1 EFIC General Assembly 2014 Austrian Furniture Industry Andrea Steinegger December 17, 2014 Austrian Furniture Industry Schwarzenbergplatz 4, A-1037 Vienna, AUSTRIA Tel.: +43 (0)1 / , Fax: +43 (0)1 /

 Who we are  What we do  Quality label “Made in Austria“  Keys to success Content

Seite 3  Association of Austrian furniture manufacturers  We are a part of the Association of Wood Industries and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (“Wirtschaftskammer Österreich”)  Headquarter in Vienna  47 medium-sized and privately-owned member companies with approximately 6,700 employees  Production 2013: 1.93 billion EUR  Export volume: 0.79 billion EUR  Main Export markets: Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Italy Who we are

4 Production Industry + handcraft ( ) in bn. Euro +4,4 % Source: Statistik Austria / Austrian Furniture Industry, the figures are without „parts of furniture“ -0,9 %

5 Production by sectors Industry + handcraft (2008 bis 2013) in Mio. Euro Source: Statistik Austria / Austrian Furniture Industry, the figures are without „parts of furniture“

6 Export Industry + handcraft ( ) in bn. Euro -3,4 % -6,8 % Source: Statistik Austria / Austrian Furniture Industry, the figures are without „parts of furniture“

7 Export Industry + handcraft (2013) in Mio. Euro -10,0 % +2,8 % -14,0 % -23,0 % +105,5% +22,8 % +3,8 % Source: Statistik Austria / Austrian Furniture Industry

8 Export: main markets Industry + handcraft (2013) in Mio. Euro -11,3% +3,9 % -16,1 % -2,5 % - 8,3 % +39,6 % -5,4 %+3,5 % Source: Statistik Austria / Austrian Furniture Industry

Seite 9 What we do Our Services  Representation Support interests of member companies on national and international level, chairmanship of the European Furniture Industries Confederation (EFIC)  Information Economic reports and analyses, statistics, current market data, forecasts (WIFO)  Providing legal framework Environmental Law, Labour and Employment Law, Competitive Law, Education and Research  Public Relations Promotion „Made in Austria“, latest trends, events, fairs, media relations

Seite 10  Top-quality  Traditional craftsmanship  Austrian design with highest functionality  State-of-the-art precision engineering  Environmental responsibility  Cutting-edge technology and consequent innovation management  Excellent education and qualification of employees „Made in Austria“ nationally and internationally renowned quality label

Seite 11 Member Companies 2014

Seite 12  Long tradition in craftsmanship  Family-owned companies with high expertise and passion  Up-to-date production processes with precise quality control  Small to medium-sized businesses provide flexible and tailored production  First class (domestic) materials  High investment in apprenticeship and further training High-Quality Craftsmanship key to success

Seite 13  High environmental and employment standards  Resource-saving sourcing and production  Fair and long-term employment for many people  Providing professional perspective for the youth Sustainability key to success

Seite 14 Innovation key to success  Investment in education and research  Promoting and incorporating new technology for highest functionality and added value

Seite 15  Just-in time production according to customer requirements  Custom-made products and solutions  Excellent after sales service: replacement, refurbishment, upholstery Custom-Centered key to success

Seite 16 Platforms Events and Fairs  Salone del mobile Milan – „Austrian Design Pioneers“ (2015)  imm cologne  Wohnen und Interieur Wien  Design talks and seminars, e.g. MAK Wien, Hofmobiliendepot Wien

Thank you. Seite 17 Andrea Steinegger Director of the Austrian furniture industry T +43/1/ F +43/1/ steinegger(at)moebel(dot)at