TECH-FAB Europe has joined EAE, the European Association for External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS). TECH-FAB Europe’s members include European producers of Open Mesh Fabrics (OMF), a key component of ETICS.

“The members of TECH-FAB Europe’s OMF working group are looking forward to collaborating with EAE to strengthen collaboration across the value chain, contribute to technical and regulatory discussions, and reinforce a common advocacy voice towards EU institutions, which is particularly important in the context of the implementation of the new Construction Products Regulation,” says Raphaël Pleynet, TECH-FAB Europe’s Secretary General.

Read the TECH-FAB Europe position paper Open Mesh Fabrics as a Key Part of ETICS Systems, which calls for OMFs to be formally recognised as key parts within ETICS kits in the CPR regulation, ensuring that upcoming standards reflect their essential role in the system’s safety, durability, and overall performance.

With TECH-FAB Europe joining the association, EAE further strengthens its position as European umbrella association bringing together the entire ETICS value chain and representing the sector’s interests.