Reception Society Products News & Downloads Contact us Register Log in French / French Society Who are we Company movie Made in Holland Made in France Production Warehouse Our distributors Lloyds DNV certification Associations Brands Company > Associations Association Van Beest is a member of several organizations, which promote common interests in our industry. These are like-minded companies that share ideas and solutions to industry issues. These organizations disseminate (technical) information through publications, the internet and meetings. They represent the interests of their members on a collective basis. Some also organize missions, seminars, group work, member meetings and participation in trade fairs around the world. AWRF - Associated Wire Rope Fabricators The AWRF (Associated Wire Rope Fabricators) was formed in 1975 by a few businessmen who felt it necessary to bring together sling manufacturers and manufacturers of special tie-downs to form a trade association. Originally representatives from 9 companies in the United States met and after two decades the organization has nearly 300 member companies around the world. The AWRF promotes the common interests that exist within companies that produce, manufacture or distribute lifting, securing and load securing systems, from chains, cables or synthetic products. The AWRF works to establish, acquire and preserve a variety of technical information. Its members encourage the development of safety standards and product identification procedures. They are also involved in establishing and maintaining adequate insurance for product liability, as well as other insurance needs in the industry. Common industry issues and goals, such as production, distribution, service and safety are reviewed and progressing steadily. Professionals who are members of AWRF constantly strive to maintain high standards of quality and service. There are many advantages for a company to join and actively participate in this association. Most importantly, a customer who purchases products or services from an AWRF member can feel reassured that they are sourcing from a professional who seeks excellence. IRO - Association of Dutch Suppliers for the Oil and Gas Industry The IRO association was founded in 1971. The IRO represents the interests of 300 member companies to local government and prospects. It facilitates export promotion, provides subsidies for innovative technologies and is a potential source of information. Van Beest is part of the IRO association. The members cover all the sectors of activity involved in the supply of this sector, such as engineering, installation of pipes line, maintenance and the supply / manufacture of materials and equipment, for the onshore but also the offshore. To promote the quality of Dutch oil and gas manufacturing, the IRO cooperates with national and international organizations having common interests; it publishes information through publications, the internet and meetings. IRO also organizes trade missions, seminars, workshops, member meetings and participation in gas and oil fairs around the world. LEEA - Lifting Equipment Engineers Association L’association LEEA a été créée en 1944 sous le nom de Chain Testers' Association of Great Britain (Association des testeurs de chaîne de Grande Bretagne). La dénomination a été changée en 1988 afin de refléter plus précisément l’activité de ses membres internationaux. LEEA est un des plus importants représentants du métier du levage. Représentant respecté et qui fait autorité vis-à-vis de ses membres, qui travaille sur chaque aspect de l’industrie : conception, fabrication, réparation, mais aussi location, maintenance et utilisation d’accessoires de levage. L’association a joué un rôle clé dans ce domaine depuis plus d’un demi-siècle, de la formation à la mise en place de normes pour la santé et la sécurité, la diffusion de conseils techniques et légaux, et le développement d’examens et de licences. Elle représente ses membres à un haut niveau auprès des organismes publics et privés, comprenant diverses instances gouvernementales, ainsi que des institutions techniques et professionnelles, nationales et internationales. CISMA Membre de la Fédération des Industries Mécaniques (FIM), le CISMA est une organisation professionnelle. Le syndicat rassemble les entreprises qui conçoivent, produisent et commercialisent des équipements pour la Construction, les Infrastructures, la Sidérurgie et la Manutention; il regroupe également les fournisseurs de composants et d'équipements spéciaux pour ces matériels. Le CISMA compte aujourd'hui 189 adhérents - PME, PMI et filiales de groupes internationaux - qui emploient quelques 30 000 personnes en France. Ces entreprises exportent 72 % de leur production et réalisent un CA de 5,4 milliards d'euros. Dans ce contexte de globalisation et d'accroissement des échanges commerciaux, le CISMA entend remplir 4 missions essentielles : - bringing together the players in the profession, - defending the interests of its members, - advising decision-makers, - promoting the various sectors of activity. Van Beest is actively involved in this organization and in 2012 signed the Lifting Accessories Charter in order to continue its commitment to quality and safety. Other participations: Copyright Legal Notice Sitemap Log in