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CEPE National Associations brochure is available!
We are pleased to announce the publication of our new brochure, which brings together all the national associations within our network. This brochure provides an overview of each organisation, highlighting their missions, key activities, and contributions to our shared goals.
The brochure is now available and can be consulted directly on our website. We invite everyone to take a look and learn more about the initiatives led by our national associations.
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The latest CEPE Press Release
CEPE urges member states to reject TiO2 antidumping duties
CEPE Annual conference 2025:
CEPE was flying high in Vienna.
CEPE made quite a splash in Vienna, Austria, with its annual conference and general assembly between 9 October 2025 and 10 October 2025.
After former Austrian minister of foreign affairs Ursula Plassnik’s insights into the current geopolitical tensions, other top-notch speakers left no stone unturned in tackling the industry’s most pressing concerns, from the now ubiquitous AI to the recruitment conundrum.
Held at Palais Ferstel, an architectural gem in the very heart of the city, the gala dinner enchanted over a hundred guests.
Pursuant to the general assembly’s votes, three new Board members were elected: Patrick Bourguignon (AkzoNobel), Irina Mandoiu (Policolor-Orgachim Group), and Pierangelo Zobbio (Estalia Performance Coatings). On his end, Andreas Bubenhofer (KABE-FARBEN) will take on the mantle of treasurer. The next annual event will take place between 14 October 2026 and 16 October 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium.
CEPE is thus set on pursuing its growth full steam ahead. That goes for its geographical expansion to the unrepresented countries. This also means casting its net wide in search of unaffiliated companies. In the wake of a potential revision of REACH, speaking with one voice has rarely been so crucial.
