The National Board Manufacturers Association (Anfta), at its meeting on 23th May, adopted the decision to accept Betanzos HB as a full member. Anfta is a national business association, whose general objective is to promote the development and progress of industries engaged in the manufacture of wooden boards, as well as to safeguard and defend their interests. With this commitment, Betanzos HB aims to increase its representation in business organizations for sectoral interests defense.
The main functions of Anfta are:
- Active representation of the sector with the State Administration, Autonomous Communities and Local Administration.
- Foster the maintenance of the highest levels of efficiency and quality of products as well as promote a more environment friendly management.
- Stimulate scientific research with the appropriate means at every moment and aim, seeking to coordinate the efforts of its partners and obtain the necessary collaboration of research organizations and centers.
- Improve the image of the sector and its products as well as disseminate and enhance its multiple applications among prescribers and users.
Anfta participates, likewise, in the European Panel Federation (EPF), the association of European scope that includes all the wooden board companies. Its mission is to represent the industry and to defend its interests at continental level and before EU institutions.