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Promotion of the surface treatment technology

Surface treatment is a complex world. Therefore VOM informs prescribers, principals, building contractors, architects, engineering offices, project developers about the capabilities of the technology.

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Transfer of technical knowledge to companies

Work with knowledge! That is our aim. VOM provides technical information on surface treatment by courses, workshops, networking activities, fair EUROFINISH, monthly magazine, website, etc.

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Point of contact for the industry

Do you have questions about your coating process? New techniques? Regulations? Partners? VOM helps you on your way.

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VOM represents the sector in environmental administrations and legislative government to constructively contribute to a sustainable world.

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PUBLIC CONSULTATIE over het PFAS-restrictievoorstel gestart

ECHA steunt EU-brede maatregelen met passende uitzonderingen en controles om de toenemende en langdurige risico’s aan te pakken die PFAS vormen voor mens en milieu.

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Handige lijst van alle gebruiken van PFAS in de industrie

Europa werkt volop aan een restrictiebeleid over PFAS. ECHA, The European Chemical Agency heeft in maart 2026 een interessante lijst gepubliceerd met alle gebruiken van PFAS in industriële sectoren.

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Réforme du précompte immobilier sur le matériel et outillage : quel impact pour l’industrie wallonne ?

Depuis le 1er janvier 2026, la fiscalité wallonne évolue pour l’industrie. Le décret du 18 décembre 2025 met fin à l’exonération du précompte immobilier sur le matériel et outillage (M&O), en place depuis près de 20 ans.

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EU-handelsakkoorden en roestvrij staal: tussen marktopenheid en strategische waarborgen

De impact van EU-handelsakkoorden op roestvast staal in één oogopslag

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Coming up soon

Here you will find all activities organized by VOM. Also, other interesting fairs and events related to surface treatment are mentioned.

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PaintExpo 2026 - The World’s Leading Trade Fair for Industrial Coating Technology

The who's who of the painting technology industry will meet again in Karlsruhe from 14-17 April 2026.

Nordic Corrosion Congress

the conference will explore the latest developments in corrosion research, covering a wide range of industrial applications and technological areas.

The 37th Surface Modification Technologies (SMT37)

The 37th Surface Modification Technologies (SMT37) conference will take place from 22nd to 24th of April 2026 in Charleroi (Belgium), hosted by the University of Mons.

Technical day - W101

Introduction to weathering and light stability

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