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SUMMARY:The VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:MAKE.IT.HAPPEN. IN EUROPE\n\n\n\nHow to reconcile competitiveness and sustainability in Europe\n\n\n\nWith the theme MAKE.IT.HAPPEN. IN EUROPE\, the VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2026 (VSF2026) will examine how Europe can reconcile competitiveness and sustainability. \n\n\n\nThe VSF2026 will take place in person in Genval\, Belgium on 10 and 11 June 2026\, and gather policymakers\, UN representatives\, NGOs\, academics and industry leaders. Over a day and a half\, participants will engage in inspiring presentations\, panel discussions\, roundtables and networking sessions. \n\n\n\nEurope is at a pivotal moment\, working hard to maintain industrial strength while meeting ambitious climate and circularity objectives. The European PVC value chain – deeply rooted in production and innovation – is uniquely placed to demonstrate how this balance can be achieved while delivering tangible benefits for our society. For 25 years\, through VinylPlus®\, the PVC industry in Europe has been a pioneer in sustainability and circularity. With VinylPlus 2030\, its third 10-year commitment to sustainable development\, the industry continues to advance the transition toward a more sustainable and circular future. \n\n\n\nWe have now reached the midpoint of our 2030 Commitment. In 2025\, we carried out a mid-term review of our ambitious targets – an important moment to reflect on EU and global developments\, as well as on the progress and challenges facing the PVC industry. At a time when industry must remain competitive and innovative while addressing global pressures\, collaboration is essential. By working together – industry\, regulators\, NGOs and academia – we can identify policy gaps to address Europe’s competitiveness crisis and therefore strengthen Europe’s resilience and autonomy and secure a brighter future for the PVC value chain in Europe. \n\n\n\nAt the VSF2026\, the question How can Europe reconcile competitiveness and sustainability? will be explored through three interconnected sessions\, each addressing a critical pillar of Europe’s future: \n\n\n\n\nMake. Water Resilience. Happen. in Europe\n\n\n\nMake. Affordable Housing. Happen. in Europe\n\n\n\nMake. Sustainability. Happen. in Europe\n\n\n\n\n#VSF2026: Be part of the discussion\, exchange ideas during our roundtables\, listen to inspiring presentations. Register now to VSF2026.
URL:https://vinylpluspipes.eu/event/vsf2026/
LOCATION:Martin’s Château du Lac\, Avenue du Lac\, Rixensart\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:SAPPMA Webinar
DESCRIPTION:PVC-U Pipes: Optimal Extrusion Conditions for a 100+ Year Design Lifetime (Part II) \n\n\n\nPresenter: Joaquín Lahoz Castillo\, CEISLAB. \n\n\n\nThe presentation is based on a research project launched in 2020 by CEIS and PVC4Pipes\, now VinylPlus Pipes\, to generate public data demonstrating that pressure PVC-U pipes can deliver a service life of more than 100 years. \n\n\n\nThe study examines how extrusion temperature and quality control testing relate to the long-term performance of PVC-U 250 pressure pipes. Calcium-based stabilised pipes were extruded under different processing conditions and assessed using DSC onset temperature\, degree of gelation\, resistance to dichloromethane and long-term hydrostatic strength prediction according to ISO 9080. \n\n\n\nThe results indicate that an extrusion temperature of 180°C is sufficient to achieve MRS250 classification. Moderate increases in processing temperature can improve predicted long-term performance\, while higher temperatures offer only marginal gains and increase the risk of material degradation. \n\n\n\nThe findings support the possibility of extending MRS250 classification to a 100+ year design lifetime\, allowing designers of pressurised water supply networks to plan for longer service lives using design stress and design coefficient values typically applied for 50-year designs.
URL:https://vinylpluspipes.eu/event/sappma-webinar/
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SUMMARY:PVC Innovation 2026
DESCRIPTION:PVC Innovation 2026 will take place in Prague on 18–19 November 2026\, bringing together stakeholders from across the European PVC value chain. \nCo-produced by VinylPlus® and Orbimind\, the event will focus on the key applications healthcare\, pipes and cables.\nThrough expert presentations and discussions\, the conference will explore the latest developments in innovation\, circularity and performance\, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and cross-sector collaboration.
URL:https://vinylpluspipes.eu/event/pvc-innovation-2026/
LOCATION:TBC\, Prague\, Czech Republic
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