CBM is THE leading trade association for UK manufacturers of fasteners, forgings and pressings and fabrications, offering both business support and representation at the highest level for the metalforming industry. CBM members provide high quality components to key industry sectors; indeed virtually every manufacturing sector buys components from a CBM member company, most of which hold a range of third party quality accreditations. In addition to CBM's manufacturing companies, its associate members include suppliers of materials, equipment, consumables and services, universities (both in the UK and overseas) and research bodies - a true reflection of CBM's support of a totally integrated metalforming community. Working with members, and the UK government CBM creates a world class metalforming supply base for UK manufacturing. Maintaining close links with UK Department for Business, Energy, Innovation and Skills (BEIS), Transport and the Regions, and the Health & Safety Executive, CBM ensures that the members' interests are represented in the consultative processes which precede legislative or regulatory initiatives. Similarly, CBM is consulted on developments in relation to British and European product standards through the BSI and ECISS, the European Committee for Iron and Steel Standards.