June 2019

39 www.drivesncontrols.com June 2019 GAMBICA SUPPLEMENT n KNOWLEDGE - INFLUENCE - COMMUNITY T hank you for picking up this publication – I am really pleased that you are taking a look at what GAMBICA is doing. We are very proud to be the voice of our industries and are always delighted to engage everyone in our vibrant community. Our industry continues to face unprecedented opportunities challenges. GAMBICA will continue to be focus on helping you take advantage of the positives and mitigate the threats. Industrial strategy is a priority for the UK government, bringing with it sector deals such as ‘Made Smarter’, funding calls for innovation and digitalisation, and policy changes in areas such as export support, apprenticeships and energy efficiency. GAMBICA is highly engaged with driving this agenda, creating opportunities for members. Political uncertainty remains a major challenge, which is why GAMBICA helped to set up the EURIS Task Force. This is a multi- association industry collaboration which advises government on the impacts of Brexit and seeks to eliminate the risks of trade barriers, administrative burden, regulatory divergence and other pitfalls in the complex relationship between the UK and EU (for more on EURIS, see page 45). These and other factors mean that it is as important as ever to maximise our influence in international and European standardisation through membership of BSI, CENELEC and the IEC, and in the regulatory arena, where we continue to provide expertise and leadership through membership of European trade associations. We cannot achieve all of this without the active support of our members, therefore I would like to invite you to add your voice to our community and to use this insight and knowledge to push your business forward. Together, we achieve more than we ever could alone. n Steve Brambley, CEO GAMBICA’S MISSION n We form a community of members and stakeholders that shares knowledge and best practice, shapes opinion and enhances the profile of our sector n We influence policy, standards and regulation for the benefit of our industry n We publish unique market reports and forecasts, allowing members to accurately plan future strategies and budgets n We help members develop business by promoting our industry through exhibitions, events, publications and media campaigns O ur mission is to deliver value to our members in the Instrumentation, Control, Automation and Laboratory Technology sectors. Our insight and influence help our members to be more competitive by increasing their knowledge and impact. Together we remove barriers and maximise the market potential in our industry.