SI - the Federation of Icelandic Industries - A strong network

Increased export and internationalisation are important to the growth and development of Icelandic businesses. With increased globalisation the importance of these factors has increased rapidly within SI - the Federation of Icelandic Industries.

The importance of european standards has increased with the growing number of member states and well over ten thousand have been confirmed as Icelandic standards. SI - the Federation of Icelandic Industries has always recognised the importance of being involved with work regarding standards issues and have representatives in occupational work groups within the Icelandic Standards Institute.

The SI energy policy aims to increase the competitiveness of Icelandic industry. It is our opinion that a better energy structure and lower energy prices will increase foreign investment in the country and increase the use of domestic energy.

SI - the Federation of Icelandic industry monitors the purchasing of the government and county councils. We have fought hard for the state and counties to tender all their purchasing of goods and services and to make the rules clear and transparent.

Innovation and development is necessary for industrial progress. We work with a wide range of domestic and foreign parties, take active part in strategic planning and promote the co-operation of industrial companies, their customers and institutions in the fields of research, product development and problem solving.

The SI takes part in planning vocational en technical education along with educational authorities and various organisations. The federeation has a representative on the board of the educational organisations of industry which have for a number of years organised continuing education for tradesmen and managers.

The SI markets icelandic industry and it´s importance to the public, politicians and schools, for instance through advertising campaigns, projects, exhibitions and conferences.

We advice and assist in most legal matters concerning the operation of industrial enterprises. In-time evaluation, of the legal position can prevent expenses and other inconveniences at a later stage.

Targeted management leads to a better operational result. Therefore we consider it important that as many as possible study the ideas and practices of quality management and we also assist our members in taking the first steps towards building their own quality systems.

News, information and education, related to the interests of industry, is communicated to members, the public and government agencies. We plan our work carefully and use the media we find best suited each time.

Being a member of SI means that companies taka an active part in shaping their own future and working environment and influence the prioritisation of SI´s tasks in line with their own interests.

SI - the Federation of Icelandic Industries promotes the interests of industry in every way.   Emphasis is placed on improving the working- and competitive conditions of Icelandic industries. We work towards the progress of industry wherever it´s working conditions are being formed, in co-operation with the Icelandic government as well as foreign bodies.

The icelandic people are highly dependant upon foreign trade and close interaction with other countries. The EEA membership and Iceland´s relationship with the European Union are most important. We take part in international co-operation to monitor and influence international development which increasingly dictates the working environment of Icelandic enterprises.

SI - The Federation of Icelandic Industries