DBM

ZIB has been a member of Stichting Duurzaam

Bouwmetaal since its inception, a foundation dedicated to defending the interests of zinc with local, regional and national governments in the Netherlands. Last year, Jules Wilhelmus stepped down as director of DBM. Martin van Leeuwen of IZA succeeded him.

Lobby

Relevant national government policies are monitored by DBM. This also applies to the input of the Dutch government in the introduction/adjustment of EU regulations. To this end, DBM was also active in relevant networks such as the Dutch shadow committee FDW in 2022.

Active lobbying activities are carried out by DBM alone or in coalition. Of course in coordination with the DBM board.

Local discouragement

Based on signals (architects, DBM members, etc.) about discouragement, DBM communicates with municipalities, water boards and provinces.

Communications

Media have long known how to find DBM when there are developments in zinc. DBM will continue to play that role. Competitors who cast zinc in a bad light can count on a decisive DBM response. Naturally, the DBM site will be kept up-to-date

Given the limited activity in 2022, the membership fee was reduced to 4,000€ per member.