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"We are delighted to formalize the long standing relationship and spirit of cooperation that MEMA has enjoyed with CLEPA for many years,” says Steve Handschuh, MEMA executive vice president and chief operating officer. “This MOU will benefit the members of CLEPA and the MEMA market segment affiliate associations: Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) and Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA).”
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“Together with MEMA, we have set new ambitious goals to foster cooperation and coordination in the transportation sector," says Jean Marc Gales, CLEPA chief executive officer. “Achieving greater transatlantic technical and regulatory cooperation will create new market opportunities and set down the foundations for future growth, competiveness and job creation.”
The MEMA/CLEPA MOU will foster cooperation and coordination of activities between the two geographic regions in general and the respective members of the two associations in particular. The two associations will explore the possibilities for increased trade and technological cooperation between members. MEMA and CLEPA also will assist each other with member companies’ participation in exhibitions, conferences and industry events held in their respective regions.
Both associations recognize the importance and the potential for the expansion of bilateral trade and investment in the motor vehicle parts supplier industry to address obstacles to free and fair trade, through the dismantlement of tariffs and the elimination of Non-tariff barriers.
"We look forward to continuing this important partnership as we collaborate to enhance the transportation industry trade relationship between the United Sates and the European Union," Handschuh concluded.
About MEMA
Since 1904, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has exclusively represented more than 1,000 companies that manufacture motor vehicle components and systems for the original equipment and aftermarket segments of the light vehicle and heavy-duty industries. MEMA advocates on behalf of suppliers on issues of legislative and regulatory interest to the industry. Motor vehicle parts manufacturers are the backbone of the vehicle manufacturing industry and the nation’s largest manufacturing sector, directly employing over 700,000 U.S. workers. The MEMA network comprises four affiliate associations – AASA, HDMA, MERA, and OESA. For more information, visit www.mema.org.
About CLEPA
CLEPA is the European Association of Automotive Suppliers. 103 of the world's most prominent suppliers for car parts, systems and modules and 25 National trade associations and European sector associations are members of CLEPA, representing more than 3 thousand companies, employing more than 5 million people and covering all products and services within the automotive supply chain. Based in Brussels, CLEPA is recognized as the natural discussion partner by the European Institutions, United Nations and fellow associations (ACEA, JAMA, MEMA, etc.).
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