Union of European Railway Industries
UNIFE (http://www.unife.org) is the European association for railway suppliers based in Brussels. Its members come from leading edge industries, covering the rail system supply chain, such as major rolling stock system integrators, sub systems suppliers and component manufacturers, suppliers and integrators of rail infrastructure systems and signalling. Furthermore, thousand small- and medium-sized companies are represented at UNIFE through their national associations. Rail track-work contractors are represented through EFRTC, as associated member of UNIFE.
UNIFE key statistics:
The rail supply industry generates EUR36 billion in revenue per year (excluding infrastructure, which counts for another EUR25 billion) and employs 100.000 people. UNIFE members manufacture 70% of the world-wide production of rail equipment.
UNIFE mission:
UNIFE represents its members' interests towards the European institutions, rail operators and other business organisations. UNIFE works in partnership with other European and world-wide entities to promote sustainable rail transport. UNIFE supports its members with products and services, for example by promoting its members' research activities into the development of innovative solutions for the European transport system.