2 CEOC in Brief (1/4) Founded in 1961 and involved in many aspects of the modern society: From toys, machinery, electro-technical products, medical devices, construction products, transport systems to power plants. “Promotion of product quality and safety through independent inspection and certification of product manufacturing and operational processes”

3 CEOC in Brief (2/4) 27 members from 17 countries in Europe Active in more than 100 countries around the world Employing more than 110,000 people, of which over 62,000 graduate engineers and technicians Members` revenues of > M€

4 CEOC in Brief (3/4)

5 CEOC in Brief (4/4) WHAT WE DO We aim to promote safety and reduce accidents through independent conformity assessment. We represent the common interests of our sector, as well as those of our members, to the EU institutions and to all European or international organisations and associations dealing with directives, regulations, standards and accreditation. We keep our members informed of significant matters (with respect to the above), and establish CEOC International positions for them to follow. We aim to address concerns related to safety, quality and the environment.

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7 CEOC International Structure Organisational Structure General Secretariat Board of directors President 2 Vice-Presidents Secretary General Treasurer 8 Directors from Members Board of directors President 2 Vice-Presidents Secretary General Treasurer 8 Directors from Members General Assembly of Members 2 AuditorsTechnical Commissions

8 CEOC International Structure Committees Public Affairs & Communication Regional (Brussels Focus Group) Temporary Working Groups Topical Committees Conformity Assessment Inspection Energy and Environment Machines, Lifts & Cranes Non Destructive Testing Occupational Health & Safety Pressure Equipment Joint EUROLAB-CEOC Technical Committee on Product Testing & Certification

9 Brussels’ CEOC office in numbers Headquarters in Brussels with 3 full-time staff/1 technical advisor (+ one intern) Production of about 30 joint Political Positions Production of about 100 Technical Recommendations Miscellaneous SECRETARY GENERAL Drewin NIEUWENHUIS INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS MANAGER Dagmar KOTOVÁ JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS MANAGER Franziska KASSLER CEOC INTERNATIONAL ADVISOR Hinrich SCHAUB CEOC/EUROLAB INTERNs Diana Popa Laura Martin

10 CEOC Office in Brussels Services provided by the CEOC General Secretariat representation in the EU Institutions representation at conferences / seminars monitoring of selected EU legislation (s) following the work of ISO, EA, ILAC and IAF monthly newsletter and annual report organising meetings / events (both for/ with our members)

11 CEOC Office in Brussels CEOC International’s public affairs work is mainly defined by the Work Program of the EU institutions and by the interests of our members. Every year we select priority areas, which are of particular importance for CEOC International, and follow them closely. The priority areas of focus for 2013 are: the Product Safety and Market Surveillance Package the Medical Devices Directive revision of the Blue Guide Energy technologies & Innovation nuclear safety New climate & Energy framework standardisation the internal market for industrial products regulated professions The European market for card, internet and mobile payments

12 Co-operation with all stakeholders (1/3) Dialogue with European/International Institutions

13 Co-operation with all stakeholders (2/3) Dialogue with European & International Organisations EFCA

Co-operation with all stakeholders (3/3) Dialogue with European & International Industry Associations

Special CEOC partnerships

16 Specialised meetings with CEOC participation EA General Assemblies EA Advisory Board – EAAB EA HHC – Horizontal Harmonization Committee EA Inspection and Certification Committee PLG - Permanent Liaison Group CEOC, EA, EUROLAB, Euramet, Eurachem ISO CASCO Plenary Meetings (CEOC is an A-Liaison Member of ISO CASCO) Meetings of ISO CASCO WG 31 (17020) Meetings of ISO CASCO WG 29 (17065) Meetings of ISO/TC 135 CEN/CENELEC TC 1 Meetings IAF – meetings ILAC – meetings

17 CEOC International Current developments in CEOC International and the TIC sector

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TIC Sector Forecasts

21 TIC Sector best performing segment in Business Services …

M&A activity coming back from slower 2009

Private equity vs. strategic buyers: some considerations

Competition Most of the CEOC members had a monopolistic status in the past Today we are competitors at the open markets  Still we must be able to cooperate in important sector specific topics  Restrictions of competition are illegal 24

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Market segments by share 27

CEOC International today CEOC International members have different roles, aims, sizes and scopes ⇒ the members expect different services and actions from the confederation. ⇒ CEOC must therefore balance its services and support to the different categories of membership ⇒ CEOC will permanently face a great variety of expectations The only way to conciliate such different expectations is to combine in a complementary way the European / International and the national level.

A changing world for the TIC sector – CEOC’s major challenges 1.Positive market development and potential (100 Billion € ) 2.Globalisation of the markets 3.Competition between TIC companies 4.Consolidation following an on going process of mergers and acquisitions 5.Lower profitability mainly due to sinking prices 6.High costs due to shortage of qualified personnel 7.Providing enabling technologies 8.More safety minded environment 9.Visibility and communication 10.Public perception

30 A changing world for the TIC sector – CEOC’s major challenges CEOC Contribution to the global challenges Promoting Third Party Testing-Inspection-Certification on political and technical level Explain industries of our added value in terms of cost and risk reductions Influence Consumers, Politicians and Public Opinion via the media. “Time is on our side“ Harmonisation of European and Global Accreditation procedures Harmonisation of European and Global TIC standards and procedures

CEOC International’s priorities to increase & improve CEOC’s promotional activities in order to promote the added value of independent third party testing, inspection and certification and to anticipate current and future market developments to increase & improve CEOC’s visibility in order to become the recognized voice to promote safety and quality in Europe to increase & improve CEOC’s communication, both internally and externally, in order to be able to speak with one voice to support and promote the technical knowledge and competence as the backbone which underpins CEOC’s work

32 The key role of the association … The role of the association How do we measure the INFLUENCE? Measuring the direct influence of a business association is itself a challenge. (Association Management, Vol 12, Ed 4) -How effective is association in promoting its sector to public policy makers- Combination of 3 key issues: 1.Performance on issue 2.Relationship with policy makers (sector related network) 3.Reputation of the sector/business/industry

Credibility CEOC represents the TIC sector in Europe Our work is increasingly in lobbying and then our credibility becomes even more important CEOC shall be controlled by its members If the other parties feel that we only present few members or countries then we lose our credibility  Both large and small members shall be involved 33

34 CEOC partners 2014 CEOC International aims to extend even further its network to reinforce the already existing dialogue and exchange of information with organisations in and outside Europe. The Safety Alliance

The International Safety Alliance Joint promotion of the safety of European societies and its citizens.

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The Voice of the Independent Safety Professionals