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UFEMAT 64 COPENHAGEN2024

An Unforgettable Night at Kronborg Castle!

Last month, the legendary hashtag#Hamlet himself made an appearance at the 64th UFEMAT Congress, held at the historic hashtag#Kronborg Castle in Denmark. In the spirit of both Shakespearean drama and the steadfast dedication of our industry, the Prince of Denmark delivered a speech that will undoubtedly resonate through the halls of UFEMAT’s history.

“Esteemed colleagues, guests, and fellow builders of the future! I, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, am thrilled to have welcomed you to the legendary halls of Kronborg. While this castle may have seen centuries of history, it’s never witnessed an assembly quite as dedicated as you—unless you count the occasional royal banquet or ghostly visitation!

As our evening together concludes, let’s reflect not only on the spirit of 1585, which surrounds us in these ancient walls, but also on the pivotal year of 1958 when UFEMAT was founded in Brussels. With the ink barely dry on the Treaty of Rome, your founders were already laying the groundwork for a union that would, like a well-constructed roof, shelter the interests of building material distributors across Europe. Your mission is a noble one: to act as a steadfast bridge between national trade bodies, facilitating communication and promoting best practices. This mission ensures that not even the trickiest of trade winds can shake your foundations.

Tonight, let us raise a glass to John Newcomb, the outgoing president from England. His leadership has surely kept you all busier than the carpenters in Elsinore! Like a true Shakespearean hero, he has navigated the complexities of European trade with the grace of a diplomat and the cunning of a merchant.

We must also toast Marnix van Hoe, the Secretary General of UFEMAT, whose dedication has been the glue holding your grand structure together. I dare say, without him, the organization might have had more loose screws than a hastily built stage for one of my father’s plays. While my own era is rich with court intrigue rather than commerce, the drive to build and create is a timeless pursuit that unites us across the centuries. From the Danish consuls of yore to your modern marketplaces, the spirit of progress is alive and well. And while Palle Thomsen, who will soon take the reins, prefers to remain out of the limelight, let’s quietly acknowledge that the future of UFEMAT is in capable hands. As we part ways, let the spirit of our time at Kronborg inspire you. Return to your countries invigorated, ready to tackle any challenge that may arise—be it by drawbridge or spreadsheet. And remember, just as the stones of Kronborg have stood firm against the North Sea’s winds, so too should the bonds of UFEMAT withstand the test of time.

Farewell, brave souls, until we meet again. May your ledger books always balance and your spirits never need insulating!”

UFEMAT 62 LONDON2022 BMF

Presentations spekaers London conference 29 April 2022

- Marnix Van Hoe, Secretary General Ufemat, Welcome
- John Newcomb, President Ufemat, president's address
- James McJenzie, Managing Director, Toolstation, Digitalisation in a National Merchant
- Andy Scothern, Managing Director eCommonSense, Digitalisation in an Independent Merchant & David Haldane, Managing Director, Haldane Fisher
- Arnold van Huet, Managing Director,Crest Brick, Slate & Tile, Getting the most from your Ufemat Membership
- Young Merchant Group (EU and UK) - Joanne Callow (Chair of UK YM Group) - Steven Hendrickx (Chair of EU YM Group)
-Tom Hodgkinson, European Sales Manager, JCB Sales, Material Handling–The benefits of forward reach in Builders Merchants
- Michael Caulfield (Sports Psychologist)

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MONTREUX 2019 - MAIN SPONSORS

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COVID-19 : situation in UFEMAT Countries, as communicated by our Members.

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DETECTA,
an Erasmus+ project

DETECTA PROJECT IN PROGRES : Tool on training needs in the construction sector

Thanks to the Detecta project it will soon be possible to identify the training needs of the construction industry at the European level. This Erasmus+ project focuses on the main innovations the construction sector is/will be facing and aims to create a digital tool. That tool will be able to observe those trends and innovations and to make the link with the current training and the further training provision. The Detecta project is going on and is expected to be launched in the course of September. For more information on Detecta, read the results reports available on the website www.e-detecta.eu.

Grant Agreement: 2017-336/001-001
Project Reference: 59184-EPP-1-2017-ES-EPPKA2-SSA-N

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Ufemat Communication

• Ufemat conference London rescheduled to 15 - 17 April 2021
• Request: How did your Federation/Company manage the current coronavirus crisis?

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EuroCommerce report on the contribution of wholesale to the EU economy
This report describes the significant role wholesalers play in the funtioning of value chains and industrial eco-systems, providing a vital link between businesses, along with a wide range of value added services.

• Wholesale at the Centre of Europe's Economy

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European Recovery Fund

• The construction ecosystem as priority with at least €320B dedicated budget

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Outline for an EU Green Recovery

• The Netherlands' priorities for a green recovery

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USP Marketing Consultancy - COVID-19 Impact Reports

• COVID-19 Impact on the European Home Improvement market

• European Manufacturers Monitor - March-April 2020

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Comparative tracker of EU and Global Covid-19 exit strategies

Please find below a Cicero/AMO overview detailing the latest COVID-19 national exit strategies as countries begin to re-open their economies and lift restrictions, and information on the curbs that remain in place. This overview covers all EU countries and selected major international economies (Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, UK & US).

Click here to access Cicero/AMO’s overview of the latest COVID-19 exit strategies

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Travel & Transportation

The European Commission has taken measures to ensure continued and uninterrupted land, waterborne and air cargo services. These services are of crucial importance for the functioning of the EU's internal market and its effective response to the current public health crisis.

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NEXT UFEMAT CONGRESS

15 - 17 April 2021 in London
Due to the coronavirus situation, the yearly Ufemat congress has been postponed. Read more
(The congress was initially planned to be held from 15 - 17 October 2020)

THEME: "EUROPEAN UNITY IN A DIGITAL AGE"

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