BRITISH STAINLESS STEEL ASSOCIATION
About us
The British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA) exists to promote and develop the manufacture and use of stainless steel across the UK and Ireland. Based in Sheffield, the Association provides marketing support, technical advice, information, training and education in all aspects of stainless steel.
BSSA Membership means more than just belonging to an association; it means being part of a collaborative network dedicated to sharing knowledge, raising standards, and strengthening the role of stainless steel in today’s world. Together, we champion innovation, sustainability, and growth for the benefit of our industry and wider society.
As the voice of the stainless steel sector, the BSSA exists to promote and develop the manufacture and use of stainless steel. We provide members with marketing support, technical advice, training, education, and access to vital industry information.
If you are attending UK Metals Expo on 4–5 November 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, we would be delighted to meet you and discuss how BSSA membership can support your organisation. Please email kate.vale@bssa.org.uk if you would like to arrange a meeting or learn more about membership on our website: https://bssa.org.uk/join-the-bssa/
Membership Benefits Include:
• Priority access to a network of metallurgists and free technical advice
• Referral service for incoming supply and fabrication enquiries.
• Member listing on BSSA’s website
• Free or Reduced fees for BSSA online and face to face training courses
• Free or Reduced fees for enrolments in BSSA’s Stainless Steel Specialist Course,
• Weekly updates of all enquiries and leads received from non member companies.
• Discounted registration rates in all BSSA events, including its seminars, webinars and annual conference & dinner
• 20% discounted exhibition stands at the UK Metals Expo for all BSSA members
• Free potential editorial on the BSSA news section, our social media pages and in trade magazines, plus distribution to third-party publications
• Lecture/speaker opportunities at Association and related functions (at BSSA’s invitation)
• Access to HR, Employment Law & Health and Safety, and other support functions via BSSA’s partners.
• Access to information and data supplied by from World Stainless and other connected trade associations
• Celebrate your company or employees achievements with entry to our Awards ceremony
Whether you want to strengthen your technical capability, generate new opportunities, raise your profile or stay ahead of industry developments, BSSA membership provides the platform and support to help your organisation thrive.
