BHETA Affiliates

The BMF is the trade association representing and promoting the interests of merchants,
manufacturers and service providers operating in the building materials supply sector.

GIMA is a membership organisation representing the majority share of suppliers and manufacturers operating within the UK gardening industry

The British Independent Retailers Association is a membership organisation that supports independent shops, hospitality and service retail businesses throughout the UK.

The BMF is the trade association representing and promoting the interests of merchants,
manufacturers and service providers operating in the building materials supply sector.

HIMA is a membership organisation for Home Improvement manufacturers and suppliers. Most of the 850 members are located in Europe. BHETA was one of the founder members of HIMA.

The CBI is the voice of UK business. The confederation has 850 members who themselves comprise 1,100 separate registered companies and 150,000 trade association members.

Let’s Talk Credit run BHETA’s Credit Risk Forums for our members. The forums promote best practice and encourage the sharing of industry information relevant to the credit sector.

Attis Credit Solutions Ltd is an independent credit insurance broker with a team of specialist experts whose experience spans over 300 years.

PwC’s Creditor Markets Team is a specialist team within PwC’s Deal’s business that looks after the interests of clients who may have exposure or potential exposure in an insolvency process.

The UK’s only charity supporting the home improvement workforce and their families in times of need. Redundancy, accidents and illness are always a possibility.

Max Publishing is a leading B2B multimedia media firm, including traditional print media such Progressive Housewares, awards like Excellence in Housewares Awards, and digital titles.

Datateam is a communications business with publications such as DIY Week, websites and events such as DIY Week Awards.

Messe Frankfurt owns the Ambiente consumer goods trade show which is held in Frankfurt in February.

Koelnmesse owns Eisenwarenmesse, the international hardware fair, which is held every two years in March in Cologne.

The International Housewares Association (IHA) is a trade association for suppliers in the USA and owns the The Inspired Home Show®, and event held each year in Chicago.

The Global DIY-Summit is a conference held each June in an European city for Do-It-Yourself (DIY), home improvement, and garden sector retailers and suppliers.

MDA Associates is an event organiser who manages conferences, exhibition, gala dinner, product launch, fund raising events including the RDT Charity Shoot.

GlobalData is a research company who provides insight to BHETA members in the form of reports to buy, bespoke research services, and contributions to BHETA’s quarterly market report.

Export Partners UK (EPUK) is a membership body representing over 30 trade associations from various industry sectors, supporting its members in their export growth.

Strong & Herd™ LLP work to support businesses in the areas of export, import and customs procedures, and provides advice to BHETA members through our International Export Helpline.

Hyve is an exhibition organiser who runs International Spring Fair and GLEE exhibitions at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, each year.