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PPWR: A Game-Changer for the building Materials Sector
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At UFEMAT’s 65th Annual Conference in Milan, we are honoured to welcome Francis Huysman, CEO of Valipac and Fost Plus.
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is set to transform how packaging is designed, used, and recycled across Europe. For the building materials sector, this is about more than compliance – it is about ensuring a future-proof packaging system that balances sustainability, innovation, and practicality.
Francis Huysman will share his unique expertise and present five essential insights that every producer, distributor, and merchant in our industry should know.
Don't miss this keynote - it promises to be one of the defining moments of our Milan conference.
Friday, 12th September
UFEMAT's 65th Annual Conference, Milan

VBÖ Newsletter juli 2025
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Fema and Feproma, the Belgian Federation of Producers and Distributors of Building Materials held their AGM.
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Below you find a visual overview of the last 25 years.

FIEC President at EBC conference: Ensuring Public Procurement works for all business sizes
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On 11 June 2025, FIEC President, Piero Petrucco, took part in a high-level panel discussion at the Annual Conference of the European Builders Confederation (EBC). The session explored how public procurement can be reformed to better facilitate the access of small contractors, artisans, and craft businesses.

BMF All Industry Conference Raises Over £14,000 for Charity at Spectacular Barcelona Event
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The BMF All Industry Conference 2025 in Barcelona raised an impressive £14,000 for charity, uniting over 450 delegates for a memorable gala and inspiring sessions.

Join Tile of Spain for the seminar "Architecture in Ceramics"
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Discover Spanish ceramics in architecture.

EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy: Retail and wholesale as catalysts
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As the Commission published its Startup and Scaleup Strategy today, EuroCommerce - the European retail and wholesale association – calls for recognition of its role as a market for innovation and closer ties with EU research and startups.

With Luca Berardo Italy leads the European ceramic tile installation
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Luca Berardo , president of Assoposa , has been elected to lead the Euf – European Union of National Tile Installer Associations , the body that represents the national associations of ceramic installers and distributors in Europe.

Euro-Mat Launches Digital Magazine to Unite and Empower Builders Merchants
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Euro-Mat has launched the first edition of its digital magazine—an online platform created by and for builders merchants. Designed to strengthen community, share expert insights, and promote innovation across the construction industry, the publication serves as a collective voice for Euro-Mat's European network.