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Association des Fabricants européens de Munitions de Sport

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Business and Industry Crime Prevention Culture Development Environment Habitat Industrial Development Private Sector Science and Technology Statistics Trade and Development Statistics: Informal Sector Statistics Sustainable Development: Health Industrial development Science Technology Trade and environment
Geographic scope:	Regional Europe
Country of activity:	Belgium Estonia Germany Lithuania Poland Spain Austria Czechia Albania United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Iceland Portugal Slovenia Cyprus Serbia Luxembourg Latvia Netherlands Malta Norway Italy Denmark Greece Finland Slovakia Türkiye Croatia France Hungary Switzerland Ukraine Ireland Romania Sweden
Mission statement:	AFEMS is a Europe-wide association. Founded on the principles of cooperation and dialogue, it provides a forum for its network of members, a hub of information on sporting ammunition and a means of responding effectively to technical, scientific and legislative challenges. AFEMS’ membership continues to grow and today includes 57 companies from 19 European countries. It represents a network of manufacturers and distributors of ammunition, components, clay targets and machinery, each boasting vast experience and a long history in the industry. Despite their different backgrounds, they all share a common goal: to protect and grow activities related to sporting ammunition. In a rapidly changing business environment, AFEMS is best placed to respond to the many challenges that our sector faces. AFEMS is regarded as the sole spokesperson and representative for the entire European ammunition industry. And AFEMS works actively with the European Commission and the European Parliament to influence drafting and implementation of legislation on the production, classification and distribution of related products. AFEMS is also considered the main hub through which its members can obtain information, exchange views and work together to tackle the technical, scientific and legislative challenges. Strengthening dialogue and cooperation among its members, and representing their interests to the relevant decision-making bodies, are therefore clear priorities for AFEMS. The challenges which our sector faces are so many and complex, that no single company can efficiently, or effectively, tackle them alone. AFEMS offers an effective mechanism by which our joint efforts can be coordinated in pursuit of common objectives, to better ensure a positive outcome for our industry. In 2011 AFEMS celebrated its 60th anniversary. During its lifetime, AFEMS has made a fundamental contribution, supporting the expansion of the sporting ammunition sector and overcoming its challenges. The growth of our Association over the last 60 years is proof of AFEMS' continued ability to benefit our industry. Indeed, thanks to its long history and experience AFEMS has an excellent reputation and is, today, regarded as the European association of the sporting ammunition sector, able to fully address its challenges. In order to safeguard the collective interests of its members, AFEMS undertakes a range of activities. Working with our members, AFEMS aims to: • gather and exchange information on scientific, technical, institutional, environmental and standardisation issues regarding sporting ammunition and related industries; • participate in working groups, comprising experts from European industry, to study problems and propose solutions; • cooperate with the European Commission during Directive preparatory stages, by being able to provide specific information regarding our industry; • submit papers to the EU Parliament representing our industry's position; • monitor the work of the Committee of United Nations Working Groups and Experts (Transport of Dangerous Goods); • co-operate with CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) to draft standards to govern our sector; • establish and maintain working relations with the main European non-governmental organisations safeguarding and developing hunting and sport shooting; • foster compatibility between the industry's requirements and the expectations of environmental protection bodies; • promote mutual respect, dialogue and shared goals between the hunting and sport shooting community, decision-making bodies and public at large, to improve quality of life and to maximise economic benefits.
Year established:	1952
Year of registration:	1980
Organizational structure:	General Assembly: The General Assembly comprises all members of AFEMS and sets the strategy and direction of the Association. It also approves the annual accounts and budget for AFEMS. Ordinary meetings of the General Assembly are convened by the President and held at least once a year. An Extraordinary General Assembly may also be convened by the President, with the approval of the Board, if required. President: The President presides over the meetings of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors. He ensures the Association is properly run and ensures that decisions taken by the General Assembly are carried out. The President is elected by the General Assembly. Board of Directors: The Board of Directors (BOD) comprises of at least six directors and the President of the Association. Each candidate is chosen and nominated to the General Assembly by AFEMS members in their own country. Directors serve a fixed, three year term of office which is renewable. The President of the Association presides over the BOD. The Board is convened at least twice a year by the President or the Secretary General and may delegate all or part of the daily management of AFEMS to its President or to one or several executive officers. Secretary General: The Secretary General is appointed by the Board and is responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of AFEMS, within powers defined by the Board. The Secretary General is the key representative for AFEMS on a day-to-day basis. While he participates in all meetings of the General Assembly and of the Board, he has no voting rights since his role is purely an advisory one.
Number and type of members:	Member companies manufacturers and distributors of ammunition, components, clay targets and machinery
Affiliation with NGO networks:	World Forum on the Future of Sport Shooting Activities
Funding structure:	Membership fees or dues

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