FEST is the European trade body to which national trade associations join to represent the interests of the sanitary and central heating articles distribution across Europe. FEST wants to work with the national member-associations, the European Commission, the national and European manufacturers associations and the national and European Installers associations. The role of FEST is important, because each sector, such as the technical products distribution industry, needs a vehicle to represent its views, sometimes to counter the views of others, and to be a focal point for communication.