The EPSMA was formed to provide a much needed forum for discussing and progressing issues of common concern to the power supply industry, for the benefit of power supply manufacturers and users alike. Six key areas of activity have been identified:

• Regulatory and standards issues.
• Tariffs and barriers to trade.
• Links between the industry and further education.
• Benchmarking and continual improvement.
• Marketing of the European industry.
• Liaison with other industry organisations.

The EPSMA is run by a Management Committee (MC) of 9 to 12 companies that are electred on an annual basis by the full membership. The MC directs the activities of a Technical Committee (TC) which is chaired by an external consultant. The TC works on a wide range of technical projects that are beneficial to the power supply industry. Any member can sit on the TC and can contribute to individual projects where they have a particular interest or expertise.