Recently, China National Building Waterproof Association officially joined the International Federation for the Roofing Trade (IFD). The presiding board of the IFD signed a Certificate of Membership for CWA.

Established in 1952, IFD was developed from an international working community and was founded in 1952 in Munich by four national professional organizations of the roofing trade. After about 50 years of existence, the IFD has become the world-wide leading organization of the roofing trade. At present, IFD has 19 full members, 29 partner members, 6 cooperating partners and 5 scientific members from 25 countries and regions. Besides the CWA, National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and European Single Ply Waterproofing Association are also its partners.

IFD arranges annual industry event. In uneven years, Congress with Awards of the IFD will be held for pitched roofing, flat roofing, metal roofing and façade. In even years, IFD Congress with World championship will be held. All participants of the contest are young roofers under 26 years old. The events include pitched roofing, waterproofing and metal roofing.

The 2014 World Championship will be held in Bucharest, Romania in November 18-22. This event will provide a platform for roofers to show their talents. CWA has won a great opportunity for Chinese roofers. Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd., winner of the 2013 Building Waterproof Industry Skill Contest, will send a team of young roofers to participate in this contest. At that time, our Association will also send a delegation to Romania to visit the contest.

Original:CWA