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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

Mr Pablo Figueroa López

Chairman (FINSA – ES)

Mr Philipp Sprockhoff

Mr Philipp Sprockhoff

EGGER – DE

Mr Rui Correia

Mr Rui Correia

Sonae Arauco – PT

Mr Baptiste de Sutter

Mr Baptiste de Sutter

Linex Panneaux – FR

Mr Neil Foot

Mr Neil Foot

Medite Smartply – UK

Dr Paolo Fantoni

Dr Paolo Fantoni

Fantoni – IT

Mr Jarosław Michniuk

Mr Jarosław Michniuk

Paged – PL

Mr Mārtiņš Lācis

Mr Mārtiņš Lācis

Latvijas Finieris – LV

Mr Stefano Saviola

Mr Stefano Saviola

Gruppo Mauro Saviola – IT

Mr Tobias Schindler

Mr Tobias Schindler

Steico – DE

Dr Wolfgang Seifert

Dr Wolfgang Seifert

Kronospan – DE

Mr Stefan Zinn

Mr Stefan Zinn

Pfleiderer – PL

Dr Erlfried Taurer

Dr Erlfried Taurer

(FunderMax / Constantia Industries AG – AT

Mr Bert Vandenkendelare

Mr Bert Vandenkendelare

Unilin – BE

Mr Kris Wijnendaele

Mr Kris Wijnendaele

Technical Director

Mr Matti Rantanen

Mr Matti Rantanen

Managing Director

Mr Ladislaus Döry

Mr Ladislaus Döry

Foundational Leadership

Secretariat

Mr Matti Rantanen

Mr Matti Rantanen

Managing Director

Mr Kris Wijnendaele

Mr Kris Wijnendaele

Technical Director

Mr Orifjon Abidov

Mr Orifjon Abidov

Senior Economist

Mr Alexis Kuhl

Mr Alexis Kuhl

Senior Environment and Climate Adviser

Mr Duarte Carvalho

Mr Duarte Carvalho

Technical Adviser

Mrs Aline Kongo

Mrs Aline Kongo

Administration & Communication Officer

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