In the 1950s the membership of BOBMA was widened to include oil fired boiler manufacturers. The discovery of natural gas in the North Sea resulted in member companies manufacturing gas burners for commercial and industrial or process use. At this point it became known as the British Oil and Gas Firing Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (BOGFEMA).

1974 saw another change in name for the Association to encompass solid fuel and for the last 30 years the body has been called the British Combustion Equipment Manufacturers Association (BCEMA).

In 2002 the terms of membership were changed to allow for designers, manufacturers and solid fuel-burning equipment as well as those involved in the servicing of equipment and even supply or storage of fuel became eligible for BCEMA membership.

In 2003 the Council decided the time was right to widen the remit of the organisation. To engage in all aspects of energy related business activities, work more closely with government, non-governmental offices, research establishments and industry trade associations towards a greener future.

Our Aims

	To work closely with government ensuring only the most practical and energy efficient heating solutions are used.
	To build on technical support and involvement in Standards at UK, European and International levels.
	Ensure appropriate National Vocational Standards and Qualifications are developed for the benefit of member companies and strong links are maintained with the Sector Skills Councils
	Engage with professional engineering institutes and universities  to promote research opportunities within the Industrial and Commercial heating sector
	Influence the European Commission through member of the Association of European Heating Industries (EHI)