1. FGK Fachverband galvanisierte Kunststoffe e.V.
  2. Membership
  3. Admission and membership
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Admissions Regulations

Admission Regulations of the Fachverband Galvanisierte Kunststoffe e.V. (FGK), adopted by the General Meeting on 22 April 2008

Application for membership of the FGK

 

Preamble

Section 4 of the Articles of Association of the Fachverband Galvanisierte Kunststoffe e.V. (FGK) provides for separate Admission Regulations. The Admission Regulations govern the substantive eligibility criteria for the admission of a company to the FGK; however, they do not form part of the Articles of Association.

Pursuant to Section 4(1), second sentence, the Admission Regulations and any amendments thereto must be approved by the General Meeting of the FGK.

Breaches of these Admission Regulations constitute grounds which, pursuant to Section 6(2) of the Articles of Association of the Fachverband Galvanisierte Kunststoffe e.V. (FGK), may lead to expulsion from the association.

§ 1 Eligibility Criteria

(1) Companies as defined in Section 4(1) which apply for FGK membership must demonstrate that they meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. The company’s annual turnover must be > €15 million, with the majority of this generated by electroplating or electroplated plastics.

2. At least 50 per cent of total turnover must be generated in the automotive sector.

3. The quality management system in place must comply with DIN ISO 9001:2000 or be of a higher standard.

4. The environmental management system in place must comply with DIN ISO 14001 or be equivalent.

(2) All admission requirements adopted by the General Meeting in accordance with the Admission Regulations must be demonstrably implemented within 12 months of receipt of the declaration of admission and notified to the FGK e.V. in writing without being asked.

In all other respects, the transitional periods set out in § 2 shall apply

(3) The Executive Board may deviate from the admission requirements set out in paragraph 1 where there is a legitimate interest.      

§ 2 Transition periods

All existing members and all new members joining from 2009 onwards must provide evidence of the required certification in accordance with DIN ISO 9001:2000 and DIN ISO 14001 by 31 December 2010 at the latest.

Members who join the FGK e.V. from 1 January 2011 onwards must

meet the requirements set out in Section 1(1) when submitting their application for membership.