About the UK Weighing Federation

Objectives

• To act on regulatory matters emerging at UK, EC and International level
• To sustain good relations and continuous dialogue with all levels of Government agencies and professional bodies
• To promote and improve the understanding of modern weighing technology, thereby improving the quality of service given to customers

Activities

Members' interests are pursued through:

• National Measurement Office (formerly the National Weights & Measures Laboratory)
• Local Authorities Co-ordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS)
• Trade Standards Institute
• British Standards Institute
• The UKWF is affiliated to and maintains close liaison with the European Federation of Weighing Machine Manufacturers - CECIP
• The Technical Officer is a member of the CECIP Legal Metrology Group and we are represented on the Business & Trade Group.
• Regional Meetings

UKWF Officers & Board of Directors

Officers

Jeremy Sage, President           Stringer Scales Ltd
Jim Harper, Vice President      Avery Weigh-Tronix Ltd
Derek Christie, Treasurer        D Brash & Co Ltd

Other Directors

David Ayling                                Straightpoint (UK) Ltd
Matthew Capstick                      Sartorius Mechatronics UK Ltd
Steve Hart                                   Ian Fellows Ltd
Richard Herbert                         The Herbert Group Ltd
Mark Purle                                  Mettler Toledo
Peter Williams                           Avery Berkel Ltd

Technical Officer