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OBJECTIVE
A space for exchange and collaboration to improve EHS practices in the surface treatment sector
In 2025, several VOM members took the initiative to create a working group dedicated to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS). This group was formed out of a shared commitment to exchange best practices and support companies, especially SMEs that may not always have in-house EHS advisors.
The surface treatment sector is subject to strict regulations, particularly due to the daily handling of chemical products and hazardous substances. In this context, the EHS working group aims to:
- Facilitate experience sharing among professionals in the sector,
- Identify and promote practical actions to enhance safety and reduce environmental impact,
- Support SMEs in their EHS efforts by providing inspiring examples and actionable solutions.

PARTICIPANTS
- Philippe Legros – OCAS
- Sébastien Lecraz – CRM Group
- Céline Marlier – Sonaca
- Damien Marneffe – Safran Aero Boosters
- Laura Pereira e Iglesias – Sonaca
Want to contribute?
The EHS working group is open to all members who wish to share their experiences or ask questions.
Have you implemented effective and innovative EHS initiatives? Contact us at julie@vom.be and join our efforts toward a safer and more sustainable sector!
Thematic interviews: a first concrete action
To kick off its activities, the EHS working group chose to conduct a series of interviews by technology or substrate. These interviews highlight best practices, sector-specific challenges, and solutions implemented by VOM members.
The interviews are published in VOMinfo magazine to widely share lessons learned from the field. The first interview appeared in the April 2025 edition of VOMinfo and features specialists in stainless steel treatment.
Read the interview with Chimiderouil, Packo, and Technochim – available in [French] and [Dutch].

Elektropolijsten & EHS-vraagstukken: 3 experten delen hun visie
In het aprilnummer van VOMinfo delen drie leden van VOM, gespecialiseerd in het elektrolytisch polijsten van roestvast staal, hun visie en aanpak op het vlak van Gezondheid, Veiligheid en Milieu (EHS).
Interview afgenomen door Veerle Fincken & Julie Moreau, met:
- François Xavier Holvoet – Chimiderouil
- Piet Heinrichs – Packo
- Benoit Deschamps – Technochim
Zij bespreken:
- De evolutie van milieuwetgeving
- Best Practices op vlak van veiligheid
- Hun toekomstvisie op chemische oppervlaktebehandeling
Een boeiend en informatief gesprek voor alle spelers binnen oppervlaktebehandeling.

Verzinking & Metallisatie : EHS-praktijken en evoluties bij Hebocoat & Coatinc Ninove
In het juninummer van VOMinfo magazine delen twee VOM-leden, zaakvoerders actief in verzinking en metallisatie, hun inzichten en aanpak rond Milieu, Gezondheid en Veiligheid (EHS).
Interview afgenomen door Veerle Fincken & Julie Moreau :
- Bart Heyse – HEBOCOAT
- Marc Miclotte – Coatinc Ninove N.V.
Wat u mag verwachten van dit boeiende gesprek:
- Gespecialiseerde verzinkingsmethodes: van gasspuit tot centrifugaal verzinken
- Operatorveiligheid: krachtige afzuiging, automatisering, afgeschermde zones
- Concreet milieubeleid: Eco-Refit, hybride ovens, energierecuperatie
- Een circulaire toekomst: duurzaamheid, langere levensduur van staal, verantwoorde processen
Een inspirerend dubbelinterview voor iedereen die actief is in oppervlaktebehandeling en corrosiebescherming.