From 2026: more benefits, more value

VOM is strengthening the value offered to its members with three additional benefits:

• Networking: one free participation per member company in VOM ON TOUR (approximate value: €120).
• Skills development: 10% discount for a second employee participating in the same training session (approximate value: €290 p.p.).
• Sector promotion: during our study days, a non-member invited by a member company pays the member rate (approximate value: €205).

Connect, learn, invite… being a member has never been more rewarding!

ADVANTAGES AS A MEMBER

• Access to an important source of information
  Stay up to date with the latest technologies in surface treatment, including through the E-VOMinfo newsletter, exclusively for members.
• Be part of an active network in coating technology
  Expand your professional network within the world of surface treatment.
• Discounts or free participation in training initiatives - Receive discounts or free participation in courses, seminars, and more. In addition, you can benefit from 20 to 30% subsidies for our training programmes, as VOM is a recognised training provider for the KMO-portefeuille. Discover our training courses, study days and activities here.
• Participation in our biennial Benelux knowledge and networking event - As a VOM member, enjoy a 10% discount on a booth at the biennial FUTURE SURFACE event. The next edition will take place in November 2027. Link to the FS2025 edition.
• Free listing in VOM’s interactive database - Your company’s information will be published free of charge in the interactive database on the VOM website. Link to the members page.
• Free promotion of your company activities via the VOM INFO monthly magazine - Your company activities are published free of charge in the VOMinfo monthly magazine, with the possibility to include technical articles. Discover our. lead-tracking options as well! Link to the VOMINFO magazines.
• Active participation in topic-focused working groups and committees - Actively contribute to various working groups and committees. Link to the working groups.
• Become part of a strong European network in surface treatment - VOM is an active member of CETS aisbl, the European Committee of Surface Finishing, and of the EFC, the European Federation of Corrosion. This gives you access to similar players abroad, reduced rates for the EUROCORR World Corrosion Congress, and a discount (EFC30 code) on a selection of Green Books published by Elsevier.
• Permanent information service - Submit your technical question to our staff — they will guide you closer to a solution. Environmental regulations lead to innovation & sustainability
• Stay informed about the latest European and regional regulations. Link to news.
  Additional benefits through VOM partners

Take advantage of exclusive benefits (HR & insurance) offered by our partners, such as Securex. Discover the advantages here. Specific discount on training at NBN, the Belgian Institute for Standardization. Discover the advantages here.

MEMBERSHIP

All the companies interested in surface treatment can register as a member of VOM. The membership includes every employee of the company.

Members can enjoy the advantages of the membership starting from the day the annual contribution is payed.

For more information, click this link.