Magyar Bútor- és Faipari Szövetség, Budapest

The Association was formed in 1990 as an association under civil law. It is currently comprised of 80 member companies. Most of these firms are furniture manufacturers, but the membership also includes equipment and materials producers as well. The Association maintains contact with the relevant authorities and government bodies. The Association's opinion and input is regularly requested and considered in matters which directly affect the profession (e.g. sawdust, environmental protection guidelines, etc.). The Association is a member of the Confederation of Hungarian Employers and Industrialists (MGYOSZ), the Hungarian Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) and the Hungarian Association of Craftsmen's Corporations (IPOSZ). In 2002 it became a member of the Federation of European Furniture Manufacturers (UEA). EU accession preparation programmes initiated by UEA: active participant in BSP-I-II. 2003. On November 5, the Association signed an agreement with the Hungarian Association of Joiners and Furniture Makers and the Professional Association of Wood Management. This agreement, known as 'MAFABE' or the Interest Representation Association of the Hungarian Wood Management, Furniture and Joiners Professions, serves to enhance and deepen the cooperation between these three bodies.