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Save the date: EPF AGM 2024 in Riga, Latvia, 19-21 June 2024

8 December 2023 Posted by admin Events

EPF is thrilled to announce that its Annual General Meeting will be held from 19 June to 21 June 2024 in Riga and will be hosted by Latvijas Finieris.

Attendance is by invitation only.

We eagerly anticipate the presence of many industry professionals in Latvia, making this AGM a significant gathering and networking event for the WBP industry.

Save these dates and stay tuned for additional details regarding the AGM logistics and programme.

 

Save the date: 13th European Wood-based Panel Symposium, 9-11 October 2024

27 October 2023 Posted by admin Events

Brussels, 27 October 2023

Please mark your calendars for 9-11 October 2024 and secure your spot to attend a major networking event in the WBP industry, bringing together experts, researchers, and professionals to discuss the latest developments in the field. Insightful presentations, networking opportunities and access to cutting-edge research that will shape the future of the industry are to be expected.

The last edition in 2022 was a great success: 320 delegates from 28 countries enjoyed two days of market updates, technical presentations and networking. The event covered many topics on the market and technical levels. A particular highlight was the opening session that featured the Chairman of EPF, the President of EFIC, and the Director General of Cepi, the leaders of the wood-based panels, furniture and paper industries.

Organised in co-operation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research (WKI) and with the support of iVTH and Hywax, the 13th European Wood-based Panel Symposium will take place at the Grand Elysée Hotel in Hamburg, Germany. Registrations are already available via the conference website.

In case of questions, please kindly contact EWBPS@wki.fraunhofer.de.

About EPF – the European Panel Federation has members in 30 European countries and represents the manufacturers of particleboard, MDF, OSB, hardboard, softboard and plywood.  The EU wood-based panels industry has an annual turnover of about 25 billion euro and creates over 100,000 jobs directly. Contact us at info@europanels.org.

New European Bauhaus, central theme @ EPF AGM – Report

7 July 2023 Posted by admin Events

New European Bauhaus (NEB) was the focus of the Open Part of EPF AGM, preceded by welcoming addresses and by the public release of the 2022 EU wood-based panel industry results and insights on EPF’s Advocacy Programme 2023.

The event was held on Friday 23 June 2023 at the Fontán Building, Cidade da Cultura of Galicia, in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, hosted by ANFTA and including the platinum sponsorship of Dieffenbacher.

The meeting was centred on two interactive sessions:

Our full report is available here. We wish you excellent reading.

 

EPF Fire & Explosion Safety Task Force and factory visit of FINSA

25 May 2023 Posted by admin Events Past Events

EPF held its last meeting of the Fire & Explosion Safety Task Force on 25 May, in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

This meeting, hosted by FINSA gathered around 30 experts from EPF member companies to exchange experiences and discuss best practices on preventive and protective measures as well as training requirements in WBP manufacturing.

Case studies and follow-up actions were discussed before a field visit to FINSA’s headquarters and factory. The next Task Force meeting will be held in Germany on the kind invitation of PFLEIDERER.

More details in our Press Release 

EPF Press Conference @ Interzum – 9 May 2023

9 May 2023 Posted by admin Events Past Events

On the opening day of the Interzum Trade Fair, EPF was delighted to hold a press conference for approximately 30 trade journalists, members and guests.

Managing Director Mr Clive Pinnington presented the European wood-based panels industry’s provisional indicative 2022 results as well as an outlook for 2023 and beyond. The headline comments were:

  • 2022 production fell by more than 6% compared to 2021, and is expected to finish at approximately the same level as the pre-crisis year of 2019;
  • The year was characterised by a relatively strong first half, followed by a noticeably weaker second half, caused by softening user demand and falling consumer confidence;
  • Whilst 2023 remains challenging, long-term prospects for wood-based panels remain healthy, as evidenced by continuing announced capacity investments

Technical Director Kris Wijnendaele then updated on EPF’s 5 Strategic Directions and presented 5 advocacy highlights being:

  • Cascade in legislation (REDIII);
  • New European Bauhaus;
  • Material use of wood;
  • Regulation for chemicals;
  • Coalition for Circular Choices.

The final consolidated 2022 results as well as further advocacy updates will be given to the press at the next EPF Annual General Meeting on 23 June in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Press Conference Presentation – 9 May 2023 

Should you wish to know more about any of the above, please contact info@europanels.org.

Focus on the New European Bauhaus @ EPF Annual General Meeting 2023 on 23 June

9 May 2023 Posted by admin Events

EPF is delighted to announce the programme of its AGM 2023 Open Part.

New European Bauhaus (NEB) will be the focus of this day, preceded by welcoming addresses and by the public release of the 2022 EU wood-based panel industry results and insights on EPF’s Advocacy Programme 2023.

The event will be held on Friday 23 June 2023 at the Fontán Building, Cidade da Cultura of Galicia, in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, hosted by ANFTA and including the platinum sponsorship of Dieffenbacher.

The meeting will be centred on two interactive sessions:

  • Roundtable 1: NEB in Buildings and Construction
  • Roundtable 2: NEB in everyday life, especially furniture and trends in housing

Programme – Open Part of the EPF AGM 2023 – 23 June 

Biography information on the moderators and speakers of the two roundtables

 

 

Coalition for Circular Choices: Follow-up meeting with officials from the European Commission’s Secretariat-General

12 April 2023 Posted by admin Events Past Events

EPF is delighted to have met Mrs Elisabeth Werner, Deputy Secretary-General of the European Commission’s Secretariat-General, responsible for Policy Coordination, and officials from the EC’s Secretariat-General this week, with partners of the Coalition for Circular Choices. This appointment held on 12 April followed the launch of the campaign of the cross-sectoral Coalition.

This was the opportunity, at a senior and influential political level in the European Commission, to deliver the executive summary of the Coalition’s strategic document for a competitive EU Bioeconomy and to be recognised as a role model sector and European global champion representing 4 million jobs and €520 billion turnover, aiming to make a positive climate contribution, equivalent of 30% of current EU fossil emissions.

 

Save the date – EPF Annual General Meeting – Santiago de Compostela, Spain – 21-23 June 2023

20 January 2023 Posted by admin Events

EPF is delighted to announce that its Annual General Meeting will be held from 21 June to 23 June 2023 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, and will be hosted by ANFTA. The AGM will follow the traditional schedule with a Managing Board meeting on 21 June, member meetings on 22 June including the General Assembly followed by the Gala Dinner, and an Open Part conference on Friday 23 June. Attendance is by invitation only.

We look forward to seeing many of you in Spain for this important gathering of the European wood-based panels industry.

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