European sectoral associations for SMEs

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1 European sectoral associations for SMEs Their Voice in Europe Comité Européen des Equipements Techniques du Bâtiment 4 Confédération Européenne Professionelle des Esthéticiennes-Cosméticiennes 5 International Committee of Textile Care 6 European Builders Confederation 7 European Caravan Federation 8 European Federation of Accountants and Auditors for SMEs 9 European Federation of Funeral Services 10 European Metal Union 11 European Federation of Chimney Sweeps 12 European Standard Travel Agent Registry 13 Eurojuris International 14 European Federation of Timber Construction 15 Federation of European Dental Laboratory Owners 16 International Association of Building Service Contractors 17 Génie Climatique International 18 International Federation for the Roofing Trade 19 International Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists 20 International Association of Orthopaedic Footwear - European Division 21 Union Internationale de la Couverture et de la Plomberie 22 Union Internationale des Entrepreneurs de la Peinture 23 UNION EUROPÉENNE DE L ARTISANAT ET DES PETITES ET MOYENNES ENTREPRISES TEL: FAX: WEBSITE: 1

2 EUROPEAN SECTORAL ASSOCIATIONS FOR SMES THEIR VOICE IN EUROPE ASSOCIATIONS EUROPÉENNES SECTORIELLES DES PME LEUR VOIX EN EUROPE EUROPÄISCHE MITTELSTÄNDISCHE FACHVERBÄNDE EINE STIMME FÜR EUROPA INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION EINFÜHRUNG, which is the horizontal, Craft, trades and SME employers federation, at European level, also represents a growing number of European SME-focused sectoral associations. These organisations are associate members which gives them the right to participate as equal partners in all meetings and committees. With their sector-specific knowledge, they are able to offer valuable advice to s work. Some of these sectoral associations are permanently represented in Brussels. Others have their head office in one of s neighbouring countries. Through their national members, they cover, in many cases, all EU Members States and beyond, thus, representing many thousands of small and medium-sized companies across Europe. They possess substantial experience in such fields as the sectoral social dialogue, training and qualification, standardisation as well as all practical matters related to their trade or profession., connue principalement comme la fédération horizontale européenne des PME, représente aussi un nombre considérable d associations sectorielles européennes de PME. Ces organisations sont des membres associés de l, ce qui leur donne le droit de participer comme partenaires égaux dans tous les comités et réunions. Avec leurs connaissances spécifiques du secteur, elles sont aptes à offrir une valeur ajoutée importante au travail de l. Certaines de ces associations sectorielles sont en permanence représentées à Bruxelles. D autres ont leur bureau dans un des pays voisins de la Belgique. A travers leurs membres nationaux, beaucoup couvrent tous les Etats Membres de l UE et d autres pays, ainsi représentant des milliers de petites et moyennes entreprises à travers l Europe. Elles disposent d une expérience substantielle dans des domaines comme le dialogue social, la formation et la qualification, la normalisation aussi bien que dans toutes les affaires pratiques relatives à leur profession. Die ist zwar als der europäische Handwerks- und Mittelstandsverband bekannt, sie vertritt je doch eine bedeutende Zahl von europäischen KMU - Fachverbänden. Diese sind assoziierte Mitglieder, was ihnen gestattet, sich als gleichberechtigte Partner an allen Sitzungen und Ausschüssen zu beteiligen. Mit ihrem großen Fachwissen leisten sie der Arbeit der wertvolle Unterstützung. Einige dieser Fachverbände sind in Brüssel vertreten. Andere haben ihr Sekretariat in einem der Nachbarländer Belgiens. Über ihre nationalen Mitglieder decken sie in vielen Fällen alle EU - Staaten und andere Länder ab und vertreten dadurch Tausende mittelständische Unternehmen aus allen Regionen Europas. Sie verfügen über eine große Erfahrung in solchen Bereichen wie sektorieller sozialer Dialog, Ausund Weiterbildung, Normung sowie natürlich in fachspezifischen Themen. 2

3 Although many of them are already actively involved in consultative bodies, European working groups and standardisation committees, the political Brussels is not always aware of their existence. On the other hand, with political and economic integration moving forward, European institutions have to deal with ever more specific questions. The information requirements are tremendous! This brochure aims to introduce European sectoral associations for SMEs to all those who are involved in the European integration process. It is an invitation to take advantage of the associations specific experience which they are prepared to put at your disposal. Please, do not hesitate to contact them! Bien que beaucoup d entre elles soient déjà activement impliquées dans les comités consultatifs, les groupes de travail européens et les comités de normalisation, le Bruxelles politique n est pas toujours au courant de leur existence. D un autre côté, avec l avancement de l intégration politique et économique, les institutions européennes doivent s occuper des questions de plus en plus spécifiques. Les demandes d informations sont immenses! Cette brochure veut introduire les associations sectorielles européennes de PME à tous ceux qui sont impliqués dans le processus d intégration européen. C est une invitation de prendre avantage de leur expérience spécifique qu elles sont prêtes à mettre à votre disposition. N hésitez pas à prendre contact avec elles! Obwohl sich viele von ihnen schon aktiv an beratenden Ausschüssen, europäischen Arbeitsgruppen und Normungsgremien beteiligen, ist das politische Brüssel teilweise ungenügend über ihre Existenz informiert. Andererseits müssen sich aber die Europäischen Institutionen aufgrund der fortschreitenden politischen und wirtschaftlichen Integration mit immer spezifischeren Fragen befassen. Der Informationsbedarf ist gewaltig! Diese Broschüre möchte die europäischen KMU - Fachverbände all jenen vorstellen, die in den europäischen Integrationsprozeß involviert sind. Es ist eine Aufforderung, die spezifische Erfahrung dieser Verbände zu nutzen, welche Ihnen diese gern zur Verfügung stellen. Zögern Sie nicht, mit ihnen kontakt aufzunehmen. Hans-Werner Müller, Secretary General 3

4 COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DES ÉQUIPEMENTS TECHNIQUES DU BÂTIMENT CEETB The European Technical Contractors Committee for the Construction industry (CEETB) was founded in 1976 by three international associations: AIE: Association International des Entreprises d Equipements Electriques. GCI: Génie Climatique International UICP: Union Internationale de la Couverture Plomberie to represent the interests of technical building contractors in the European integration process. There are about 450,000 companies with 2,400,000 employees throughout the membership countries represented in the CEETB. 4, Rue Jacques de Lalaing, B 1040 Bruxelles Phone: Fax: oliver.loebel@ueapme.kmonet.be Oliver Loebel Number of countries covered: 18 Number of companies represented: 450,000 AIE GCI UICP Association Internationale des Entreprises d Equipements Electriques Génie Climatique International (see below) Union Internationale de la Couverture Plomberie (see below) Follow-up groups "Competitiveness of the Construction Industry" "Abnormally low tenders" "Benchmarking" "Information Technologies" "Education, Training, Image" "Energy Efficiency buildings" 4

5 CONFÉDÉRATION EUROPÉENNE PROFESSIONNELLE DES ESTHÉTICIENNES-COSMÉTICIENNES CEPEC CEPEC is an European association of professional beauticians with the following objectives: To encourage and support techno-cultural exchanges and a professional qualification of beauticians from different countries, organise the professional qualification with a view to harmonising the profession; elaborate and implement common training projects. To support and promote the creation of national federations where they do not exist To promote all initiatives for the protection and development of the profession of beauticians at European level, by harmonising the professional deontology. 5ter, Avenue Kennedy, F La Rochelle Cedex 1 Phone: Fax: cepec.france@fngae.fr Michel Lamoureux, chargé des relations avec l'. Number of countries covered: 7 Number of companies represented: Luxembourg Cyprus Malta FNGAE, Fédération Nationale des Groupements Artisanaux de l'esthétique Cosmétique GFPCA, Greek Federation of Professional Certificate Aesthetics FEDERESTETICA - C.N.A. A.N.B.O.S., Algemene Nederlandse Branche Organisatie Schoondheidsverzorging FHT, Federation of Holistic Therapists C.A.B. Th, Cyprus Association of Beauty Therapist MABT, Malta Association of Beauty Therapist Sectorial Social dialogue Formation Professionnelle Femme, Chef d entreprise 5

6 INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF TEXTILE CARE, the International Committee of Textile Care, is the umbrella organisation gathering the national textile care associations. These national associations consist of professionals of the textile care industry. Said national associations are effective members with full voting rights. is also composed of associate members who re-enforce the organisation with their professional expertise. They are essentially research institutes and technical centres of three continents: Europe, America and Australia. Their voting rights are only consultative and advisory. 478, Brusselsesteenweg, B Zellik Phone: Fax: nvg.cinet@cinet.be Nadine Van Gestel (B) Number of countries covered: 20 Number of companies represented: Luxembourg EUR Australia Czech Republic Hungary Japan Norway Russia USA Bundesinnung der Textilreiniger, Wäscher und Färber Fédération Belge de l Entretien du Textile Dansk Renseri Forening Suomen Pesuteollisuusliitto ry Fédération Nationale des Pressings Centre Technique de la Teinture et du Nettoyage Deutscher Textilreinigungsverband Gesamtverband Neuzeitlicher Textilpflegebetriebe Forschungsinstitut Hohenstein wfk, Forschungsinstitut für Reinigungstechnologie KWL-Verband Panhellenic Drycleaners & Affiliated Association Irish Drycleaning Association Associazione Italiana Puliture a Secco Tintorie Fédération Luxembourgeoise des Nettoyeurs & Blanchisseurs Nederlandse Vereniging van Textielreinigers TNO, Instituut voor Reinigingstechnieken Sveriges Tvätteriförbund Textile Services Association Ltd F.C.R.A., Forest House Laboratories European Chlorinated Solvent Association DIA, Drycleaning Insitute of Australia Ltd SZULP; Zivenostenské spolecenstov provozovatelu Pradelen, chemickych cistiren barviren a zehliren v ceské republice Textiltisztító Egyesülés All Japan Laundry and Drycleaning Association Norsk Renseri- and Vaskeriforbund Russian Association of Textile Care FLARE, Fabricare Legislative and Regulatory Education ES-VOC-CG (European Solvents Volatile Organic Compounds Co-ordination Group) 6

7 EUROPEAN BUILDERS CONFEDERATION EBC EBC is a European professional organisation gathering national associations of small and medium-sized enterprises in the construction industry. Founded in 1990, EBC defends the interests of the associations and their members before the European Institutions; provides information on topics related to construction; promotes and improves the image and standing of small and medium-sized building enterprises and craft organisations in Europe. The ten organisations forming EBC represent approximately 300,000 small and medium-sized construction enterprises. 6, Rue Montoyer - bte 7, B Brussels Phone: Fax: E.B.C@ntah.net Patrizia Di Mauro-Scholl (I) Number of countries covered: 8 Number of companies represented: Hungary NACEBO, Nationale Centrale van Metaal, Hout-en-Bouwvakonder-nemingen CAPEB, Confédération de l Artisanat et des petites Entreprises du Bâtiment SNSO, Syndicat National du Second Oeuvre ANAEPA, Associazione Nazionale Artigiani Edilizia Pittori Affini (Confartigianato) FNAE, Associazione Nazionale Specializzioni Edili (CNA) FDA, Fédération des Artisans CNC, Federación Nacional de la Construcción FMB, Federation of Master Builders IPOSZ - Sect. Building FRMB, Fédération Romande des Métiers du Bâtiment NORMAPME WG "Abnormally Low Tender" WG "Education, Training & Image" WG "Waste Management" 7

8 EUROPEAN CARAVAN FEDERATION ECF The European Caravan Federation ECF is the umbrella organisation representing twelve caravaning federations and its numerous national member companies around Europe. The objective of the ECF is to represent the interest of all organisations commercially involved in the caravaning business, particularly manufacturers, and to promote the experience caravaning in all its forms. The ECF was established in response to the gradual shift of governmental responsibilities for many of the complex economic, social, technical and legal issues relevant to the caravaning industry from national to European levels. The ECF with its specialist working groups and its wider network readily provides expertise as an input during the regular dialogues it maintains with legislators, regulators and other European and international authorities at Brussels, Paris and Geneva. In this way the ECF contributes significantly to practical harmonisation and development of relevant international legislation, directives and standards to the benefit of all concerned. c/o Verband Deutscher Wohnwagen- und Wohnmobil-Hersteller e.v, Am Holzweg 26, D Kriftel/Frankfurt Phone: Fax: vdwh@vdwh.de Hans-Karl Sternberg (D) Number of countries covered: 12 Number of companies represented: Slovenia Constructeurs Belges de Caravanes (COBELCA) Camping Branchens Fællesorganisation (CBF) Le Syndicat des Constructeurs de Véhicules de Loisirs (SICVERL) Verband Deutscher Wohnwagen- und Wohnmobile- Hersteller e.v. (VDWH) Associazione Nationale fra Industrie Automobilistiche (ANFIA) Nederlandse Vereniging de Rijwielen Automobiel Industrie (RAI) Asociacao do Comércio Automóvel de (ACAP) Asociacion Española de Fabricantes de Caravanes, Remolques, Avances Tiendas, Accesorios y Similares (AFACAT) ELMIA AB Husvagnsbranchens Riksforbund (HRF) National Caravan Council (NCC) ADRIA Caravan d.o.o. Schweizer Caravangewerbe-Verband / Union Prof. Suisse de la Caravane (SCGV/UPSC) 8

9 EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS FOR SMES EFAA EFAA is an umbrella organisation for national accountants and auditor organisations in Europe. EFAA will serve the specific interests of those accountants and auditors within Europe who are in the SME sector and who primarily serve clients within this sector. The SME accountant has an ongoing cooperation with his clients. This enables him not only to provide services in his own field - such as accounting, auditing and advising related to his profession - but also to guide the client to providers of service in other professions if necessary. 1, Rue Newton, B Bruxelles Phone: Fax: info@efaa.com Peter Poulsen Number of countries covered: 9 Number of companies represented: FRR, Foreningen af Registrerede Revisorer HTM-tilintarkastajat ry GRM-revisorer rf ECF, Experts-Comptables de DStV, Deutscher Steuerberaterverband e. V. SRS, Svenska RevisorSamfundet AAPA, The Association of Authorised Public Accountants Poland SKwP, Stowarzyszenie Ksiegowych W Polsce Russia RBA, Russian Board of Auditors Ukraine UCA, Ukrainian Chamber of Auditors 9

10 EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF FUNERAL SERVICES EFFS EFFS is an international non-profit organisation dealing with legal, scientific and technical questions concerning funeral services within the framework of European and international co-operation. Its tasks include the representation of its members in international organisations in all matters relating to the funeral sector. At present, 23 national associations of funeral services, representing a total of 9,761 European funeral enterprises, are members of EFFS. 41, Ungargasse, A Vienna Phone: Fax: office@effs.at Peter Skyba Number of countries covered: 21 Number of companies represented: 9,761 Croatia Monaco Norway Poland SL Czech Republic Hungary Fachverband Bestattung Fédération Nationale des Unions Professionnelles et Chambres Syndicales des Entrepreneurs des Pompes Funèbres de Belgique Dansk Bedemænd Suomen Hautaustoimistojenliitto r.y. Fédération Nationale des Professionnels du Funéraire (FNPF) Bundesverband des Deutschen Bestattungsgewerbe ev Verband Deutscher Bestattungsunternehmen ev Association des Propriétaires des Bureaux des Pompes Funèbres d`athène et Banlieue (SIGTA) Fédération Panhellénique des Associations Professionnelles des Propriétaires de Pompes Funèbres (POGRATE) Federazione Nationale Imprese Onoranze Funebri (FENIOF) SEFIT Federgasacqua Nederlandse Unie van Ondernemers in het Uitvaartverzorgingsbedrijf (NUVU) Galileu Gomes Asociacion de Empresas Municipales de Servicios Funerarios Patronal de Serv. Funerarios Sveriges Begravningsentreprenders Förbund National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) Croatian Association of Funeral Workers SOMOTHA Begravelsesbyraenes Forening-Norway BONGO Javno Podjetje Zale Schweizerischer Verband der Bestattungsdienste Geschäftstelle Bern Schweizerischer Verband für Feuerbestattung Sdruzeni Pohrebnictvi v Cr Országos Temetkezési Egyesület es Ipartestület 10

11 EUROPEAN METAL UNION EMU The European Metal Union (EMU) is a cooperation of European employer's organizations looking after the interests of the craft and the small and medium-sized companies in the metal sector. The objectives of the EMU are: The exchange of knowledge and experience amongst members To bring about transparency of job profiles in order to make them comparable on a European level To promote metal professions in order to increase the intake of employees and to keep existing employees To look after the interests of its members with a view to rules and regulations, certification, subvention, labour law matters, etc. 1, Einsteinbaan, NL Nieuwegein (Postbus 2600, NL GA Nieuwegein) Phone: Fax: emu@metaalunie.nl Harm Jan Keijer (NL) Number of countries covered: 7 Number of companies represented: Hungary Metalltechnik VLAMEF Bundesverband Metall Fédérations des entreprises de Constructions métalliques du Grand Duché de Luxembourg Metaalunie Schweizerische Metallunion OFI NORMAPME 11

12 EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF CHIMNEY SWEEPS ESCHFÖ The European Federation of Chimney Sweeps shall pursue the following aims: 1. to protect the interests of the chimney sweep trade throughout Europe; 2. to support the affiliated organisations in carrying out their responsibilities; 3. to maintain contacts with the legislature and executive, with market partners and associations, in particular to represent its members vis-à-vis EU institutions and organisations, as well as to provide suggestions and make proposals; to instruct the public. 4. to elaborate and implement appropriate measures to maintain and develop the profession taking into account the development of the internal European market. 5. to keep members informed with regard to the effects of the development of the internal European market on the chimney sweep trade. to support specialised scientific research. Bundesinnung der Rauchfangkehrer Fédération des Ramoneurs de Belgique Skorstenfejerlauget Nuohousalan Keskusliitto Ry Union Climatique de,commission nationale Ramonage-Fumisterie Bundesverband des Schornsteinfegerhandwerks Landesverband der Handwerker, Berufsgemeinschaft der Kaminkehrer - SÜDTIROL ANFUS, Associazione Nazionale Fumista Spazzacamino Fédération des Patrons Ramoneurs et Ramoneurs- Fumistes Algemene Schoorsteenvegers Patrons Bond Asociación Nacional de Mantennedores de Instalaciones de Calor y Frio Sveriges Skorstensfejaremästares Riksförbund National Association of Chimney-Sweeps 6, Westerwaldstr., D Sankt Augustin Phone: Fax: ziv-steinebach@schornsteinfeger.de RA Bertold Steinebach Number of countries covered: 23 Number of companies represented: Norway Czech Republic Estonie Hungary Lithuania Latvia Poland Slovakia Slovenia USA Feiermesternes Landsforening Schweizerischer Kaminfegermeister-Verband Spolecenstvo Kominiku Ceske Republiky Estnische Schornsteinfegermeister-Föderation Magyaroszagi Kéményseprok Orszagos Ipartestülete Hrvaska Dimnjacarska Udruga Litauischer Schornsteinfegerverband Latvijas Skurstenslaucitaju Amata Braliba Korporacja Kominiarzy Polskich Zadruga Dimnikarjev Slowenije Komora Kominárov Slovenska National Chimney Sweep Guild 12

13 EUROPEAN STANDARD TRAVEL AGENT REGISTRY ESTAR In the tourism sector, globally acting structures are increasingly putting pressure on travelling agencies through vertical and direct distribution. Seven European associations of travelling agencies founded EWIW ESTAR in It represents the interests of small and medium sized travelling agencies at European level and prepares the submission of joint projects. 33, Hermanngasse, A 1070 Vienna Phone: Fax: contitravel@reiseweb.at Joseph Reitinger-Laska Number of countries covered: 8 Number of companies represented: Canada South Africa ÖVT; Österreichischer Verein für Touristik SELECTAIR AFAT ASR; Arbeitskreis selbstständiger Reisebüros AMAVET TOERKOOP OVER / GRUPO STAR NAITA; National Association of Independent Travel Agencies ITP SURE "Tourism Accommodation" 13

14 EUROJURIS INTERNATIONAL EUROJURIS Eurojuris is the leading association of law firms active in the SME sector, representing 700 independent law firms active in 650 cities of 20 European countries. It defines standards of work with the SME sector to facilitate the use of legal services at a cross-border level by small & medium sized businesses. It cooperates with the European Institutions for the improvement of legal issues like transfer of businesses, implementation of foreign judgements, debtrecovery. 47, Rue Montoyer, B Brussels Phone: Fax: eurojuris.int@arcadis.be laurent.marlière@eurojuris.net Laurent Marlière (B) Number of countries covered: 19 Number of companies represented: 700 Iceland Liechtenstein Norway Eurojuris Eurojuris Eurojuris Eurojuris Eurojuris Eurojuris Eurojuris Eurojuris Eurojuris Eurojuris Luxembourg Eurojuris Eurojuris Eurojuris Eurojuris Eurojuris Eurojuris Iceland Eurojuris Liechtenstein Eurojuris Norway Eurojuris 14

15 EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION FECB Activities of the federation of timber construction: Promoting and representing the specific interests of the members; Maintaining good relationships with national and regional representatives associations; Discussing topics of joint professional interests; Explaining information, experience and opinions in the fields of timber construction, management, marketing and communication, professional qualification, legal and economic questions; Promoting research development and standardisation; Strengthening quality-oriented business behaviours; Organising European information and professional meetings. 2, Circuit de la Foire Internationale,L-1347 Luxembourg-Kirchberg Phone: Fax: contact@federation-des-artisans.lu Jeannot Franck Number of countries covered: 7 Number of companies represented: Bundsinnung der Zimmermeister Fédération Wallone Menuisiers Belge Federatie van de Algemene Aannemers van Schrijnwerk en/of Aanverwante Beroepen van het Vlaamse Gewest van België Union Nationale Française de Charpente, Menuiserie et Parquets Bund Deutscher Zimmermeister Verband des Bayrischen Zimmerer- und Holzbaugewerbes Verein des Südtiroler Zimmerleute (South Tyrol) Fédération des Maîtres Charpentiers et Charrons du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg The Institute of Carpenters NORMAPME 15

16 FEDERATION OF EUROPEAN DENTAL LABORATORY OWNERS FEPPD In 1953 FEPPD was founded as FIPD Fédération Internationale de la Prothèse Dentaire. It received its current name in Fédération Européenne des Patrons Prothésistes Dentaires - FEPPD. The national federations are the recognised negotiators to the competent authorities in their own countries on a professional, social and governmental level. The FEPPD negotiates a mutual recognition of professional qualifications; a correct understanding and implementation of directives on custom made medical devices and a higher standard in professional vocational training for its members at a European level. 29, Rue des deux Eglises, B Brussels Phone: /81/82 Fax: willy.vandennest@kmonet.be infoboard@feppd.org Nico Vansanten Number of countries covered: 14 Number of companies represented: 38,000 Norway Israel Bundesinnung der Zahntechniker DELACO, Nationale Confederatie der Tandtechnische Laboratoria van Belgie DDL, Danske Dental Laboratorier Suomen Hammasslaboratorio Liitto UNPPD, Union Nationale Patronale des Prothésistes Dentaires VDZI, Verband Deutscher Zahntechnikerinnungen ANTLO, Associazione Nazionale Titolari di Laboratorio Odontotecnico Fédération des Laboratoires Dentaires du Grand- Duché de Luxembourg VLHT, Vereniging van Laboratoriumhoudende Tandtechnici in Nederland Dentallaboratoriernas Riksförening DLA, Dental Laboratories Association Ltd NTMF, Norges Tarnteknikermesterforbund ALPDS, Association des Laboratoires de Prothése Dentaire de Suisse Israel Association of Dental Technicians 16

17 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUILDING SERVICE CONTRACTORS FIDEN Since 1956, FIDEN offers a platform for building cleaning companies to exchange experiences and to install business and personal contacts on a European and international level. Special focal points of the content of FIDEN are questions of quality management, outsourcing and award of contracts under tenders as well as deliberate public relations work serving a positive representation of building cleaning as important branch of economic activity on a European and international level. Special attention is awarded by FIDEN to the interests of young companies, whether in take-over of existing or formation of new operations. c/o RAe Westermeyr & Lerg, 19, Richard Wagner- Straße, D München Phone: Fax: Westermeyr@fiden.org Info@fiden.or Laurent Westermeyr (D) Number of countries covered: 11 Number of companies represented: Luxembourg Hungary Poland Russia Individual members Individual members Bundesinnungsverband des Gebäudereiniger- Handwerks Individual members AEPSLAS, Associçáo de Empresas de Prestaçáo de Serviçios de Limpeza e Actividades Similares Asociacion de Empresarios de Limpieza de Madrid Asociación Regional Aragonesa de Empresarios de Limpieza de Edificios y Locales Individual members Individual members Individual members Individual members Individual members 17

18 GÉNIE CLIMATIQUE INTERNATIONAL GCI Génie Climatique International (GCI) was founded in 1935 to provide a pan-european focus for heating, ventilation and air conditioning contracting. GCI s 14 member organisations represent 80,000 contracting businesses with a total workforce of more than 500,000 - which GCI in turn represents throughout the corridors of European power and influence. GCI s remit covers technical and environmental as well as commercial, legal regulatory and human resource issues. GCI is a founding member of the Comité Européen des Equipements techniques du Bâtiment (CEETB). 41, rue Brogniezstraat, B Brussels Phone: Fax: oliver.loebel@ueapme.kmonet.be Oliver Loebel Number of countries covered: 14 Number of companies represented: Luxembourg Norway V.Z.L, Verband Zentralheizungs- und Lüftungsbau UBIC, Union Royale Belge des Installateurs en Chauffage Central, Climatisation et Industries Connexés / Koninklijke Unie der Belgische Installateurs in Centrale Verwarming, Klimaatregeling en Aanverwante Bedrijven Dansk VVS, Ehrvervsorganisation for energi, milj og klima LVI-Urakoitsijat ry U.C.F., Union Climatique de BHKS, Bundesindustrieverband Heizungs-, Sanitär-, Klimatechnik M.E. & B.S.C.A., The Mechanical Engineering and Building Services Contractors Association ASSISTAL, Associazione Nazionale Costruttori di Impianti Fédérations Réunies des Patrons Installateurs Sanitaires et des Patrons Installateurs de Chauffage et de Climatisation du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg V.N.I., Vereniging van Nederlandse Installatiebedrijven VVS-Installatörerna HVCA, Heating and Ventilation Contractors Association N.R.L.-VVS, Norske Rørleggerbedrifters Landsforening VVS A.S.C.V., Association Suisse des Entreprises de Chauffage et Ventilation CEETB, NORMAPME Follow-up groups "Competitiveness of the Construction Industry" "Abnormally low tenders" "Benchmarking" "Information Technologies" "Education, Training, Image" "Energy Efficiency buildings" 18

19 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR THE ROOFING TRADE IFD THE IFD represents the mutual economic, technical, social, cultural and all other professional interests of the members towards national and international bodies. In this way, the IFD is able to take influence internationally on regulations. The IFD is responsible for the exchange of relevant information of the roofing trade and elaborates comments to common questions. All these activities serve as constant improvement of international technical standards and therefore as stimulus in production, distribution and processing. Fritz-Reuter-Str. 1, D Köln (Postfach , D Köln) Phone: Fax: zvdh@dachdecker.de Klaus Jobke Number of countries covered: 17 Number of companies represented: 15,000 Bundesinnung der Dachdecker und Pflasterer CCT-CBD; Confédération Construction Toiture - Confederatie Bouw Dak Tagdäkningssektionen c/o Entreprenoerforeningen (Danish Contracors Association) Czech Republic Hungary Norway Rep. South Africa Slovakia USA ZVDH, Zentralverband des Deutschen Dachdeckerhandwerks - Fachverband Dach-, Wandund Abdichtungstechnik e.v. Roofing and Cladding Contractors Association, c/o Construction Industry Federation Fédération des patrons couvreurs du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg VEBIDAK, Vereniging Dakbedekkingsbranche Nederland Het Hellende Dak ; Nederlandse Vereniging voor Dakdekkersbedrijven Takentreprenörerna NFRC, National Federation of Roofing Contractors Czech Klempiru Pokryvacu a Tesaru EMSZ, Epületszigetelök es Tetöfedök Magyarorzagi Szövetsege Boligprodusentenes Forening (Norwegian Roofing Contractors Association) HP Plum & Co. (PTY) Ltd. En Kie (EDMS) CSS; Cech Strechárov Slovenska Slovenia OZS; Obrtna Zbornica Slovenije, Sekeija kleparjev in krovcev (SKK) SVDW, Schweizerischer Verband Dach und Wand NRCA, National Roofing Contractors Association NORMAPME 19