The British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors (BIAFD) policy adviser, Phil Matten, will be retiring at the end of June. Phil’s first involvement with BIAFD dates back to around 1992, when he joined the then Executive to represent Fastbolt UK. He was briefly vice chair,...
We are now less than a month away from the BIAFD Spring meeting 2025! BIAFD's flagship event returns to the Leonardo Hotel Hinckley Island, Leicestershire on Thursday, April 3. The line-up is complete with experts and representatives from the UK's most esteemed institutions, covering a variety of...
BIAFD’s first member meeting of the year is nearly here! As the Spring meeting approaches, we are delighted to announce the sponsors for this year's event. Accu is the headline sponsor. A leading engineering component supplier, Accu proudly helps over half of the world’s top engineers &...
Thank you very much to members who attended last week’s Autumn meeting. Once again, it was great to see the membership come together. Those in attendance gained a better understanding of important industry issues and had the benefit of networking with another. For the second meeting running,...
BIAFD’s second and final member meeting of the year is just five weeks away! And, as the Autumn meeting draws ever closer, we’re thrilled to be able to confirm which associate members have kindly agreed to sponsor the event. EazyStock is the headline sponsor. EazyStock offer cloud-based...
As we gear up for October’s Autumn meeting, one topic which will once again take centre stage is Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. In line with BIAFD’s mission to keep its members better informed, the association is committed to shedding light on the nuances of CBAM, ensuring...
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...
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,...