Impressive Achievements

The SEA can list some impressive achievements on behalf of the membership.

• Membership continues to grow year on year.
• The industry's environmental plight, exacerbated by ever increasing legislative burdens, taken to the House of Lords for discussion with MPs, peers and representatives from government departments.
• SEA in IPPC discussions with the European Commission, DEFRA, SEPA, the Environment Agency and the Scottish Executive. Lobbying has resulted in confirmation that the legislation will benefit members.
• The Climate Change Agreement Scheme saves its members approximately £5m per annum and goes from strength to strength, gaining new members each month.
• Discussions with HM Customs & Excise and the Treasury with regard to the CHTA being able to claim Climate Change Agreements.
• Collaborations with the Environment Agency on the development of 'net-regs' - a web-based service that details relevant legislation on a sector by sector basis.
• All surface engineering standards managed on behalf of the MoD. The SEA is also a recognised helpdesk supporter with queries forwarded to members.
• SEA recognised as a Centre of Expertise in Manufacturing under the DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service for all manufacturers seeking information on surface engineering.
• Active support for CETS, now recognised as the leading European body for surface engineering.
• New format newsletters developed.