Organization, structure, membership
Who are the founding members of the Association?
The founding members are companies in the wood processing industry, representing a wide variety of activities specific to this industry: producers of technical wood panels, producers of deciduous and resinous timber, producers of laminated wood, veneer, panels, wooden houses, and others.
Is there a governing structure of the Association? Which companies are part of it? How was it chosen?
The governing bodies of the Association are: The General Assembly, the Board of Directors consisting of 9 members, and the President of the Association. The founding members are: Kronopspan Group Romania, HS Timber Group, Silvania International, J.F. Furnir, Star Gate SRL, Austro Somes Trading, Retro Comprod, Asirex Star. Mr. Catalin Constantin Tobescu was elected president of the Association.
How long is the term of office of the President/Management? How is voting organized?
The term of office for the leadership of the Association is 4 years. The voting in the Board of Directors shall be equal.
Is there a governing structure of the Association? Which companies are part of it? How was it chosen?
The governing bodies of the Association are: The General Assembly, the Board of Directors consisting of 9 members, and the President of the Association. The founding members are: Kronopspan Group Romania, HS Timber Group, Silvania International, J.F. Furnir, Star Gate SRL, Austro Somes Trading, Retro Comprod, Asirex Star. Mr. Catalin Constantin Tobescu was elected president of the Association.
How long is the term of office of the President/Management? How is voting organized?
The term of office for the leadership of the Association is 4 years. The voting in the Board of Directors shall be equal.
How many members are in total?
The Association was initiated by 9 founding members, a number limited by relatively complicated legal procedures for the formation. After the legal establishment the number of members increased by adhesions – there are now 30 members.
How many Romanian-owned companies are in the Association and how many foreign companies?
Among the founding members, there are 3 companies with majority foreign capital and 6 companies with majority Romanian capital.
How many employees have the members of the Association?
The members of the Association have a total of about 6,000 employees.
What is the total turnover of the members of the Association?
About 1 billion Euros.
What is the total amount of annual contributions paid to the State Budget by the member companies?
Estimated 80-120 million Euros.
Is the Association open to any forestry company, including the small ones? Who can join the Association? Which criteria should they meet?
The Association’s Statute provides for the possibility of joining as voting members for the companies in the core wood processing industries, but also for the possibility of observing membership for companies from other sectors in the wood supply and processing chain.
The Association’s Statute provides for the promotion of compliance with the applicable legislation and the highest ethical and professional standards in the wood industry.