About the BVAA

Established in 1939, the British Valve and Actuator Association represents the interests of over 90 British companies which are responsible for over £500 million sales each year.

BVAA member companies employ more than 8,000 personnel directly in manufacturing and an equal number in support industries.

BVAA Member Benefits 2006 (363kb)

The BVAA mission statement summarises the association's activities:

• To provide the means for collective representation on matters affecting the interests of the British valve and actuator industry
• To promote and represent members and their products with customers and end users at UK and international levels
• To facilitate the growth and profitability of the industry

In detail, the membership is involved in more than 50 different committees whose areas of study cover a wide spectrum on the valve and actuator industry, including the setting of European and International standards, writing codes of practice, establishing industry ground rules and, most importantly, establishing a forum for members to meet with their peers.

Membership of the BVAA is open to manufacturers, distributors and repairers of industrial valves and actuators. Joining criteria will apply.

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Management Groups

Executive Committee

Terms of Reference: To be ultimately responsible to the Association membership:-

• For all matters pertaining to the general, financial, membership and administrative governance of the Association as detailed in the Memorandum & Articles of Association and may be delegated such powers as the Association in General Meeting shall specify
• For the election from amongst their number a Chairman and such number of Vice Chairmen as they may determine, who shall retire annually but be eligible for re-election
• For the election of a Steering Group to be responsible for all detailed matters pertaining to the future startegy, administration and financial affairs of the Association and for the vetting of applicants for membership and recommendation for acceptance/rejection thereof.

Steering Group

Terms of Reference: To be responsible to the Executive Committee:-

• For all detailed matters pertaining to the future strategy, administration and financial affairs of the association
• For the vetting of applicants for membership and recommendation for acceptance/rejection thereof

Project Groups

Actuator Working Group

Terms of Reference: To be responsible to the Executive Committee:-

• For all matters pertaining to technical and standardization activities concerned with actuators and their component parts
• For the development of, and where relevant contribution to, technical publications and guidance concerning actuators
• For the appointment and briefing of delegates to represent the committee at Executive, Government, international, European and other internal or external groups, as and when appropriate

Manufacturing & Quality Working Group

Terms of reference: To be responsible to the Executive Committee:-

• For all matters pertaining to manufacturing techniques and processes, materials and quality assurance
• For the development of, and where relevant contribution to, technical publications and guidance concerning such issues
• For the appointment and briefing of delegates to represent the committee at Executive, Government, international, European and other internal or external groups, as and when appropriate

Marketing Committee

Terms of Reference: To be responsible to the Executive Committee:-

• For all matters pertaining to the marketing and promotion of the industry, its Association, its members and their products and services
• For the development and management of the Association's strategy with regard to marketing, publicity, websites, exhibitions and related issues
• For the development and contribution to commercial publications such as annual reviews, newsletters, periodicals, buyer's guides, supplements, etc.
• For the commissioning and/or undertaking of market and statistical surveys, liaison on official product/industry classifications, etc.
• For the appointment and briefing of delegates to represent the committee at Executive, Government, European and other internal or external groups, as and when appropriate

Valve Working Group

Terms of Reference: To be responsible to the Executive Committee:-

• For all matters pertaining to technical and standardization activities concerned with valves and their component parts
• For the development of, and where relevant contribution to, technical publications and guidance concerning valves
• For the appointment and briefing of delegates to represent the committee at Executive, Government, international, European and other internal or external groups, as and when appropriate.