Originally
four owner distributor companies met together in order to raise
standards and develop communication in the European Foodservice
Equipment Distribution Industry. Subsequently, the Association
was formed in January 1990 in London for the following principal
aims:-
To
gain a voice, and to use it to influence matters relating to European
catering equipment users on which the European Commission in Brussels
could legislate.
To
provide an effective means of communication on all problems and
opportunities, facing equipment importers throughout Europe.
To
tackle constructively, questions of equipment approvals and quality
standards in Europe.