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"Construmat will be a good opportunity to remind our presence in the market of rehabilitation"

Interview with José Farrés Pere, President of Asefapi

Drafting Interempresas21/03/2011

on March 21, 2011

José Farrés Pere, President of Asefapi (Spanish Association of manufacturers of paints and inks print) since 2005, at the same time is CEO of Titan industries, s.a., one of the leaders in the field of decorative painting in our country. In his view, the Salon International of the construction of Fira de Barcelona, Construmat, must be a reference point so that businesses contact buyers, both domestic and foreign, to encourage economic recovery in the sector.

How do you view the future edition of Construmat?

In our view, the construction sector is showing signs of recovery in so far as the rehabilitation of buildings, both from the point of view of initiatives of private individuals and professionals. This is why the creation of many small and medium-sized companies which have been found in the rehabilitation model for carrying out their activity in the field of construction, creating occupation and business after the real estate downturn.

If we look at our urban environment, we see a lot of vans from multi-service companies that announce an offer of rehabilitation work. Construmat 2011 will be a good opportunity to remind our presence in this growth market.

With more than 125 member companies, the Asefapi is the most representative of the sector. From this position, what is the current situation of the sector?

After three critical years, which has had to assume a significant decline in activity, we see that this decline has moderated. The use of decorative painting has been stabilizing and even, in some respects, we can note some recovery, though very modest and at a very slow pace.

José Farrés Pere, President of Asefapi. Forum: Mitxel Atrium.

Prudently, but also with optimism, we must now plan for the future in the short or medium term. If we want to stimulate the market, and encourage it to grow with more intensity, we can not remain motionless and we must be prepared to take action. Thus, if we pushed all in the same direction, so that this some recovery has set in, in the end we will obtain the fruits of our efforts.

Why do you think it is right to take part in Construmat?

Construmat is the living room that has more authority in our country, in what refers to the dissemination and promotion of construction materials. In the case of the new building, which has been the engine of the sector until 2007 with spectacular increases, we see no sign of recovery in the short term. However the country moves and, as we have said before, the rehabilitation for us is, and I think that also for Construmat, the central reason that will make this Hall again to grow and develop.

In my opinion, is the most consistent forum and with the greatest power of call so that companies and individuals who believe in this sector can feel interested to know what the latest news. Also at the fair is may establish contacts and receive the appropriate information. All of this will be possible for us in a short space of time, grouped within a room clearly identified and located in a region of easy access, with the necessary peripheral services that will help us to achieve more effective action. In short, it is natural that we build for Construmat. To declare with force in the 2011 edition.