In 2000, a proposal was then developed within The BEAMA for a joint operation against counterfeiters of BEAMAistallation members' products, and Electric Dragon was born.

Objectives

• Prime objective was to raise awareness and create a Political will in affected countries.
• Employ investigators to take group raid action at source, mainly in China
  
• Foster international communication network between Far East, Middle East and Africa.
  

Activities & Results

• Permanent operation in China since 2000.Chinese investigators exclusive to us. Great co-operation from authorities.
• Visits to Guangzhou Trade Fair twice per year to raid stands and gain intelligence
• Over 180 factories raided.
• 10 million products seized
• 15 brands now represented and growing
• Interest from other manufacturers outside of BEAMA.
• Interest from Trade Bodies around the World. i.e. ELC,CELMA, NEMA, UL
• BEAMA Presentations in USA, Canada, Italy, France, Spain Middle East, Africa and now Malta
• Probably the best Database in the World for our industry.
• Global recognition for the work that BEAMA is doing.
• Groups and actions in : Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Nigeria, Kenya, Sudan,Tanzania, Uganda.
• 20,000 CD’s, Posters and numerous Industry Articles.
• Members seeing increased sales in affected markets.
• Current projects in Kuwait, Jordan East and West Africa