JMDA Becomes Associate Member Of Automotive Regulatory Body CLEPA

JMDA Design are thrilled to have been accepted as a member of CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers. CLEPA are the leading voice of the automotive supply chain in Europe, driving smart growth and helping to define the future of road safety. JMDA Design are global leaders in child car seat design; in joining CLEPA they look forward to contributing to improvements in road safety and child protection.

Testimony to the contribution Derrick and the team at JMDA have made to the child restraint system (C.R.S) industry over the last 30 years, JMDA are proud to be members of CLEPA. JMDA join the organisation as the only European designers, bringing with them a thorough understanding of complex child safety challenges and child restraint system regulations. JMDA’s comprehensive global knowledge and expertise across all aspects of child restraints from concept, innovation, regulations, compliance, manufacture and the market, can inform the debate and contribute a different dimension to child safety discussions.

Derrick Barker, Creative and Managing Director explains, ‘CLEPA is the leading voice of the EU automotive supplier industry and is a driver of innovation and regulation throughout the automotive industry. ‘We are thrilled to be the only design company to become members of the organisation, this is a real achievement for us!’ He adds, ‘As JMDA’s credibility and reputation continues to grow, the next step for us is to help shape regulation and assist with future challenges in the industry. We look forward to meeting with many of the other leading players in the industry and sharing our knowledge and experience.’

Founded in 1959 and based in Brussels, CLEPA brings together over 120 of the world’s most prominent suppliers for car parts, systems and modules and more than 20 national trade associations and European sector associations. They represent more than 3,000 companies and support the EU and UN decision-making process and shaping the legislations impacting the automotive business. Their main priorities are to foster a competitive, smart and sustainable Europe, as well maintain the European leadership in reducing CO2 emissions and support road safety.

For further details about CLEPA and JMDA’s recent acceptance into the organisation, please call +44 (0) 1386 426100 or alternatively email [email protected].