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Automotive sector contacts

The Automotive Unit works with a range of partners to promote the capabilities of the UK automotive sector and help individual companies and supply chains to compete globally. Key activities are summarised below. A more extensive list of Trade Associations in this sector can be found at the Trade Association Forum website and also the Auto Industrysite.

Automotive Distribution Federation (ADF)

68-70 Coleshill Road
Hodge Hill
Birmingham
B36 8AB
Contact: Brian Spratt
Tel: 0121 784 3535 Fax: 0121 784 4411
Web: www.adf.org.uk
ADF represents parts distributors and suppliers in the UK.

Garage Equipment Association

2/3 Church Walk
Daventry
Northants NN11 4BL
Contact: John Nelson
Tel: 01327 312 616 Fax: 01327 312 606
Web: www.gea.co.uk/

Construction Equipment Association (CEA)

Orbital House
85 Croydon Road
Caterham
Surrey CR3 5PD
Contact: Rob Oliver
Tel: 01883 334499
Fax: 01883 334490
Email: cea@admin.co.uk
Website: www.coneq.org.uk

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) serves construction equipment manufacturers, components suppliers and associated service providers.

Independent Garage Association (IGA)

9 North Street
Rugby
CV21 2AB
Contact: Bob Hood
Tel: 01788 576 465 Fax: 01788 547 361
Web: www.rmif.co.uk/

National Tyre Distribution Association

Elsinor House
Buckingham Street
Aylesbury
HP20 2NQ
Contact: Richard Edy
Tel: 0870 9000600 Fax: 0870 9000610
Web: www.ntda.co.uk/

Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF)

201 Great Portland Street
London W1N 6AB
Contact: Joanne Gibson
Tel: 020 7580 9122 Fax: 020 7580 6376
Web: www.rmif.co.uk/

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Forbes House
Halkin Street
London SW1X 7DS
Contact : Bob Lawrie
Tel: 020 7235 7000 Fax: 020 7235 7112
Web: www.smmt.co.uk/

The SMMT is the automotive industry's main trade association. It exists to support and promote the interests of the motor industry in the UK and abroad. Key objectives include improving the competitiveness of members and assisting them to develop their business internationally. At national level their close collaboration with government has created a world-unique co-operation between international vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers - the SMMT Industry Forum. By working with expert engineers from some of the world's leaders in vehicle manufacture, SMMT is transferring best practice manufacturing knowledge and skills throughout the UK components supply base.

National Caravan Council

Catherine House
Victoria Road
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU11 1SS
Contact: Alan Bishop
Tel: 01252 318251 Fax: 01252 322596
Web: www.nationalcaravan.co.uk/

The National Caravan Council (NCC) is the representative trade body for the UK caravan industry.