With a record attendance of just over 100 delegates at BIAFD's recent Spring meeting, it was great to see so many members network with one another and learn about important challenges facing the sector. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) took centre stage as Jamie Mcleod of...
BIAFD’s flagship event is just two weeks away! And, as the Spring meeting draws ever closer, we’re pleased to introduce associate member Cardinal Global Logistics who has kindly sponsored the event. Cardinal Global Logistics offer highly engineered supply chain solutions, 3PL services, internet fulfilment, global freight forwarding,...
Registration has now closed for BIAFD’s Spring meeting. Over 100 delegates have registered to attend with UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and many other industry-specific topics set to be discussed. The full programme of speakers and sessions can be viewed here. If you missed out on booking...
On March 21, 2024, HM Treasury and HMRC published a twelve-week consultation on the ‘Introduction of a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) from January 2027’. Click here to read more. The consultation sets out how the government intends to design the UK CBAM to ensure...
This year’s Spring meeting will take place on Thursday, May 9 at the Leonardo Hotel Hinckley Island, LE10 3JA. Situated just off the A5, and just 20 miles from Birmingham Airport, the Leonardo Hinckley Island is the perfect location. Also, after a record number of delegates...
Seven insightful presentations will be delivered at this year’s Autumn meeting which takes place on October 12 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Forest of Arden Country Club. Following requests from members, BIAFD will be taking a closer look at Russian sanctions, CBAM and anti-dumping duty,...
On August 1, the UK Department of Business & Trade (DBT) announced that the CE mark would be accepted on manufactured goods indefinitely. The announcement applies to the eighteen manufactured goods regulations 'owned' by DBT. The DBT said, "the Business Secretary acted urgently on this issue,...
BIAFD is pleased to announce the appointment of The Association Management Company (The AMC) as its new Secretariat. The AMC specialises in working with trade associations, supporting members and helping volunteers fulfil their duties. Sarka Thomson, who has been working with The AMC for eight years,...
The UK manufacturing sector fell back into contraction in March, as output declined following a slight increase in February. Market conditions remained subdued overall. New export business decreased for the 14 month in a row. Overall new order books posted only fractional growth. Work backlogs fell further....
New car registrations rose +18.2% year on year during the new plate month. The SMMT reported a surge in deliveries for large fleets driving the eighth consecutive month of registration growth. Petrol-powered vehicles remained the most popular fuel type, comprising 56.3% of new units, while...