What are the benefits of joining Composites UK?
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You can find our general overview of membership benefits here.
Want more specific information tailored to your business type? Click on the relevant link below.
- Membership Benefits for Academics and Training Providers
- Membership Benefits for CFRP Manufacturers
- Membership Benefits for GRP Manufacturers
- Membership Benefits for Engineers, Designers & Consultants
- Membership Benefits for Equipment Suppliers
- Membership Benefits for Material Suppliers
- Membership Benefits for OEM, T1 & Clients
- Membership Benefits for Service Providers
Member Case Studies
- Fibreglass Solutions: Turning Enquiries into Contracts: A GRP Audio Visual Trolley for a Children’s Hospital
- Why we joined - UK Flowtechnik
- Why we joined - Carbon ThreeSixty
- Cecence: Turning Enquiries into Contracts: Optimising Lightweight Carbon Components with AeroComp
Knowledge
We provide our members with up-to-date information to keep them ahead in business:
Annual Conference
A must-attend for industry updates and generating contacts.
Composites Hub Newsletter
Share your success with a circulation of over 6,000 industry specialists, or just stay up-to-date with industry developments.
Research
Updates on industry breakthroughs and R&D that matters to you.
Member Bulletin
Find funding opportunities, potential partners and never miss a crucial event with our member-only communications.
Website
A treasure trove of composites industry data and home of the Hub Database – a directory of UK composites companies with over 80,000 uses per year.
Support
Supporting our members is our first priority. We do this in a number of ways:
Helpdesk
A one-stop-shop for all composites queries.
Supply Chain Meetings
We bring specifiers, engineers, designers and end users together.
Statistics
Statistical analysis on our industry - information that is global and local and updated regularly.
Health and Safety
Reduce risk and self-audit your safety systems with our SIMPLC Health and Safety Management System (HSMS). Work with us to reduce insurance premiums.
Utility Bill Discounts
Working with Briar Associates on the Energy and Water Procurement Service and Climate Change Levy to obtain the best rates and rebates.
Industry Standards
Help set industry standards and remain updated about current requirements.
Network
Networking to exchange ideas and meet new clients is essential for business development:
Marketing
Amplify your offer with our newsletter, social media, free listings and website advertising packages.
Exhibitions
The UK Pavilion at JEC, exhibitor discounts at Composites Engineering and other shows, funding application support for exporters.
Sub and Sector Groups
Sector-specific networking and support; currently covering biocomposites, material supply and construction.
Regional Meetings
Get to know your neighbours with networking events that showcase local expertise.
Growth
We encourage the development of our member companies and in turn, the industry:
Composites Leadership Forum Representation
Feed directly into the Government’s plans for growing our industry.
Industry Awards
Recognition from the people who matter at our black-tie bash.
Factory and Site Visits
Land new leads through a factory tour - we’ll help you organise it and invite the right people.
Training and Skills
Apprenticeship and assured practitioner schemes and lobbying on key skills shortages.
Business support
Import, export and finance support. Help with utility bill reduction. R&D tax credit advice. Free Affiliate Membership of Make UK
