Nuclear Industry Association
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| Abbreviation | NIA |
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| Formation | 1963 |
| Type | Trade association |
| Legal status | Private company limited by guarantee without share capital claiming exemption under Section 30 of the act (02804518) |
| Purpose | Representing nuclear energy companies in the UK |
| Headquarters | Tower House |
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Region served
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UK |
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Membership
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c.270 civil nuclear industry companies |
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Chief Executive
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Tom Greatrex |
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Main organ
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(Chairman - Lord Hutton) |
| Website | NIA |
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Formerly called
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British Nuclear Industry Forum (BNIF) |
The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) is the trade association for the civil nuclear industry in the United Kingdom. It represents more than 260 companies across the nuclear supply chain. The diversity of NIA membership enables effective and constructive industry-wide interaction. It publishes the quarterly magazine, Industry Link and it represents over 65,000 workers in the industry.
The NIA believes nuclear energy is essential to meet the UK's clean energy needs. As part of a diversified energy mix, nuclear-generated energy provides safe and reliable electricity for UK homes, hospitals, schools and industries.
Its objectives are to:
The NIA has more than 260 members involved in all aspects of the UK including the operators of the nuclear power stations, those engaged in decommissioning, waste management, nuclear liabilities management and all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear equipment suppliers, engineering and construction firms, nuclear research organisations, and legal, financial and consultancy companies.
The subscriptions paid by its members pay for all NIA activity.
Tom Greatrex is the NIA’s Chief Executive. Appointed in February 2016, he succeeded Keith Parker who had been Chief Executive for more than a decade. A Board of Directors made up of senior people from across the civil nuclear supply chain and research bodies oversee the direction of the organisation. Lord Hutton of Furness is the current Chairman and was appointed in 2011.
The NIA offers a range of services to its members to help improve the commercial performance of the nuclear industry by supporting member companies to develop their business in the UK and overseas.
It organises Business Group meetings to help share information and provide networking opportunities for its members. These groups cover:
NIA members can also access a comprehensive Trade Directory, to find products and services from UK-based companies across the nuclear sector.
The NIA holds conferences for its members. Its annual conference, Nuclear 2016 will take place on 1 December 2016. The conference was previously known as Energy Choices and #Nuclear – Powering the UK. The conference attracts a wide range of speakers covering all aspects of the nuclear sector and Government. Energy Minister, Andrea Leadsom spoke at the 2015 event.
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