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The HDH sees itself as the contact and service provider for companies in the German wood industry and related branches of industry and the economy. The HDH fulfils numerous tasks for its members, covering a wide range of topics at national and at European level.
The HDH campaigns for the political and economic interests of the wood industry.
The press office of the HDH provides information about all topics concerning the woodworking industry.
As an employer association, the HDH coordinates the collective bargaining positions of the wood industry.
The HDH modernises vocational training in order to attract skilled workers to the industry.
The EU is gaining influence. The HDH is represented on European bodies.
The HDH analyses economic development and prepares statistical data.
The HDH supports the international business of German companies in the wood industry.
Health & safety ranks high among the priorities of companies in the German wood industry.
The HDH helps companies to implement complex consumer protection laws.
Sustainability extends far beyond the certification of wood and wood products.
The HDH also provides input into German and international industrial standards.
Quality assurance is an important objective of the HDH.
The HDH actively works on the development process of the EU Construction Product Regulation.
The HDH initiates, coordinates and provides help and advice for wood industry research projects.
The HDH sees to the positioning and sales promotion of products made of wood.
Many companies in the plastics industry are members of the regional associations of HDH.
