ALEM - Association of Loading & Elevating Equipment Manufacturers

ALEM represents companies involved in providing equipment and services for the safe handling of loads, whether they be products, vehicles, equipment or personnel.

One of the main aims of the Association is to make industry and the end user aware of the standards and regulations that need to be complied with in order to ensure that all products supplied meet the current UK and European legislation.

The Association provides an authoritative representation of members' views in negotiation with government departments, including the Department of Trade and Industry, the Health and Safety Executive, British Standards Institution, the European Commission and other relevant bodies. 

For more information visit: www.alem.org.uk

AMHSA – Automated Material Handling Systems Association

AMHSA is the voice of the UK automated handling industry and includes the principle UK companies that supply over 80% of all automated handling equipment purchased in the UK

The Association provides a forum for members to discuss matters of mutual interest and to promote ever-improving standards of quality and safety for the benefit of users of automated material handling systems.

AMHSA plays a significant role in the drafting of CEN and ISO standards affecting the automated handling sector.

The Association's Technical Committee, debates industry-wide policy on safety and technical matters and reviews standards in the light of future legislation and technology. It maintains close contact with government organisations such as the DTI and the HSE.

AMHSA members are committed to the highest standards of customer care and after sales service, of crucial importance in the maintaining the customers high opinion of the industry.

For more information visit: http://www.amhsa.co.uk

BFFF - British Frozen Foods Federation

The British Frozen Food Federation promotes and protects the interests of the frozen food industry.

Protection:

• Influences appropriate bodies (not only to protect but also to promote frozen).

Promotion:

• Foodservice;
• Consumer;
• Across all sectors.

Provides membership services:

Technical & legislative;

Health & safety (environmental and sustainability);

Membership benefits (discount schemes, etc);

Trade enquiry service;

Provision of information, ie market statistics.

Creates prestigious networking events for the industry:

• Annual luncheon;
• Gala dinner dance & awards presentation evening;
• Business conference;
• Seminars.

Addresses industry issues:

• Through its committee structures;
• Project groups;
• Member-raised issues;
• Lobbying ministers and government departments.

Generates sufficient income to provide the services offered:

• Membership subscriptions;
• Commercial events;
• IFE;
• Bulletin;
• Sponsorship;
• Essentially Frozen brochure.

For more information visit: www.bfff.co.uk

BITA – British Industrial Truck Association

BITA, the British Industrial Truck Association, is one of the UK’s leading trade associations for fork lift truck manufacturers and suppliers, companies supplying associated components and services, and the materials handling media.

BITA plays a pivotal role in the industry, partnering with key international organisations to help set and maintain the highest technical standards while also working continually to improve forklift operational safety.

BITA membership confers numerous exclusive benefits, including access to UK forklift sales statistics, free technical guidance notes and significant discounts on many of the highly regarded BITA publications, which are now available to purchase online.

BITA also provides a popular series of social activities for members and their guests, and maintains an active press presence.

For more information visit: http://www.bita.org.uk

FLTA – Fork Lift Truck Association

The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) is the UK's independent authority on fork lift trucks, and your first port of call for information and advice on fork lift trucks and materials handling issues.

If you own or operate a fork lift truck, membership of the Association’s Safe User Group (SUG) provides you with all the relevant information you need to keep your business operating safely, legally and productively... in clear, concise terms.

For more information visit: http://www.fork-truck.org.uk