Fipec conferences: 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.
15:30 - 16:45
Eco-designed products, bio-based products: scaling up
Led by Sylvie Latieule â Editorial Director, Info Chimie & Formule Verte
With:
- Simon-Pierre Auger â Director of Innovation, Durieu
- Marie-BĂ©atrice Bonvarlet â Director of Products, GEB
- GrĂ©gory Chatel â Director, Chimie Verte Academy
- Sophie Marquis â Director of Public Affairs and Communications, B4C
- HĂ©lĂšne Pernot â Global Sustainability Marketing Director, Arkema Coating Solutions
- Florian Rollin â 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 âGeneric Environmental Claimsâ 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 â Director of the Technical, Regulatory, Standardisation & Industrial Safety Division, Fipec
Lucas Giard â Director of the Building Division, Evea-Conseil
Environmental and Health Product Declarations (FDES) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) have taken on a significant role in the marketing and prescription of construction products. European developments, particularly through the update of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), seem to be reinforcing this trend. But what are these documents, what are their connections, and what changes can we expect? This discussion aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current situation while looking ahead to future developments.
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
