Federation of Environmental Trade Associations

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Federation of Environmental Trade Associations
Abbreviation FETA
Legal status Non-profit organization
Purpose Air-conditioning and refrigeration trade association in the UK
Location
  • 2 Waltham Court, Milley Lane, Hare Hatch, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG10 9TH
Region served
UK
Membership
Over 400 HVAC companies
Director General
Cedric Sloan
Website FETA

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is the recognised UK body which represents the interests of manufacturers, suppliers, installers and contractors within the heating, ventilating, refrigeration & air conditioning industry.

Structure

It is based in Hare Hatch (in the parish of Wargrave) just off the A4, a few miles north-east of Twyford.

It is split into six principal associations

  • ADCAS - Association of Ductwork Contractors & Allied Services
  • BCIA - Building Controls Industry Association, based in Harlow, Essex
  • BFCMA - British Flue & Chimney Manufacturers Association
  • BRA - British Refrigeration Association
  • HEVAC - Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Manufacturers Association
  • HPA - Heat Pump Association

The FETA Network

FETA works closely with Government bodies, other Associations and organisations. It is a member of the Passive Fire Protection Federation.

What FETA does

Here are some of the areas that FETA was involved in recently:

  • FETA secured considerable funding from DTI to support the HEVACR 2005 productivity improvement programme for the sector until 2003
  • The FMA (Fan Manufacturers' Association) guidance note on fan installation effects, the Humidity Group Code of Practice on cold water systems and the BFCMA supplementary explanation to Part J of the Building Regulations were but three of the significant publications released in 2001.
  • The FETA marketing scholarships and HPA student awards were presented at the Annual Lunch in April, and the BRA trust for skills and training provided a range of additional awards to RAC (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning magazine) Student of the Year finalists in December.
  • Market statistics for air conditioning, air distribution and refrigeration equipment continue to be compiled.
  • International activity via the European Partnership for Energy & Environment.
  • Seminars on key topics, such as the Pressure Equipment Directive and HEVACR 2005, were provided for both members and non-members.

See also

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