ABOUT ESSA
We’re the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), a trade body representing the very best suppliers of goods and services to the events industry. With a focus on Health & Safety, education, business development and driving excellence and shared best practice, ESSA and our members sit at the centre of the events community both in the UK and overseas.
Having established ourselves over the last 10 years (merger of BECA & AEC 2007), with our members we are the collective voice of the supplier and services sector.
Industry Collaboration
EIA
A central information source, development of closer relationships and understanding between organisers, suppliers and venues - benefiting the industry as a whole.
FaceTime
An initiative to provide expertise and guidance for marketers and businesses, explaining why and how face-to-face marketing works and how to get the very best out of it.
Cross-Association Working Groups
The AEO, AEV and ESSA run working groups which every member has access to, discussing important industry issues such as HR, H&S, Sustainability and Technology.
WHY USE AN ESSA MEMBER
OPERATE AND COMPLY WITH THE QUALITY SERVICE CHARTER
Upon joining, every member must sign our Quality Service Charter and Code of Conduct which dictates the level of professional service and codes of best practices which must be adhered to.
Verified references from fellow members and customers
Each new member must have a reference from an ESSA/AEO or AEV member as well as a recent client. Each new application is then vetted by the membership before acceptance.
Fully insured and vetted.
Before joining, members must provide their full insurances and the last 12 months accounts for vetting.
ESSA Bond*
The ESSA Bond is our insurance policy that in the event of one of our members defaulting under contract, will seek to recompence the loss incurred by the client (exhibitor, organiser or fellow member). *ESSA Bond is subject terms and conditions.
NEWS FROM our MEMBERS
A how-to guide to exhibit design in the post-Covid era
Exhibitions have always relied on the power of face-to-face meetings to generate new discoveries and relationships.
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Ignition DG has been named in Exhibitor Magazine’s 2020 Find It – Top 40.
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Ignition is deeply honoured to announce today that we have been named as recipients of The Queen’s Award ...
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The Flexed Insurance Service from Event Industry Specialist InEvexco offers empathy and a cost effective approach. Contractors & Suppliers in ...
Read MoreExhibit 3 Sixty appoints Vividink
Full-service exhibition contractor, Exhibit 3Sixty, has appointed Vividink to manage its pr and social media in preparation for the lifting ...
Read MoreScan Display’s MD elected global association’s first African President
Scan Display’s Managing Director, Justin Hawes, has been elected President of the Brussels-based International Federation of Exhibition & Event ...
Read More8 REASONS TO JOIN ESSA
Appealing to your buyers
There are many reasons why event industry suppliers become part of the ESSA Community. High on the list is the confidence that buyers have in working with ESSA members.
Making the right connections
ESSA members have approved supplier listing on the ESSA, AEO and AEV websites which means buyers looking to find suppliers will do so.
Commitment to a stronger events industry
Membership is based on the practical provision of support, resources and benefits and at all times a standards led, professional approach is the underlying ethos behind what we do and how our members operate.
Technical help and operational support
ESSA provides members with a broad range of technical support, up to date rules and information via a dedicated helpline, web resource and email communications.
National support and Government recognition
ESSA is an official partner of the Britain for Events campaign, endorsed by the UK Government, its purpose is to promote Britain as a world class destination for events of all types.
Your individual goals via 1-2-1 account management
ESSA membership works specifically for you - give us three objectives for your first year which we will then use to tailor an individual account management plan.
Driven by standards and accountability
In a mixed marketplace, ESSA members are regarded as conscientious, professional and are kept up to date with the rules and regulations through the associations various working groups.
Money Back
In addition to the huge profile, networking and support benefits of ESSA membership there is all an impressive range of products and services aim to put money back into your business.
ESSA BLOG
This is a better way to market your business
A friend who works in the events industry told me about a survey run by a supplier on LinkedIn. The ...
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Addressing the question of confidence
When exhibitions are given final confirmation of the go-ahead to restart, the biggest problem organisers will face will be one ...
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Do you remember when it was a terrible time to work in events?
One day, over a drink in a pub that’s open for business, with no restrictions on where you sit, ...
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Project Confidence – preparing for the ‘new norm’ in events
If you’re in the business of event marketing, chances are, you’ve found yourself asking what on earth a ...
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History is different when you’re living through it
Reading about history and terrible events that happened beyond your lifetime is not painful, because it didn’t happen to ...
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Navigating the 7C’s of a Crisis
I don’t think I’m generalising, what we are going through at the moment will be causing stress to ...
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ESM LTD: UK Coronavirus and my reflections on the current crisis from an events contracting perspective
Just over a week ago our company closed its factory doors for the first time outside of a xmas period ...
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Event Marketing: what can you say?
Coronavirus is playing havoc with millions of people’s lives across the world, and I don’t need to tell ...
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How well do you know your clients?
And how well do they know you? The more we understand about our clients, the better able we are ...
Read MoreFrom our member's BLOGS
Eurotunnel Freight Update- Planned Overnight Maintenance in August 2020
Articles Aug 11, 2020 | 15:43 pmPlease note that essential overnight Tunnel maintenance works will be carried out from Monday 17 August at 23:00 (CET) to Tuesday 18 August at 06:00 (CET). This will result in[…]
Read more...Your customers have got more important things to think about than you.
Blog Jul 1, 2020 | 21:47 pmWith nearly half the economy in a coma, it’s difficult to think about anything else, business-wise. The network effect has started making itself felt in reverse - it is becoming[…]
Read more...Social Distancing and Event Registration Webinar
Blog - Jonas Event Technology May 28, 2020 | 08:47 amJoin Alex Head (Head of Operations) and Stuart Brown (Head of Sales and Marketing) who will be discussing the "new normal" for events and how registration could be required to[…]
Read more...How To Make The Most Of Your Exhibition Experience
Display Revolution Exhibitions & Events Apr 15, 2020 | 12:45 pmExhibitions and trade shows are a great way to create awareness amongst your audience. They offer businesses the opportunity to establish and build a unique and personalized relationship with their[…]
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News from our partners
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Event organising can be extremely stressful and when it comes to plant hire there are several things that should be ...
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It's with enormous pride that we can officially announce that our revolutionary LEDskin® was awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award: ...
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New hydrostatic drive gas / diesel counterbalance
The new and improved IC engine hydrostatic drive counterbalance forklift range. Jungheinrich LPG and diesel forklift trucks with hydrostatic drive ...
Read MoreContact Us
ESSA
119 High Street
Berkhamsted
Herts HP4 2DJ
Tel: 01442 285812
info@essa.uk.com
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