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New Agoria manual compiles good practices against COVID-19 As an employer, you naturally consider it important to offer your employees a safe and hygienic working environment. The manual 'How do I Tackle COVID-19?' is a handy guide to 'good practices' from member companies that are confronted with the same issues as you, supplemented by the insights on safety from our own Agoria experts.
Agoria: “Finally, a Minister of Telecommunications to start the auction around 5G” “At last we have a minister who has made a clear statement for 5G and has clearly and unequivocally stated that she is going to start the auction. I call on her not to waste a day so that the auction can take place as soon as possible". That is what Marc Lambotte, CEO of Agoria, said after Telecommunications Minister Petra De Sutter stated that the legal and practical details of the auction will take at least another six months to work out.
Agoria: 'Now more than ever, industry is a cornerstone of the Belgian economy.' Agoria: 'Now more than ever, industry is a cornerstone of the Belgian economy.' Today, Agoria publishes its exclusive study #ManuMatters or ‘Manufacturing Matters – Industry, a fundamental cornerstone of the Belgian economy’. For the first time ever, Agoria has compiled insights into the developments over the last few decades, the positive impact of recent policy measures, the position of the Belgian manufacturing industry with regard to neighbouring countries, the new, changing and continuous challenges, and the engagement of Agoria itself.
INFOGRAPHIC – The manufacturing industry, de ‘little known' driver of the Belgian economy Does the general public really understand the Belgian manufacturing industry? Do people know that products and components used to manufacture electric cars, agricultural and textile machinery are developed and assembled within 100 km of their homes? Do they know these products are then exported all over the world, or that almost one in four Belgians make a living from industry? We have produced this animated infographic to explain this in a clear, fun way. The infographic can be found here; please share! Read more

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Eurotrans Board meets for its first session in 2021 Read more On 4 February 2021, the EUROTRANS Board met online via video-conference for their traditional first quarter Board Meeting, presided by Salim Haffar, I-MAK Gearboxes and Drives, and André Thuswaldner, Novagear AG.
Event 24/03/2021 Webinar: 'International Sales & Marketing in times of Covid-19' During this webinar on March 24, four Agoria members (two multinationals, one SME and one scale-up) will share their experiences on international sales and marketing with you. No marketing gurus or far-fetched ideas, simply real, hands-on experiences for you to implement straight away. Register now!
03/03 ‘Sustainable AI in Business’ launch event The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in business makes you curious and enthusiastic, while at the same time leaving you with so many questions. Because indeed… how will AI impact the job content and work organization of people? What about the ethical aspects? And what does the law say? Join us for the online launch event of ‘Sustainable AI in Business’ on Wednesday 3 March to find out!
Automotive Technology Club welcomes Johan Smeyers (Arkite) as its new club president Johan Smeyers (CEO of Arkite) has been elected by the Automotive Technology Club's Steering Committee as its new president, succeeding Gert-Jan Vogelaar of Punch Powertrain, who was president of the Club since its inception at the end of 2016.
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Event 17/03/2021 Webinar: 'New perspectives for smart nuclear technology' Agoria's Energy Technology Club welcomes NUSCALE in this exclusive webinar on 'New perspectives for smart nuclear technology' on March 17th. NUSCALE is one of the pioneers in the fascinating world of SMR’s, Small Modular Reactors, to present their technology and to show how it fits into a transition from a carbon based energy-intensive economy into an economy with lower fossil fuel import dependence.
Do you spent 76 working days to read all the online terms and conditions before engaging? The ISO committee on consumer policy (COPOLCO) proposes to develop an ISO standard about “Guidelines for organizations to increase consumer understanding of online terms and conditions”. The scope of the proposed standard would be : « Specification of guidance to the providers of goods, services and digital content on the clear design and presentation of online terms and conditions to maximise consumer understanding and reduce detriment. »
02/03 'New' Agoria Composites: launch event Agoria Composites is making a fresh start with a new steering committee. Our revamped business group invites you to its virtual launch event, where we will introduce ourselves and give a clear overview of how we want to position this business group centred around the Belgian composite technology in the national and international manufacturing landscape. Register now!
Tenneco and Mercedes AMG set a record at the Nürburgring Last November, celebrations were in order at Tenneco, a member company of Agoria. The Mercedes sports car, for which they develop and produce the suspension system in Sint-Truiden, set the fastest lap time of any production car on the Nordschleife of the legendary German Nürburgring circuit.
Event 04/03/2021 [Webinar] "Blockchain technologies in China: Opportunities for European SMEs" on March 4, 2021 What exactly is blockchain, and what are the actual implications for European SMEs? Where does China stand and what is China using the technology for? Join us at the online workshop “Blockchain technologies in China: Opportunities for European SMEs” on 4 March 2021 at 14:00 CET, organized by the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC), Eurochambres and the EU SME Centre.
Webcast: Is there enough electricity to achieve the complete electrification of the car fleet? An important topic in the debate on the electrification of passenger vehicles is whether there is enough electricity to achieve the complete electrification of the car fleet. We listened to what Elia, the transmission system operator in Belgium, had to say. Watch the webcast here.
Event 24/03/2021 IETF - 24th International Engineering & Technology Fair From 25 February to 24 March 2021, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is organizing IETF 2021: the 24th edition of its International Engineering & Technology Fair. The event will this year be held over the CII Hive Virtual Platform.
04/03 Agoria Academy: How to survive negotiations with professional buyers in the automotive industry How do you negotiate with professional buyers in the automotive industry? What questions do you need to ask in order to identify these interests of the customer/purchaser? Register now for the Agoria Academy 'How to survive negotiations with professional buyers in the automotive industry'!