Members
20 sectorial federations that represent the most important industries of the Romanian economy are gathered at Concordia. See who they are.
The Federation of Associations of Energy Utility Companies was constituted to represent, support and protect the interests of its members in relations with public authorities, trade unions and other legal entities and individuals, both nationally and internationally, according to its statute and in accordance with the law. Also, the Federation focuses its activities on developing, implementing, and supporting market competition rules. To this end, the Federation develops, implements, and supports the improvement of fairness, transparency and business ethics of the business environment and of companies that compete in the energy, oil and gas field.
Association of Pharmacies and Pharmacists of Romania (associate member)
The National Association for Soft Drinks (ANBR) is a non-profit association with the mission to represent and support, correctly and consistently, the interests of the soft drink industry and those of its members. ANBR aims to contribute to the sustainability of the soft drink industry in Romania through its activities, increase the professionalism and ethical conduct of operating on the local market and continuously improve the quality of products and services offered by representatives of this industry. ANBR members are the most important producers in the soft drinks industry that produce and import over 90% of the total soft drinks consumed in Romania, as well as operators in related industries.
Established in 1998, ANIS is the only employers’ association of the Romanian software and services industry. Since its inception, the association was set out to actively contribute to the development of the Romanian technology industry and to represent the interests of IT companies in the economic and political environment. Now, the more than 160 ANIS members represent about 66% of the total Romanian IT industry. The goal of ANIS is to ensure a strong community and to make its members and partners feel connected and safe, becoming represented and strong.
The Professional Association of Ticket Issuers (APET) was established in 2004 and has been actively involved in the development of the voucher system in Romania, both in terms of vouchers granted as employee benefits and those used in social programs. Through its activities, APET supports and serves as a genuine dialogue partner in the implementation of social public policies, leveraging its international expertise in voucher systems. Since 2017, APET has been a member of the Social Vouchers International Association (SVIA).
It represents companies in the furniture and wood products manufacturing sectors, as well as related fields such as raw materials, accessories, and other materials used in the production of furniture and wood products, equipment and technology, research and development, and professional training institutions for the sector (schools, high schools, universities), as well as interior design and decoration businesses.
Founded in 1992, APMR has 400 member companies, including 218 furniture and design manufacturers (accounting for over 60% of Romania’s furniture production and over 65% of the country’s furniture exports).
APMR organizes the participation of Romanian furniture manufacturers in national and international furniture fairs and exhibitions, with the support of the Romanian Government through the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Tourism. It is a co-organizer of BIFE-SIM Bucharest, the main furniture fair in Romania. Every year, it organizes the National Furniture Design Competition, targeting students and graduates of design and furniture industry studies.
The Federation for Innovation and Sustainable Competitiveness in SMEs (FICSIMM) supports the competitiveness and sustainable development of Romanian SMEs through innovation, digital transformation, energy efficiency and access to financing. FICSIMM is involved in the dialogue of entrepreneurs with national and European authorities, promoting economic policies that reduce regional disparities, increase the competitiveness of the Romanian economy, and strengthen a stable, innovative and sustainability-oriented business environment.
FICSIMM also facilitates SMEs’ access to resources and expertise: through thematic working groups and strategic partnerships, the federation supports the green transition, energy efficiency and digitalization, actively contributing to the definition of Romania’s economic strategies in a European and global context.
With over 850 members, FICSIMM represents a solid voice at the national and European level, including through active involvement in various monitoring committees of grant programs, as well as in the working group that participates in shaping Romania’s point of view on the post-2027 Cohesion Policy.
The Federation of Real Estate Investors and Developers for a Sustainable Economy (FIDES) is an employers’ federation, founded by some of the most important real estate developers in Romania.
FIDES is dedicated to creating a transparent, ethical and sustainable real estate environment, where quality, safety and innovation are priorities. The Federation assumes the responsibility to promote fair practices and support the development of prosperous communities, through an open dialogue with all stakeholders.
FIDES acts with integrity and respect, ensuring that its actions contribute to improving the quality of life and increasing trust in the real estate development industry. They are here to represent the legitimate interests of their members, but more importantly, to build a sustainable future, based on professionalism, responsibility and collaboration.
The Romanian Hotel Industry Federation (FIHR) is the first association established in Romanian tourism (April 1990) and is an employer organization that aims to represent the interests of hoteliers in Romania. FIHR represents hoteliers in relation to the central public authorities, being a member of the Tourism Advisory Council and a dialogue partner for the Ministry. Thus, there is the possibility that through FIHR to communicate with the authorities the most important subjects for the hospitality industry in Romania.
FIHR is the only hotel association in the country that has partnerships with associations of hoteliers from EU countries (Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, France), and through these partnerships can exchange information, best practices, experiences both in the individual life of hotels, but also from the associative life.
Established in 2016, through the partnership of two organizations (CPBR-Romanian Banking Board and PLCR-Romanian Leasing and Credit Board), the FinBan Federation was the first of its kind in the field of financial services, with the aim of facilitating the best possible representations of its members and employees. The five banks that make up CPBR hold more than half of the total banking assets and employees in the banking system. The members of CPBR are Banca Comerciala Romana, BRD – Groupe Societe Generale, ING Bank, Raiffeisen Bank and UniCredit Bank.
PLCR members include BCR Leasing, BRD Sogelease, Idea Leasing, Provident Financial Romania, Raiffeisen Leasing and UniCredit Leasing.
The Energy Employers’ Federation upholds the principles of free competition, fiscal predictability and stability, and the pursuit of performance through innovation by Romanian companies.
The projects undertaken focus on educating and accurately informing citizens to foster social acceptance of new technologies and facilitate their development. This strategy contributes to national economic progress and positions Romania as a leader in the technological sector.
FPIA was established as an employer organization in order to represent and promote the interests of the Romanian automotive industry in relations with public authorities, trade unions and other third parties, locally, nationally and internationally.
FPRC was established in 2013, in accordance with the provisions of Law no. 62/2011 of the social dialogue, having as founding members the Association of Large Commercial Networks in Romania (AMRCR) and the Employers’ Association of Trade Networks (APRC).
The purpose of the FPRC is to become the main representative employers’ federation of the Romanian trade sector, contributing through its initiatives to the continuous development and elimination of any barriers that affect the competitiveness of this economic sector.
Through its own projects, as well as through its contribution to the projects of employers’ and professional associations at national and European level to which it is directly or indirectly affiliated, the FPRC promotes the values of the market economy, free initiative, and free competition. FPRC is the largest member employers ‘federation (according to the number of employees) within the “Concordia” Employers’ Confederation.
UNTRR – The National Union of Road Hauliers from Romania is an employer’s professional organization non-governmental, independent, apolitical, established on democratic principles in 1990. UNTRR promotes and protects the interests of road hauliers nationally and internationally, having from the beginning more than 13.000 members – operators that perform internal and international transports of goods and passengers.
The Romanian Digital Economy Federation (FRED) represents stakeholders in the digital economy, covering areas such as e-commerce, digital payments, online platforms, digital marketing services, and related industries. FRED actively contributes to shaping an open, fair, and sustainable digital ecosystem where technology and entrepreneurship can thrive in a predictable, investment-friendly environment.
The federation supports the digitalization of SMEs, the development of digital skills, and the adoption of new technologies by both consumers and businesses. It serves as a dialogue partner for national and European institutions and advocates for a legislative and economic framework that fosters innovation and digital transformation in Romania.
Employers’ Organization of Hotels and Restaurants in Romania, one of the key organizations in Romania’s hospitality industry. Established in 2014, it currently includes 160 relevant members, consisting of both HoReCa operators and major suppliers—companies with a combined turnover of over 600 million lei and more than 10,000 employees.
The organization’s mission is to support dialogue with authorities and advocate for legislation that encourages and sustains investment, aiming for the sustainable development of the hospitality industry. HORA’s efforts also focus on improving service quality and enhancing the sector’s image. The objective is to create a favourable environment not only for HORA member businesses and operators but for the entire industry—for every bold entrepreneur, every employee, local producer, and supplier.
The Employers’ Organization of Private Railway Companies in Romania aims to promote the interests of its members, those who ensure the good movement of goods, to promote solidarity between them, to jointly develop transport and make rail transport profitable and increase the competitiveness of this sector.
The Foreign Labour Force Employer’s Association (PFMS) was set up as a result of a need imposed by changes in the market. The labour market is changing at an accelerated pace, the business environment is facing an acute shortage of staff and importing labour from non-EU countries is emerging as the only solution at hand.
In this respect, the aim of the Foreign Labour Force Employers’ Association is to support, defend, promote and represent the professional, economic and social interests of companies employing staff, companies carrying out labour placement activities and/or labour supply and management services and the new class of employees – specifically non-EU – in relations with the authorities, trade unions and other natural or legal persons, in accordance with the legal provisions laid down in the Social Dialogue Law no. 62/2011.
Employers’ Organisation of the Romanian Insurance Industry is established by four of the largest companies in Romania and wants to attract all those who want to contribute to the promotion of social dialogue and support of the insurance field, characterized by a high degree of regulation, and to reveal itself as an attractive industry on the labour marke, in order to attract and retain talents.
The main mission of the organization is to promote and develop a responsible and strong beer industry in Romania. We want to ensure a healthy business environment in our industry.