About

BHETA: Your partner in business success

At BHETA we are not just a trade association – we are the driving force behind the UK’s housewares, small electrical appliances, DIY, and gardening industries. With a vibrant community of suppliers and strong connections to retailers, we offer invaluable networking opportunities, market insights, expert guidance, lobbying support and more to help businesses thrive. 

Led by an executive team, a non-executive board composed of our members and supported by five committees, BHETA lives by the motto 'by the industry, for the industry,' making us a trusted partner in your growth journey.

BHETA team
BHETA gives a clear and confident impression of being the most professional and proactive trade organisation we've ever worked with.”
Mark Hewitt
Sales Director at Blaise International

Our members include many well-known household brands

Our review of 2024 in numbers

At BHETA, we pride ourselves on our significant contributions to the industry. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our impressive statistics. Join us in celebrating our achievements and the positive impact we create.

28

New Members

40

Webinars

10

Retailer Events

7

Lobbying Campaigns

(Saving our members approx £4.1m)

22

Business Support Providers

8

Credit Forums

WHO WE ARE

Explore Our Key Industry Sectors

At BHETA, we represent four dynamic sectors that drive innovation and growth. Each sector plays a vital role in shaping the future of the industry.

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Our industry affiliates

BHETA collaborates with a wide range of industry organisations to extend our network and enhance the value we deliver to our members. Our strategic relationships with trade associations, event organisers, and specialist service providers create broader networking opportunities and provide access to additional expertise.

The BHETA Board Members

BHETA is led by a non-executive board of manufacturers and suppliers who understand the needs of our members, guiding the association to consistently deliver value and meet those needs effectively.

Andrew Weiss

Chairman

Will Jones

BHETA Chief Operating Officer

Clare Holland

BHETA Finance Director

Stephen Richardson

BHETA Marketing Director

Rythm Jain

BHETA President

Jane Mason

BHETA Vice President (Housewares)

Managing Director
The Denby Pottery Company

Jon Langford

BHETA Vice President (DIY)

Managing Director
Croydex

David Holmes

Chairman

Managing Director
The DRH Collection

Alastair Fisher

Joint Managing Director
Taylor’s Eye Witness

Jonathan Collier

Managing Director
Monument Tools

Paul Boyce

Chief Executive Officer
QEP UK

Richard Walker

Managing Director
Eddingtons

The BHETA Executive Team

Bringing together extensive industry knowledge and a wealth of professional experience, our Executive Team is committed to driving BHETA’s progress and maintaining its leadership in the evolving home enhancement market.

Andrew Weiss

Executive Chairman

Will Jones

Chief Operating Officer

Clare Holland

Finance Director

Steve Richardson

Marketing Director

Natalia Ciecierska

Marketing Executive

Steve Edwards

Home Improvement (DIY) Sector Manager

Seema Grantham

Housewares & Small Electrical Sector Manager

Samantha Astle

Member Services Co-ordinator

Sally Gordon

Member Services Co-ordinator

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Our Specialised Committees

The role of each committee is to represent and protect members’ interests, assist with their commercial success and add value to their businesses.

Housewares Committee
The BHETA Housewares Committee

Will Jones

BHETA

Seema Grantham

BHETA

Stephen Richardson

BHETA

Kate O’Neil

Rayware

Rob Jones

Horwood

Richard Walker

Eddingtons

Claire Whalley-Livesey

Meyer Group

Dan Roberts

LSA

Tanith Sellicks

Pure

Steve Foley

Minky

DIY Committee
Home improvement (DIY) committee

Jon Langford

Croydex (Chair)

Will Jones

BHETA

Steve Edwards

BHETA

Stephen Richardson

BHETA

Paul Boyce

QEP Vitrex

Jason Burns

Shurtape

Steve Turner

Spear & Jackson

Gonzague Naux

Duracell

Jamie Fisher

Monument Tools

James Clarke

Einhell (UK) Ltd

SEA Committee
The Small Electrical Appliance Committee

Duncan Singleton

UPGS (Chair)

Will Jones

BHETA

Seema Grantham

BHETA

Rob Sutton

RKW

Christophe Leblan

Group SEB (UK)

Ben Wilkinson

De’Longhi Group

Rebecca Batchelor

Blue Stem Group

Nicholas Chokomert

Spectrum Brands

Steve Punter

Magimix

Paul Rosen

MPL

Guy Weaver

A365

Steve Richardson

BHETA

John Cohring

Product Care Group

Martin Devaney

Devaney & Co

EOSC Committee
Environmental, Operations and Safety Committee (EOSC)

Stuart McKay

(Chair) – Groupe Seb

Guy Weaver

A365 Ltd

Tim Goddard

Bluestem Group

Adam Patton

Conair

Mark Turner

DeLonghi Group

Catherine Green

DeLonghi Group

Paul Zammit

DeLonghi Group

Martin Devaney

Devaney & Co

Patrick Lauer

Devaney & Co

Keith Allison

FKA Brands

Paul Tooth

FKA Brands

Ben Haywood

FKA Brands

Assunta Trano

Imetec

Penny Wisniewski

Magimix UK Ltd

Matt Coxall

Meyer Group Ltd

Paul Rosen

MPL Home Ltd

Leigh Newton

NSA UK

Colin Williamson

Spectrum Brands

Graham Speake

Smartwares Group

Matthew Dennison

Zwilling

Export Committee
Export committee

Steve Turner

Spear & Jackson (Chair)

Will Jones

BHETA

Steve Edwards

BHETA

Seema Grantham

BHETA

Stephen Richardson

BHETA

Gary Bailey

Croydex

Steve Pegler

Dayes Limited

Jonathan Collier

Monument Tools

Peter Battersby

Selbrae House

Joe Denham

VegTrug

Tim Joslin

Lifetime Brands

Robert Winstanley

Minky

Daniel Wright

Captivate Brands

Dan Roberts

LSA

Exclusively Show
“Such a beneficial day. Really well organised with great quality exhibitors. Came away with some great new ideas and lots of insight”.
Reviewer
Lisa Rutherford
Category Lead Cookshop at John Lewis & Partners

Exclusively Shows

As the UK’s premier showcase of housewares, tableware, and small domestic appliances, the Exclusively Show, organised by BHETA, attracts over 130 companies representing more than 250 brands. Hosted annually, this must-attend event brings together both national and international buyers, offering invaluable networking and business opportunities.

BHETA members receive a £1,500 discount

The Show provides complimentary lunch, refreshments, and an evening drinks reception

Our Trend Showcase displays ‘on trend’ products for the subsequent year.

The Show visitor list reads like a ‘who’s who’ list of buyers in the Housewares sector

IMPACT

We’re Driving Change With

Rainy Day Trust logo

Our charity partner is the Rainy Day Trust, which has been supporting past and present employees of the industry and their families since 1843.

The Rainy Day Trust provides vital support to those who have dedicated their careers to the home improvement (DIY), garden, housewares, pottery, and glass industries -whether as manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, or retailers - providing essential assistance during times of financial hardship.

Rainy Day Trust