British Compressed Air Society


The British Compressed Air Society is the compressed air and vacuum trade association in the United Kingdom. It has membership for Manufacturers, Distributors, Suppliers and End-Users of compressed air equipment and systems.

History

It was formed in 1930 and represents manufacturers, distributors and users of compressed air and vacuum equipment. It became a company on 1 July 1998.

Organizational Structure

The organization is situated near to Marylebone High Street, south of Regent's Park in Marylebone.
Members include a diverse set of firms and organizations, including many of the following:
The BCAS plays a key role in setting standards and codes of practice within the industry. BCAS also lobbies the UK government on behalf of UK industry and business, e.g. to outlaw non-compliant products. It works with a range of organisations and government departments, including the Health and Safety Executive, standards agencies, and training initiatives.
It publishes statistical information on the state of the compressed air equipment UK market.
at Fairnington near the Scottish Borders