The Malta Furniture Manufacturers Organisation (MFMO) has become an affiliate member of the Malta Developers Association (MDA).
MDA president Sandro Chetcuti said the association was set up to safeguard the building industry but that many other industries support the construction sector.
This is the second industry body to become affiliated within the MDA following the Federation of Building Contractors last year. The MDA is working to be the biggest player in the property and construction sector, including all the trades involved in projects.
The Malta Furniture Manufacturers Organisation was set up in November 2001 with the aim of bringing together local furniture manufacturers in sharing common goals and interests.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Economy Minister Christ Cardona.