EPPA - The European PVC Window Profiles and related Building Products Association

🌟 Engaging with DG Grow Construction Unit! 🌟 This time, we had a meeting with the DG Grow Construction Unit. It was a significant opportunity to initiate a dialogue and highlight our sector's distinctive contributions in terms of recycling and energy efficiency. A heartfelt thanks to our colleagues Carsten Schäfer Vera Lahme Lahme Anne Marie Dalle , Frank Zimmermann Laura E., Andreas Franzelin and @ Daniel Andreas Schüco for their valuable input. Looking forward to collaborating with the Commission’s team on CPR, standardisation, and other relevant issues. 💪 #EPPA #DGGrow #Recycling #EnergyEfficiency

🌟 Fruitful Meeting at the European Commission! 🌟 This week, we were privileged to engage with DG GROW and DG ENV at the European Commission, to discuss the complexities of the upcoming chemical legislation. That was also a great opportunity to present how our sector supports the ambitious goals of the European Green Deal through innovative recycling and sustainable practices. 🙏 Special Thanks: A heartfelt thank you to our colleagues who joined both online and in person—your insights and participation were invaluable. Christian Fischer, Carsten Schäfer, Vera Lahme, Anne Marie Dalle, Frank Zimmermann, Laura E. We are also grateful to the Commission for hosting us, facilitating a space for meaningful and productive dialogue. @ Guiseppe Casella, Lina Dunauskiene, Laia Perez-Simbor and many others. 👏 This meeting marks an important step in establishing and nurturing our ongoing dialogue with the Commission. We look forward to continuing this journey, fostering regulations that promote sustainability and positively impact our industry. #EPPA #EuropeanGreenDeal #EUCommission #BuildingMaterials #ChemicalCompliance Deceuninck Finstral REHAU aluplast GmbH Profine Group Salamander myWindow Schüco International KG GEALAN Fenster-Systeme GmbH Deceuninck PVC FORUM ITALIA Internorm British Plastics Federation POiD, Związek Polskie Okna i Drzwi, Union des Fabricants de Menuiseries (UFME)) SNEP - QualiPVC Asoven PVC Drutex S.A. Elena Vyboldina

On 5 June 2024, EPPA - The European PVC Window Profiles and related Building Products Association) held its impactful annual General Assembly in Lyon, welcoming new leadership and underscoring its commitment to advancing sustainability in the PVC industry. Preceding the Assembly, the prominent High-Level Conference on Decarbonization organised together with SNEP - QualiPVC was a focal point for strategic dialogue with EU institutions and policy advocacy. The EPPA-SNEP conference, centered on "Decarbonisation: Advancing Circular Economy and Energy Efficiency," set the stage with in-depth discussions involving distinguished EU officials, including senior representatives such as Mattia Pellegrini from the Directorate-General for Environment and Pau Garcia Audi from the Directorate-General for Energy. Their participation underscored the conference's high caliber and reinforced the industry’s dedication to circular economy and energy efficiency, guiding EPPA’s advocacy strategy for the future. During the General Assembly, the association celebrated the inauguration of Götz Schmiedeknecht from Salamander as the new President and Christian Fischer from Schüco as Vice-President. The Assembly also expressed its gratitude to outgoing President @Alexander Franke, whose tenure saw significant advancements in advocacy and the expansion of EPPA's presence with national branches such as EPPA Deutschland and EPPA Polska. Franke commented, "It has been a privilege to lead EPPA through a period of such important developments. Our efforts in advancing sustainable practices are now firmly on the EU agenda, and I am confident that the new leadership will continue to drive our mission forward." The establishment of EPPA France was acknowledged as a strategic move to enhance the association's advocacy at the national level, complementing existing branches and facilitating more localized engagement and policy impact. Reflecting on the future, President Schmiedeknecht shared his vision: " The insights gained from our conference and the directives from our General Assembly have equipped us with a clear mandate to support continued growth. EPPA will focus on shaping the EU agenda to support the implementation of industry's sustainable practices." This year's events have not only reinforced EPPA’s role as a leader in sustainable industry practices but have also laid the groundwork for new strategic initiatives that will further the association's impact in the years to come.

On May 21, 2024, Finstral, a leader in integrated window solutions, hosted a visit for Elena Vyboldina, Managing Director of EPPA - The European PVC Window Profiles and related Building Products Association, at their plant in Verona, Italy. Joachim Oberrauch, CEO of Finstral, led the visit, providing an in-depth look at the company’s innovative approaches to window technology.   Joachim Oberrauch showcased Finstral’s state-of-the-art facilities, highlighting the company’s dedication to integrating diverse materials to enhance the performance, durability, energy efficiency and design of their window solutions. The tour offered a comprehensive view of Finstral's advanced production techniques and their strategic use of materials to create superior products.   This visit was instrumental in gaining a thorough understanding of the latest technological advancements in the window solutions industry. This knowledge will help EPPA to continue supporting its members in driving innovation and promoting best practices. EPPA remains dedicated to fostering collaboration among its members and supporting initiatives that advance the industry towards a more sustainable future. #Finstral #SustainableInnovation #WindowSolutions Deceuninck Finstral REHAU aluplast GmbH Profine Group Salamander myWindow Schüco International KG GEALAN Fenster-Systeme GmbH PVC FORUM ITALIA British Plastics Federation POiD, Związek Polskie Okna i Drzwi Union des Fabricants de Menuiseries (UFME) SNEP - QualiPVC Asoven PVC KEM ONE Shin-Etsu PVC B.V. Westlake Westlake Vinnolit Metal-Plast Drutex S.A.

EPPA's Insightful Visit to VEKA AG in Germany Last week, Elena Vyboldina, Managing Director of EPPA, was warmly welcomed at VEKA's headquarters in Germany by Andreas Hartleif, CEO of VEKA. The visit provided profound insights into the circular economy and innovative production techniques, highlighting VEKA’s initiatives and contributions to these areas. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dFpNsYAw #pvcwindows #circulareconomy #VEKA Recovinyl VinylPlus®Deceuninck Finstral REHAU aluplast GmbH Profine Group Salamander myWindow PROFIALIS Schüco International KG GEALAN Fenster-Systeme GmbH PVC FORUM ITALIA British Plastics Federation POiD, Związek Polskie Okna i Drzwi Union des Fabricants de Menuiseries (UFME) SNEP - QualiPVC Asoven PVC KEM ONE Shin-Etsu Westlake Vinnolit Metal-Plast Drutex S.A.

EPPA Engages with Head of Unit M. Pellegrini from DG Environment for Strategic Dialogue Last week, a pivotal meeting took place between EPPA President Alexander Franke, Managing Director Elena Vyboldina, and Mattia Pellegrini of the European Commission. The discussions focused on reinforcing the commitment of the sector to the circular economy and addressing the evolving challenges and opportunities in EU waste legislation. #wastelegislation #pvcwindows #circulareconomy #europeancommission #DGEnv Recovinyl VinylPlus®Deceuninck Finstral REHAU aluplast GmbH Profine Group Salamander myWindow PROFIALIS Schüco International KG GEALAN Fenster-Systeme GmbH VEKA AG PVC FORUM ITALIA British Plastics Federation POiD, Związek Polskie Okna i Drzwi Union des Fabricants de Menuiseries (UFME) SNEP - QualiPVC Asoven PVC KEM ONE Shin-Etsu Westlake Vinnolit Metal-Plast Read more: https://lnkd.in/dHHZi2pb

EPPA speaks at the High Level Construction Forum (HLCF) We participated at the event organized by the European Commission’s DG GROW (the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs). The 4th annual plenary meeting of the High Level Construction Forum (HLCF) provided an overview of strategic challenges for legislation and the state of play of the EU construction ecosystem. During the panel: ‘Implementing the Transition Pathway’ our Managing Director (Elena Vyboldina) gave a presentation about: ‘Closed-loop PVC-U profiles and design for recycling’. #HLCF #pvcwindows #sustainability #europeancommission #DGGROW Recovinyl VinylPlus®Deceuninck Finstral REHAU aluplast GmbH Profine Group Salamander myWindow PROFIALIS Schüco International KG GEALAN Fenster-Systeme GmbH VEKA AG PVC FORUM ITALIA British Plastics Federation POiD, Związek Polskie Okna i Drzwi Union des Fabricants de Menuiseries (UFME) SNEP - QualiPVC Asoven PVC KEM ONE Shin-Etsu Westlake Vinnolit Metal-Plast

EPPA Welcomes Elena Vyboldina, M.A.S. in Int Law and Economics as New Managing Director Brussels, 3nd of April 2024 – EPPA - The European PVC Window Profiles and related Building Products Association, the European Trade Association of PVC Window System Suppliers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Elena Vyboldina as its new Managing Director, effective from April 1st, 2024. #managingdirector #pvcwindow #sustainability #welcome #recycling Recovinyl VinylPlus®Deceuninck Finstral REHAU aluplast GmbH Profine Group Salamander myWindow PROFIALIS Schüco International KG GEALAN Fenster-Systeme GmbH VEKA AG PVC FORUM ITALIA British Plastics Federation POiD, Związek Polskie Okna i Drzwi Union des Fabricants de Menuiseries (UFME) SNEP - QualiPVC Asoven PVC KEM ONE Shin-Etsu Westlake Vinnolit Metal-Plast https://lnkd.in/dBnTg7ZZ

Stay informed even after FENSTERBAU FRONTALE Even after our successful participation in FENSTERBAU FRONTALE (FENSTERBAU FRONTALE) together with the RAL Gütegemeinschaft Kunststoff-Fensterprofilsysteme e.V. GKFP), you can still read interesting technical articles on the Frontale homepage. Our fourth technical article was published online at the end of March. The article reports on the partners of EPPA - The European PVC Window Profiles and related Building Products Association and their activities in the areas of sustainability and the circular economy - a topic that is also of great interest to the industry beyond the trade fair. https://lnkd.in/dYBMAmqz For more information on FENSTERBAU FRONTALE, please also visit the corresponding social media channels LinkedIn and Facebook: https://lnkd.in/eMx2gy6x https://lnkd.in/eBcCwDje #fensterbaufrontale #gkfp #eppa #pvc #pvcwindow #sustainability #circulareconomy #recycling Recovinyl VinylPlus®Deceuninck Finstral REHAU aluplast GmbH Profine Group Salamander myWindow PROFIALIS Schüco International KG GEALAN Fenster-Systeme GmbH VEKA AG PVC FORUM ITALIA British Plastics Federation POiD, Związek Polskie Okna i Drzwi Union des Fabricants de Menuiseries (UFME) SNEP - QualiPVC Asoven PVC KEM ONE Shin-Etsu Westlake Vinnolit Metal-Plast

Chocolate windows - are the only #alternativematerial we could think of during the upcoming Easter period ;)   Wishing a joyous #Easter to all our LinkedIn followers! May this time bring you cherished moments with loved ones, alongside plenty of delightful chocolate eggs. #pvc #windows #happyeaster Recovinyl VinylPlus®Deceuninck Finstral REHAU aluplast GmbH Profine Group Salamander myWindow Schüco International KG GEALAN Fenster-Systeme GmbH VEKA AG PVC FORUM ITALIA British Plastics Federation POiD, Związek Polskie Okna i Drzwi Union des Fabricants de Menuiseries (UFME) SNEP - QualiPVC Asoven PVC KEM ONE Shin-Etsu Westlake Vinnolit Metal-Plast CNC Recycling Ltd Drutex S.A.