At its recent Annual General Meeting, the EPLF, the Association of European Producers of Laminate Flooring, re-elected Ruben Desmet (Unilin) as President of the Association and Fabian Kölliker (Swiss Krono Group) for a second term as a member of the Board. Philipp Sprockhoff (Egger) was elected as a new board member following the resignation of Eberhard Herrmann (Classen).

President Ruben Desmet welcomed the re-election: “It is an honor to be re-elected as President of the EPLF and to continue to serve an industry that is moving forward with purpose and resilience. In recent years, we have made significant progress in the areas of innovation, sustainability and advocacy – yet there is still much to do for our great industry. I personally look forward to working within this new board composition and working with our members to drive these collective efforts forward and promote the value of European-made laminate flooring in global markets with a fresh perspective.”

Fabian Kölliker, who was elected to the Board for the second time, said: “I am grateful for the continued trust of EPLF members. As digital innovation, sustainability and changing market dynamics reshape the way we work and grow, my goal remains unchanged: I want to combine traditions with forward-thinking strategies that empower our members. I look forward to ensuring that the laminate flooring industry remains agile, competitive and in line with European goals for greener and more affordable living.”

Newly elected board member Philipp Sprockhoff also commented: “Having worked with other industry associations, I know how important it is to have strong and unified representation, especially in the face of changing regulatory requirements and evolving market expectations. I am therefore very much looking forward to bringing this experience to bear and helping our members to drive innovation, sustainability and the visibility of our industry across Europe and beyond.”

The Executive Board is elected by the EPLF General Assembly, the highest decision-making body of the association, which is made up of all full members, for a term of office of two years. The chairmen and chairwomen of the working groups are elected by their respective working groups.