The European Tooling Forum brought together important representatives
within the Sector. Emphasis was given to the presence of European associations,
companies, universities and centers for innovation and development, including
others directly connected to the Mould and Special Tooling Industry. The
meeting was focused especially on strategies associating the Industry with the
market and emphasized the importance and strategic positioning of the Sector
within the scope of European industrial development.
Presentations and discussions demonstrated the strategic role played by the
Sector and the importance of giving structural support to concerted efforts
which would allow companies to be better prepared to face new challenges in the
market.
To delegates was given the opportunity to hear and discuss presentations by
well-known European companies and institutions such as Audi (Germany) stating
the strategic importance and added value that Moulds and Special Tooling
Industry brings to innovation and the creation of new products within Europe
and European companies.
The current international trade of Moulds and Special Tooling Industry in
Europe, its trends and challenges, namely the need to develop new and more
complex skills to confront a new business model facing the challenges of the
present economic environment were also presented and discussed.
Considered to be a relevant event by participants, it was an interesting
opportunity for debate, allowing personal interaction and networking between
delegates.
This event is included on the strategy of ISTMA Europe to raise
awareness and promote the strategic importance of the Sector in the development
and sustainability of the European economy within the political decision-making
centers, both at a national level as well as in Brussels and Strasbourg. ISTMA Europe has also assumed a decisive
role in facilitating access of the Sector to European Commission initiatives
and programs.
Next edition was already announced to be organized in 2013, in Slovenia.
