Industry News & Blogs

UK Weighing Federation and GAMBICA announce new partnership

We are delighted to announce that the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF) has agreed a partnership with GAMBICA, the trade association for Instrumentation, Control, Automation and Laboratory Technology in the UK, to bring even more benefits to UKWF members.

UKWF member apprentices weigh up the benefits of an apprenticeship in legal metrology

As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, there may be many young people who haven’t considered a career in the weighing industry when looking for their placement, but it’s certainly not one to pass up. With weights and measures playing a key role in all areas of industry as well as our everyday lives, you’ll struggle to find a part of life that doesn’t require accurate weighing.

Meet our President, Graham Spink. 

Back in April 2020, Graham Spink was appointed as the new President of the UK Weighing Federation. We caught up with Graham to see how his first nine months at the helm have been, and to discuss how the Federation is supporting its members through the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit. Click  for more details...

Lobbying BEIS for Type Examination Certificates post Brexit

The UKWF has written to Alok Sharma, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy expressing concerns over the post Brexit Type Approval Certificate situation.

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Lords debate on the changes to the Weights and Measures Act for the new defintion of the kilogram

Lords debate on the changes to the Weights and Measures Act for the new defintion of the kilogram. UKWF mentioned as one of the bodies consulting with them on this legislation. For more information  or to listen to the debate please click here.

General Advice re Essential Travel re Coronavirus Covid19

On 26^th March the Government enacted “The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020”, with identical rules for Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland.

General Advice re Coronavirus Covid19

Department for International Trade Tariff consultation

A consultation has been opened by the Department for International Trade and UKWF is recommending all members complete the prior to the 5^th March Deadline.

Metroweigh strengthens its service offering with key acquisition

Metroweigh is pleased to announce the acquisition of Avon Scale Company, an established
distributor of quality precision balances and industrial weighing equipment.

The UK Market Surveillance Report 2017

The official report of market surveillance work completed in the UK during 2017 is now available to read. Click for details.