BEAMA
BEAMA is the UK trade association for manufacturers and providers of energy infrastructure technologies and systems, representing electrotechnical manufacturers across smart buildings, electricity networks, EV infrastructure, heating, and metering through membership subscriptions, policy advocacy, and standards influence.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1905
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What BEAMA does
BEAMA is the UK trade association for manufacturers and providers of energy infrastructure technologies and systems, founded in 1905 and headquartered at Rotherwick House, 3 Thomas More Street, London. The organisation represents UK electrotechnical manufacturers across thirteen industry groups covering smart buildings, electricity networks infrastructure, electrical transport systems (EV infrastructure), metering solutions, heating controls, cable management, ventilation, underfloor heating, electric heating and hot water, LV distribution and switchgear, cut-outs and feeder pillars, and water treatment. BEAMA also runs a Digitalisation Hub and the BEAMA 2050 Connected cross-sector decarbonisation platform. Its CEO is Yselkla Farmer and its President is Patrick Smith.
BEAMA generates revenue through recurring membership subscriptions from UK manufacturing companies in the electrotechnical sector, with members gaining access to industry insight, technical guidance, policy influence, networking, events, webinars, and an extensive online resource library. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Its product and service portfolio spans quarterly publications such as the Market Pulse Report, vision documents such as Net Zero by Design, technical guides (e.g., the AFDD Guide, RCD Selection Guide for EV charging, Arc Fault Mitigation Guide), policy campaigns such as the eVED "Don't Tax the Transition" initiative, and the Climate Commitment requiring signatories to commit to science-based targets aligned to 1.5°C. BEAMA influences policy and standards at UK, EU, and International levels and maintains joint positions with bodies such as the Energy Networks Association (ENA).
The sector BEAMA represents supports approximately 90,000 UK jobs and £14 billion in annual turnover, with member companies exporting worldwide. Recent strategic activity has focused on the UK's Net Zero transition — covering electrification of heat and transport, supply chain decarbonisation, embodied carbon measurement, and workforce development (Skills for Net Zero). BEAMA also jointly authored "Growing the Supply Chain for a Net Zero Energy System" with Energy Systems Catapult, quantifying opportunities in green industrial sectors and job creation across the electrotechnical supply chain.
BEAMA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BEAMA
- Legal name
- BEAMA Limited
- Website
- https://beama.org.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1905
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- BEAMA is the UK trade association for manufacturers and providers of energy infrastructure technologies and systems, representing electrotechnical manufacturers across smart buildings, electricity networks, EV infrastructure, heating, and metering through membership subscriptions, policy advocacy, and standards influence.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BEAMA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Trade Association Services
- NAICS
- Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)
- SIC
- Services-Engineering Services (8711)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Customer Energy Engagement (In-Home Displays, Portals, Usage Insights) (EUADAFAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Meter Installation, Exchange & Field Services (EUADAFAF), Metering Data Acquisition & Customer Enrollment/Onboarding Services (EUAGAEAG), Pole, Structure & Foundation Replacement (Poles/Towers/Guying) (EUAEAIAD), Energy, Utilities & Natural Resources Regulators (BPAIAOAJ)
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Where BEAMA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
BEAMA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Membership subscriptions: BEAMA generates revenue through membership subscriptions from UK manufacturing companies in the electrotechnical sector. Membership provides access to industry insight, expertise, collective voice, policy influence, networking, resources, guidance, and collaboration opportunities.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
BEAMA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BEAMA is the UK trade association for manufacturers and providers of energy infrastructure technologies and systems. It delivers membership-based services including industry representation, policy advocacy, technical guidance, standards engagement, market intelligence, events, webinars and resource libraries for UK electrotechnical manufacturers. Members gain access to industry groups (Smart Buildings, Electrical Transport Systems, Electricity Networks Infrastructure, Metering, Heating Controls, Cable Management, Ventilation, Underfloor Heating, Electric Heating & Hot Water), collaborative initiatives such as BEAMA 2050 Connected, and technical publications covering Net Zero, AFDDs, RCDs, EV charging and decarbonisation.
Product overview
BEAMA is the UK manufacturing trade association for the electrotechnical sector, providing leadership, expertise and independent influence in product safety, performance, energy efficiency, digital and sustainability. Rather than a single product, BEAMA operates as a platform offering: (1) Multiple industry groups covering Smart Buildings, Electrical Transport Systems, Electricity Networks Infrastructure, Metering Solutions, Heating Controls, LV Distribution & Infrastructure, LV Switchboard & Busbar Systems, Cable Management, Ventilation, Underfloor Heating, and Electric Heating & Hot Water; (2) Publications including the Market Pulse Report (quarterly supply chain indicators), Net Zero by Design (decarbonisation vision), Connecting the Dots (sustainability data snapshots), and Skills for Net Zero; (3) BEAMA 2050 Connected initiative and Climate Commitment for coordinated supply chain decarbonisation; (4) Technical guides covering AFDDs, RCDs, arc fault mitigation, and EV charging infrastructure; (5) Policy and standards influence across UK, European and International bodies; and (6) Digitalisation Hub for industry transformation support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BEAMA 2050 Connected: A collaborative platform uniting the value chain to achieve Net Zero by 2050 and advance the circular economy. Includes the Climate Commitment initiative for supply chain decarbonisation.
Products and services
- BEAMA Membership Subscription-based membership offering for UK manufacturing companies in the electrotechnical sector, providing access to BEAMA's Issues Forum, resource library, events, webinars, industry groups, policy influence and collective representation.
- BEAMA 2050 Connected Collaborative platform that brings together the UK electrotechnical value chain to achieve Net Zero by 2050 and integrate circular economy principles, including the Climate Commitment for signatories.
- BEAMA Legal Legal service offering for BEAMA members providing legal support relevant to the UK electrotechnical sector.
- Policy & External Affairs Service through which BEAMA represents members' interests in UK, EU and international policy, regulatory and political forums, including engagement on standards such as BS 7671 and the Future Homes Standard.
- Standards & Conformity Assessment Service supporting members on technical standards and conformity assessment for electrotechnical products across UK, European and International standardisation bodies.
- Statistics & Economics Market intelligence service providing members with industry statistics and economic data, including the quarterly Market Pulse Report on energy infrastructure indicators.
- Digitalisation Digital transformation support service helping members navigate evolving regulation, standards and technology challenges in the electrotechnical sector.
- Exhibition and Trade Support Service supporting members' exhibition and trade show activities, including industry event coordination for the electrotechnical sector.
- BEAMA Industry Groups Collective member groups covering Smart Buildings, Electrical Transport Systems, Electricity Networks Infrastructure, Metering Solutions, Heating Controls, LV Distribution & Infrastructure, LV Switchboard & Busbar Systems, Cable Management Products, Ventilation, Underfloor Heating, and Electric Heating & Hot Water.
- BEAMA Technical Guides and Bulletins Technical guides and bulletins covering AFDDs, RCD selection for EV charging installations, arc fault mitigation in low-voltage assemblies, box selection for electrical accessories and AFDD performance with XLPE cable.
Quantifiable outcome
- Supports 90,000 UK jobs
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use BEAMA
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
BEAMA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
BEAMA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Schneider ElectriccoreKey signatory of the BEAMA 2050 Connected Climate Commitment. Schneider Electric is committed to science-based targets aligned to 1.5°C and integrating circular economy principles. Schneider Electric states electrification and digitalisation are their best pathways to net zero.
- Wilson TransformerscoreKey signatory of the BEAMA 2050 Connected Climate Commitment. Wilson Transformers supports coordinated supply chain decarbonisation and cross-industry collaboration towards Net Zero.
- LegrandcoreKey signatory of the BEAMA 2050 Connected Climate Commitment. Legrand UK & Ireland is committed to low carbon innovation, responsible manufacturing, and delivering sustainable solutions for a decarbonised future.
- FundamentalscoreKey signatory of the BEAMA 2050 Connected Climate Commitment. Fundamentals is committed to transitioning the sector to a net zero supply chain by 2050.
- SSEN (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks)coreSupported the 2050 Connected Climate Commitment launch. SSEN is part of the electricity networks infrastructure supporting the initiative.
- CEFcoreSupported the 2050 Connected Climate Commitment launch. CEF (Consumer Energy Federation) supports the coordinated supply chain decarbonisation initiative.
- Bowers ElectricalsminorSignatory to Climate Commitment. Kevin Chapman, Managing Director for Bowers Electricals, states supporting UK Net Zero 2050 ambition is a natural extension of their values, committed to continuous improvement and responsible engineering practices.
- Chameleon TechnologyminorSignatory to Climate Commitment. Executive Chair Carmen Carey states Chameleon is proud to stand alongside BEAMA committing to a Net Zero energy system by 2050.
- DanfossminorSignatory to Climate Commitment. General Manager Craig Houston states Danfoss Climate Solutions is committed to making a real difference through collaboration for a decarbonised future, integrating sustainability into everything they do.
- Genuit Group PLCminorSignatory to Climate Commitment. CEO Joe Vorih states the pledge highlights their commitment to tackling climate change and achieving Net Zero by 2050, developing sustainable low carbon products.
- Lucy ElectricminorSignatory to Climate Commitment. CEO John Griffiths states Lucy Electric sees decarbonisation as both a responsibility and opportunity to strengthen the resilience, efficiency and sustainability of energy networks.
- Secure MetersminorSignatory to Climate Commitment. Group Director & BEAMA Board Member Kaushak Patel states Secure Group was founded on designing world leading energy measurement products and supports BEAMA's Climate Change Commitment.
- Warmup PLCminorSignatory to Climate Commitment. CEO Andrew Stimpson states Warmup is dedicated to advancing electric and hydronic underfloor heating and smart home technologies that deliver measurable reductions in carbon emissions.
- Wilson Power SolutionsminorSignatory to Climate Commitment. Head of Group Marketing & Sustainability Ayah Alfawaris states BEAMA's Climate Commitment is paramount to show industry-wide consensus and direction towards Net Zero.
- GFI (Genscape France Inc.)minorCo-published the BEAMA & GFI Guide to Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, providing practical guidance for EV charging infrastructure design and implementation.
- eFIXX College ConnectionsminorBEAMA supports eFIXX College Connections in helping the next generation of electricians reach their potential through educational resources and training materials.
- Energy Systems CatapultcorePublished joint report 'Growing the Supply Chain for a Net Zero Energy System' with BEAMA, revealing opportunities in green industrial sectors and job creation.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BEAMA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Make UK: UK manufacturers' organisation representing the broader UK manufacturing sector. Comparable to BEAMA as a UK trade body for manufacturers but with broader sectoral scope beyond electrotechnical, making it a higher-level peer in the same organizational category.
- Energy Networks Association (ENA): UK industry body for energy networks operators and DNOs. Comparable to BEAMA as a UK energy infrastructure trade body but focused specifically on electricity and gas transmission/distribution operators rather than the broader electrotechnical manufacturing supply chain BEAMA represents.
Regional players
- SELECT: Scotland's trade association for the electrical industry. Comparable peer organization representing electrical contractors and electricians in Scotland, sharing the electrotechnical sector focus with BEAMA but operating as a regional/contractor-side body rather than manufacturer-side.
Direct peers
- ZVEI: German Electro and Digital Industry Association representing German electrical and electronic manufacturers. Direct international equivalent to BEAMA, covering similar electrotechnical portfolios (smart buildings, energy networks, EV infrastructure) with stronger industrial manufacturing base.
- Orgalim: Europe's technology industries federation representing electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering industries at EU level. BEAMA is a member of Orgalim, making it a direct upstream counterpart and the European layer above national associations like BEAMA.
- AMDEA: Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (UK). Direct UK peer trade association representing a subset of BEAMA's electrotechnical manufacturing scope focused on domestic appliance products with shared regulatory and standards agenda.
- National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA): US trade association for electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers. The North American counterpart to BEAMA, covering comparable product categories (LV distribution, cable management, building electrical systems) and serving as the standards body for ANSI electrical standards.
- GAMBICA: UK trade association for the instrumentation, control, automation and laboratory technology industry. Closely comparable to BEAMA as a UK membership body representing industrial technology manufacturers with adjacent electrotechnical and measurement product coverage.
Emerging players
- Electrical Safety First: UK charity campaigning for electrical safety. Overlapping electrotechnical agenda with BEAMA around product safety standards and consumer protection, but operating as a charity/consumer-focused body rather than a manufacturer trade association.
- RenewableUK: UK trade association for wind, wave, and tidal energy. Adjacent trade body operating in overlapping policy territory around UK energy transition and Net Zero delivery, but focused specifically on renewable generation rather than the broader electrotechnical infrastructure BEAMA covers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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BEAMA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
BEAMA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BEAMA M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about BEAMA
What does BEAMA do?
BEAMA is the UK trade association for manufacturers and providers of energy infrastructure technologies and systems. It delivers membership-based services including industry representation, policy advocacy, technical guidance, standards engagement, market intelligence, events, webinars and resource libraries for UK electrotechnical manufacturers. Members gain access to industry groups (Smart Buildings, Electrical Transport Systems, Electricity Networks Infrastructure, Metering, Heating Controls, Cable Management, Ventilation, Underfloor Heating, Electric Heating & Hot Water), collaborative initiatives such as BEAMA 2050 Connected, and technical publications covering Net Zero, AFDDs, RCDs, EV charging and decarbonisation.
Is BEAMA a public or private company?
BEAMA is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was BEAMA founded?
BEAMA was founded in 1905. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is BEAMA based?
BEAMA is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does BEAMA make money?
One revenue line is on record: membership subscriptions.
Who are BEAMA's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Make UK and Energy Networks Association (ENA). SELECT is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are ZVEI, Orgalim, AMDEA, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and GAMBICA. Emerging players are Electrical Safety First and RenewableUK.
Does BEAMA have an API?
No public API is recorded for BEAMA.
What industry is BEAMA in?
BEAMA's product category is Trade Association Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUADAFAH, Customer Energy Engagement (In-Home Displays, Portals, Usage Insights), with a secondary code of EUADAFAF, Meter Installation, Exchange & Field Services. Its NAICS code is 22112 and its SIC code is 8711.