British Compressed Air Society

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.

British Compressed Air Society Ltd
AbbreviationBCAS
Formation8 January 1930 (1930-01-08)
Legal statusNon-profit company
PurposeTrade association for compressed air and vacuum equipment companies in the UK
Location
Region served
United Kingdom
Membership
Compressed air businesses
Executive Director
Vanda Jones
Main organ
Executive Committee (President - Andy Jones)
AffiliationsPneurop
WebsiteBCAS

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.

Organizational Structure

The organization is situated near to Marylebone High Street, south of Regent's Park in Marylebone.

Members include a diverse set of firms and organizations, including many of the following:

  • Major Manufacturers based in the UK
  • Major UK Distributors 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.

Pneumatic seed drill at Fairnington near the Scottish Borders

See also

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