{"id":9109,"date":"2026-08-26T19:38:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifd-roof.com\/?page_id=9109"},"modified":"2026-09-21T15:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:42:09","slug":"become-a-member","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifd-roof.com\/index.php\/en\/become-a-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a member"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Membership<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Become part of the federation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Five forms of membership are open. Which one fits depends on whether you are a national trade association, a company in the sector or a scientific institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Request advice<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The federation today<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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19<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full members<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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26<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partner members<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooperation partners<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Scientific members<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Based on the current membership list<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Forms of membership<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five ways into the federation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Full member<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

National trade organisations of the roofing craft with full voting rights in the General Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current full members<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Guest member<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

National trade organisations that join at a reduced fee and decide within two years whether to become a full member from the third year. Regional associations are also possible where no comprehensive national organisation exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Partner member<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Companies in the roofing sector that support the work of the IFD and contribute to drafting recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current partner members<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cooperation partner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Organisations in related fields that work with the IFD on a lasting basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current cooperation partners<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Scientific member<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Universities and research institutions contributing to the technical development of the roofing craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current scientific members<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Not sure yet?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The General Secretariat will advise which form of membership suits your organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get in touch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What partner membership brings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a partner member of the IFD you enjoy a range of benefits. Work with the IFD to advance the roofing trade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Exchange<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The IFD offers its partner members a platform for information, exchange, participation and knowledge transfer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Work with the IFD to shape the global market environment for your products \u2013 economically, legally and socially.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Learn about developments affecting your industry ahead of your competitors and influence your day-to-day business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Knowing more, together.<\/strong> All members benefit from the experience of the others, who share their insights in product and system presentations. Partner members can contribute to drafting IFD recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To the IFD guidelines<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Process<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From interest to membership<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Get informed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Read the brochure and information on partner membership. The General Secretariat is happy to advise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Complete the application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fill in and sign the membership application. With it, the organisation undertakes to observe the IFD statutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Admission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The application is sent to the General Secretariat and considered by the responsible bodies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Membership application (PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Statutes (PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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General Secretariat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Internationale F\u00f6deration des Dachdeckerhandwerks e. V.
Klosterstra\u00dfe 17
46459 Rees, Germany<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To the contact form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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