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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) exists to support and promote the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad. Working closely with member companies, SMMT acts as the voice of the motor industry, promoting its position to government, stakeholders and the media.

Around 1.7 million cars and commercial vehicles and three million engines are produced annually in the UK, accounting for 10% of the UK’s total exports. With an annual turnover of £51 billion and a workforce of over 850,000 people, the UK is a key global player within the automotive sector and the industry is a significant contributor to the UK's economy.

Like all industries, the automotive sector is facing a challenging time. The current economic climate and weak consumer confidence has resulted in falling registrations, across the entire vehicle market. While UK automotive production feeds global demand, strong and decisive action in the UK is needed to stabilise the new car market in particular, to assure the long term health of this vital contributor to the UK economy.

Through representation to government at home and abroad, national and international events, reliable automotive data and practical advice, SMMT plays a central role in the working life of the motor industry. Whether the industry is your business or it impacts on your organisation in any way, SMMT can deliver real business benefits to help your company meet the challenges of the future.

About SMMT : History of SMMT 

At the beginning of the twentieth century, Frederick Simms realised the motor industry lacked a central body to provide leadership and protection and was increasingly worried by the fragmented nature of the motor industry which seemed to be spending vital resources supporting several rival London motor shows.

In February 1902 he called a meeting of leading industry players to discuss ideas, and following this The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders was registered as a company on 16 July 1902. On Tuesday 22 July 1902, a group of 32 businessmen met for its first general meeting.

Simms established the SMMT a name he had “carefully selected” as a

"strong, influential and representative trade organisation, capable of encouraging, developing and protecting the new Industry in this country.”

The principal aim of the Society was to exercise control over motor shows. The first SMMT exhibition was held at Crystal Palace in January 1903, and then later moved to Olympia where it remained for 32 years.

Eighteen years after creation, SMMT activities were divided into five main classes:

Legislative trade policy
Control of exhibitions
Races
Automotive standards
Contributions to charitable bodies

In 1926 a Statistical information Department was established and in 1928 the Society's first overseas representative was appointed, to be followed by the creation of a Garage Equipment section in 1930. SMMT's activities abroad continued to expand and in April 1933 an Overseas Department was created.

The motor exhibitions at Olympia continued to attract large numbers each year, but in 1937 they were moved to the redeveloped Earls Court site. The outbreak of war 14 months later meant the Society's focus changed dramatically. The cancellation of motor shows severely reduced income. Staff numbers were reduced and space vacated. Committee meetings were reduced to a minimum and the staff gave considerable assistance to government and its ministers.

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 At the beginning of the twentieth century, Frederick Simms realised the motor industry lacked a central body to provide leadership and protection and was increasingly worried by the fragmented nature of the motor industry which seemed to be spending vital resources supporting several rival London motor shows.

In February 1902 he called a meeting of leading industry players to discuss ideas, and following this The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders was registered as a company on 16 July 1902. On Tuesday 22 July 1902, a group of 32 businessmen met for its first general meeting.

Simms established the SMMT a name he had “carefully selected” as a

"strong, influential and representative trade organisation, capable of encouraging, developing and protecting the new Industry in this country.”

The principal aim of the Society was to exercise control over motor shows. The first SMMT exhibition was held at Crystal Palace in January 1903, and then later moved to Olympia where it remained for 32 years.

Olympia - 1903

Eighteen years after creation, SMMT activities were divided into five main classes:

Legislative trade policy
Control of exhibitions
Races
Automotive standards
Contributions to charitable bodies

In 1926 a Statistical information Department was established and in 1928 the Society's first overseas representative was appointed, to be followed by the creation of a Garage Equipment section in 1930. SMMT's activities abroad continued to expand and in April 1933 an Overseas Department was created.

The motor exhibitions at Olympia continued to attract large numbers each year, but in 1937 they were moved to the redeveloped Earls Court site. The outbreak of war 14 months later meant the Society's focus changed dramatically. The cancellation of motor shows severely reduced income. Staff numbers were reduced and space vacated. Committee meetings were reduced to a minimum and the staff gave considerable assistance to government and its ministers.

In 1943, the Board of Trade asked SMMT to produce a report on the capacity, employment and capital equipment of the industry, so that the main problems to be faced at the war's end might be known as far as possible. Despite the depleted staff and the many pressures the industry faced in time of war, the detailed study was passed to government during 1944.

 The lessons of war indicated that there was considerable research work to be done if the industry was to prosper in world markets, and in late 1945 the Motor Industry Research Association was formed.

The Motor Show and Commercial Vehicle Exhibition were re-introduced in October and November 1948. SMMT, the Smithfield Club and the Agricultural Engineers Association concluded an agreement to stage an annual exhibition at Earls Court from 1959. SMMT was very influential and royalty and the senior politicians of the day attended its shows.

Government announced in January 1970 that it supported the creation of a National Exhibition Centre in the Birmingham area. SMMT announced at the September 1975 Council meeting that it would cease exhibiting at Earls Court after 1976 and that a combined car and commercial vehicle exhibition would be held at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, in 1978.

In 2006 the British Motor Show came back to London. ExCeL in docklands is the venue for the motor industry's bi-ennial showcase, featuring cars, stars and dockside bars.

During the 1950s, the industry continued its recovery from the immediate post-war period. In early 1956 over 500,000 people were directly employed in motor vehicle and parts production.

In late 1957, having moved from their Portland Street offices to 148 Piccadilly, the Society was forced to look for new accommodation as its offices were being demolished to make way for a new road.

In January 1959 the Society moved into Forbes House, Halkin Street. Today SMMT consists of 13 departments and has approximately 80 staff.

In 1966, discussions started between government and SMMT over a centralised vehicle registration system and in June 1969 the Vehicle Driving Licenses Act received Royal Assent. SMMT would use the new licence documentation to provide the UK's new vehicle registration statistics. In July 1972, the Motor Vehicle Registration Information System (MVRIS) started operating using part of the registration document.

During the 1980s and early 1990s SMMT became increasingly involved in quality matters and improving supply chain management in the industry. This culminated in the creation of the SMMT Industry Forum operating from Birmingham with considerable DTI support. Its work has spread to other industries and its success is being replicated in other sectors of the economy.

Today, SMMT is heavily involved in political lobbying on behalf of the industry to ensure this vital sector of the economy is effectively represented to government. Working within the UK and abroad, the Society seeks to promote the interests of the UK automotive sector in legislation, regulation and trade issues.

Through the highs and the lows of the automotive industry, the Society has continued to prosper and is still considered to be a powerful and valuable asset to its membership base of over 600 organisations. 

Website:www.smmt.co.uk