British Cables Association

The British Cables Association (BCA) is the UK trade association for manufacturers of insulated metallic and fibre optic cables, wires and their accessories. Secretariat BCA has a professional staff and is always available to provide the latest information about the industry. Mission The Mission of the BCA is to represent its members on relevant major policy issues to promote the interests of UK cables and associated businesses throughout Europe and the worldwide markets and, where appropriate provides services with the objective of contributing to the commercial success of the UK cable systems industry. Structure BCA has a federal structure with product sectors serving the interests of those manufacturers with particular product ranges. There are currently four such sectors: Energy Cables Supertension Cables Communications Cables Power Accessories In addition there is a group providing a forum for discussion of environmental matters. Standards The BCA contributes to the development of British, European and International Standards and helps publish codes of practice and guides to safe manufacturing and usage.