British Compressed Air Society
| Abbreviation | BCAS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 8 January 1930 |
| Legal status | Non-profit company |
| Purpose | Trade association for compressed air and vacuum equipment companies in the UK |
| Location |
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Region served | UK |
Membership | Compressed air businesses |
Executive Director | Vanda Jones |
Main organ | Executive Committee (President - Andy Jones) |
| Affiliations | Pneurop |
| Website | BCAS |
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is the compressed air and vacuum trade association in the United Kingdom. It has membership for Manufacturers, Distributors, Suppliers and End-Users of compressed air equipment and systems.
History
It was formed in 1930 and represents manufacturers, distributors and users of compressed air and vacuum equipment. It became a company on 1 July 1998.
Structure
It is situated near to Marylebone High Street, south of Regent's Park in Marylebone.
Members include:
- Many of the major Manufacturers based in the UK
- Many of the major UK Distibutors and Suppliers
Function
The BCAS plays a key role in setting standards and codes of practice within the industry. BCAS also lobbies the UK government on behalf of UK industry and business, e.g. to outlaw non-compliant products. It works with a range of organisations and government departments, including the Health and Safety Executive, standards agencies, and training initiatives.
It publishes statistical information on the state of the compressed air equipment UK market.
See also
- British Fluid Power Association - similar organisation for hydraulic equipment