Membership Benefits

Becoming a member of Pneurop means joining the only European Association representing since 1958 the entire manufacturing value chain of compressors, vacuum pumps, pneumatic tools, air treatment equipment and condensate treatment equipment. Pneurop works towards the development of a positive regulatory framework and up-to-date standards that support the global competitiveness of our European industry.

2. Information and influence on the European Union (EU)

Pneurop’s Secretariat is located in Brussels and provides a detailed monitoring and intelligence service to the members, by analysing and updating all relevant upcoming pieces of EU policy and legislation via five Bulletins per year and a tailor-made “early warning” sent to Pneurop members (based on their interest or their memberships in PN/JWGs). Moreover, the Secretariat delivers a “Regulatory Update” three times a year in the form of a presentation and organises from time to time a webinar on a specific topic of interest to the industry.

• As an example, the Regulatory Update presented in February 2021 included the following topics: European Commission Work Programme for 2021,EU Recovery and Resilience Plan, Industrial Policy Strategy, , Machinery Directive revision, «New Legislation Framework», standardisation policy and Blue Guide revisions, Outdoor Noise Directive revision, preparation of an Eco-design Regulation on compressors («Lot 31»), Sustainable Product Policy initiative , SCIP database implementation, next steps with the RoHS Regulation, future revision of the REACH Regulation, F-gas Regulation review, proposals for a Digital Services Act and a Digital Market Act, revision of the NIS2 Regulation on cybersecurity, future legislation on Data and on Artificial Intelligence).

Over years, the Secretariat has developed a solid network of contacts within the EU institutions and, via its national associations within the Member States public authorities, that not only gives Pneurop first-hand access to EU initiatives but also direct means to be heard at the right level.

Moreover, Pneurop is an associated member of the umbrella association Orgalim, representing Europe’s technology industries, which helps strongly leveraging Pneurop’s action towards the EU: Orgalim task forces working groups are open to Pneurop experts who can contribute to drafting and communicating its positions. Via Orgalim or bilaterally, Pneurop also maintains relations with other European industry associations such as CEIR (taps and valves), CEMEP (electric motors) or Europump (pumps).

Pneurop’s main priorities include the Eco-design Directive and its implementing measures, the Pressure Equipment Directive, the Simple Pressure Vessels Directive, or the Machinery Directive, as well as new legislation on circular economy or digitisation (IoT, cybersecurity).

4. Participation in industry’s enhancement

Pneurop holds its Plenary Meeting every year in May/June, which is the opportunity for all members, national associations and company executives and experts, to meet and network. Beyond the holding of its statutory General Assembly, the event provides a programme including an overview of main activities of the PN and JWGs, relevant regulatory, business, or technical updates and a presentation by CAGI, Pneurop’s sister association in the USA. The Plenary Meeting is held alternatively at the invitation of a national association member and in Brussels, where the programme is more focused on EU developments and networking with EU officials.

Pneurop is regularly invited to participate with a speaker in European or international conferences or fora. Twice a year, the President of Pneurop is invited to the Orgalim General Assembly where he can share Pneurop’s views with the other members.

6. Others

All members are encouraged to propose new ideas and projects for the development of the association that can contribute to supporting and enhancing the compressors and allied industry.