{"id":32762,"date":"2026-06-25T07:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T05:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flyfishing-blog.com\/flyfishing-blog.com\/?p=32762"},"modified":"2026-06-24T18:43:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T16:43:49","slug":"eftta-welcomes-two-new-board-members-following-a-successful-2026-annual-general-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyfishing-blog.com\/flyfishing-blog.com\/2026\/06\/25\/eftta-welcomes-two-new-board-members-following-a-successful-2026-annual-general-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"EFTTA welcomes two new Board members following a successful 2026 Annual General Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"

The European Fishing Tackle & Trade Association (EFTTA) successfully held its 2026 Annual General Assembly online on 24 June, with good member representation and constructive discussions on EFTTA\u2019s priorities and activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

EFTTA members approved the appointment of two new Board members for the 2026\u20132029 term: Calico S.A. (Spain), represented by Jordi Hern\u00e1ndez Aynes, and Plastools S.r.l. (Italy), represented by Moira Dal Pozzo.<\/p>\n

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Jordi Hern\u00e1ndez Aynes brings decades of experience in the fishing tackle industry and has been actively involved in EFTTA since its early years, contributing extensive knowledge of the European market and the challenges facing the sector. Moira Dal Pozzo, owner and Managing Director of Plastools, contributes more than 30 years of manufacturing expertise combined with hands-on angling experience, offering valuable insights into innovation, production and the needs of today\u2019s anglers. Together, their appointment strengthens EFTTA\u2019s representation in Southern Europe and contributes to a broader and more balanced geographical composition of the Board. EFTTA aims to further broaden the Board in the near future with representatives from Eastern and Northern Europe.<\/p>\n

Members also approved the 2025 Financial Report, the 2026 Budget and the discharge of the Board. Alongside an update on EFTTA\u2019s key lobbying and advocacy activities, members were introduced to several new initiatives, including the relaunch of the password-protected members\u2019 area on the EFTTA website, a new EFTTA Webinar Series and the Angling Summit 2026 concept. Further information will follow shortly.<\/p>\n

EFTTA warmly welcomes Jordi and Moira and looks forward to working with its renewed Board and members to continue supporting and promoting the European fishing tackle sector.<\/p>\n

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Calico S.A. \u2013 Jordi Hern\u00e1ndez Aynes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"Calico<\/p>\n

Jordi Hern\u00e1ndez Aynes (Spain) is CEO of Calico S.A., one of Spain\u2019s leading companies in the recreational fishing tackle sector. Born in Barcelona, Jordi grew up in a family that was closely involved in Calico and has dedicated much of his professional career to the fishing tackle industry. Educated in engineering and foreign languages, he has developed extensive experience in international business and trade representation. Calico participated in the creation of EFTTA in the late 1970s, and Jordi was among the members of the association\u2019s first Board in 1981. He also played an active role in the creation of ADAP, the Spanish Association of Recreational Fishing Tackle Distributors, which later became part of AFYDAD. As CEO of Calico and several other companies within the group, Jordi brings valuable industry knowledge, extensive managerial experience and a strong Southern European perspective to the EFTTA Board.<\/p>\n

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Plastools S.r.l. \u2013 Moira dal Pozzo<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"Plastools<\/p>\n

Moira dal Pozzo (Italy) is the owner and Managing Director of Plastools, a second-generation family-owned Italian manufacturer and OEM supplier serving the European and international fishing tackle industry. With more than 30 years of experience in the sector, she combines extensive industry knowledge with a strong commitment to product innovation, quality, sustainability and customer-focused development. Under her leadership, Plastools has become a trusted partner for many leading tackle brands across Europe and beyond. A passionate angler herself, Moira combines entrepreneurial leadership with practical fishing experience, allowing her to translate anglers\u2019 needs into innovative products and solutions. She is strongly committed to supporting the growth and competitiveness of the European tackle industry through innovation, collaboration and responsible manufacturing practices.<\/p>\n

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About EFTTA<\/strong>
\nThe European Fishing Tackle & Trade Association (EFTTA) is the leading voice of the fishing tackle trade and recreational angling industry in Europe. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Brussels, EFTTA works closely with European institutions, policymakers and stakeholders to advocate for the tackle sector and ensure that the interests of the industry and the millions of Europeans who enjoy recreational fishing are reflected in EU policymaking. EFTTA promotes sustainable recreational angling, supports nature conservation and helps protect and restore healthy aquatic environments. Through advocacy, industry cooperation and public outreach, EFTTA works to support a thriving, sustainable recreational angling sector and the businesses that depend on it across Europe. Membership is open to manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, agents, media and related organisations involved in the fishing tackle trade and recreational angling industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The European Fishing Tackle & Trade Association (EFTTA) successfully held its 2026 Annual General Assembly online on 24 June, with good member representation and constructive discussions on EFTTA\u2019s priorities and activities. EFTTA members approved the appointment of two new Board members for the 2026\u20132029 term: Calico S.A. (Spain), represented by Jordi Hern\u00e1ndez Aynes, and Plastools […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":32764,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42],"tags":[644],"class_list":["post-32762","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-eftta"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t