Trade Bodies
This section comprises trade associations with specialist sector interests relevant to advanced engineering and trade bodies with specific country interests.
Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain (BCCGB)
http://www.brazilianchamber.org.uk
The Brazilian Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1942 and has been active in promoting trade and business between Brazil and Great Britain. To this end BCCGB organises conferences, seminars, luncheons and business meetings where Ministers of State, Ambassadors, Chief Executives of leading companies and Banks, both from Brazil and the UK, have participated as speakers.
British American Business (BAB)
BAB is a membership based organisation which is dedicated to helping companies develop business on both in the USA and Britain. A range of services are available to Members which include events, marketing opportunities, business intelligence, networking, and business support services.
British and Caribbean Chamber of Commerce (BCCoC)
http://www.britishcaribbean.com/
BCCoC aims to develop trade links between the UK and the Caribbean and provides a range of services which includes market information and advice, researching possible agents, and support in developing business.
British and Colombian Chamber of Commerce (B&CCC)
http://www.britishandcolombianchamber.com
B&CCC is an independent, not-for-profit business organization that aims to build closer ties between the business communities of Colombia and the United Kingdom by promoting investment relations and bilateral trade between the two countries.
British Argentine Chamber of Commerce (BACC)
BACC provides a series of business networking opportunities and information on key issues linked to the bilateral commercial and business relations. Companies and individuals interested in consolidating their position into the business community of both countries can join BACC and thereby gain access to various services and benefits.
British Automation and Robotics Association (BARA)
BARA (formerly known as the British Robot Association) provides a voice for the Robotics and Automation Industries, when dealing with government, industry, financial and academic institutions. The aim of the BARA is to promote the use of, and assist in the development of Automation in British industry.
British Ceramic Confederation (BCC)
The British Ceramic Confederation represents the collective interests of all sectors of the UK ceramics industry. BCC safeguards the industry's prosperity, acting on its behalf in discussions and negotiations with government and public authorities.
In parallel, as a Trade Association, BCC provides wide ranging professional advice to its members, covering employment law, health and safety, energy, emissions, planning and waste management issues. In this role it promotes environmentally responsible and sustainable manufacturing. Most related advisory services, many of which generate significant cost savings for manufacturers, are free to BCC members. A number of Sector Associations carry out specific activities, notably marketing and standards development, on behalf of their respective member companies.
British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK)
The objectives of the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) are to promote the development of British trade, commerce and investment in Korea; to represent the opinion of the British business community in Korea on trade, commerce, finance and industry; to help create better understanding between the Korean and British business communities; and to provide opportunities for members to meet for business and social networking. The BCCK is a membership-based organization and currently has approximately 200 members of which approximately 25% are Korean.
