IDSF – Exhibitor Profile

Austrian Security & Defence Industry Group (ASW)

The “Austrian Security & Defence Industry Group – ASW” acts as the national Association for the Security and Defence Industries. As an organisation within the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO), ASW focuses on

• promoting the interests of the Austrian Security & Defence branch
• supporting the visibility of Austrian companies and their skills and know-how in security & defence technology
• positioning the companies within the Austrian security & defence sector as innovative, qualified and competitive system suppliers in a global market.

THE “ONE-STOP-SHOP”-PRINCIPLE

The major aim of ASW is to operate as a “OneStop-Shop” to

• service Austrian companies in security & defence technology
• introduce Austrian skills to the national and international public services and business community
• generate an exchange of information about potential customers, business partners and opportunities
• foster cross-border cooperation with OEMs and their supply chain

THE “GATEWAY”-FUNCTION

In order to help bring together national and international demands for products, services, technology and know-how, ASW offers special services free of charge by

• identifying and introducing opportunities and business cases for cooperation
• facilitating information exchange between customers and potential partners
• establishing contact between business partners for individual exchange
• supporting the production of general information material
• providing an information and service hub at major international shows and exhibitions
• organising and co-organising special events, briefings and workshops, e.g. site surveys, in- and outgoing missions and showcases.

THE “NETWORK” ACTIVITIES

Together with the supporting members of the association the ASW operates a strong and extensive network reaching out to the entirety of Austrian companies operating in the security & defence sector.