FETA And BFPSA Members Vote 'Yes' To Merger
Following detailed work by a joint task group, the proposal to merge into a single large Trade Association was put to members at Grosvenor House, London on 8 November, 2006. The voting members present were unanimous in accepting the proposal and thus FETA and BFPSA will form a new trade association - The Fire Industry Association (FIA), with effect from 1st April 2007.
Brian Gibbons, Chairman of FETA and Dr Peter Moore, Chairman of BFPSA co-chaired the meeting and were delighted that the memberships had recognised the significant benefits of merging what are two of the most widely respected and most active trade associations operating within the fire protection industry. Mr Gibbons commented - 'FETA has been in existence since 1916 and has become a name synonymous with quality in the fire extinguishing side of the business. However, times move on and we have seen the advantages of presenting a unified voice for the fire industry, particularly in terms of our representation to government. We see this merger with the BFPSA, with whom we have already been working increasingly closely for a number of years, as the means to present that unified voice, while at the same time increasing the benefits to our members and retaining the FETA 'brand' which has become so well respected by our customers.'
Dr Moore added - 'We are delighted that both the BFPSA and the FETA members have voted so positively to the merger proposals. The objectives of the two associations have become closer and more sharply defined in recent years, notably the promotion of third party certification as the most effective means of demonstrating competency in the new era of fire safety legislation. I?d like to pay tribute to Terry Glossop, the Chairman of the joint task group, for his considerable efforts in getting us to a point of decision. The newly formed Fire Industry Association will build on the solid foundation of BFPSA & Feta, and will be well positioned to take us forward to new levels of representation. Our Industry can look forward to a new organisation which will deliver the key benefits of enhanced services to members, improved internal efficiencies and a stronger, more encompassing voice with all stakeholder groups.'
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