The Security Systems Association represents the interests of more than 30 SME member companies in the fields of image/video, fire protection, safes, access control and systems.
The strategy of our trade association sets thematic priorities and is developed in close consultation with the member companies. Our aim is to strengthen the industry, support companies in their specific concerns and inform customers in order to increase sales potential. Our focus is on regulation, standardisation and technology as well as press and public relations, marketing and market information. We also actively promote the exchange of experience between our members, including through events such as workshops and information days.
In difficult economic times, the VDMA supports its members with valuable information and personalised advice. Together, we find the right course and strengthen the resilience of companies.
Our experts regularly achieve success in national, European and international standardisation work.
With our strategy, we set the relevant priorities for a strong industry. The focus here is on our members.
In our communities, experts from member companies meet regularly to discuss current issues.
The professional association's team supports its members in all questions and topics along the strategy pyramid.
Our trade association is the mouthpiece for several sub-segments of the security systems industry and is therefore a neutral advisor for public safety.
At the General Assembly on August 29, 2024, there were clear unanimous decisions on growth in new sub-segments, greater visibility and clear strategic priorities!
The Mechanical Engineering Standards Committee (NAM) department (FB), which is supported by the VDMA SIS trade association, is the industry's point of contact for standardization matters and is r
The working group develops the VDMA standard sheet "Secure storage units – Classification for high security locks according to their resistance to unauthorized opening – Biometric high security locks
Do you have individual questions or need professional advice? Our experts will be happy to advise you in person, by telephone or at your premises.
With cost-free listings in our online directories, you can present yourself to potential customers.
By participating in research activities and utilizing the results, we offer your company access to the best minds in science. What is more, we help you to recognize relevant mechanical engineering trends and disruptions at an early stage to make them useful for your business.
We provide you with survey results and benchmarks from various business areas that will help you evaluating and classifying your company’s performance, amongst other things.
Access to an extensive statistics data base, forecasts, country reports and much more will help you manage your business activities.
Take advantage of the many opportunities at VDMA for networking and collaboration along the entire industrial value chain and mechanical engineering topics - in person or online.
With our VDMA newsletters we inform you by email about current trends, news, and events from the VDMA and the world of mechanical engineering – you decide which newsletters you need.
We represent the issues of mechanical engineering in Germany and Europe on your behalf. Our technical expertise, our knowledge of the industry, and our straightforward positioning makes us a recognized and valued contact for companies, as well as for the public, science, administration, and politics.
The VDMA offers you a comprehensive range of further education and training courses relevant to mechanical engineering: Conferences, courses, seminars as well as digital learning.
Stay on top of technical legislation with our support. In addition, the VDMA promotes the competitiveness of the mechanical engineering industry through its participation in the DIN Standards Committee for Mechanical Engineering (NAM).
With our publications, we impart knowledge and provide insights into the latest developments in our industry and in our association.
The VDMA magazine is aimed exclusively at VDMA member companies and gives them unusual insights into the mechanical engineering industry. What challenges is it dealing with? What projects is it working on? And how does it envision the future? To find out, we talk to our members and visit them on site. In doing so, we don't shy away from presenting controversial viewpoints that reflect the diversity and vibrancy of mechanical engineering.
We offer various networking events, including high-level congresses and target-group specific experience exchanges on expert level. In addition, VDMA connects you with your customers during numerous trade fairs and exhibition activities; in Germany and all over the world.
3,600 primarily medium-sized member companies in the capital goods industry make the VDMA the largest industrial association in Europe and the most important network organization in the industry.
Strong representation of interests
The VDMA is the most important voice of the machinery and equipment manufacturing industry. It represents the common economic, technical and scientific interests of the industry in Germany and around the world.
A wide range of services
More than 500 VDMA employees worldwide support you with practical services to make the right decisions in your company - along the entire value chain.
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