The Cyprus Aluminium Manufacturers Association (SYKAK), member of OEB, participated in the 10th Panhellenic Congress of POVAS in Greece, with 25 representatives, and signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.
The Cyprus Aluminium Manufacturers Association (SYKAK), a member of the Organization of Employers and Businesses (OEB), participated with a delegation of 25 people in the 10th Panhellenic Congress of the Panhellenic Federation of Aluminium and Iron Craftsmen (POVAS), held in Ioannina, Greece.
The conference was a major industry event for 2026, gathering hundreds of professionals, industries, architects, and engineers from Greece and abroad. It highlighted the industry’s role in building and construction development.
SYKAK’s participation provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange with Greek industry professionals and discussions on current trends, challenges, and future prospects in aluminum and iron sectors. Topics included architectural trends, steel structures, sustainability, energy efficiency, innovation, and technical education.
During the conference, significant meetings and contacts were made between SYKAK and POVAS, emphasizing strong cooperation ties. A key milestone was the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the two organizations, aimed at closer collaboration, knowledge exchange, joint initiatives, and coordinated efforts on sector issues.
The memorandum was signed with the support of the Federation of Employers and Industrialists (OEB) and the General Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants of Greece (GSEVEE), enhancing institutional cooperation.
SYKAK expressed gratitude to POVAS for the invitation, hospitality, and organization of the conference, which featured high-quality presentations and meaningful dialogue on the sector’s future.
The association remains committed to strengthening collaborations with similar organizations in Greece and abroad and will continue to promote industry interests.
Photographic material from the conference is attached.
