ASEFI

Association of Metal Fastener Manufacturers

ASEFI represents the fastening industry in a wide range of areas.
ASEFI serves as the link between companies in the Spanish metal fastener industry and the rest of the sector at the European level.
Through its active participation in EIFI (European Institute for Fasteners Industry),the organization that brings together the national associations of all major European Union countries and whose members include the leading European companies in the fastening sector.
The Association of Metal Fastener Manufacturers is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 with the mission of bringing together the concerns of companies in the metal fastening industry and coordinating their actions. It represents the interests of its members before public administrations, organizations, and institutions, while also serving as a bridge between the Spanish industry and the rest of the European fastening sector.

For its member companies, ASEFI acts as a forum for participation and access to information, as well as a highly effective instrument for coordinated action at both national and European levels. It plays an important role in defending the common interests of its members, particularly within a Spanish industry that is largely composed of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Association of Metal Fastener Manufacturers

ASEFI represents the fastening industry in numerous areas. In this regard, it holds a seat on the National Advisory Committee for Foreign Trade and serves as both Chair and Technical General Secretariat of AENOR Standardization Committee 17 for Metal Fastening Elements. It also participates in ISO through its representation on Technical Committee TC2 for Fasteners.

Among its founding objectives are:

  • Promoting adherence to principles of professional ethics within the industry.
  • Encouraging the development of regulations and legislation that foster innovation, research, and industrial development.
  • Acting as a mediator in potential disputes between companies within the sector.
  • Supporting initiatives that contribute to the growth and competitiveness of the fastening industry.
  • Representing and defending the common interests of its members at national and international levels.

ASEFI Founding Objectives