The BMA provides opportunities for Manufacturer’s by:

• guiding manufacturers in the use of modern and safe methods of manufacturing by encouraging the maintenance of proper standards of safety, whilst maintaining good labour relations and fostering employee welfare;
• encouraging manufacturers to adhere to proper standards whilst maintaining high quality products;
• promoting and encouraging, through our Brands of Barbados Campaign and Trade Fairs, the use by consumers of products manufactured in Barbados.

We assist manufacturers:

• to secure markets for raw materials and finished products
• by consulting with reference to any challenges that affect local industries and take necessary action to resolve these any issues from time as may be thought proper and expedient
• to collect and disseminate statistical and all other information relating to international trade and industry, deemed to be in the interest of the Association and its Members

The BMA also promotes, supports, or lawfully opposes Governmental legislation and measures as necessary however impacting the Association or its members.

The Barbados Manufacturers' Association also provides technical, mentoring (utilising skilled retirees) and consulting services tailored to suit micro, small and medium-sized producers. These services include: advice and assistance with packaging; group discounts and access to specialised training. We also assess, plan, and implement a custom-made solution to assist producers to be export ready.

Some of our other benefits include:

• (HCB) HealthCare Barbados - Emergency Medical Assistance, Worldwide Travel And Health Discount Benefits to include:
  1. Emergency Medical Response service for cardholders, family members or friends in the event of a medical emergency, whether at work or play.
  2. Worldwide medical assistance and travel protection benefits when traveling on business or holiday.
  3. Generous healthcare discounts on a wide range of health services and products, with access to gyms, spas and health clubs.
  4. Readily available ambulance and emergency clinic services.
• Windward Agencies - special rates on imported raw materials and machinery, also offering special rate for consolidated shipments originating in the USA to come through Caribtrans (Miami).
• Angus & Angus Auto World Inc. & Prestige Collision & Coach Builders – will provide Fleet Maintenance, General Mechanical Repairs, Service & Tune-ups, Pre-M.O.T. Inspections, Auto Electrical Repairs, Body Repairs & Painting, Roadworthy Certificate & Valuations
• Intimate Hotels of Barbados - Discounted rates on accommodation.
• The Indar Weir Travel Centre - 10% discount on their Caribbean Vacation Packages
• Plumb Rite Plumbing Systems Agency Inc. - 15% discount on all plumbing needs and a customized preventative plumbing maintenance package.
• Carib Island Designs Ltd. is offering 5% discount on all "River Bay" products, provided that the factory m
• Barbados Golf Club - 5% discount on fees for BMA members joining the club for the first time.