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In May 2014 the association formally became the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors. This change reflects the extension of membership to fastener distributors based in the Republic of Ireland. At its May General Meeting BIAFD was pleased to welcome representatives from Tuck Fasteners, Century Fasteners Ltd and Appian Fasteners Ltd. TR Southern of Mallow is also now a BIAFD member as part of the Trifast Group membership. Profast Ltd has also just confirmed its membership.

The association is committed to ensuring BIAFD members are better informed and the quality of its information services and meetings was a key factor in Irish distributors requesting the opportunity to become members. BIAFD has a growing membership from all areas of the UK with businesses ranging from multinational PLCs to local, family owned distribution businesses.  The association offers a number of membership options to suit different companies and, as its latest General Meeting in May has just demonstrated, is strongly supported by fastener distributors and also businesses supplying the sector, which are eligible for an associate membership.