WVM

WVMetalle, based in Berlin, Germany, is a trade association representing the economic and political interests of the non-ferrous metals industry. With 654 member companies and over 110,000 employees, WVMetalle advocates for its members in various policy areas, including trade, environmental protection, taxation, energy, and transportation. WVMetalle provides market transparency through statistical services and industry analyses in collaboration with its members and industry associations. They also support applied research for metal products through the affiliated Stifterverband Metalle. Additionally, the organization promotes standardization in the metal sector and facilitates dialogue with the public. WVMetalle acts as an umbrella organization, representing the collective interests of producers and processors of light metals (aluminum, magnesium, etc.) and base metals (copper, zinc, lead, tin, nickel, etc.). These companies are organized in specialized industry associations, including the German Aluminum Industry Association (GDA), the German Non-Ferrous Metals Association (GDB), and the German Foundry Industry Association (BDGuss). For further information, please visit WVMetalle's website at wvmetalle.de.