UNIEP

UNIEP members

	AUSTRIA
Name The Austrian Federal guild of painters, varnishers and plasterers. General information The Federal guild of Painters and Plasterers, is the branch organisation within the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (Wirtschaftskammer Österreich – WKÖ) that represents the interests of Painting, Plastering and Varnishing enterprises in Austria. The WKÖ is the legal representative of the entire Austrian business community. Membership is mandatory and comprises all Austrian companies. The guild represents 3644 enterprises that employ around 16.000 employees in Austria. Amongst the activities of the Painters Guild there is: Effective representation and promotion of the interests of Painting and Varnish enterprises at local, regional, national, European and global level. Problem solving and collective bargaining within the framework of social partnership. High-quality information, advisory and training services to members, including all issues relevant for enterprises.. Contact Bundesinnung der Maler, Lackierer und Schilderhersteller Austrian Federation of Painters, Varnishers and Shieldmakers Schaumburgergasse 20/6 A-1040 Vienna Geschäftsführer: Mag. Franz Stefan HUEMER Bundesinnungsmeister: Komm.Rat Egon FISCHER Tel +43 1 505 69 60 221 Fax +43 1 505 69 60 240 Email: baunebengewerbe@bigr4.at Web: www.wko.at/maler

	DENMARK
Name The Danish Federation of Masterpainters General Information The Danish federation of Masterpainters negotiates trade agreements and helps members when problems with customers or employees occur. The federation’s expertise lies in trade agreements and technical matters related to the painting trade. The federation has 1,800 members with an annual turnover of approximately 5 billion dkr. The members employ approx. 7.000 fulltime persons, which is 80% of the total employment inside the painting trade. The federation itself employs 18 persons and has an annual turnover of 26 million dkr. Contact Danske Malermestre The Danish Federation of Masterpainters Islands Brygge 26 DK-2300 Copenhagen S President: Glenn LARSEN Managing Director: Ole DRABORG Tel +45 32 63 03 70 Fax +45 32 63 03 99 Web:www.malermestre.dk Email:sekretariatet@dmorg.dk

	ENGLAND
Name Painting & Decorating Association. General information The Painting & Decorating Association represents the interests of painters and decorators, and painting contractors in the United Kingdom. The Painting & Decorating Association seeks to uphold, promote and enhance the status and professional standards of its members and the Painting and Decorating Industry. The PDA currently has 2,500 members, ranging from one-man businesses to contractors who operate nationwide and employ several hundred men. We estimate that our members in total employ about 40,000 operatives. Contact PDA, Painting & Decorating Association 32, Coton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 5TW UK Director: David POWIS UNIEP Representative: Stephen BAGNALL Tel +44 2476 353776 Email: stephen_bagnall@bagnalls.co.uk Web: www.paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk

	FINLAND
Name Master painters association in Finland. General information Suomen Maalarimestariliitto has 320 member enterprises. Currently we have 20 member associations in which those enterprises are members. Suomen Maalarimestariliitto makes collective agreements for painters so it means that we are employer's organization. The organisation tries also promoting our members possibilities of profitable contracting. Contact Suomen Maalarimestariliitto ry Master painters association in Finland Unioninkatu 14 SF-00130 Helsinki President: Heikki NURMINEN Managing Director: Juha HELMIJOKI Tel +358 9 1299 500 Fax +358 9 1299 509 Email: juha.helmijoki@smml.fi Web: www.smml.fi

	GERMANY
Name Main Association for Paint, Design and Building Protection in Germany General information The Main Association for Paint, Design and Building Protection in Germany, represent over 40,000 painting and varnishing firms. Of these, 3,500 are motor-vehicle paint-spraying firms (about nine per cent) and over 2,000 general paintworks. According to statistics there are about a quarter of a million persons employed (255,000) under our organisation banner. Each of the 255,000 employees in both areas of work achieve on average a turnover of some 52,663 Euros. This amounts to a total turnover of 13.5 thousand million Euros. The Main Association for Paint, Design and Building Protection represents the interests of painting and varnishing operations in Germany. The Main Association for Paint, Design and Building Protection shows, by means of a fair, that the fabric of the building retains its value only if there is work of high quality. Moreover, the Main Association for Paint, Design and Building Protection also provides political support to painting and varnishing enterprises, in order to improve conditions of work, so that our enterprises can ensure the customer lasting work of high quality. Contact Hauptverband Farbe, Gestaltung, Bautenschutz Main Association for Paint, Design and Building Protection in Germany Hahnstrasse 70 D-60528 Frankfurt a.M. President: Karl-August SIEPELMEYER Secretary General: Werner LOCH Tel +49 69 66 57 5 314 Fax +49 69 66 57 5 350 Email: hauptverband@farbe.de Web: www.farbe.de

	THE NETHERLANDS
Name Royal Dutch Association of Painters and Decorators (FOSAG) General information FOSAG represents 3200 enterprises. These 3200 enterprises (members of FOSAG) represent 85% of the total turn over (2.4 billion Euro) of painting and decorating traders in The Netherlands. The 3200 member enterprises employ 30.000 workers (of a total in The Netherlands of 35.000). FOSAG is the interest association of the employers in the sector. The association represents the members in numerous contacts with the Dutch government. FOSAG is contract partner in the social contract with the Union in the sector. Besides this core business of FOSAG, the association offers services to the members, such as juridical advice, information about legal regulations, and publications about developments in the branch. Contact FOSAG - Ondernemersorganisatie schilders-, onderhouds-, metaalconserverings- en glasbranche Royal Dutch Association of Painters and Decorators Coenecoop 5 NL-2741 PG Waddinxveen President: Jan VAN WALSEM General director: Erik KRUIDERINK Tel +31 182 571 444 Fax +31 182 572 083 Email: algemeen@fosag.nl Web: www.fosag.nl

	HUNGARY
Name: SZMTOI - Szobafest?-mázoló-tapétázó Országos Ipartestület Hungarian Painters and Decorators Corporation Wesselényi u. 73 HU-1077 Budapest President: Antal TOTH Vice Presidents: Ervin SZEGO, Vilmos RUTHART Secretary General: Zsófia POKORADI dr. Tel +36 322 8470 Fax +36 352 1870 Email: szmtoi@szmtoi.hu Web: www.festnet.hu

	IRELAND
Name Master Painters & Decorators of Ireland General information MPDI was founded in 1899 at a time when the trade union movement was gaining in strength and recognition. Employers banded together to deal collectively with new groups and to promote the painting industry in Ireland. The Master Painters and Decorators of Ireland represent the painting industry in Ireland which is estimated to be worth in excess of €800m in 2001. The MPDI are the voice for Painting Contractors in Ireland who employ nearly 9,000 painters and decorators throughout Ireland. MPDI actively promote high standards of painting and decoration for new buildings as well as for restoration and maintenance of refurbished property. Members of the MPDI benefit from the specialist expertise devoted to problem solving and policy development for the painting industry. MPDI undertake a range of initiatives on behalf of members at national level. These include: Developing best practices to ensure that the quality of service of members is recognised by industry professionals, consultants and clients. Promotional activities to develop and grow markets. Negotiations with Government and State agencies on resources to improve the industry for all members. Provision of expertise through seminars on new technology, financial changes or work practices affecting the painting industry. Negotiating with other sectors of the industry to enhance good working conditions. Through its links with overseas counterparts, the MPDI keeps members informed of international developments, especially in relation to materials and training. Contact MPDI - Master Painters & Decorators of Ireland Construction House Canal Road IE-Dublin 6 President: Philip WALLACE Secretary: Stephen MOLLOY Contact for UNIEP: Michael O'REGAN Tel +353 1 4066000 Fax +353 1 4966953 Emailasca@cif.ie Web: www.mpdi.ie

	ITALY
Name ANVIDES - ASSOCIAZIONE NAZIONALE IMPRESE DI RESTUARO COLORITURA DECORAZIONE STUCCATURA E VERNICIATURA General information The Italian painting and palastering contractors association aims to safeguard and promote the interests of the painting and plastering sector. The secretariat servicing the association is based in Milan at the headquarters of Confartigianato. This umbrella body is responsible for the usual areas of activity of an employers' association, such as wage negotiations and employment matters. The ANVIDES association was founded in 1962. At the present time, the association is primarily concerned with topics which affect the larger and specialist companies, such as health & safety regulations, prices and qualifications. The object of ANVIDES is to promote and improve the reputation of the sector, as well as to improve profitability and marketing opportunities. In this, it works in co-operation with other associations such as Confartigianato-Anaepa, CNA and the Unione Artigiani e Confapi. Contact Italian Painters Association Via Fulvio Testi 280 I-20126 Milano President: Cav. Luigi CAIMI Tel +39 02 64 34 481 Fax +30 02 66 12 01 02 Email: info@anvides.it Web: www.anvides.it

	LUXEMBURG
Name Federation of Painters and Glaziers of Luxemburg General information The aim of the federation is to represent and defend the interests of painters and glaziers in Luxemburg. The Federation of painters and glaziers of Luxemburg dates back as far as 1900, when the founders had noticed the importance to come as unified group t defend the interests of the profession. Today the federation represents 176 enterprises that employ around 1652 workers in Luxemburg. It participates in negotiations with social partners concerning collective agreements for the profession and all aspects relevant to the field of painting. The federation is actively involved in training of painters and the award of the Master certificate. It also participates in international and regional painting fairs. Contact Fédération des Patrons Peintres et Vitriers du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg Federation of Painters and Glaziers of Luxemburg 2, Circuit de la Foire Internationale L-1016 Luxemburg Tel +352 4245127 Fax +352 424545 President: Michel MANNES Secretary General: Giuseppe FATONE Email: g.fatone@fda.lu Web: www.peintres.lu

	NORWAY
Name The Norwegian Association of Painting Contractors General information The Norwegian Federation of Painting Contractors (MLF), established in 1908, deals with questions concerning governmental policies relating to its member companies. MLF is also involved in negotiations on collective agreements with the employees unions. MLF runs a large number of projects aiming at enabling its members to create better business for themselves and their employees. MLF is also engaged in various forms of member service activities, like legal advice and education. MLF has around 500 member companies with an estimated 3500 employees. Contact MLF - Maler- og byggtapetsermestrenes Landsforbund The Norwegian Association of Painting Contractors Box 5479 Majorstuen, N-0305 Oslo President: Ole-Martin UTGAARD Managing Director: Geir Atle MJELDHEIM Tel +47 23 08 75 90 Fax +47 23 08 75 89 Email: mlf@mlf.no Web: www.mlf.no

	SPAIN
Name ANSPI, NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PAINTER CONTRACTORS General information ANSPI was founded on June the 6th 1973 in order to regroup, represent and defend of the painting contractors in the whole of Spain. ANSPI is directed by the directing council that represent the 17 autonomous Communities in Spain as well as the painting contractors from the provinces that still don’t have representative associations. The activities of ANSPI are currently focused on the standardisation process, training, waste management, taxation policy andUNIEP. ANSPI represents 16 regional or provincial associations. ANSPI represents around 1000 entreprises that employ 4000 workers. Contact ANSPI - Federación Nacional de Empresarios Pintores National Federation of Painting Contractors Vilardell, 40 entlo. 2a E-08014 Barcelona President: Juan Clemente GARCIA PASCUAL Secretary: Sara PLANA Contact to UNIEP: Manuel CANDELA MARTINEZ Tel +34 93 432 78 42 Fax +34 93 432 78 39 Email: anspi@anspi-fnep.com Web: www.anspi-fnep.com

	SWEDEN
Name The Swedish Association of Painting Contractors General information Målaremästarna is the trade and employers' association of the Swedish painting contractors. In addition to working for a positive development of the trade, Målaremästarna is also working with traditional employers' issues, such as bargaining and employment practices. The objective of this work is to improve the reputation of the member companies, as well as of the trade in general, and to increase market opportunities and profitability. To further strengthen the positive development of the painting trade, the organization has adopted a vision: "Vision 2000 - a new image", that shall guide the organization's work through the 21st century. Contact Målaremästarna The Swedish Association of Painting Contractors Skeppsbron 40 Box 16 286 SE-103 25 Stockholm Managing Director: Arne JACOBSSON Tel +46 770 93 90 00 Fax +46 770 93 90 01 Email: info@maleri.se Web: www.maleri.se

	SWITZERLAND
Name Swiss Association of Painters and Plasterer Contractors General information The Swiss association of painter entrepreneurs is an association, which aims to promote and defend the interest of the painting and plastering trade. The SMGV was established in 1908 and 2200 painting and plastering enterprises compose the association today. These enterprises are situated in the German speaking part of the country as well as in the Jura and Tessin cantons. Furthermore, as an employer, trade and entrepreneurs association the SMGV negotiates framework agreements with social partners that are legally binding for the whole trade. SMGV’s service centre is in Walliselen where most of the training is given. Contact SMGV - Schweizerischer Maler- und Gipserunternehmer-Verband Swiss Association of Painters and Plasterer Contractors Grindelstrasse 2 CH-8304 Wallisellen President: Louis WERREN Director: Peter BAERESWYL Tel +41 44 830 59 59 Fax +41 44 830 59 56 Email: recht@smgv.com Web: www.smgv.com Web: www.malergipser.com

	USA
Name PAINTING AND DECORATING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA General information The PDCA exists to lead the industry by providing quality products, programs, services, and opportunities essential to the success of our members. Currently, the PDCA represents over 10,000 owners and top-flight managers from more than 3,000 painting and decorating firms across the U.S. and Canada. Amongst its activities the PDCA develops industry standards, industry-specific publications and videos essential to the success of your business. Furthermore, the PDCA focuses on legislative and regulatory affairs that directly affect the painting and decorating contractor. The PDCA also promotes the use of professional painting and decorating contractors to the consumer. Contact Painting & Decorating Contractors of America 1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 220 St. Louis, MO63146-3209 USA President: David SIEGNER CEO: Dr. Ian R. HOREN Tel +1 314 514 7322 fax +1 314 514 9417 Email: ihoren@pdca.org Web: www.PDCA.org