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Fipec conference: Tuesday, March 24 at Eurocoat

FIPEC is a partner of the Eurocoat Exhibition & Congress next March 24, 25 and 26!

As part of our collaboration, on Tuesday, March 24 at 15:30, Fipec will be hosting a round-table discussion chaired by Sylvie Latieule, editorial director of Info Chimie and Formule Verte: "Eco-designed products, bio-based products: scaling up."
The round-table will be framed by 2 thematic presentations.

14:30 - 15:30
Global Coatings, Adhesives, and Sealants Market Update: Current, Trends, and Future Direction of the Industry
Dough Bohn, Director, Orr & Boss Consulting Inc (1)
What are the underlying trends driving the paints and coatings market?
(1) Orr & Boss is an international management consulting firm focused on the paints and coatings industry. Orr & Boss provides market research, merger and acquisition support, and operational consulting services to the paints and coatings industry.

15:35 - 16:45
Eco-designed products, bio-based products: scaling up
Led by Sylvie Latieule — Editorial Director, Info Chimie & Formule Verte
With:
  • Simon-Pierre Auger — Director of Innovation, Durieu
  • Marie-BĂ©atrice Bonvarlet — Director of Products, GEB
  • GrĂ©gory Chatel — Director, Chimie Verte Academy
  • Sophie Marquis — Director of Public Affairs and Communications, B4C
  • HĂ©lĂšne Pernot — Global Sustainability Marketing Director, Arkema Coating Solutions
  • Florian Rollin — Bio-based Products Engineer, ADEME

The round table will address:
  • A reminder of the regulatory calendar (France & EU)
  • Current situation: innovations and feedback from industry, and ADEME's perspective
  • Clarification of definitions and impact of the ‘Generic Environmental Claims’ directive in 2026 on labels and communication
  • Barriers & solutions: concrete obstacles and levers for scaling up eco-designed and bio-based products
  • Market structuring tools: the role of public procurement
  • Skills development: how to train stakeholders, with the Green Chemistry Academy, followed by conclusions & discussion with the audience

16:45 - 17:15
French FDES or European EPD: which to choose?
Pierre Pfihl — Director of the Technical, Regulatory, Standardisation & Industrial Safety Division, Fipec
Lucas Giard — Director of the Building Division, Evea-Conseil

Why attend?
  • Understand the differences between FDES and EPD
  • Know which format to choose for your markets
  • Anticipate LCA requirements
  • Avoid errors in environmental declarations
  • Prepare your future product ranges for compliance

Practical information:

The thematic presentations and round-table discussion will be held in the Congress room, at the exhibition.
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