EUROCORD

Eurocord is a European association representing manufacturers of rope, twine, and netting, along with their suppliers and affiliated industries. The association promotes dialogue among its members across Europe and collaborates closely with the European Commission on matters of mutual interest. (eurocord.com ) Eurocord's primary objectives include: Promoting dialogue and exchange in fields of common interest among its industries. Defending EU members against unfair competition. Studying and resolving common problems of general interest. Gathering and disseminating publicly available technical information among its members. (eurocord.com ) The association has active Technical Committees focused on the ongoing development of international standards, guidelines, test methods, and other technical documents for rope, cordage, twine, and netting products. Technical meetings are held three times per year, and all Eurocord members are welcome to attend. (eurocord.com ) Eurocord represents the interests of European manufacturers producing a range of products, including: Fiber ropes Fishing nets Raschel nets Baler twines Netwraps Silage films The association also includes associate and academic members such as fiber and polymer producers, machinery producers, coating producers, and technical and testing companies. Additionally, Eurocord cooperates with affiliate members, which are manufacturing companies in the ropes and nets business located outside the EU 27. (eurocord.com ) Eurocord maintains partnerships with several organizations, including: The Cordage Institute: An association of rope, twine, netting, and related manufacturers, their suppliers, and affiliated industries. (eurocord.com ) AEGIS Europe: An industry alliance representing more than 20 European manufacturing associations across the value chain. (eurocord.com ) ISO (International Organization for Standardization): An independent, non-governmental organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems. (eurocord.com ) CEN (European Committee for Standardization): One of three European Standardization Organizations responsible for developing and defining voluntary standards at the European level. (eurocord.com ) CIRFS (European Man-Made Fibres Association): The representative body for the European man-made fibers industry. (eurocord.com ) Friends of Europe: A Brussels-based, not-for-profit think-tank for European Union policy analysis and debate. (eurocord.com ) BusinessEurope: A lobby group representing enterprises of all sizes in the European Union and seven non-EU European countries. (eurocord.com ) Eurocord's Board of Directors includes: Luis Teixeira, COO at Cotesi Group, serving as President. Veronika Aspelund, Business Manager at Wilhelmsen Group, serving as Vice-President. Christof Dewijngaert, Vice-President Synthetic Ropes at Bekaert, serving as Treasurer. Florian Teufelberger, Executive Director at Teufelberger Group, serving as Board Member. Barbara Danak, Commercial Director at Nexis Fibers, serving as Board Member. Daan Meewis, Regional Business Manager EMEA at Avient, serving as Board Member. Francisco Soares, CFO at Exporplas, serving as Board Member. (eurocord.com ) The Secretariat comprises: Jaibora Gusatto, Managing Director. Rui Marques, Technical Director. Ljuba Radman, Executive Office Coordinator. (eurocord.com ) Eurocord's headquarters are located at: Cantersteen 47, 1000 Brussels, Belgium Tel: +32 2 366 40 96 Email: [email protected] (eurocord.com ) Eurocord provides a unique platform for companies to convene in committees and collaborate on the future of the industry. (eurocord.com )