EuMBC Hosts Key Conference at K-Fair 2025
Where do European Masterbatchers and Compounders stand on competitiveness and regulation simplification?
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At K-Fair 2025, the European Masterbatchers and Compounders (EuMBC) will host a 30-minute conference and a networking cocktail session addressing the pressing issues shaping the future of the compounding and masterbatch sector in Europe.
- 📅Date & Time: Thursday, 9 October 2025 – 14:00
- 📍Location: Polytechs Booth, Hall 5 D04-01 – French Corner
Since 2001, EuMBC – a Sector Group of EuPC (European Plastics Converters) – has represented and defended the interests of compounders and masterbatchers across the EU, EEA, and Turkey. The upcoming conference highlights both the opportunities and challenges ahead for the industry.
Topics on the agenda include:
- Market & Competitive Pressures: Assessing how European compounders and masterbatchers can remain competitive in a market shaped by global imports, supply chain shifts, and rising competition.
- Regulatory & Policy Framework: Reviewing the EU Chemical Industry Package and REACH revision, and their impact on innovation, compliance, and costs.
- EuMBC’s Advocacy Role: Showcasing how EuMBC connects policymakers and businesses to ensure workable, fair, and effective regulations.
🎤 Keynote Presenter
Geoffroy Tillieux – EuMBC Sector Group Manager & Director of EuPC’s Technical Department – will deliver the keynote. He has been working for the European Plastics Converters Association (EuPC) since 2000, and since 2005 at PCE, where he heads the Regulatory Compliance Services Division. Geoffroy coordinates issues related to plastics raw materials, including recycled materials, microplastics, chemical regulations, food contact issues, and the development of compliance tools, risk assessments, and REACH-related consortia.
🍸 Networking Cocktail
Following the presentation, attendees are invited to continue discussions during a cocktail reception hosted at Polytechs’ stand (Hall 5 D04-01 – French Corner), with representatives of EuMBC and Polytechs available for networking.
Register nowWhy Attend?
- Gain first-hand insights into regulatory and competitive developments
- Learn how EuMBC is shaping the industry’s future in Brussels
- Network with peers, industry leaders, and policymakers
For more information about EuMBC and its activities, please contact: Miguel Zambrano (miguel.zambrano@eupc.org)