✨ Do you know the #RedBallProject? 🔴 It's a traveling public #art piece entirely made of #PVC, conceived by American artist Kurt Perschke. Considered “the world’s longest-running street artwork”, the piece has been to over 40 cities globally and moves through a city with a new site each day of the performance. 🏙 You can now admire this unique installation in Stad Genk, a city in Belgium, where C-mine Crib has invited the art project to be showcased until 25 August. #PVCinArt #ArtWithPVC #PVCartprojects Source: redballproject.com/
European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers
Plastics Manufacturing
PVC – a circular material for the future. ECVM represents the six leading PVC resin manufacturers in Europe.
About us
PVC, also known as vinyl, is one of the most widely used plastics in the world with a wide range of long-life applications such as window frames, pipes, flooring, cables, sport equipment, furniture and a range of lifesaving medical devices. PVC can be recycled multiple times and each year 740,000 tonnes of PVC are recycled through VinylPlus®, the voluntary commitment to sustainable development of the European PVC industry. The European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers (ECVM) represents the six leading European PVC resin manufacturers, accounting for around 75% of the PVC resin manufactured in Europe. ECVM is a division of PlasticsEurope, the trade association representing the plastic manufacturers in Europe. A founding member of VinylPlus®, ECVM is committed to sustainable development, and to address and promote health safety and environmental best practices over the PVC life cycle.
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https://pvc.org
External link for European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers
- Industry
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Brussels
- Type
- Nonprofit
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Avenue de Cortenbergh 71
Brussels, 1000, BE
Employees at European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers
Updates
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The PVC4Cables and PVC4Pipes conference is quickly approaching: have you secured your spot? 💼 Join us in Prague on 16-17 October and participate in a two-day of insights and information around the theme 💡 Market Development Through Innovation. Conferences are free of charge ✅ and open to all actors of the #PVCcable and #PVCpipe industries 🤝 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dpEaJ5ha
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🤸♂️ We are all getting into #sports after these amazing #OlympicGames of #Paris2024! 👏 Thanks to #PVC and other materials, practicing a sports activity is #safe and #affordable, allowing everyone to access it. 🧘♂️ A perfect example is #yoga: PVC mats are affordable, safe, and resistant, for a lifelong practice. Read more on #WonderfulVinyl: https://lnkd.in/dn_ety6
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Olympic #tennis has gifted us many emotions this year. 🎾 It was played in the prestigious Roland-Garros, equipped with a retractable roof consisting of 11 steel wings, covered with a translucent and waterproof membrane made of #PVC. ❓ Did you know? 🔲 The roof covers a total surface equivalent to 1 hectare ⏲ and requires around 15 minutes to be fully deployed! Read more in #WonderfulVinyl: https://lnkd.in/eYNvG4HT #Paris2024 #OlympicGames
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Market Development Through Innovation We have the great pleasure to invite you to attend the PVC4Cables and PVC4Pipes Conferences to be held, respectively, on 16 and 17 October 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic. Addressing the common theme MARKET DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INNOVATION, both conferences are open to all actors of the #PVC cable and PVC pipe industries. They aim to present and discuss trends and opportunities in both sectors, with a particular focus on #sustainability and #innovation. Register now for free! https://lnkd.in/dpEaJ5ha
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🌟 We are continuing our #Olympics2024 series with #PVC, an indispensable material in #sports! 🏃♀️ #Running: inflatable arches made from PVC marking the start and finish lines, providing clear and visually striking indicators for participants and spectators 🔖 Promotional and Shelter Uses: PVC can be used in promotional banners and temporary shelters for teams and athletes 🤸♂️ #Athletics equipment: from athletic tracks to training equipment like cones, hurdles, and mats, PVC enhances performance, reduces injury risk, and ensures longevity and ease of handling. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eYNvG4HT
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🚵♂️ Did you follow #RoadCycling at #Paris2024? Many applications you can see at the races are made of #PVC: 🚲 Brake Levers: PVC's robustness guarantees long-lasting and reliable brake lever construction 🌦 Bike Bags: Made from waterproof PVC, these bags protect essentials from rain and snow. Some are even crafted from upcycled truck tarps, highlighting sustainability efforts 🔓 Bike Locks: Featuring a reinforced steel core with a PVC jacket, these locks provide robust security against theft 🔗 Learn more about how PVC is shaping the future of 🚵♀️ #cycling: https://lnkd.in/eYNvG4HT
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🏓🌟 #PVC significantly contributes to the sport of #padel, offering robustness and flexibility in various applications: 🎪 Tents and Temporary Structures: At padel tournaments, PVC is used for its durability 💪 weatherproof qualities 🌦 and ease of setup and mobility 🚛 🎾Padel Rackets: While mainly constructed from materials like carbon fiber and fiberglass, grips and protective bumpers may incorporate PVC for its resilience and 🏓 shock-absorbing characteristics. Interested in how this material shapes the world of #sports? Don't miss our last #WonderfulVinyl, a special edition in the occasion of the #OlympicGames of #Paris2024 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYNvG4HT
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🏅 Are you watching the #OlympicGames in #Paris2024? #PVC is helping with many different #athletics equipment: 🔹 from athletic #tracks, where it prevents athletes from slippering and from injuries 🔹to training equipment like cones, hurdles, and mats Enhancing performance, reducing injury risk, and ensuring longevity and ease of handling. Read the full story in our latest #WonderfulVinyl: https://lnkd.in/eYNvG4HT
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❓ Did you know? Just like many other #sports applications, stadiums often use #PVC, or vinyl, in their core structure. The material is chosen thanks to its durability and versatility. ⚽ The stadium of #Valencia by IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture is one of the most modern stadiums in Spain. 🏟 It can welcome more than up to 26,000 visitors and is home to Levante UD. Read why PVC is indispensable for the stadium in our #WonderfulVinyl: https://lnkd.in/dn_ety6 #Paris2024 #OlympicGames 🏆 #PVCinSports