The Legacy
that drives us
A history built over more than five decades.
The Legacy
1970
Founding of the National Guild
Founding of the National Guild of Electrical Equipment Manufacturers, the entity that preceded ANIMEE and lies at the origin of its mission to represent the sector.
1972
First Collective Labour Agreement Proposal
The Guild presents the sector’s first proposal for a Collective Labour Agreement (CLA), taking a pioneering role in defending labor relations and organizing the electrical and electronics sector.
1975
Foundation and formalisation of ANIMEE
In September 1975, the National Association of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturers (ANIMEE) was created.
1976
Institutional formation and representation
With the publication of its Statutes in the *Diário da República*, ANIMEE begins its full activity as a business association and strengthens its representativeness through affiliation with CIP, ensuring a connection to Business Europe and the European decision-making sphere.
1979
Creation of ENDIEL and ANIMEE Yearbook
Creation of ENDIEL, a biannual trade fair for the sector, and publication of the 1st ANIMEE Yearbook, a snapshot of the Electrical and Electronic Sector, with 40 editions published up to 2017.
1980
European representation of the sector
ANIMEE’s membership in CECAPI - the European Committee of Manufacturers of Electrical Installation Equipment - strengthened its presence and influence at the European level.
Subsequently, it joined T&D Europe, the European association of manufacturers of equipment and services for the transmission and distribution of electricity.
1981
Foundation of the IEP
Establishment of the IEP - the Portuguese Electrotechnical Institute - in partnership with CTT and EDP, as a leading organization providing technological support and promoting quality in the sector.
1983
HR Managers Meeting
1st Meeting of HR Managers from Member Companies
1985
Foundation of CINEL
Creation of CINEL, in partnership with IEFP, as a center of excellence in professional training and qualification in the electrical and electronic sector.
1989
Creation of the Innovation and Creativity Award
Establishment of the Innovation and Creativity Award, sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Technology and IAPMEI, designed to recognize technical and innovative projects by companies or inventors, as announced in ENDIEL.
1995
Creation of the ANIMEE Award
Creation of the ANIMEE Award, designed to recognize school projects in the fields of electricity, electronics, and computer science at secondary and vocational schools.
1996
Foundation of CERTIEL
ANIMEE helped found CERTIEL - the Association for the Certification of Electrical Installations - which was responsible for certifying the technical compliance of private electrical installations in Portugal.
1999
Founding member of CERTIF and affiliation with APCER
ANIMEE strengthens its role in promoting quality and competitiveness in the sector through the founding of CERTIF, its affiliation in APCER, and the establishment of best commercial practices protocols in the electrical equipment market.
2005
Founding member of ANREEE
Establishment of ANREEE - the National Association for the Registration of Electrical and Electronic Equipment - in collaboration with AIMMAP, AGEFE, APIRAC, and the waste management organizations Amb3E and ERP Portugal.
2014
Membership in CEMEP
Membership in the European Association of Manufacturers of Electrical and Electronic Power Equipment
2021
Adesão ao MSSI Electrical (Market Surveillance Support Initiative)