UNIFE
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| UNIFE | |
|---|---|
| Type | Industry trade group |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
| Key people | André Navarri, Chairman |
| Industry | Rail Supply Industry |
| Employees | 23 |
| Website | www.unife.org |
UNIFE – the European Rail Industry – represents Europe’s leading rail supply companies active in the design, manufacturing, maintenance and refurbishment of rail transport systems, subsystems and related equipment. Membership also extends to associated members, mostly composed of national railway industry associations. The association is headed-up by Director-General Michael Clausecker and presided over by André Navarri - President of Bombardier Transportation
UNIFE's permanent secretariat, based in Brussels, maintains close contacts with European and international institutions and has become a major partner in consultations on transport-related developments.
The secretariat co-ordinates the work of more than 500 experts, grouped in Committees and Expert Groups around the following themes:
- Rolling Stock
- Integrated Rail Systems
- Infrastructure & Signalling
- Public Affairs
- Communication
The mission of UNIFE is to pro-actively develop an environment in which members can provide competitive railway systems for increased rail traffic.
The European rail supply industry generates around €60 billion in turnover annually, directly employs 130,000 people and manufactures 70% of the worldwide production of rail equipment.
[edit] UNIFE in 2008
2007 was a year of change and restructuring at UNIFE and 2008 promises further change along the lines of communication, visibility of the association and lobbying activities. A new corporate ID is currently being undertaken and a new website will also be unveiled in 2008.
