Welcome to Orgalim Welcome to Orgalim, the leading European-level federation representing Europe’s technology industries. Your membership further strengthens our capability to contribute constructively to the development and implementation of the EU policies that matter to you and all our members. I am delighted that you have joined us. To help you and your organisation make the most out of your Orgalim membership, this welcome pack sets out all you need to know about the team here at Orgalim, who does what, what services are available to you and how to engage with us and our policy work. Here you can find everything from the basics of how to access our members’ area, to how to participate in shaping our industry policy positions, strategic communications and events opportunities, and much more… We look forward to working together constructively to shape a future that’s good for Europe, for its industry and for all its citizens. Malte Lohan, Director General, Orgalim 2
Table of contents Introduction Who we are Governance General Assembly Board of Directors Presidents’ Board Executive Forum for Advanced Manufacturing Policy Committees Working Groups Members and partners Our team Our policy work Position papers Members’ area- how to request access and how to use it Engaging with Orgalim Website Events Publications Case Studies: Technology at Heart Economic reports Enabling technologies Our alliance with members Newsletter Social media channels 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3
Introduction With this guide, we aim to introduce you to the different dimensions of Orgalim and give you all the tools you need to make the most of your membership benefits. In the ‘Who we are’ section you will find out more about our core mission and governance structure. The next section will give you a deeper insight into our advocacy approach and policy work. Working Groups and Task Forces are the engine of Orgalim, and the invaluable collaboration between you and our team provides the energy we need to drive policy impact. Information about our website, resource centre, events and other communications channels can be found in the ‘Orgalim communications’ section. We value our common engagement, and that is why we would like to stay in touch with you. In section 4, we highlight our newsletter and social media channels, which offer effective ways to stay up to date with our work. Finally, the one-page annex at the bottom of this guide contains all the information we would like to receive from you. Thank you – and enjoy finding out more about Orgalim! 4
Who we are We represent Europe’s technology industries, comprised of 770,000 innovative companies spanning the mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and electronics, ICT and metal technology branches. Together they represent the EU’s largest manufacturing sector, generating annual turnover of €2,480 billion, manufacturing one-third of all European exports and providing 10.97 million direct jobs. Our team works to support your growth and competitiveness through fit-forpurpose EU legislation. Your continuing success represents a great contribution to Europe’s economy and society, and a step forward towards a better future. At Orgalim, we work to shape a future that is good for all! 770,000 Companies in our industries generating €2,819 billion annual turnover providing 11.9 million direct jobs 5
Governance Governance - Statutory This section provides an overview of our Governance. Please refer to our statutes for additional detail. Board of Directors General Assembly Presidents' Board General Assembly The General Assembly is the supreme governance body of Orgalim. It is the responsible body for the election of the Orgalim Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The General Assembly meets twice a year, typically in June and November, and one representative from each member organisation is invited to join the meeting. The meetings are hosted at a member’s location once a year; the second meeting is traditionally organised in Brussels. Information about the agenda and how to register is sent several weeks ahead of each General Assembly to the Director Generals or the appointed representative of our member organisations. Board of Directors Responsible for overseeing the management of Orgalim, and composed of national association CEOs, the Board Presidents' Board Orgalim’s Presidents' Board brings together CEO-level representatives of Europe’s technology companies to discuss strategy and priorities for the association. This forum supports Orgalim’s President and Vice President in their roles representing Orgalim externally in dialogue with European decision-makers at the highest level. Should you have questions or need additional details about the General Assembly, Board of Directors, or Presidents' Board and their organisation please contact Malte Lohan. of Directors is elected by the General Assembly. The Board of Directors meets three to four times a year. Check here the current list of members of the Board of Directors. Javier Ormazabal President, Orgalim Stefan Brupacher Chairman of the Orgalim General Assembly and Board of Directors 6
Policy Strategy Executive Forum for Advanced Manufacturing Executive Forum for Advanced Manufacturing The Executive Forum is a limited membership forum bringing together high-level company executives across manufacturing sectors to connect, access valuable insights and influence the industry agenda. The Executive Forum serves as an advisory body to Orgalim’s Board of Directors and brings together company leaders shaping today’s industrial transformation. See here the full list of members of the Executive Forum. Policy Committee Policy Committee Orgalim's Policy Committee is tasked with driving the association’s strategic policy agenda. With membership comprising CEOs and policy directors across our membership and the Chairs of our Working Groups, it helps ensure a proactive and coordinated advocacy in our various priorities. Should you have questions or need additional details about the Executive Forum for Advanced Manufacturing or the Policy Committees, please contact Malte Lohan. Industrial Strategy Coordination Team Working Group Chair's Network 7
Legal Affairs R & D and Innovation Economics & Statistics Trade Policy Digital Transformation Cybersecurity AI Green Transition Chemicals Waste Internal Market Machinery Pressure Equipment Construction Products Electrical Standardisation Working Groups & Task Forces Working Groups Practical policy work across Orgalim’s key areas of interest is led by working groups. Chaired by a member representative, these groups are composed of specialists in their respective areas from across our membership. They are supported by a number of task forces on specific issues of interest. See here the full list of Working Groups Sustainable Mobility Corporate Sustainability Energy Crisis Digitalisation of the Energy Sector 8
We are a European-level federation that engages with EU policymakers on behalf of our membership. Founded in 1954, and with hundreds of industry experts engaging across a broad range of policy areas, we are recognised as the foremost voice of Europe’s technology industries in Brussels. Our advocacy work addresses the broad spectrum of policy and regulatory issues that impact our companies, while our Partnership services provide support to a broader network of clients in the field. Members & partners Our membership comprises national industry associations, European level sector associations, and corporates. Our Partnership department provides services to associations across a diverse spectrum of sectors from our industries. A dedicated multidisciplinary team of advisers delivers a tailored offering ranging from monitoring to advocacy, to association management, strategy and support. More information on these services available here. The list of all our members and partners can be found here. As a new member, we need your logo, and website address to update our website. Please send it to us as soon as possible. We typically produce a news article about new members, let us know who we should contact to discuss this possibility. For additional details, please contact Eugenia Forcat. Our team The Orgalim secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the association, implementation of the Orgalim work programme and coordination of policy committees and working groups. The work of the secretariat is led by Director General Malte Lohan. Appointed by the General Assembly, the Director General is supported by a team of around 30 based in Orgalim’s Brussels offices. The secretariat manages engagement with the EU institutions and stakeholders, publishes political analysis and intelligence, and gathers industry data. Further activities include the delivery of services to clients through the Partnership department and the provision of legal publications to support the day-to-day work of companies operating in the EU. Check out our team! 49 Members 10 Corporates 21 Partners 9
Our policy work Orgalim follows a holistic approach that addresses all policy fields impacting the technology industries. To achieve this, our advocacy work focuses on the following key areas: Industrial Policy, Digital Transformation, Environment, Energy and Climate, Internal Market, Trade, R&D and Innovation; and Legal. Practical policy work across Orgalim’s horizontal areas of interest is led by working groups. Working groups are composed of experts from across our membership. Our task forces’ mission is to support these groups on specific matters of interest. Check here the full list of working groups. As a member, you can join these working groups, benefit from the monitoring services, and participate in the advocacy work. If you wish to request access, please send us an email at secretariat@orgalim. eu and provide us with the following information: 1. Name of the working group and/or task force you wish to join; 2. Name of your organisation; 3. Name of the person that wishes to join the working group, job title, email, and phone number. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION GREEN TRANSITION INTERNAL MARKET GREEN DEAL CPR CIRCULAR ECONOMY PRODUCT PED LIABILITY MARKET SURVEILLANCE HORIZON EUROPE SMART BUILDINGS CYBERSECURITY MARKET ACCESS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MACHINERY REGULATION PRESSURE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE INDUSTRIAL IOT AND INFRASTRUCTURE IPR INDUSTRIAL DATA ROHS/ REACH FOREIGN SUBSIDIES EMC, LVD, RED ECODESIGN COMPETITION LAW LEVEL PLAYING FIELD OPEN AND FREE TRADE CBAM SUSTAINABLE AND SMART MOBILITY NEW LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS CLIMATE MULTILATERAL TRADING SYSTEM ECONOMIC REPORTS STANDARDISATION POLICY LEGAL TRADE ENVIRONMENT INDUSTRIAL POLICY SUSTAINABLE FINANCE PRODUCT SAFETY ESPR CS3D WASTE 10
Position papers Members’ Area How to request access and to use it The results and recommendations of the working groups and task forces are summarised in Orgalim’s position papers. Each document will outline the main viewpoints on a policy area and will be used to lead our advocacy campaigns. Ahead of publication, each position paper is reviewed at working group level, and approved by the Directors of member associations. Our members have access to the Members’ Area, a private environment where you can find details of meetings and documents linked to participation in working groups, task forces and other Orgalim groups. In addition, you can also access the Orgalim Position Tracker, a “live” visualisation file that outlines all lobbying materials in Orgalim’s pipeline, the stages of each file, the working groups or task forces involved, and the overall timeline. How to request access: Once your membership has been approved, Orgalim members can request access to the Members’ Area by sending an email to [email protected]. Within the email, please mention the name, title and email address of the person that would need access, as well as the groups they would like to be added to. How to use: Once you have access to the Members’ Area, we invite you to check the overview tutorial and the My Profile tutorial. If you have any questions or problems, please email us at [email protected]. 11
Engaging with Orgalim Our communications team ensures that Orgalim’s policies and its advocacy work are conveyed clearly to our audiences. Website Events The Orgalim website is the central point of information and engagement. Here you will find the latest news on our activities, as well as our publications, access to the different resources, and much more. We invite you to check the home page regularly to see updates on the latest activities. If you have any questions, please contact Eugenia Forcat. Events play a key role at Orgalim. They are the perfect opportunity to expand your network, and a tangible way for everyone to connect and share their experience. A comprehensive overview of all the events Orgalim has organised or participated in is available here. 12
Publications Technology at Heart Twice a year, Orgalim’s economists compile data and examine the main economic developments for Europe’s technology industries. The result is Orgalim’s economic reports, outlining future economic trends for our industries. A key challenge that Europe’s technology industries face in our advocacy is that our enabling technologies are often not visible or well understood by policymakers and other stakeholders. “Demystifying Enabling Technologies” is a project that compiles concrete examples of technologies, aimed to ensure that policymakers fully recognise the role of technology in enabling the EU climate goals and its long-term competitiveness and resilience. Read more here: (LINK) Economic reports Enabling Technologies #TechAtHeart consists of a series of success stories from our technology industries. With the publication of four stories per year, our aim is to highlight how the technology industries we represent are shaping a future that is good for all – and how the right policy framework can enhance their success. This initiative offers the opportunity to initiate a positive dialogue. For more information and to get involved please contact Marita van Oldenborgh – Senior Editor. 13
Keep up to date with us A reminder of some ways to ensure that you can follow the latest developments in our impactful work. Newsletter Social media channels Our monthly newsletter features include the latest news on EU technology industries policy, our position papers, and events. To receive the latest insights on our industries and our policy work, subscribe to our newsletter. Share this link with your colleagues! We are actively sharing our policy work, events and activities on our social media channels as well. Our campaigns have the twofold aim to 1. increase our policy impact and drive advocacy and 2. reach and engage with new audiences, improving the brand reputation of Orgalim Some examples? Campaigns such as #DidYouKnow or #EnablingTechnologies highlight achievements and facts about Europe’s technology industries, making them more tangible to a wide audience. While with #MeetOurMembers, the spotlight is on our members’ accomplishments. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Youtube. 14
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