Refined Bitumen Association

The Refined Bitumen Association is the trade association for UK bitumen companies.

Refined Bitumen Association
AbbreviationRBA
Formation1968
Legal statusNon-profit company
PurposeRoad surfaces in the UK
Location
  • Harrogate Business Centre, Hammerain House, Hookstone Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8ER
Region served
UK
Membership
Five bitumen companies
AffiliationsEurobitume
WebsiteRBA

History

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It was formed in 1968.

Asphalt Industry Alliance

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In 2000, it formed the Asphalt Industry Alliance with the Mineral Products Association, based in London. Asphalt is a mixture of bitumen and quarried mineral products, represented by both trade organisations.

Structure

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Its five main members cover 95% of the UK market

Function

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It represents the UK bitumen industry at a national level. The UK produces around 1.5 million tonnes of bitumen a year. 90% of UK bitumen is used on roads.

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