The European galvanizing industry will come together in Istanbul
Conference sessions and panel discussions will explore the current status, technical developments and challenges for the sector, with simultaneous interpretation in 6 languages. The EGGA Assembly is the regular meeting place for the members of EGGA’s national associations, including the leading suppliers to the industry.
Highlights
Over 200 delegates already registered
Early-bird registration fees available to 30 April
Extraordinary Gala Dinner preceded by pre-dinner Bosphorous boat tour (sponsored by ANI METAL, Scheffer Krantechnik, W Pilling and Kingfield Equipment)
Welcome Reception at the Sultan Park Garden (Sponsored by Rezinal)
Galvanizers Night by the Bosphorous (sponsored by Atun Kimya)
Join us from 8–11 June 2026 at the stunning Swissôtel, Istanbul
Dates: 8-11 June 2026
Venue: Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey
The event features:
A two-day conference programme with industry-leading speakers
Supplier displays
Optional visits to galvanizing plants in Turkey
Optional sightseeing tours for delegates and accompanying persons
Welcome Reception & Dinner and Gala Dinner
Conference Session and Topics
This year's programme covers the issues that matter most to our industry:
The European galvanizing industry – facts and statistics
Market growth – where next?
Brand positioning for batch galvanizing versus other corrosion protection solutions
CBAM and steel trade measures – implications for the galvanizing industry
Environmental regulations for the galvanizing industry in the EU and Turkey
The Decarbonisation Challenge
Materials selection in solar PV applications
Galvanizing plant design and construction
Process technology and innovation
Zinc update
Assembly 2026 is open to anyone whose company is a member of an EGGA national galvanizers association or is an EGGA Associate Member. This year we’re also welcoming galvanizing companies from the Middle East and North Africa! In conjunction with our local partner, GALDER, delegates from these regions can register for Assembly 2026.
Registration for Assembly 2026 is now open and this year we are heading to one of the world's most extraordinary cities: Istanbul, Turkey!
Join us from 8–11 June 2026 at the stunning Swissôtel
The event features:
A two-day conference programme with industry-leading speakers
Supplier displays
Optional visits to galvanizing plants in Turkey
Optional sightseeing tours for delegates and accompanying persons
Welcome Reception & Dinner, Gala Dinner, and special social events
Conference Session and Topics
This year's programme covers the issues that matter most to our industry:
The European galvanizing industry – facts and statistics
Market growth – where next?
Brand positioning for batch galvanizing versus other corrosion protection solutions
CBAM and steel trade measures – implications for the galvanizing industry
Environmental regulations for the galvanizing industry in the EU and Turkey
The Decarbonisation Challenge
Materials selection in solar PV applications
Galvanizing plant design and construction
Process technology and innovation
Zinc update
Assembly 2026 is open to anyone whose company is a member of an EGGA national galvanizers association or is an EGGA Associate Member. This year we’re also welcoming galvanizing companies from the Middle East and North Africa! In conjunction with our local partner, GALDER, delegates from these regions can register for Assembly 2026.
We look forward to welcoming you to Istanbul!
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Save the Date - Assembly 2026
Galvanizing Europe - Assembly 2026 is coming to Istanbul from 8-11 June 2026.
Industry-focused conference sessions
Exclusive galvanizing plant visits
Networking events, including Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner
Supplier displays showcasing the latest innovations
Cultural sightseeing opportunities in Istanbul
Full programme details and registration information will follow. Save the date to join us in Istanbul for an unmissable event!
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Working Session with IZA on EU Policy
Emilia Hoste, Noomi Lombaert, Christine Spirlet, Howard Winbow, Murray Cook, Martin van Leeuwen, Mik Gilles, Chris Cooper, Joana Canas, Valerio Mazzone, Sabina Grund
Staff from EGGA - Galvanizing Europe and the International Zinc Association came together in Brussels for a productive working session on 2 December to further strengthen our long-standing collaboration. Together, we explored EU policy developments related to the environment, sustainability, the circular economy, and key regulatory issues affecting zinc. We exchanged valuable insights on life cycle assessments and carbon footprinting - areas where our work is increasingly interconnected. EGGA greatly values our close partnership with IZA across joint activities, and it is always beneficial to meet in person to review progress and define the next steps.
Celebrating our 70th Anniversary
EGGA celebrated its 70th anniversary with an Anniversary Dinner at the prestigious Le Negresco alongside our committee and Board meetings in Nice, 5-6 November.
Our history began with a series of preparatory discussions in Oxford, Paris, Brussels, Baden-Baden and London throughout 1954 and 1955 during which national associations and companies found exciting opportunities to collaborate on research, process improvements and to grow applications for batch galvanizing. These early discussions had the support of the O.C.E.E (Organisation for European Economic Co-operation) who hosted two meetings in Paris and supported a subsequent technical mission to the USA. Almost exactly 70 years ago, at a meeting at the Victoria Hotel, Amsterdam in November 1955, the first constitution of the “The European Galvanizers Federation” was approved and EGGA - Galvanizing Europe was born with galvanizers from Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and UK. Looking at the minutes of these first meetings, it is notable that many of the companies and families at the meeting table are still important parts of today’s modern and thriving galvanizing industry.
By ballot at that 1955 meeting, Dr Heinz Bablik was first choice for President. Generally accepted as the ‘father’ of the industrialised galvanizing process, Heinz Bablik combined being a lecturer in the Technical University of Vienna with managing the family galvanizing factory in Brunn near Vienna (a plant that still operates today). This combination of theory and practice resulted in his classic book on galvanizing, first published in 1926.
EGGA grew steadily after 1955, with the industry in Spain joining very soon afterwards and then more recently Czechia and Slovakia, Poland and Turkey. We are now 14 member associations covering 21 countries with cooperation and connections to the industry in all European countries.
Today, batch galvanizing is a modern, sustainable and innovative solution for corrosion protection of steel products, but we don’t forget the vision and spirit of cooperation of those in our industry that pulled this all together 70 years ago.
Thanks to our members and especially our Associate Members (key suppliers to the industry) that joined us over the past few days for our meetings and celebrations in the beautiful sunshine of Nice!
EGGA-Galvanizing Europe meets Miguel Garcia Jones of Commissioner Hoekstra’s Cabinet
A delegation from EGGA - Galvanizing Europe has met with Miguel Garcia Jones, member of Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra’s Cabinet for Climate, Net Zero, and Clean Growth to explore the support that could be given to SMEs within Europe’s batch hot dip galvanizing industry - to ensure that we can continue to provide the long-term durability and circularity for steel products.
The Commission’s support for the steel production sector is clear in the recently proposed steel safeguard measures. Our discussions with Miguel Garcia Jones on 14 October went further – recognising that galvanizing is a low energy process that is unique in preserving those vital steel assets in construction, infrastructure and net zero technologies, such as solar mounting structures.
We also discussed the role of the Innovation Fund in driving industrial decarbonisation and the need to find policy instruments that can also extend this stimulus to SMEs in the steel value chain.
We are looking forward to following up on the constructive ideas discussed and to bringing these ideas towards other policy areas – including the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act, Circular Economy Act and the Steel & Metals Action Plan.
Pictured left to right: Joana Canas (EGGA); Murray Cook (EGGA); Miguel Garcia Jones (DG CLIMA); Lello Pernice (AIZ & Chair EGGA Climate, Energy and Environment Committee); Valerio Mazzone (EGGA).
Meet our new Director - EU Policy
We are delighted that Joana Canas has joined our staff, as Director-EU Policy. Joana brings over 15 years of EU-level experience to the EGGA team, including 10 years as Policy and Communications Adviser to a Vice-President of the European Parliament among other roles in the Parliament, mainly in trade policy. Joana will further strengthen our work in Brussels towards the many policy, regulatory and legislative developments affecting the galvanizing industry, working alongside our Director-Public Affairs Valerio Mazzone and the rest of the team to highlight the vital role of galvanized steel in achieving the goals of sustainable construction and a durable, climate resilient infrastructure.
Assembly 2025 Dublin
The EGGA - Galvanizing Europe Assembly in Dublin was a timely reminder of the strength of our industry’s collaborative approach to the challenges that we face and the benefits of working together. Our 200+ delegates from across our member associations, included galvanizing company representatives, association staff and suppliers to the industry.
We learned a lot and discussed plenty:
The landscape for a competitive steel product manufacturing sector is complex. We must continue to navigate complex issues such as CBAM, safeguard measures and low carbon steel initiatives that can have a big impact on our customers. Thanks Neil Willoughby for setting out the picture in Brussels
Technology foresight is crucial – to ensure that galvanizing can also provide sustainable and circular solutions for innovative steel products with higher strength steels and emerging products using additive manufacturing routes
Renewable energy continues to rely on our solutions for optimal durability – thanks Birit Buhr (European Energy) for your insights on the solar sector
Implementation of the new Construction Products Regulation will bring new requirements for providing relevant environmental data to our customers. Vahtikari Katja (Eurofins) educated us on the validation role of the Notified Bodies.
Panel debates on communicating the benefits of galvanizing in circular design and our industry’s progress in decarbonisation gave valuable insights. New developments in zinc recycling of our by-products showcased the circularity of zinc.
Our thanks to:
Our sponsors that allow us to make the Assembly a perfect networking experience that enhances all those interactions within the industry
Galco, Shannonside Galvanizing, Silverwood Enterprises and NK Coatings for opening their plants to the delegates
All the speakers and panel members for sharing their knowledge
Our host association – Galvanizers Association – and Ed Byrne (Galco) for the superb local support.
All our national associations for engaging their members and supporting the event
The dinner in the Guinness Storehouse and Rezinal Welcome Reception were enjoyed by all!
European Solar Day!
It’s European Solar Day! Let’s not forget that galvanized steel support structures are a vital part of the solar PV system. Here are some of today’s solar facts along with some reminders of what SolarPower Europe ‘s Sustainable Solar Report says about the importance of batch galvanized steel…
Register before 11 April for an early booking discount
For full details, visit the event web pages. Join the European galvanizing industry in Dublin.
Conference Programme - Hot topics:
The EU Clean Industrial Deal – Implications for the galvanizing industry
Galvanizing Process Technology and Efficiency
Decarbonisation roadmaps and financing decarbonisation
Galvanizing of higher strength steels
Applications of galvanized Steel
Communicating the advantages of galvanizing for sustainable building
Galvanized steel bridges
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
The Galvanizing Industry in Ireland
Ed Byrne, Galco Steel Ltd (Ireland)
Corrosion Protection in the Renewable Energy Sector
Birit Buhr, Chief Corrosion Engineer, European Energy A/S (Denmark)
Understanding Additive Manufacturing of Steel Components and Future Implications for Galvanizing
Barbara Rossi, University of Oxford (UK)
Comparative experimental analysis of local buckling in mild and high-strength steel CHS subjected to various galvanizing techniques
Drilon Gubetini, Research Associate at the Chair of Metal Structures, Technical University of Munich (Germany)
Declaring Environmental Sustainability Performance under the Construction Products Regulation: the new role and responsibilities of the Notified Bodies
The new Construction Products Regulation – what it means for galvanizers
Murray Cook, EGGA
The EU Clean Industrial Deal and Other Developments in Brussels
Valerio Mazzone, EGGA
Serving the galvanizing industry in UK and Ireland
William Smith, Galvanizers Association
Zinc recycling for a Responsible & Sustainable Future
Dieter Stulens, Rezinal BV (Belgium)
Primary proposal for the semi-operational implementation of bottom dross recycling
Ing. Katarína Pauerová, Institute of recycling and environmental technologies, Faculty of materials, metallurgy and recycling, Technical University of Košice (Slovakia)
Stakeholder Briefing Seminar in Brussels
This morning, we hosted a Stakeholder Briefing Seminar in Brussels, focusing on the role of galvanizing in sustainable construction. The discussions highlighted the importance of circularity, durability, and life cycle performance in steel construction.
Key presentations included:
✅ Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Materials in Hall Construction – Prof. Carl-Otto Gensch (Öko-Institut e.V. ) presented insights from a recent study on the environmental impact of materials, reinforcing the importance of long-term durability and resource efficiency.
✅ Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) – Bunthan IEA (European Commission , DG ENER) provided updates on the latest EU policies driving energy efficiency and carbon reduction in the built environment.
✅ Meeting Climate Challenges in the Steel Construction Supply Chain – Norbert Beljaars (EGGA President & Zinkinfo Benelux - InfoZinc Benelux ) shared perspectives on sustainability in the Netherlands, emphasizing how galvanized steel supports climate ambitions.
A big thank you to our speakers and attendees for their valuable contributions!
However, industrial SMEs in the steel product value chain—such as the galvanizing sector—must have a seat at the table when key initiatives like CBAM and NZIA are being finalized.
European Parliament Tour with our Members in Brussels
We received great insights from the Parliamentary Visitors Staff and Cecil Mennicken.
Assembly 2025 - Registration now open!
We are pleased to announce that registration for Assembly 2025 is now open! Join us from 10-13 June 2025 at the iconic Aviva Stadium in Dublin for an unmissable gathering of galvanizing industry professionals.
Key conference themes include:
The EU Clean Industrial Deal – Implications for the Galvanizing Industry
Galvanizing Process Technology and Efficiency
Decarbonisation Roadmaps and Financing Decarbonisation
Galvanizing of higher strength steels
Applications of Galvanized Steel
Galvanizing and Sustainable Building
Galvanized Steel Bridges
Registration Details:
Click the link below to register today, we look forward to welcoming you to Dublin.
ECCS - European Convention for Constructional Steelwork Webinar
If you are a bridge engineer, designer, architect or steel constructor with an interest in short/medium span bridges – do not miss this ECCS - European Convention for Constructional Steelwork Webinar on 3 March at 14.00 CET: “Galvanized steel short and medium span bridges: Achieving optimal service life”. It is free to register here: https://lnkd.in/exqZWGTh
EGGA Committee and Board Meets in Copenhagen
EGGA - Galvanizing Europe held its committee sessions and Board of Directors meeting in Copenhagen last week. Our Technical & Research Committee brings together experts from the National Associations to manage our extensive participation in CEN and ISO standards. The Marketing Committee is focused on actions to ensure the contribution of galvanizing to the durability and sustainability of steel structures are well-documented and communicated. The evolution of environmental permitting of galvanizing plants under the new BAT Conclusions and IED 2.0 are the main focus of the Environmental and Safety Committee. Along with our various working groups, these committees ensure that EGGA activities meet the ever-changing demands of Europe’s galvanizing industry.
The EGGA Board of Directors recognised the outstanding contribution of Carola Hermoso (ATEG Spanish Galvanizers Association, Spain) who will be stepping down as Chair of the Environmental and Safety Committee, as she moves to a new position at the Spanish steel producers association, Unión de Empresas Siderúrgicas (UNESID), at the end of this year. Carola was awarded the prestigious ‘EGGA Pin’ by EGGA President, Norbert Beljaars during the Board meeting.
Galvanizing Europe and ECCS launch Galvanized Steel Bridge Interest Group
EGGA-Galvanizing Europe, the trade body for the after-fabrication batch hot dip galvanizing sector, has launched a new cross-sector collaboration to advance the use of galvanized steel bridges across Europe. The ‘Short-Medium Span Galvanized Steel Bridge Interest Group’ is established through an exciting collaboration with the Bridge Committee of the European Convention for Constructional Steelwork (ECCS). The initiative will examine:
• Best practice in design and modular concepts
• Sustainability information and approaches
• Durability estimation and corrosion specifications
• Future research needs
Galvanized steel bridges are ideal solutions for short-medium spans that require innovative or bespoke solutions, modular installation and optimal durability. Iqbal Johal, chair of the EGGA Marketing Committee said “We are convinced that the future use of galvanized steel bridges is important to create a circular, sustainable, climate-resilient and cost-effective infrastructure”
When launching the initiative at the exhibition within the European Convention for Constructional Steelwork’s ‘Steel Bridges 2024’ held in Prague on 12-13 September, examples of modularity, circular design and high levels of durability were highlighted to bring reality to these concepts:
The Comenius Footbridge in Jaromer, Czech Republic was designed by baum & baros architekten and installed by Excon AS with a high level of modularity for ease of installation and to take advantage of the extensive maintenance-free durability of galvanizing to EN ISO 1461.
The Riviere Cochon Gras Bridge helps the community of Perches in Haiti and is adapted from a reused 25 metre section of the temporary Fore River Bridge which carried people over the river between North Weymouth and Quincy Point, Massachusetts, USA for 15 years.
Having started life as a temporary galvanized steel bridge, the Callender Hamiliton bridge at Lydlinch, UK is still in good condition 82 years after it was erected in 1942 in preparation for transporting military equipment for D Day and demonstrates the high levels of durability that can be achieved with a galvanized bridge.
The European General Galvanizers Association is the federation of the national galvanizers associations within Europe. EGGA monitors and responds to issues affecting the general galvanizing industry in Europe, in particular environmental, technical and regulatory matters. EGGA also provides a platform for coordination of marketing and other initiatives for the industry.
ECCS is the only organisation which brings together the steel industry, the fabricators and contracting specialists, and the academic world through an international network of construction representatives, steel producers and technical centres.
The Short-Medium Span Galvanized Steel Bridge Interest Group will examine best design practice, sustainability, circular design, performance monitoring, specification and research needs. Membership is free to those with a genuine interest in the objectives of the group.
Mark your calendar for an unmissable industry gathering - EGGA Assembly 2025 is coming to Dublin's iconic Aviva Stadium from 10-13 June 2025.
Join fellow galvanizing professionals for valuable insights, connections, and experiences:
Industry-focused conference sessions with real-time interpretation in five languages
Exclusive galvanizing plant visits
Networking events, including Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner
Supplier displays showcasing the latest innovations
Cultural sightseeing opportunities in vibrant Dublin
Save the date and join us in Dublin!
EGGA Welcomes Tobias Schäfer
EGGA - Galvanizing Europe welcomes Tobias Schäfer to our staff team. As our new Director – EU Policy, Tobias will bring extensive experience of working alongside the EU Institutions and on industrial policies to ensure the voice of Europe’s batch galvanizing industry is heard even more effectively in Brussels. Galvanizing of steel products helps build circular and low carbon solutions in construction, infrastructure and other sectors and is a vital enabler in many net zero technologies…all key facts to bring into EU policy making.
EGGA-Galvanizing Europe Meets in Copenhagen
EGGA - Galvanizing Europe held its committee sessions and Board of Directors meeting in Copenhagen on 6 and 7 November 2024. Our Technical & Research Committee brings together experts from the National Associations to manage our extensive participation in CEN and ISO standards. The Marketing Committee is focused on actions to ensure the contribution of galvanizing to the durability and sustainability of steel structures are well-documented and communicated. The evolution of environmental permitting of galvanizing plants under the new BAT Conclusions and IED 2.0 are the main focus of the Environmental and Safety Committee. Along with our various working groups, these committees ensure that EGGA activities meet the ever-changing demands of Europe’s galvanizing industry.
The EGGA Environmental and Safety Committee
The EGGA Board of Directors recognised the outstanding contribution of Carola Hermoso (ATEG - Asociación Técnica Española de Galvanización, Spain) who will be stepping down as Chair of the Environmental and Safety Committee, as she moves to a new position at the Spanish steel producers association, Unión de Empresas Siderúrgicas (UNESID), at the end of this year. Carola was awarded the prestigious ‘EGGA Pin’ by EGGA President, Norbert Beljaars during the Board meeting.
Norbert Beljaars awarded the EGGA Pin to Carola Hermoso
CEN and EGGA-Galvanizing Europe Sign a Partnership Agreement
On Tuesday 26 March 2024, the CEN and CENELEC European Committee for Standardization and the European General Galvanizers Association (EGGA-Galvanizing Europe) signed a partnership agreement that will foster collaboration and align the interests of the galvanizing industry in Europe with the standardization ecosystem.
Speaking at the ceremony in Brussels, Mr Norbert Beljaars, President of EGGA, said: “EGGA-Galvanizing Europe places standardization at the heart of its activities – with the aim to ensure optimal durability of steel products across a wide range of applications – from renewable energy to construction. Standardization is vital to the implementation of circularity and to deliver enhanced product sustainability, in particular within the EU Construction Products Regulation. We are delighted to raise our collaboration with CEN to a new level.”
Mrs Elena Santiago Cid, Director General of CEN -CENELEC, added: “We eagerly welcome the strengthening of our collaboration with EGGA. Together, we are committed to advancing the principles of a circular economy, minimizing waste, advocating for recycling, fostering responsible resource utilization. This agreement serves as a cornerstone for Europe’s economic well-being and sustainability. Our joint efforts resonate with CEN’s mission to foster cooperation with all stakeholders in crafting standards that foster trust and enhance the Single Market, benefiting both European businesses and citizens.”
Attending the signing ceremony for EGGA-Galvanizing Europe were: Norbert Beljaars (Benelux), EGGA President; Mark Huckshold (Germany), Chair of the EGGA Technical & Research Committee; Carola Hermoso (Spain), Chair of the EGGA Environmental & Safety Committee; Murray Cook, Executive Director; and Vasile Rus, Manager-Technical and Standardization. CEN was represented by: Elena Santiago Cid, CEN and CENELEC Director General; Andreea Gulacsi, Director Policy & External Affairs; Alessia Gaetani, Project Manager Manufacturing; and Raíssa Soares, Project Manager Stakeholders Engagement.
Intergalva 2024 - Bruges
If you were one of the 691 delegates and exhibition personnel from 56 countries who participated in Intergalva 2024 in Bruges from 10-14 June, EGGA and Zink Info Benelux hope that you had an enjoyable time, learned new things and extended your personal network in the international galvanizing community.
The conference programme demonstrated the value of galvanizing steel to the objectives of a circular economy and achieving net zero. The industry’s own efforts to decarbonise and improve efficiency were also in focus.
The inherent durability, recyclability and potential for reuse of galvanized steel within the circular economy was at the forefront of the conference programme – highlighted perfectly by Marjan Poortinga, Senior Advisor Circular Economy, Rijkswaterstaat – Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, The Netherlands who explained the Dutch authorities’ commitment to ensure the reuse and galvanizing of highway guard rails.
Keynote speakers, including Rene Branders (President of the Belgian industry body, VBO-FEB); Michel Vermaerke (Chairman, Advisory Board, Impact Finance Belgium) and Olivier Vassart (World Steel) set the scene with excellent perspectives on policy and financial frameworks decarbonisation strategies for the industry. The progress of the galvanizing industry’s decarbonisation challenge was extensively reported by the leading suppliers of furnaces and other process technologies. These, and other, topics were also explored in small masterclasses running alongside the plenary sessions.
The remarkable uses of galvanizing in architecture and engineering applications were recognised in the 2024 Global Galvanizing Awards, held in conjunction with the conference and presented during the Intergalva 2024 Conference Dinner at nearby Lauretum, sponsored by Ani Metal and Atunkimya.
Participants very much enjoyed the kick-off Welcome Party, sponsored by Rezinal, that had a real party atmosphere created by the Belgian group Domino and held around the Pilling Bar in the Intergalva 2024 exhibition area.
The Intergalva Exhibition was again a centre-piece of the event – hosting all event catering and acting as a networking hub. 41 exhibiting companies invested in some highly innovative and informative displays of equipment, process technology and materials – mixed with the usual fun and hospitality at the stands and around the traditional ‘W Pilling Bar’.
A big Intergalva thank you goes out to the member companies of Zink Info Benelux who opened the doors of the galvanizing plants at the end of the week to allow over 300 delegates to visit the plants. The organisation of the visits and the explanations given was much appreciated.
Intergalva 2024 recognises the valuable support of its sponsors. Platinum sponsors were W Pilling GmbH & Co KG and Rezinal nv. Gold sponsors were ANI METAL; ATUN KIMYA SAN.TIC.LTD.STI.; TIB Chemicals AG; Kingfield Equipment PTE LTD; Scheffer Krantechnik GmbH; Koerner Chemieanlagenbau GmbH; Western Technologies.
The EGGA-Galvanizing Europe team were delighted to work closely with Zink Info Benelux to deliver Intergalva 2024 for the worldwide galvanizing industry. A big thanks also to our PCO partner Worldspan, the excellent staff at the BMCC venue, True Bruges, Deldycke Catering, XPO.World and all our other partners that made the event so enjoyable for all.
We look forward to working with Asociación Técnica Española de Galvanización (ATEG) for the Intergalva 2027 in Spain!
Collaboration with SolarPower Europe
A team from EGGA – Galvanizing Europe – has held a very constructive meeting with the SolarPower Europe staff, at their Brussels HQ, to explore common policy positions and map our future cooperation. EGGA has joined SolarPower Europe to strengthen collaboration with a vital net zero technology where batch galvanized steel provides long-term durability of the mounting structures for solar PV systems. We have many dossiers to work on together – most notably the Commission proposal for the Net Zero Industry Act. It is important that the entire supply chain for the complete solar PV system is considered as a net zero technology under this proposed Act. The supply chain for the mounting structures is increasingly threatened by ‘carbon leakage’ through import of structures from third countries. We have an experienced and quality-driven steel fabrication and galvanizing sector in the EU that is ready to support the wider deployment of solar PV technology…but our connected supply chain also needs to be considered as strategically important alongside modules and other parts of the system.
We will make a strong contribution to the workstreams of SolarPower Europe and the vital sector that it represents! Thanks to the SolarPower Europe team – Dries Acke, Daniela Blažejová, Emma Dominici, Carmen Correas López for the excellent discussions and Carola Hermoso (Chair – EGGA Environmental & Safety Committee) for her support (and bringing the perspectives of the Spanish galvanizing sector to the meeting!)
The EGGA and SolarPower Europe team met on 29 August to explore shared policy objectives and future collaboration
