ceda history
ceda history
1971
Jan 01
1971
1971
A number of distributors get together to discuss the idea of a trade association.
1972
Jan 01
1972
1972
ceda is formed and by April 1972 has 26 members and by the end of the year 37 including two who are still members (Dentons and Hansens)
1974
Jul 10
1974
1974
ceda AGM followed by first social event to which suppliers were invited. This was a dinner dance at the Pavilion Ballroom, Brighton
1977
Jul 04
1977
1977
The ceda buying group becomes a Limited Company called Cedabond
1986
Jul 10
1986
1986
John Humphry-Baker becomes the new secretary ceda Grand Prix Awards announced at the 1986 conference
1987
Jul 03
1987
1987
Inaugural Grand Prix Awards won by John Kelly and Co Ltd for Lloyds of London
1993
Jul 01
1993
1993
CEDACARE pioneered by John Carter who also reintroduced the Service managers Conference
1996
Jul 04
1996
1996
Catering Engineers Standards and Regulations Board (CESRB) started with ceda Chairman, John Carter as chairman. www.ceda.co.uk domain name registered.
2004
Jul 01
2004
2004
New ceda logo introduced
2005
Jul 01
2005
2005
The ceda buying group becomes a Limited Company called Cedabond
2006
Jul 06
2006
2006
Members information manual introduced to provide comprehensive details of all member benefits Peter Kitchin becomes ceda Chairman
2007
Jan 01
Regional meeting format changed to a common agenda
Jul 01
2007
2007
Partners scheme introduced for suppliers (Picture shows our first Platinum Partner – Bill Downie of Meiko completing the application)
2009
Jul 02
2009
ceda becomes a Limited Company
2011
Jul 01
2011
2011
Peter Kitchin retires as ceda’s longest ever serving chairman (after 5 years in the role) Peter Kay retires as Managing Director to take on the role of Director of Technical Support and is replaced by Robin McKnight.
2012
Jul 05
2012
2012
ceda celebrates its 40th anniversary, ceda introduces gas safety initiative which is widely publicised
2015
Jul 27
2015
2015
Adam Mason appointed as Director General
2016
Jul 20
2016
ceda announces 22 point plan for redeveloping the association
2018
Jul 05
2018
2018
ceda rebrands to reflect its true role of Connecting Our Industry
2019
Sep 20
2019/2020
A trailblazer group of ceda members develops an apprenticeship standard for installation and maintenance engineers and the first cohort start their apprenticeships
2020
Jul 03
2020
2020
ceda provides wide range of support for members and their clients to help them combat covid 19
2021
Jul 01
2021
2021
Kirstin Hatherley becomes first female Chair