The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has announced the latest gold sponsors for its Annual Industry Conference 2024. Wilson Brook, Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS), and R-TECH Materials, have swiftly secured gold sponsorship status

Taking place on September 16th and 17th at the Queens Hotel in Leeds, the BMA says anticipation is mounting as industry leaders gear up for an insightful exploration of this year’s theme: “building growth.”

As 2024 is a crucial election year in the UK, the conference’s theme of ‘building growth’ takes on a profound significance. As the nation grapples with the housing crisis and seeks to stimulate economic expansion, the conference will serve as a vital forum for critical dialogue and strategic planning.

Tom Reynolds, BMA’s chief executive, comments: “We are delighted to welcome our sponsors onboard for the BMA Industry Conference 2024. Their unwavering support underscores the collective commitment of industry leaders to driving growth and navigating the evolving landscape of the bathroom manufacturing sector. Together, we look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions, forging strategic partnerships, and charting a course for sustained success.”

Neil Holloway, managing director, Wilson Brook, said: “We are proud to be gold sponsors of the BMA Annual Industry Conference 2024. We recognise the importance of bridging shared challenges and exploring growth opportunities. Through our sponsorship, we hope to contribute to meaningful conversations that inspire positive change and drive innovation across the sector.”

Jamie Lynch, business development manager at WRAS, added, “At WRAS, we are passionate about protecting public health by helping manufacturers demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards. By sponsoring the BMA Annual Industry Conference 2024, we aim to underscore the critical role that manufacturers play to protect and conserve precious water supplies both now and in the future. We look forward to engaging with industry peers and sharing insights that will help safeguard public health and drive industry best practices.”

Dave Mumford, managing director of R-TECH Materials, said: “As pioneers in product and materials testing, materials consultancy, failure investigation and expert witness, we are thrilled to support the BMA Annual Industry Conference 2024, again as gold sponsors.

“Our sponsorship reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting water fitting manufacturers on a wide range of issues, including performance, compliance and the investigation of materials performance issues and in-service failure, thus creating a more resilient and future-proof industry landscape.”

Attendees can look forward to enriching activities, including thought-provoking keynote talks from industry luminaries, engaging panel discussions, and ample networking opportunities with fellow professionals. The ‘building growth’ theme will thread through the event’s fabric, guiding conversations towards innovative solutions and collaborative initiatives.

For sponsors, speakers, and attendees alike, the BMA Industry Conference 2024 promises to be a landmark event, charting a course for growth and collective advancement within the bathroom manufacturing sector.

For more information and registration details, visit the official BMA Industry Conference website.