Networking and Signposting
Meetings, document circulations and consultations provide opportunities for members' networking and we can frequently direct you to sources for information you need.

Sources of Supply
Our on-line product directory attracts large numbers of relevant searchers. The main search engines identify member companies' and their products. Members are also listed in the GAMBICA web site.

Voice
As the Industry's Trade Association, we provide the means by which the Laboratory Technology sector, and sub-sectors, down to single member level, can make itself heard on issues of concern, without the risk of prejudicing positions.

Exports
Groups for exhibitors at the major international fairs are organised, often attracting Government grants to exhibitors, including Achema, Analytica, Pittcon, ChemAsia/AnalabAsia, Arab Lab and Medica, as well as more specialised events.

Our Export Group promotes co-operation amongst exporting members and presentations and discussions on major projects.

We have a database of 1600 overseas distributors of laboratory equipment. This information is available to members on a country-by-country basis.

Monthly Newsletter
For the Laboratory Technology Group, a monthly newsletter "Briefing" provides information on a variety of trade opportunities as well as industry updates and news on member, technical, customer and general business issues.

TOLLS (Tender Opportunity Locator for Laboratory Supplies)
A weekly information service giving details of relevant tender calls in the UK and EU is available to members. This service, which is subject to an additional charge, is delivered electronically and provides some 1200 leads per year for the UK alone.

Special Interest Groups
These provide the Association with the ability to address specific issues or to direct product enquiries. The current groups cover sterilisers, diagnostics, biotechnology, complete laboratories, chemicals, analytical instruments, dealers, export, regulatory affairs, furnishings and service managers.

NHS
The Association has regular high level dialogue with the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (PaSA) on all matters relating to NHS purchases of laboratory equipment, diagnostics and service. This extends to current plans for e-procurement and to environmental issues in procurement.

Links
Close links are also maintained on behalf of the laboratory supply sector with appropriate government departments and agencies, industry purchasers, regulatory authorities and related trade organisations.