On May 28, 2024, at Villa Quaranta Tommasi Wine Hotel & SPA in Pescantina, Verona, the conference titled “Sustainability and Debonding: New Challenges for the Wood and Furniture Adhesives Industry” took place. Organized by Federchimica-Avisa, the event provided a significant opportunity to discuss two critical topics for the sector: sustainability and debonding.
During the conference, manufacturers of wood and furniture adhesives, decorative materials, substrates, and furniture, along with academics and researchers, discussed the challenges and opportunities related to these themes. The meeting promoted innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the environmental impact of the industry.
There were numerous contributions from various industry players who, despite the market crisis and significant decline in sales volumes, are working hard and investing in sustainability issues. Particularly noteworthy were the presentations from international speakers, including IKEA and the Fraunhofer Institute, who offered additional insights into innovation in this field.
The 80 attendees at the conference not only listened to the presentations but also delved into specific topics during the discussion moderated by Fabio Chiozza, VinaviL's Coordinator of the Wood and Furniture Adhesives Sector at Federchimica AVISA.
Claudia Raucci from Vinavil also provided valuable input on the company's sustainability vision, specifically addressing practical approaches to measuring sustainability and concrete examples beneficial to users of the product range.
The prestigious and welcoming venue facilitated and encouraged the exchange of information and informal dialogue among the various industry players and experts present, creating an atmosphere of utmost familiarity and professionalism.
