcommerce.com
- British Blind and Shutter Association - Features a members search facility and information on related industry matters.
www.bbsa.org.uk
- British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Associations (BEAMA) - Trade body representing the interests of a collection of trade associations in the energy and power industry.
www.beama.org.uk
- British Federation of Care Home Proprietors (BFCHP) - UK association representing 550 professionally run homes.
www.martex.co.uk/bfchp/index.htm
- 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.
www.bfpsa.org.uk
- British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) - Resource centre for free range egg production.
www.bfrepa.co.uk
- British Independent Motor Trade Association - Technical motor information for independent motor traders and consumers.
bimta.com
- British Interior Design Association (BIDA) - Information about the association, with membership details, an on-line database of member interior designers, and on courses. Contact details.
www.bida.org
- British International Freight Association - Represents the UK international freight services industry. Includes news, members directory events and training.
www.bifa.org
- British Marine Electronics Association - Association for marine electronics engineers and manufacturers. Details of code of practice, services and products.
www.bmea.org
- 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.
www.bmec.org.uk
- British Plastics Federation (BPF) - Trade federation for the UK plastics and polymer industry.
www.bpf.co.uk
- British Security Industry Association - Details of membership conditions, with industry news, events and links.
www.bsia.co.uk
- British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) - UK textile machinery industry association.
www.martex.co.uk/btma/index.htm
- British Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association - Includes members details, news and buyers guide.
www.bvama.org.uk
- British Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association (BVLRA) - Members directory, details of code of conduct, publications, news and information on services provided.
www.bvrla.co.uk
- Business Outsourcing Solutions - Providers of assistance for business administration tasks. Areas include transport, fleet paperwork and database integration.
www.businessoutsourcingsolutions.co.uk
- Call Centre Management Association - An association for call centre managers and supervisors. Describes membership and its benefits and includes newsletter, articles, forum and glossary of terms.
www.ccma.org.uk
- Cold Storage and Distribution Federation (CSDF) - Representing all aspects of the temperature controlled supply chain from producer through storage and distribution to the retailer. News, events, directory and reading room.
www.csdf.org.uk
- European Fishing Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA) - UK-based association of worldwide manufacturers and wholesalers of fishing equipment, angling and sports fishing tackle.
www.martex.co.uk/eftta
- Exhibition Bulletin Event Services Directory - Directory of events services suppliers from bandstand suppliers and lighting companies to firework displays organisers and caterers.
www.eventservicenet.co.uk
- Exhibition Bulletin Venues Directory - Directory of exhibition, conference and event venues from Exhibition Bulletin magazine.
www.martex.co.uk/venues
- Federation of Communication Services - Providing news issues and legislation affecting all aspects of the telecommunications industry.
www.fcs.org.uk
- Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations - Support and advice for persons in the license trade. Information on services and case studies.
www.flva.co.uk
- Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation - Organisation for freelance hairdressers in the UK. Describes its objectives, facilities and services with information about membership.
www.fhbf.org.uk
- Gasket Cutters Association (GCA) - Gasket cutters umbrella association in the UK.
www.martex.co.uk/gca/index.htm
- Hygiene Safety and Quality Club International - For the hospitality, travel and retailing industries. Includes information about membership.
www.hsqc.com
- Internet Service Providers Association - UK organization representing ISPs.
www.ispa.org.uk
- Kitchen Specialists Association - An association to promote professionalism and excellence in the design, supply and installation of fitted kitchens. Consumer advise section, trade news and membership details, product catalogue and ezine.
www.ksa.co.uk
- Laboratory Supplies Web Site, The - Laboratory equipment manufacturers and suppliers association in the UK.
www.martex.co.uk/laboratory-supplies
- Lead Contractors Association - Details of specialist leadwork contractors, newsletter and training opportunities.
www.lca.gb.com
- Leisure and Living: Horticulture - Directories of thousands of garden centres, nurseries, landscapers and gardening products suppliers.
www.martex.co.uk/horticulture
- Leisure and Living: Parks - Directory of caravan dealers, park home estates, spares and services suppliers and other companies dealing with caravans and holidays.
www.martex.co.uk/leisure-and-living
- Liverpool Cotton Association - Promotes fair trading practices throughout the cotton world.
www.lca.org.uk
- Miniaturists' Trade Association - Trade association representing many of the UK's miniaturists, including makers and retailers of dolls houses, dolls house furniture and accessories.
www.minta.co.uk/index.htm
- National Association of Paper Merchants - News, information and publications from the trade association for paper and board merchants.
www.napm.org.uk
- National Federation of Roofing Contractors - Membership details, directory of contractors, technical advice and product sourcing.
www.nfrc.co.uk
- National Market Traders' Federation - Information and advice for market traders on retail markets throughout the UK. Access to business insurance. Membership details, and markets database.
www.nmtf.co.uk
- Osteopathy in the United Kingdom - The General Osteopathic Council represents over 1000 UK osteopathic clinics and practitioners.
www.osteopathy.org.uk/index.htm
- Paper Agents Association - News, diary and membership information for the association representing agents and mill-owned sales offices of overseas paper and board makers.
www.paa.org.uk
- Power Fastenings Association - Representing manufacturers and suppliers of branded pneumatic tools and collated fasteners in the UK. Membership information is given.
www.powerfastenings.org.uk
- 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.
www.parn.org.uk
- Professional Contractors Group - Broad-based representative body for small independent consultancy firms. Discussion forum, news, analysis and publications.
www.pcgroup.org.uk
- Provincial Booksellers' Fairs Association - Association of antiquarian and secondhand booksellers. Details of fairs, news, events and membership.
dspace.dial.pipex.com/pbfa
- 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.
www.martex.co.uk/prca/index.htm
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation - A business resource for members and prospective members of the REC or others with an interest in recruitment issues.
www.rec.uk.com
- Retread Manufacturers Association - Trade association for UK manufacturers of commercial vehicle and passenger car retreaded/remoulded tyres. General information, newsletter and member lists.
www.retreaders.org.uk
- 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.
www.rabdf.co.uk/index.html
- Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors - Comprehensive official chartered surveyors directory with searchable database of over 10,000 firms worldwide.
dir.rics.org
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - Offering details of career routes, research and governmental matters, with bookshop and surveyor directory.
www.rics.org
- SandwichNet.co.uk sandwiches - Directory of manufacturers and suppliers of sandwiches and sandwich ingredients.
www.sandwichnet.co.uk
- 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.
www.martex.co.uk/screen-printing/index.htm
- Sea Fish Industry Authority (SFIA) - Publications, press releases and professional information, as well as fish and chip club, schools section and recipes.
www.seafish.co.uk
- Skin, Hide And Leather Traders Association - History, members list and details of how to join.
www.shalta.org
- Society of Association Executives (SAE) - Trade association for chambers of commerce and other professional associations.
www.martex.co.uk/sae/index.htm
- Society of Dyers and Colourists - Professional society dedicated to the support of education and training in colour science and technology throughout industry. Contains news, membership information, and full information about the Colour Museum in Bradford.
www.sdc.org.uk
- Textile Services Association - Trade Association for the laundry, cleaning and textile rental industry. Offers consumers, The DryCleaning Information Bureau, where consumers can locate specialist cleaners in their area, for all types of garments and textiles.
www.tsa-uk.org
- The Association of Consulting Engineers (ACE) - Represents the collective views of the consulting engineering profession.
www.acenet.co.uk
- 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.
www.aclm.org.uk
- The Association of International Couriers and Express Services - AICES represents the UK Courier Industry.
www.aices.org
- The Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers - News, views and sources of information for both trade and the public.
www.upholsterers.co.uk
- 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.
www.api.org.uk
- The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association - Resources for the aerosol industry, from the suppliers of components and chemicals to fillers and marketers of aerosol products.
www.bama.co.uk
- The British Photographic and Imaging Association - Introduces the activities of an association of companies producing photographic requisites. News and activitites, and information about student awards.
www.bpia.co.uk
- The European Federation of Interior-landscape Groups - Markets and promotes the interior landscaping industry. Includes directory of approved contractors and suppliers and membership information.
www.efig.eu.com
- The Guild of Master Craftsmen - Details of this trade association.
www.thegmcgroup.com
- The Institute of Licensed Trade Stock Auditors - Qualifying body for stock takers within the Licensed Trade. Profile and services.
www.licensed-trade-stocktaking-services.co.uk
- The Institute of Logistics and Transport - Information on careers, special interest groups, logistics and transport policy, publications and benefits of membership.
www.iolt.org.uk
- The Institute of Vitreous Enamellers - Resources include a list of trade suppliers, and enamellers. Online magazine and an events calendar.
www.ive.org.uk
- 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.
www.wine-clubs.org
- The National Caravan Council - Trade body for the UK caravanning industry. Member directory, links, news and sections for public, industry and press.
www.national-caravan-council.co.uk
- The National Childrenswear Association - Directory of suppliers and manufacturers for the childrenswear industry, also other valuable information
www.ncwa.co.uk
- The National Dairy Council - UK site for promotion of milk and dairy products. Site contains resources and information for schools and educational needs.
www.milk.co.uk
- The National Federation of Builders - Provides advice, support and information on business issues for members and how to choose a builder for the public.
www.builders.org.uk
- The Thatch and Thatching of the East Anglia Master Thatchers Association - Covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hertfordshire. Information on thatchers, thatching materials, roof maintenance, thatching standards and thatch specifications.
www.eamta.co.uk
- 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.
www.wsa.org.uk
- Trade Association Forum (TAF) - Definitive guide to trade associations, federations and guilds in the UK, backed by the CBI, the DTI.
www.Taforum.org.uk
- UK Construction Sub-Contractors Organisation - Information, services and advice on legal, contractual, insurance and other items of specific interest to sub-contractors. Member directory.
www.sub-contractor.org.uk
- Window Blind Manufacturers Association - Profile, services, news, forum, e-zine and list of members.
www.wbma.co.uk
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