Dear Friends and Associates,
It is with great joy and satisfaction that I welcome you to the official website of the Pancyprian Association of Furniture and Woodworking Manufacturers (PASYVEX). The experiences I have gained from my company’s membership in PASYVEX, having served in various positions, through close daily cooperation with the respective Board of Directors, and by utilizing the expertise, professionalism, and expectations of each of my Colleagues, are invaluable. I look forward to the involvement of all Members in our Association's activities in the coming years, with the aim of further developing and upgrading the furniture and woodworking sector in Cyprus.
Through this website, we aim, among other things, to promote and showcase the member businesses of PASYVEX, through which the dynamism, creativity, and dedication to the evolution of our sector are evident.
PASYVEX also aims to continuously support professionals in the field by reinforcing all businesses in the sector in Cyprus through our actions.
Maria Varkari - President
About Us
The Cyprus furniture & Woodworking Industry Association
Our Profile
The Cyprus furniture & Woodworking Industry Association (PASYVEX) was established in 1959 and on the 13 November 1971 was registeredunder the Trade Unions Law.
The Vision
To maintain the Furniture and Woodwork Industry as one of the most important and thriving Manufacturing Sector of the country's economy.
The Mission
To promote the economic, labour, environmental and legislative issues related to the sector, through collective and methodical representations to the government, the legislative power and other social partners, for a detailed discussion and solution of problems.
Objectives
To upgrade the image of the Association and the whole sector in Cyprus through company responsibility and governance of its Businesses / Members.
Our Profile
The Cyprus furniture & Woodworking Industry Association (PASYVEX) was established in 1959 and on the 13 November 1971 was registeredunder the Trade Unions Law.
PASYVEX now numbers more than 85 member Companies manufacturing Furniture and Woodwork which are classified in the large and medium enterprises of the sector.
Since its establishment (PASYVEX) was incorporated in the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) thus benefiting from the advantages and experiences provided to all its members. After Cyprus's accession to the European Union, PASYVEX became a full member of the European Furniture Manufacturers Federation - UEA.
PASYVEX abides by the principle that the coexistence of all members of the association on a partnership basis is a cornerstone for the sustainable development of the sector in Cyprus. The development and improvement of the professional standard of members, the tightening of the relations between them as well as promotion of a spirit of consolidation and close cooperation will help towards the elimination of unfair competition and the creation of synergical effects which will allow more progress and development of the enterprises and at the same time it will resolve serious problems.
The main concern of the Association is to safeguard and promote the business interests of its members offering support, development and progress to the whole sector. Since its establishment PASYVEX has been working methodically in order to implement its goals and realize its vision.
The Vision
To maintain the Furniture and Woodwork Industry as one of the most important and thriving Manufacturing Sector of the country's economy.
To maintain the competitiveness of the Cyprus Furniture and Woodworking Industries both in the domestic and the world market.
The Mission
To promote the economic, labour, environmental and legislative issues related to the sector, through collective and methodical representations to the government, the legislative power and other social partners, for a detailed discussion and solution of problems.
To maintain and promote relations and contacts between Enterprises / Members of the sector and to operate as the major representative of the Cyprus Furniture & Woodworking Industries in Cyprus and EU.
To fully inform members on a systematic basis on technical, socio-economic and labour issues related to the sector in a national, European and international level.
To contribute to healthy industry relations through the conclusion of collective agreement.
To create the necessary climate and culture for continuing education and “lifelong learning” among Enterprises / Members, which will guarantee their long term competitiveness.
To safeguard the provision of sufficient number of technicians and staff in the Industry each year, as well as their suitable preparation before entering the sector.
Assist its members to have access in the Community Funds.
Objectives
To upgrade the image of the Association and the whole sector in Cyprus through company responsibility and governance of its Businesses / Members.
To attract new and trained personnel to the sector who will respond with current and future skills of companies.
To inform and achieve access of the Association on a contributory basis to electronic data banks related to the sector as well as market analysis and consumer preferences. Thus the members will be provided free of charge with the opportunity to obtain the tools for decision making for future entrepreneurship.
To upgrade the services provided to Members through continuous education and information related to the sector, such as E-business, E-learning etc.
To place emphasis on the creation and provision of high added value products and innovations by its Members who will sustain competitive advantage.
To consolidate and regulate legally the profession depending on the capacity of each business and the degree of risk for each project undertaken, in order to upgrade the services provided to the client on one hand, since the registered contractor must have the relevant infrastructure and follow the correct procedures and protect the contractor, on the other hand, from unfair competition.
Register Now
New Member - Join our Community
Welcome to the world of the Pancyprian Association of Furniture and Woodworking Manufacturers.
Register
PASYVEX and International Representation
Within the framework of promoting Furniture exports, the Association plans and carries out market research aiming at collecting the necessary information which will assist the participation of members in International Furniture Exhibitions.
Read more