APIUS News
Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure
Silvia Lazu
APIUS President
Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure
An enabling economic vision for Moldova means establishing a knowledge-based economy to fully capitalize on our country’s economic potential in the light of its competitive advantages. This implies investments in industries that could create products and services with high added-value and high appreciation of the invested capital.
One of the key priorities for the Moldova fashion manufacturing industry is to facilitate direct business between domestic manufacturers and foreign partners creating an effective and efficient value chain. This is the only way to keep the added value with the local producers, which will bring higher labour productivity, investments in R&D and new technologies.
I’m happy that the label “Made in Moldova” on the apparel, footwear and accessories has been crossing the country’s border. It has been a very good soar in this field, and we plan to develop policies to build on this momentum. Many of the entrepreneurs motivate us to promote better policies to support their ideas and confidence that one can build competitive business right here, at home.
In addition, Moldova has become a Member of the European Fashion Council, alongside Denmark, Norway, Austria, and Romania. This European-level status brings us merit-based recognition. Because the high quality of Moldovan products speaks of the standards and requirements met by the fashion industry manufacturers.
The Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure restates its commitment to support knowledge-based industry in Moldova as a key factor for Moldova’s economic prosperity and sustainable growth.With best regards,Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure
Alexandra Can – APIUS President
Dear partners,
During the past decade, Moldova’s fashion manufacturing industry experienced big transformations, overcoming difficulties, adapting to changing global market and value chain, and most important – to the consumers’ evolving expectations.
Thanks to the efforts of the Light Industry Employers Association (APIUS) and the support of our strategic partners – Moldovan Government, development agencies USAID, Sweden and UK Aid – we succeeded to grow Moldova’s fashion manufacturing into a globally competitive industry, embracing productivity, automation, echnologies, sustainability and innovation.
APIUS works to find ways for accelerating development of this industry. During 2018-2019 alone, our members did business in over 35 countries of the EU, CIS and other regions.
The DININIMA (From the Heart) national fashion identity launched by APIUS in 2012 underpinned an outstanding growth of new fashion brands, as well as industry turnover and exports. A benchmark of quality, DININIMA national brand was recognised as a success story internationally and is in line with the international ”Go Green” strategy by promoting the concepts of ”slow & sustainable fashion” .
We are proud of Moldova’s fashion manufacturers and brands, who create quality products aligned to international trends, at home, with love for people and for their work.
We wish you FROM THE HEART (DININIMA) health, cheer and welfare!
Best regards,
APIUS Chairperson
Alexandra Can
Astăzi, 8 aprilie 2021, reprezentanții Asociației Patronale din Industria Ușoară au discutat cu Președintele Republicii Moldova, Maia Sandu, despre situația de criză din sectorul industriei ușoare și au abordat următoarele subiecte:
Asociația Patronală din Industria Ușoara din Moldova (APIUS) are onoarea să vă invite la atelierul de lucru pentru elaborarea documentului de politici…
About Us
Strengthening the Fashion Industry in the Republic of Moldova
History
The Light Industry Employers Association (APIUS) represents the community of local producers of clothing, knitwear, leather goods, footwear and accessories and is dedicated to the competitive development of the light industry, addressing the needs of the private sector, state support and the experience of similar professional organizations.
Since 2012 the association has consolidated its capacity with the support with strategic partners USAID, Sweden, UK Aid and CBI.
Since 2014, APIUS has strengthened its collaboration and partnership with the Investment Agency of Moldova, obtaining support for accessing over 40 exhibitions and international fairs.
On November 6, 2016, the Republic of Moldova, represented by APIUS, became a member of the European Fashion Council (EFC).
Currently, APIUS members cover all segments of the light industry activity: women’s & men’s clothing, children’s clothing, lingerie, footwear, leather goods and accessories.
Mission
The mission of APIUS is to represent, promote, support and defend the common economic, technical and legal interests of the members, representatives of the light industry, by increasing their competitiveness on the local and international market.
Vision
Our vision is to create a stronger fashion industry in Moldova by raising the added value of local fashion products, and giving independent labels, creators and manufacturers the tools and skills to develop their business in a globalized world.
Relevant reports for and about the light industry
A small-scale, flexible, reliable and ethical apparel sourcing destination in Eastern Europe
What We Offer:
1 – We connect you with over 450 active enterprises from fashion manufacturing industry.
2 – Full-service packages: companies provide complex services such as CMT (cut, make, trim); FOB (free on board); private label; execution of samples; pattern design.
2 – Optimized apparel production model: companies are responsible throughout the entire supply chain, from the creative process of designing garments, finishing and sewing, up to delivering orders at the destination point.
Board
Staff
Marta Rudi
Project Manager
Marcela Lozovanu
Project Manager
Services
Facilitating B2B meetings
• Organizing / Brokering meetings with decision makers
• Identifying and facilitating meetings with potential local/international business partners
Organizing and hosting specialized trainings
• Hosting and organizing trainings and strategic partnerships
• Identifying and providing qualified experts to train employees, decision makers, designers on various topics of the industry
Facilitating the participation to international trade
• Organizing systematically open calls for members to attend the most important fairs and exhibitions from the sector
• Facilitating the participation to relevant events with the support of strategic partners
Organize study visits
• Facilitating visits to other international factories for experience exchange
• Facilitating visits of representatives from international factories to Moldovan companies
Lobbying and Advocacy
• Facilitating contact with state institutions
• Participating in working groups within the Economic Council and other public-private dialogue platforms
• Sending regular information on the modification of the legislation
Consulting
• Facilitating assistance on productivity increase, working standards and safety
• Assisting on international funding attraction and proposal writing
• Assisting on finding raw materials
Members
What our members say about us
Crème Brulee
The main advantage for our factory is the access to the information for the local and international fashion industry, events and exhibitions.
Thanks to the fact that we consolidated our efforts it’s a great advantage in accessing various financing opportunities and participating at different events, such as Moldova Fashion Days.
Georgette
Together we can achieve great things. APIUS offers us the possibility to share our experience but in the same to learn from others. For us it’s a community and we are thrilled that at each fashion show we discover new talents.
Oldcom
For us is very important that our voice is heard and we have given our vote of confidence and representation to APIUS, as the biggest association from Moldova. The access to information and possibility to build economic partnerships are the key reasons we have joined this association.
How to become a member
Please download the full application package and submit to office@apius.md and we will get in touch with you within 3 business days
View industry companies
Clothing, footwear&accesories manufacturers have united under a shared goal of becoming more innovative, knowledge-intensive, value-added and sustainable, and are on track to transform the fashion sector. To date, of the 447 apparel enterprises in Moldova, about 20%, most of them being APIUS members, have shifted from low- to high-level manufacturing, creating value added, ensuring fair wages and enhancing long-term sectoral competitiveness.
Partners
DININIMA
DININIMA, From the Heart — Brands of Moldova, is the umbrella label owned by APIUS. The unifying label launched in 2012, promotes made in Moldova apparel, footwear and accessories to domestic and international customers. DININIMA has emerged as the primary identity for Moldova’s fashion industry, revolutionizing how Moldovan-made fashion products are perceived by consumers globally. DININIMA consolidates 80 Moldovan fashion brands under DININIMA, manages more than 3500 m2 retail space within 6 stores with DININIMA common brands.
MODA
Address: 83, Stefan cel Mare si Sfint blvd.
Brands: Georgette, Sekana, Katea Gri, Premiera Dona, Evadeya, Crème Brulee, Vitalie Burlacu, Shram, Ionel, Haskel
DININIMA STORE
Address: 16/1, Kiev str., Pan Com
Brands: Georgette, Crème Brulee, Vasconi, Mallena
ZORILE MALL ON CALEA IESILOR
Address: 8, Calea Ieșilor str., “Zorile” CC
Brands: Brio, Liudmila Storojuc, Shram, Alina Bradu, Maxi Kids, Ravetti, Crème Brulee, Passer, Aimo, Mallena, Georgette, Bombonici, Ionel, Evadeya, Perna mea, Croitor Tricot
DININIMA OUTLET STORE
Address: 84, Ismail str.
Brands: Vistline, Vasconi and Georgette
CAPSULA STORE
Address: 39, Eminescu str.
Brands: Haskel, Lavielace, Vivi Art Boutique and Arabadji
SHOPPING CENTER “UNIC” CC, 3rd floor, “DININIMĂ”
Address: 8, Stefan cel Mare si Sfint blvd.
Brands: Vitalie Burlacu, Brio, Vistline, Ionel, Olsa Shoes, Tiras
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