Organisation
The European Panel Federation exists to give our members a strong, collective voice in responding to the political, economic and technical issues that impact our industry and the ability of our members to grow their businesses. Working with our members, we make the case for the industry as an integral part of the EU’s bio and circular economy, while championing high standards of wood-based panel manufacturers and their contribution to a greener, more sustainable economy.
Our Economic & Social Impact

EUR 25Bn
TURNOVER EVERY YEAR

100,000
JOBS

30 countries
members in 30 European countries
How We Serve the Industry
Act as a contact point for all producers of particleboard, MDF, OSB, hardboard, softboard, plywood, as well as for the supplier industries and other interested stakeholders, for economic, technical and environmental issues
Act as the advocacy representative of the particleboard, MDF, OSB, hardboard, softboard and plywood industries towards European and international institutions
Provide detailed quarterly and annual statistical reports of the wood-based panel industries and their markets
Act as an information hub for members by producing regular newsletters and the organisation of technical conferences
Provide all interested parties with information about the wood-panel industry, our manufacturers and their work
Increase opportunities to showcase our members’ work
The EPF Secretariat
Based in Brussels, our dedicated team ensures the federation operates with professional excellence and strategic foresight.
Managing Board
The European Panel Federation is driven by a dedicated secretariat and a representative managing board, ensuring the industry's voice is heard across Europe.
Mr Pablo Figueroa López
Chairman (FINSA – ES)
Mr Philipp Sprockhoff
EGGER – DE
Mr Rui Correia
Sonae Arauco – PT
Mr Baptiste de Sutter
Linex Panneaux – FR
Mr Neil Foot
Medite Smartply – UK
Dr Paolo Fantoni
Fantoni – IT
Mr Jarosław Michniuk
Paged – PL
Mr Mārtiņš Lācis
Latvijas Finieris – LV
Mr Stefano Saviola
Gruppo Mauro Saviola – IT
Mr Tobias Schindler
Steico – DE
Dr Wolfgang Seifert
Kronospan – DE
Mr Stefan Zinn
Pfleiderer – PL
Dr Erlfried Taurer
(FunderMax / Constantia Industries AG – AT
Mr Bert Vandenkendelare
Unilin – BE
Mr Kris Wijnendaele
Technical Director
Mr Matti Rantanen
Managing Director
Mr Ladislaus Döry
Foundational Leadership
Secretariat
Mr Matti Rantanen
Managing Director
matti.rantanen@europanels.org
Mr Kris Wijnendaele
Technical Director
kris.wijnendaele@europanels.org
Mr Orifjon Abidov
Senior Economist
orifjon.abidov@europanels.org
Mr Alexis Kuhl
Senior Environment and Climate Adviser
alexis.kuhl@europanels.org
Mr Duarte Carvalho
Technical Adviser
duarte.carvalho@europanels.org
Mrs Aline Kongo
Administration & Communication Officer
info@europanels.org