Trade associations are formed by businesses such as linen, uniform and facility services companies that are engaged in the same or similar industry for the protection and promotion of the common business interests of its members.

A trade association is a voluntary organization of independent business units in the same branch of industry, which conducts co-operatively activities aimed at improving the welfare of the group, which does not deprive its members of the power to make essential managerial decisions.

The activities and meetings of trade associations generally discuss issues relating to the common interests of the members. Issues may relate ...