To professionally group companies involved in the production, transportation (road, rail and water) and distribution of aggregates and granular materials, as well as the management of storage facilities, landfills and related activities in the Canton of Ticino, with the aim of pursuing the following objectives: protecting and promoting the common interests of the category while fully respecting the economic and ecological needs of the Canton. Defending common interests through constructive collaboration with authorities, offices and other public and private entities. In particular, a decisive collaboration is pursued in the field of safety and economic efficiency of the cantonal supply of inert construction materials and the disposal of construction waste. Promoting the image of the inert economic sector through all appropriate means. To achieve its social purpose, the Association may take all measures it deems necessary, including issuing regulations, prescriptions and directives, as well as concluding contracts.