About us

To safeguard common interests, to exchange experience, to provide information

The 'ZVEI - Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie e.V.', the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association, represents the economic, technological and environmental policy interests of the German electrical and electronics industry at the national, European and international levels. It provides specific information about the economic, technical and regulatory framework conditions of the electrical industry in Germany. 

The ZVEI promotes the development and use of innovative technologies by proposals concerning research, technological, environmental protection, educational and scientific policy. It supports market-orientated European and international standards-making activities.

ZVEI's close contacts with political quarters and public administrations and the association's internal exchange of experience and views provide extensive information about market- and competition-related developments, which is tailored to the electrical and electronic industry's specific needs.The member companies use this lead in knowledge and experience to improve their international competitiveness.

ZVEI's work - Efficient implementation of members' decisions

The guidelines for ZVEI work are stipulated by the members. The executive and decisions-making bodies are

• General Assembly
• Honorary Board
• Presidental Committee
• General Executive Management

The General Assembly elects the ZVEI's Honorary Board made up of leading representatives of member companies, decides on amendments to the Statutes and the budget of the association. The Board confers and decides on all issues of fundamental importance. It chooses the Presidental Committee from amongst its members, which includes the President of the ZVEI and up to nine other members, and take decisions on major matters requiring immediate attention.