Welcome to the website of the
Confederation of British Wool Textiles
PLEASE NOTE: Member passwords have now been changed as of the 3rd October 2005. Member companies should contact CBWT on 01484 346500 for their new password. On receipt, members of the CBWT should input their password above and click on enter.
If you are not a member and would like more information about our activities please click here.
If you are already a member but have forgotten your password or are having difficulties with the site please click here.
How to get to us:
From M62 East: Leave the motorway at Junction 25
and take the first left at the roundabout - for Huddersfield. After about
3/4 mile turn right at the traffic lights. Carry straight on through several
traffic lights for approx. 2 miles. Turn right at the traffic lights BEFORE
'Staples' superstore on to Red Doles Lane. The Textile Centre of Excellence
is on the left after 'Booker - cash 'n carry'.
From M62 West: Leave the motorway at Junction 23 and follow signs
for Huddersfield.
From M1 South: Leave the motorway at Junction 38 and follow signs
for Huddersfield.
From Huddersfield Centre / Ring Road: Follow directions for Leeds
A62 (Leeds Road). Once on the A62, follow the road for approx. 1 mile
and stay in the left-hand lane at the lights and go straight on (the right
lane is right turn only). When approaching the next set of traffic lights
next to the 'Staples' superstore, turn left onto Red Doles Lane. The Textile
Centre of Excellence is on the left after 'Booker - cash 'n carry'.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Confederation of British Wool Textiles Ltd is a not-for-profit membership based organisation, providing a wide range of the highest quality professional services to meet the evolving needs of companies in the textile industry. Our aim is to facilitate effective representation, support, guidance and training to ensure the development of the competitiveness of our member companies in a global market environment.
Our work focuses on six key areas:
COMMERCIAL AND STRATEGY
As the recognised representative body for the UK wool textile industry,
CBWT is in a strong position to guide and influence decisions made at
governmental levels. Lobbying is an important tool in ensuring that the
concerns and needs of the member companies are heard by the right people
and at the right time. ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
By negotiating with agencies such as the Environment Agency, the Department for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR) and Water Companies we seek to influence the development and implementation of environmental legislation, standards and discharge consents.
ENco
The Environmental Technology and Analytical Services Division, operating under the name Enco from premises in Ilkley supports the environmental activities of the Confederation by providing practical guidance on legislative compliance. A dedicated laboratory provides a wide range of textile and environment related testing services.
EMPLOYMENT AFFAIRS
Increasingly onerous changes to UK employment law have proved a minefield for many companies, with often costly results. CBWT offers a complete advisory service including Employment Tribunal Representation to all in Full Membership.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
CBWT can facilitate the development of in-house Health and Safety policies suited to the individual company; as well as offering employee training to support the implementation of these policies.
If you have any issues with the Confederation of British Wool Textiles that you would like to raise, we have a formal procedure for dealing with these. Please contact us on 01484 346500.