AIA Members
THE QUARRY PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION (QPA)
The QPA is the UK's national trade association representing producers of aggregates (crushed rock, sand, gravel, slag, and lime products) asphalt, ready mixed concrete, mortar and recycled materials. It also represents asphalt-laying contractors as well as companies manufacturing road-construction and quarrying-plant and equipment.
The Association funds research into asphalt and its uses and operates the Asphalt Information Service which provides general guidance and information on the use of asphalts in the wide range of their applications.
The QPA represents its members' interests on policy, planning and technical matters with government departments, local authorities, professional bodies and other key audiences at UK national and local level as well as in Europe.
Key areas of QPA activities are:
- Product issues such as technical standards
- Health and safety
- Mineral planning
- Public affairs and public relations
- European issues
For further information on the QPA and links to members visit: http://www.qpa.org/
Contact:
Malcolm Simms, Asphalt Technical Manager, Asphalt Information Service
QPA, 38/44 Gillingham House, Gillingham Street, London SW1V 1HU UK
Tel.: +44 (0) 20 7963 8000 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7963 8001 Email: asphalt@qpa.org
REFINED BITUMEN ASSOCIATION (RBA)
Founded in 1968, the RBA is the trade association of the five largest UK bitumen suppliers who between them produce nearly all the UK's bitumen. Over 95 per cent of this is used in the construction and maintenance of bituminous, or asphalt roads these account for over 95 per cent of all UK roads.
The RBA is a consultative body formed to promote the technical benefits of bitumen to the construction industry, to provide the industry with information and advice, and to fund research into bituminous products. It also works with contractors and authorities on issues relating to the use and recycling of bituminous materials.
The Association is involved in the development of industry policy on quality assurance and standards relating to issues such as safety, storage and the handling of bitumen and is involved in the development of specifications and test methods for bitumen.
Contact:
Technical enquiries
Chris Southwell
Refined Bitumen Association, Harrogate Business Centre, Hammerain House, Hookstone Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 8ER
Tel.: +44 (0) 1423 876 361 Fax: +44 (0) 1423 873 999
Website: http://www.bitumenuk.com/ Email: chris.southwell@ukrba.com
Press and public enquiries
Asphalt Press Office
HMPR 14a Eccleston Street, London, SW1W 9LT UK
Tel.: +44 (0) 20 7730 1100 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7730 2213 Email: asphalt@hmpr.co.uk
RBA members are:
BP Bitumen: www.bpbitumen.com/
ExxonMobil Bitumen: www.exxonmobil.com/
Nynas: www.nynas.com/
Shell Bitumen: www.shell.com/bitumen-en/
Total Bitumen UK Ltd: www.total.co.uk