Welcome to the British Promotional Merchandise Association


The British Promotional Merchandise Association is the professional body serving the £1 billion+ pound promotional products industry in the UK and Ireland.


We've been a trusted brand for over 50 years, offering advice and guidance to buyers as well as leading the promotional merchandise industry in delivering service excellence and compliance through a strict Code of Conduct which governs areas such as quality, accurate advertising, fair trade terms and managing customer complaints.

Buying from a BPMA member means you can buy with complete confidence.

Look for the BPMA logo when you buy promotional merchandise.

Our Mission

We exist to inspire, connect and educate our members by:


  • Acting as the industry voice
  • Maintaining a strict code of conduct that allows customers to buy with confidence
  • Delivering the world’s best accredited industry education programme
  • Bringing members together to share ideas and best practice
  • Providing inspiration and motivation to help grow their businesses

Inspiring Promotional Products


As part of the creative industries in the UK, representing in excess of £120bn contribution to the UK economy, our members provide memorable products for B2B and B2C sectors. Inspiring, connecting and educating the wider industry on the possibilities, please visit our member directory to discover your next promotional goods partner.


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Victorinox Integrates UK Distribution into Victorinox UK Ltd

28/05/2024

Victorinox introduces changes to the distribution of Victorinox products in the UK market. Distributor business relationships with Victorinox AG will be transferred to Victorinox UK Limited, effective 1st September 2024.

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Steel City Marketing Ltd Employees to Brave Charity Abseil for Cavendish Cancer Care

28/05/2024

Steel City Marketing Ltd is thrilled to announce that three of its courageous team members, David, Jenni, and Rowan, will be taking on the challenge of abseiling down the Sheffield Hallam Owen Building, a towering 12-storey structure, in support of C

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Successful BPMA visit to The Big Promotional Trade Show, Cardiff

23/05/2024

The BPMA appreciates having the opportunity to meet promotional merchandise professionals at various events and trade shows throughout the year.

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