Member of OEB participates in 10th Panhellenic Congress of POVAS and signs cooperation memorandum

The Association of Aluminium Manufacturers of Cyprus (SYKAK), a member of the Organization of Employers and Businesses (OEB), participated with a delegation of 25 people in the 10th Panhellenic Congress of the Panhellenic Federation of Aluminium and Iron Craftsmen (POVAS) in Ioannina, Greece.

The conference was a significant industry event for 2026, attracting hundreds of professionals, industries, architects, and engineers from Greece and abroad. It highlighted the industry’s role in building and construction development.

SYKAK’s participation provided an opportunity for dialogue with industry professionals from Greece and updates on current developments, challenges, and prospects in the aluminum and iron sectors. Topics discussed included architectural trends, steel structures, sustainability, energy efficiency, innovation, and technical education.

During the conference, important contacts and meetings took place between SYKAK and POVAS, in a warm and collegial atmosphere, reinforcing cooperation ties.

A key milestone was the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between SYKAK and POVAS, aimed at closer collaboration, knowledge exchange, joint actions, and coordination on sector issues. The memorandum was signed with the support of the Federation of Employers and Industrialists (OEB) and the General Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants of Greece (GSEVEE), strengthening institutional cooperation.

SYKAK expressed gratitude to POVAS for the invitation, hospitality, and organization of the conference, which featured high-quality presentations and meaningful dialogue on the sector’s future.

The association remains committed to strengthening collaborations with similar organizations in Greece and abroad and will continue working to promote and protect industry interests.

Photographic material from the conference is attached.