In this issue:
| WAC2026 Conference and EXPO | FEICA Media Partners |
| FEICA Public and Regulatory Affairs Desk | FEICA Events |
| FEICA Secretariat | |
| FEICA Network |
WAC2026 Conference and EXPO
Registration is open: early bird available now.
This year, FEICA will host the 2026 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference and EXPO; a special edition replacing the FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO. This unique event offers the European industry an exceptional opportunity to connect with the global adhesive and sealant community. Registrations to WAC2026 are now open HERE. From 16 to 18 September 2026, the global adhesive and selant community meets at the Queen Elisabeth II Centre, in the heart of London! Early bird rates offer a discount of up to 350 GBP for registration before the end of May 2026.
Book your delegate pass on wac2026.org
‘Reinventing the Future’
In an era marked by rapid transformation and uncertainty, adhesives and sealants play a vital role in enabling progress across industries. From construction and mobility to healthcare, packaging and electronics, our solutions are essential to building a smarter, more sustainable world.
But the path forward is not without challenges. A restructured global landscape, re-shaped by shifting trade dynamics and supply chain disruptions, demands resilience, agility and collaboration. WAC2026 will be the place to address these realities head-on, sharing insights and displaying innovations that help the industry adapt and thrive.
Through inspiring talks, cross-sector dialogue, and global networking, WAC2026 will highlight how our industry is not only responding to change but also actively shaping it. By connecting people, ideas and technologies, the entire value chain of WAC2026 is ‘Reinventing the Future’ together.
The call for speakers will open at the beginning of 2026
Experts will be invited to share their knowledge and experience with an international audience of industry leaders and stakeholders. The launch of the call for speakers is scheduled for the beginning of 2026. This time, selected speakers will be entiteld to a reduced rate of 750 GBP that includes full access to the Conference and EXPO, social events, and all lunches and coffee breaks.
Accommodation in London
London offers a wide array of hotels to suit every preference and budget. Conference attendees are encouraged to book their accommodation directly with the hotel of their choice. Please note that it will not be possible to book rooms through the Conference Secretariat. All participants are responsible for arranging their own lodging.
WAC2026 sponsorship to stand out!
The earlier you book your space, the more pre-show marketing your company receives. Which sponsorship, Gold, Silver, or Bronze, will make you stand out at the most important event for the adhesive and sealant industry in the world? Details of the different sponsorship opportunities are available here.
Reserve your EXPO tabletop today
Imagine a marketplace where the gloabal A&S industry will join. This is what to expect from the WAC EXPO. See what package works best for your company here, and get in contact with Marion Kraemer at marion.kraemer@feica-conferences.com to book.
Visit the WAC2026 website to register and get more info on the Conference & EXPO.
Visit the WAC2026 website to register and get more info on the Conference & EXPO.
Winner of the free ticket to WAC2026
The winner of the FEICA 2025 Conference & EXPO survery in San Sebastian, Spain, is Erik Andersen from Dana Lim A/S. The winner is entitled to a free full registration to the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference & EXPO in London.
Book your delegate pass on wac2026.org
FEICA Public and Regulatory Affairs Desk
FEICA Stakeholder Forum continues collaborations on chemicals policy
On 13 November, the second session of the FEICA Stakeholder Forum was held in Brussels. Members of fourteen organisations met to discuss the challenges and opportunities under the chemicals policy. The continued exchange across the different end markets of the A&S industry on the REACH simplification and CLP are key to ensure a coordinated approach towards a future legislation that remains innovation-friendly and supportive of Europe’s industrial independence.
The sessions hosted a presentation by Mr Otto Linher, Senior Expert REACH at DG Grow (EU Commission), who shared important insights on these important issues.
FEICA new Adhesive and Sealant Market Report 2025-2030
FEICA published its latest market report, ‘The European Adhesives and Sealants Market 2025-2030’, expertly prepared by Smithers. The report serves as a strategic business tool for planning, benchmarking and investment decision. Relying on independent, expert-validated data, in-depth insights by product categories, end-use sectors and regions, the report covers market size for 2024 with forecasts to 2030. More information is available in the description brochure.
FEICA position paper on the Circular Economy Act
FEICA has endorsed the EU Circular Economy Act, emphasising the critical role adhesives and sealants play in enabling circularity. In its position paper, FEICA urges policymakers to adopt a technology-neutral, harmonised regulatory framework that supports innovation and competitiveness across the sector.
The association highlights the need for greater investment in debonding infrastructure and clear, consistent rules to unlock the full environmental benefits of adhesives and sealants within Europe’s circular economy. FEICA also calls for measures that foster sustainability while ensuring the industry remains a driver of innovation.
The full publication is available here.
FEICA backs the Chemicals Omnibus Proposal, urges action on CLP simplifications
FEICA has voiced strong support for the EU Chemicals Omnibus Proposal, welcoming measures to simplify the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation. Key improvements include flexible font requirements, transition periods for relabelling, and the option for digital contact details.
The association is calling for further exemptions for small packaging and streamlined rules for distance sales to reduce unnecessary burdens. FEICA warns that failure to address these priorities could harm the adhesives and sealants sector and cause ripples across the wider industry.
The full position is available here.
FEICA calls for swift adoption of CLP ‘stop-the-clock’
The FEICA position paper highlighted three key elements for a regulation that would work: flexible formatting rules, staggered transition periods and proportionate advertising provisions. By ‘stopping the clock’, co-legislators would benefit from more time to fully debate the broader simplification package and reassure companies by providing legislative predictability to plan and invest in compliance. The position paper is available here.
FEICA advocates for more coherent environmental rules in EU Omnibus
FEICA has submitted its position paper to the European Commission’s Environmental Omnibus, calling for simpler and more coherent environmental legislation. The association stresses that streamlining reporting requirements, aligning definitions, and applying proportionate rules for SMEs will cut unnecessary burdens and drive innovation across the adhesives and sealants sector.
Read the full publication here.
FEICA publishes full work on Synthetic Polymer Microparticles (SPM)
FEICA’s quick summary concerning the REACH restriction on synthetic polymer microparticles (SPM) serves as an easy reference point for all essential documents, tools and media files connected to this topic.
FEICA’s full work on Synthetic Polymer Microparticles (SPM):
FEICA team grows with two new Public & Regulatory Affairs Managers
The new colleagues joined the FEICA team to strengthen the association’s work on public and regulatory priorities of key strategic files.
Domenico Dario Perone – Public & Regulatory Affairs Manager (Construction)
Domenico will be responsible for the Working Groups Construction and One-Component Foam, the Task Force on Digital Product Passports, and the PU Training.
Maria Pulina – Public & Regulatory Affairs Manager (Sustainability)
Maria will be responsible for the Working Groups Mobility and Electronics, Paper and Packaging, and the Task Force on Sustainability and Recycling of Adhesives Paper and Packaging Applications.
FEICA Good Practice Story
Adhesives enabling floor recycling
A breakthrough adhesive technology for vinyl flooring now enables residue-free removal during renovation, allowing valuable materials to be recovered for recycling. This solution marks a significant step toward sustainable construction practices and supports Europe’s circular economy goals. Read the full story here.
FEICA Network
21 October – Kristel Ons, FEICA Secretary General, joined the 21st ARAC EXCO Meeting in Osaka, Japan, on strengthening intercontinental connection.
16 October – Thorsten Wind, Vice-Chair of the FEICA Task Force on Implementation of the SPM Restrictions, presented the SPERCS tool at the 2025 MARII Summit on Microplastics.
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