The British Drilling Association (BDA) is delighted to announce the addition of Solmek Ltd and Safer Rig Services as its newest members. This expansion enhances the BDA’s mission to comprehensively represent the entire drilling sector, spanning from suppliers to contractors and ultimately, to clients.
Solmek Ltd has joined as a Corporate Contractor Member, while Safer Rig Services is welcomed as a Supplier Member. Their inclusion significantly broadens the BDA’s reach and underscores the widespread appeal of the Association.
Speaking about the new members, BDA Chair, Paul McMann, said: “We are pleased to welcome Solmek and Safer Rig Services to the Association. Their unique perspectives and expertise in the drilling sector will be invaluable to the organisation.”
Paul further emphasised the importance of diversifying its membership base commenting: “Each BDA member brings a distinct viewpoint to the drilling industry. As the BDA continuously evolves through its rigorous BDA Audit processes, the addition of new members like Solmek and Safer Rig Services will drive industry standards and professionalism to even greater heights.”
BDA membership is open to a wide range of enterprises, including companies, partnerships, sole traders, and more. This includes contractors who can provide proof that their drilling operatives either possess or are in the process of obtaining NVQ Land Drilling, Level 2 certification. We also welcome non-contracting suppliers, clients, and consultants.
For more information about the BDA, visit: www.britishdrillingassociaton.co.uk or email: [email protected]
About the BDA:
The British Drilling Association (BDA) is a trade association formed in 1976, with over 130 member companies representing all aspects of the drilling sector.
The BDA strives to support the needs, activities and ambitions of its membership and its aims and objectives are:
- Improve efficiency, health & safety awareness, and standards in the industry
- Promote and support scientific research into drilling techniques
- Promote and support the training and education of any personnel involved in the drilling industry including drilling operatives, supervisors, apprentices, and engineers
- Promote and support the establishment of new and relevant standardisation
- Establish and improve Codes of Practice
- Liaise with Government bodies and Institutions
- Disseminate information to interested parties
- Compile relevant statistical support
- To collaborate with other related associations both in the UK and abroad to advance our industry.
- Promote the industry
- Promote BDA members as exemplars