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Alphabetical list of Associations ~ F
FAC see Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC)
Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC)
Farnborough, The Silver Building, London Farnborough Airport, Ively Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6XA, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1252 375600
Fax: +44 (0)1252 377555
email: ross.bradley@fac.org.uk
Website: www.fac.org.uk
Executive Director: Ross Bradley
Office Manager: Kim Yeomans
FCA (Fencing Contractors Association Ltd)
Monmouth, Warren Road, Trellech, Monmouthshire, NP25 4PQ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)7000 560722
Fax: +44 (0)1600 860888
email: info@fencingcontractors.org
Website: www.fencingcontractors.org
Chief Executive: Wendy Baker
National Trading Manager: Tim Drew
Description: The FCA have four specialist sub-associations, Electric Security Fencing Federation (ESFF), Environmental Noise Barrier Association (ENBA), Association of Safety Fencing Contractors (ASFC), Gate Automation and Access Barrier Association (GAABA).
FCS (Federation of Communication Services Ltd)
Beckenham, Provident House, Burrell Row, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1AT, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 8249 6363
email: fcs@fcs.org.uk
Website: www.fcs.org.uk
Chief Executive Officer: Ms Jacqui Brookes
General Manager: Michael Eagle
Description: FCS objectives are to work on behalf of the communication services industry providing representation, supporting self-regulation, encouraging a first class service to consumers and advocating respect for the environment.
Federation of British Hand Tool Manufacturers
Sheffield, c/o Institute of Spring Technology, Henry Street, Sheffield, S3 7EQ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)114 278 9143
Fax: +44 (0)114 275 5573
email: jrm@britishtools.com
Website: www.britishtools.com
Secretary: Roger Markham
Description: The federation represents UK manufacturers of hand tools.
Federation of Communication Services see FCS (Federation of Communication Services Ltd)
Federation of Environmental Trade Associations see FETA (Federation of Environmental Trade Associations) Ltd
Federation of Small Businesses
Blackpool, Whittle Way, Blackpool Business Park, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2FE, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1253 336000
Fax: +44 (0)1253 348046
email: ho@fsb.org.uk
Website: www.fsb.org.uk
Chairman: John Wright
Description: The UK´s leading lobbying and benefits group for small businesses.
FEI see Intellect
FER (Federation of Engine Re-Manufacturers)
Plymouth, 59 Mewstone Avenue, Wembury, Plymouth, PL9 0JT, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1752 863681
Fax: +44 (0)1752 863682
email: ferm@btinternet.com
Website: www.fer.co.uk
FETA see Fire Extinguishing Trades Association (FETA)
FETA (Federation of Environmental Trade Associations) Ltd
Reading, 2, Waltham Court, Milley Lane, Hare Hatch, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9TH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)118 940 3416
Fax: +44 (0)118 940 6258
email: info@feta.co.uk
Website: www.feta.co.uk
Director General: Cedric Sloan
Communications Manager: Terry Seward
Technical Manager: Mike Duggan
Office Manager: Caroline Sloan
Description: An administrative organisation encompassing trade associations in building services and environmental control industries.
FIA (Fibreoptic Industry Association)
Buntingford, The Manor House, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AB, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1763 273039
Fax: +44 (0)1763 273255
email: jane@fiasec.demon.co.uk
Website: www.fia-online.co.uk
Chairman: Paul Bateson
Company Secretary: Jane Morrison
Technical Director: Mike Gilmore
Description: The FIA represents around 220 small, medium and large organisations within the fibre optics industry both in the UK and overseas.
Fibreoptic Industry Association see FIA (Fibreoptic Industry Association)
FIC see Fire Industry Confederation (FIC)
Fire and Rescue Suppliers Association (FIRESA)
Kingston upon Thames, Thames House, 29 Thames Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1PH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 8549 5855
Fax: +44 (0)20 8547 1564
email: dsmith@fia.uk.com
Website: www.firesa.org.uk
Business Support Manager: Dr D Smith
Description: Formed in April 2005 to represent all companies that manufacture or supply products and services for fire and rescue.
Fire Extinguishing Trades Association (FETA)
Kingston upon Thames, Thames House, 29 Thames Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1PH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 8549 8839
Fax: +44 (0)20 8547 1564
email: feta@abft.org.uk
Website: www.feta.org.uk
General Manager: Mr B Gately
Marketing Manager: Mr T Martiny
Technical Manager: Mr J Letts
Business Support Manager: Dr D Smith
Description: Established in 1916, FETA is the trade association of companies responsible for the manufacture and maintenance of portable fire fighting equipment, including extinguishers, hose reels and fittings.
Fire Fighting Vehicles Manufacturers Association
Guildford, 25 Westfield Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1RR, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1483 506 678
Fax: +44 (0)1483 579 488
email: ffvma@abft.org.uk.uk
Website: www.ffvma.org.uk
Fire Industry Association
Kingston upon Thames, Thames House, 29 Thames Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1PH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 8549 5855
Fax: +44 (0)20 8547 1564
email: info@fia.uk.com
Website: www.fia.uk.com
General Manager: Martin Duggan
Technical Manager: Robert Thilthorpe
Description: Trade association for manufacturers and installers of fire alarm, fixed extinguishing systems and portable extinguishers. It is recognised as a leading trade representative bodies in the UK fire systems industry.
Fire Industry Confederation (FIC)
Kingston upon Thames, Thames House, 29 Thames Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1PH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 8549 8839
Fax: +44 (0)20 8547 1564
email: fic@abft.org.uk
Website: www.the-fic.org.uk
General Manager: B Gately
Marketing Manager: T Martiny
Technical Manager: R Thilthorpe
Business Support Manager: Dr D Smith
Description: Confederation of five of the UK fire protection trade associations (BAFSA, BFPSA, FETA, FIRESA and ICEL) who collectively represent over 90% of the UK fire protection market.
FIRSA see Fire and Rescue Suppliers Association (FIRESA)
First Point Assessment Ltd (FPAL)
Aberdeen, 7 Burnbank Business Centre, Souterhead Road, Altens, Aberdeen, AB12 3LF, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1224 337500
Fax: +44 (0)1224 337544
email: fpal@fpal.com
Website: www.fpal.com
Contact: Brian Tilley
Business Development Manager: Neil Cathmoir
Operations Manager: Colin Donald
Marketing Executive: Heather Jack
Description: FPAL is an oil and gas industry directed company concerned with the efficient procurement of goods and services. Their purpose is to facilitate supply chain management through a web based database.
The Flag Institute
London, 38 Hill Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 5NS, United Kingdom
email: membership@flaginstitute.org
Chief Vexillologist: Graham MP Bartram
General Secretary: Dr Mike Kearsley
Description: Formed in 1971, The Flag Institue is the largest vexillological membership organisation in the world.
Fork Lift Truck Association
Alton, Manor Farm Buildings, Lasham, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5SL, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1256 381441
Fax: +44 (0)1256 381735
email: mail@fork-truck.org.uk
Website: www.fork-truck.org.uk
Chief Executive: David Ellison
Description: To encourage a quality of service through the use of a code of practice and the promotion of high standards and best practice.
FPA (Fire Protection Association)
Moreton-in-Marsh, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0RH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1608 812500
Fax: +44 (0)1608 812501
email: sales@thefpa.co.uk
Website: www.thefpa.co.uk
Freight Transport Association
Tunbridge Wells, Hermes House, St John´s Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9UZ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1892 526171
Fax: +44 (0)1892 552360
email: info@fta.co.uk
Website: www.fta.co.uk
Chief Executive: Theo de Pencier
Description: The FTA represents the transport interests of 14000 companies moving goods by road, rail, sea and air. FTA, through its range of independent vehicle and equipment technical inspections and systems audits, helps companies ensure compliance and performance.
FSDF - The Food Storage & Distribution Federation
Reading, Unit 7, Diddenham Court, Lamb Wood Hill, Grazeley, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1JQ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)118 988 4468
Fax: +44 (0)118 988 7035
email: info@fsdf.org.uk
Website: www.fsdf.org.uk
Chief Executive: Chris Sturman
Description: Trade association representing the entire temperature controlled supply chain. Main members are temperature controlled storage and distribution companies, with food manufacturers and retailers alongside equipment, vehicles and support services.
Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA)
Stevenage, Maxwell Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2EW, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1438 777700
Fax: +44 (0)1438 777800
email: info@fira.co.uk
Website: www.fira.co.uk
Marketing Manager: Inga Wells
Description: Research, consultancy and testing services for the furniture industry. They work closely with specifiers to keep them up-to-date with developments in standards. Specialisations include ergonomics, flammability, environmental and finishes. Advising and writing technical specifications for large-scale procurement consortiums.
