WirtschaftsVereinigung Metalle (WVMetalle), the German Non-Ferrous Metals Association, represents the German Non-Ferrous (NF) metals industry towards politics and economy in order to maintain and establish measures at a very high level. Today, WVMetalle has about 670 member companies, including producers and processors of most base and special metals and compounds.
WSM represents the economic policy interests of the steel and metal processing industry and is one of the largest business associations in Germany. The German steel and metal processing industry are approximately 5,000 mainly medium-sized industrial companies with a turnover of about 80 billion euros a year and an average number of employees of around 500,000.
The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (Wirtschaftskammer Österreich) functions as the federal parent organization for the nine State Chambers and 110 trade associations for different industries within Austria’s system of economy. Most State Chambers and associations have local offices to provide services in close proximity to members.
Operating in Brussels since 1992, UNIFE represents European train builders and rail equipment suppliers. The association advocates on behalf of more than 100 of Europe’s leading rail supply companies – from SMEs to major industrial champions – active in the design, manufacture, maintenance and refurbishment of rail transport systems, subsystems and related equipment. UNIFE also brings together national rail industry associations from 11 European countries. Our members account for 84% of the European, and 46% of the global, market for rail equipment and services. We communicate members’ interests at the European and international levels while actively promoting rail equipment and standards worldwide.
SMEunited is the employers’ organisation representing the interests of European crafts, trades and SMEs at EU level. SmeUnited is a recognised European Social Partner. It is a non-profit seeking and non-partisan organisation. As the European SME umbrella organisation, SMEunited incorporates around 80 member organisations from 34 countries consisting of national cross-sectorial SME federations, European branch federations and other associate members, which support the SME family. SMEunited represents more than 12 million enterprises, which employ around 55 million people across Europe.
Representing the battery industry of the future, RECHARGE is the industry association of the advanced rechargeable and lithium batteries value chain in Europe. Advanced rechargeable batteries are a strategic key technology that contribute to a more empowered, sustainable and circular economy by enabling decarbonized electricity and mobility. Founded in 1998, RECHARGE’s unique membership covers all aspects of the battery value chain: From suppliers of primary and secondary raw materials, to battery and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), to logistic partners and battery recyclers. For more information, visit www.rechargebatteries.org or follow us at @RechargeEurope.
Orgalim represents Europe’s technology industries, comprised of 770,000 innovative companies spanning the mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and electronics, and metal technology branches. Together they represent the EU’s largest manufacturing sector, generating annual turnover of €2,126 billion, manufacturing one-third of all European exports and providing 11.33 million direct jobs. We are a European-level federation that engages with EU policymakers on behalf of our membership, speaking for 29 national industry associations and 18 European sector associations. Founded in 1954, and with hundreds of industry experts engaging across a broad range of policy areas, we are recognised as the foremost voice of Europe’s technology industries in Brussels. Our advocacy work addresses the broad spectrum of policy and regulatory issues that impact our companies, while our Partnership services provide support to a broader network of clients in the field. Across our activities, we are committed to shaping a future that’s good: working with policymakers and stakeholders to strengthen our industries’ growth and global leadership, to maximise their contribution to Europe’s economy and society, and to foster a new relationship of trust between businesses and citizens. Orgalim is a member of the Alliance for a Competitive European Industry (ACEI) and the European Forum for Manufacturing (EFM).
The Nickel Institute represents primary nickel producers at European and international level. Through our science division, NiPERA, we also undertake leading edge scientific research relevant to human health and the environment. The Nickel Institute is the centre of excellence for information on nickel and nickel-containing materials.
The Lead (Pb) REACH Consortium is a voluntary initiative managed by the International Lead Association (ILA). The Consortium represents a membership of more than 90 legal entities involved in the mining, smelting, refining and recycling of lead, as well as manufacturers of lead compounds and producers of lead-based automotive and industrial batteries.
Founded in 1973, The International Fragrance Association represents the interests of the fragrance industry worldwide. We bring together seven multinational Regular Member companies, Supporting Members, and hundreds of small and medium-sized fragrance ingredient manufacturers represented via 21 National Associations. As an Association, we are committed to promoting the safe use of fragrance for everyone’s enjoyment, whether in fine fragrances, personal care products, or household products. Our members bring a sense of wonder, creating fragrances that bring joy, emotion and color to people’s lives; a sense of purpose, supporting prosperity through jobs and scientific advances; and a sense of responsibility, recognizing their duty to protect consumers and respect the environment.
Representing the chromium industry worldwide and across the value chain since 1984, the International Chromium Development Association promotes sustainable uses of chromium in innovative applications and provides health, safety and environmental studies as well as independent market research. It is the reference organization for whoever is interested in chromium. The ICDA and its members are committed to sharing best practices, the association works to unite the industry around the common goal of continuous improvement.
Glass Alliance Europe is the European Alliance of Glass Industries. It has the unique feature of regrouping all the glass industries to work on common issues. It is composed of 13 national glass associations and of the 5 main sectors of the glass industries: container glass, flat glass, special glass, domestic glass and continuous filament glass fibres.
FuelsEurope represents the EU conventional and renewable fuels & industrial value chains products manufacturing industry in the policy debate with EU Institutions and other stakeholders, providing an expert opinion on the production process, distribution and use of our industry’s products, in order to contribute to a regulatory framework that:
Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) is the industry association representing the interests of more than 80 small, medium-sized companies, and multinational manufacturers. Those operate with workforce of 57,000+ people at more than 350 sites all over Europe. The member companies account for more than 85% of European sales of flexible packaging made of different materials, mainly plastics, aluminium, and paper. More than half of all food products sold on the European retail markets are packed with flexible packaging. The focus of the association’s work is on market information, sustainability and recycling activities plus food contact legislation. More info at www.flexpack-europe.org
FEPA, the Federation of European Producers of Abrasives, is an association representing over 80% of the European manufacturers of abrasive products, including SMEs and international companies, as well as the abrasives National Associations and their members. FEPA members cover 90% of abrasives European production, exporting 35% of it in the world. FEPA’s main mission is to represent the European abrasive industry by promoting abrasives manufactured in Europe, informing members on the evolution of the regulatory framework worldwide, supporting producers with a range of technical, legal and scientific services, and anticipating future challenges in the abrasives sector. Abrasives are essential components weaved into numerous industries such as construction, automobile, aeronautics, environment, optical activities, glass, electronics, and the DIY market.
FEICA is the European voice of the adhesive and sealant industry. It is a multinational association representing the adhesive and sealant industry at European level and works with all relevant stakeholders to create a mutually beneficial economic and legislative environment.
The Federation of European manufacturers of Cookware and cutlery (FEC) represents European companies dealing with cookware, cutlery and other products* used for preparing and serving of food as well as for dining, with one voice, wherever common interests are met.
(*Electrical household appliances are not part of the product range.)
The European Expanded Clay Association (EXCA) represents the interests of all major expanded clay producers throughout Europe. Expanded clay is a natural, light and durable material, widely used in construction and as a growing media all over Europe. EXCA represents 90% of the European expanded clay industry.
Eurogypsum is a European federation of national associations of producers of gypsum products, including plaster and plasterboard. It is one of the few fully integrated industries (from cradle to cradle) within the construction products field. The companies which mine gypsum also process it and manufacture the value-added products and systems used extensively in construction and other industries.
With a turnover of EUR 7 billion, the European gypsum and anhydrite industry operates some 160 factories and 154 quarries and generates employment directly to 28,000 persons and indirectly for 300,000 persons. The gypsum industry provides jobs to 1,100,000 plasterers and plasterboard installers. It trains around 25,000 persons per year across Europe.
www.eurogypsum.org | info@eurogypsum.org | @Eurogypsum
EUROFER AISBL is located in Brussels and was founded in 1976. It represents the entirety of steel production in the European Union. EUROFER members are steel companies and national steel federations throughout the EU. The major steel companies and national steel federations in Switzerland and Turkey are associate members.
ETRMA is the voice of tyre and rubber goods producers in the European Union and its activities focus on the following key interdependent areas: representation, co-ordination, communication, promotion and technical liaison. The primary objective of ETRMA is to represent the regulatory and related interests of the European tyre and rubber manufacturers at both European and international levels. ETRMA is the sole interlocutor, specifically designated by the European tyre and rubber producers to carry out this critical task. www.etrma.org
The European Garden Machinery Industry Federation – EGMF – has been the voice of the garden machinery industry in Europe since 1977. With 30 European corporate members and 7 national associations representing manufacturers for garden, landscaping, forestry and turf maintenance equipment, we are the most powerful network in this sector in Europe. Our members are responsible for employing 120,000 people in the EU, and in 2020 sold over 19 million units on the European Market.
For further information please visit www.egmf.orgor contact us at secretariat@egmf.org.
European General Galvanizers Association (EGGA) is the industry organisation for Europe’s general galvanizing sector. It is a federation of the National Associations of most of the European Union Member States together with the UK, Norway and Turkey. These National Associations represent about 600 general galvanizing plants.
The European Federation for Construction Chemicals (EFCC) represents European construction chemicals companies and national member federations, representing raw materials producers and formulators of finished products, including SMEs, across the European Union.
The European Carbon and Graphite Association (ECGA), founded in 1995 and based in Brussels is the voice of EU carbon and graphite producers, including the EU based graphite electrode producers going into Europe’s steel and foundry industry, electrodes and cathodes for the aluminium and ferroalloy industry, as well as a wide variety of specialty graphite and carbon products for applications ranging from electric motors to modern battery technology.
The Cobalt Institute and its members have a longstanding commitment to the sustainable and responsible production and use of cobalt in all its forms and applications. Industrial miners guarantee health and safety conditions and rewarding livelihoods for their workforces. Significant efforts are being undertaken to formalize artisanal and small-scale mining to ensure that cobalt is sourced responsibly and ethically.
CLEPA represents more than 3,000 companies and cover all products and services within the automotive supply chain. It brings together well over 100 of the world’s most prominent suppliers for car parts, systems and modules and more than 20 national trade associations and European sector associations.
CETS is an international federation of national associations engaged in the supply of technology, chemicals, and paint products to the surface treatment industry. Its purpose is to provide a scientific and engineering voice at the European Union on proposals for environmental, health and safety legislation.
Cerame-Unie is the voice of the European ceramic industry. This industry covers a wide range of products including abrasives, bricks & roof tiles, clay pipes, wall & floor tiles, refractories, sanitaryware, table- & ornamentalware, technical ceramics and porcelain enamel. The industry generates over 200,000 direct jobs and a production value of €27 billion within the EU.
BSEF is the voice of the international bromine industry. Since 1997, BSEF has been working to foster knowledge on the many uses and benefits of bromine-based solutions. Through investments in research and development BSEF members create robust bromine-based technologies meeting the needs of modern society.
The Beryllium Science and Technology Association (BeST) represents the suppliers of beryllium to the EU market and industries who rely on the unique properties of beryllium to design for miniaturisation, energy conservation, greater reliability and longer product life.
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) represents the 15 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus makers: BMW Group, CNH Industrial, DAF Trucks, Daimler, Ferrari, Ford of Europe, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Jaguar Land Rover, Renault Group, Stellantis, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, Volvo Cars, and Volvo Group.