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65th Congress

Milan becomes the European capital of dialogue between industry and distribution

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Created: 17 September 2025

The 2025 Ufemat Congress brought together representatives of national associations of distributors of building materials in Milan to discuss new regulations, sustainability and digitalisation. It was an opportunity to “team up”, promoting collaboration between manufacturers and distributors. The event showed how innovation and dialogue are driving the future of the construction industry.

On 12 September, Palazzo Castiglioni in the heart of Milan hosted the 65th Congress of UFEMAT (European Association of National Builders’ Merchant Associations and Manufacturers), a key event for the European construction sector. The congress brought together representatives of national associations of building materials merchants from across Europe, alongside manufacturers such as Mapei, for an open and constructive dialogue on the major transformations reshaping the industry: from the green transition to the digital revolution, and the evolving regulatory landscape that introduces new responsibilities and opens up new opportunities.


On 12 September, Milan hosted the 65th Ufemat Congress, which brought together representatives of national associations of building material distributors from various European countries.

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Francis Huysman, CEO of Valipac and Fost Plus

PPWR: A Game-Changer for the building Materials Sector

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Created: 28 August 2025

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

www.ufematmilan.eu

 

VBÖ Newsletter juli 2025

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Created: 02 July 2025

Top items in this Newsletter

VBÖ Managerin-nentagung 2025 in Kooperation mit Baumit FMA Rundschrei-ben zur Vergabe von privaten Wohn-baukrediten
Ba—GV; Neuer ba- Vizepräsident ; Beschluss Ein-malumlage Workshop mit Ger-not Winter im Sep-tember
Save the Date: VBÖ Baustoffhandelsta-gung 2026    

 

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Fema and Feproma, the Belgian Federation of Producers and Distributors of Building Materials held their AGM.

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Created: 24 June 2025

Below you find a visual overview of the last 25 years.


  FIEC

FIEC President at EBC conference: Ensuring Public Procurement works for all business sizes

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Created: 23 June 2025

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.

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Barcelona Gala Dinner

BMF All Industry Conference Raises Over £14,000 for Charity at Spectacular Barcelona Event

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Created: 23 June 2025

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.

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Euromat digital magazine

Join Tile of Spain for the seminar "Architecture in Ceramics"

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Created: 06 June 2025

Discover Spanish ceramics in architecture. 

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Euromat digital magazine

EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy: Retail and wholesale as catalysts

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Created: 02 June 2025

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.

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Euromat digital magazine

With Luca Berardo Italy leads the European ceramic tile installation

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Created: 28 May 2025

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.

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Euromat digital magazine

Euro-Mat Launches Digital Magazine to Unite and Empower Builders Merchants

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Created: 13 May 2025

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.

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  1. INDUSTRIE MILESTONE: UFEMAT and EURO-MAT join Forces!
  2. Opportunities of the Digital Product Passport and the GS1 Digital Link
  3. PPWR introduces harmonized EU rules to reduce packaging waste
  4. ETIM classification integrated into GDSN – GS1 Global Data Synchronisation Network

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