CLEPA is the European umbrella membership organisation representing the interests of the global automotive supply industry. 70 of the world's most prominent suppliers for car parts, systems and modules and 20 National trade associations and European sectoral associations are members of CLEPA, representing more than 3,000 companies, employing more than three million people and covering all products and services within the automotive supply chain. Based in Brussels, Belgium, CLEPA is recognized as the natural discussion partner by the European Institutions, United Nations and fellow associations (ACEA, JAMA, MEMA, etc).
CLEPA’s aim is to promote, defend and represents the general interests of the motor equipment and parts industry internationally.
To achieve this aim, CLEPA will seek to coordinate views and opinion regarding all the problems facing the industry, both in the technical and the economic fields, to ensure harmonious development of international trade, especially through the lifting of technical barriers.
Vision
CLEPA represents the official voice for the automotive supplier industry and its aim is to further strengthen the position and promote the common interests of one of the most strategic industries in the European and global economy.
To serve this purpose CLEPA actively endorses the development of the necessary competitive framework conditions and acts as information network and as the principal negotiation platform between suppliers and institutions.
CLEPA and its members are firmly committed to win the battle of competitiveness by keeping investing on innovation, safety, environmental protection, social responsibility, sustainable development and sound economic growth.
Mission
The over 3000 member companies of CLEPA play a central role in adapting the automotive industry to the sweeping changes brought on by the double processes of globalisation and technological development. Automotive suppliers account for about 75% of the vehicle industry’s final product value and are responsible for about 50% of the research and development in the sector.
CLEPA mission is to defend and to make the most of this endowment of innovative skills and industrial achievements by initiating activities, which stimulate the successful business growth and development of its members and by rising debate on those topics, which directly impact the future of the automotive industry in general and of the supply chain in particular.
Building on almost 50 years of activity, CLEPA is now recognised as the natural discussion partner on all issues regarding the automotive supply industry by the European Institutions and the United Nations. Within UNECE, CLEPA received formal mandate from MEMA (USA) and JAPIA (Japan) to represent the worldwide suppliers.
CLEPA also facilitates constructive dialogue with all relevant parties including vehicle manufacturers (ACEA, JAMA, etc.) and fellow associations in the relevant automotive world markets both in the field of Original Equipment and of the Aftermarket.
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