VOM - Belgian Association for Surface Techniques of Materials

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Promotion of the surface treatment technology

Surface treatment is a complex world. Therefore VOM informs prescribers, principals, building contractors, architects, engineering offices, project developers about the capabilities of the technology.

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Transfer of technical knowledge to companies

Work with knowledge! That is our aim. VOM provides technical information on surface treatment by courses, workshops, networking activities, fair EUROFINISH, monthly magazine, website, etc.

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Point of contact for the industry

Do you have questions about your coating process? New techniques? Regulations? Partners? VOM helps you on your way.

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Representing the industry

VOM represents the sector in environmental administrations and legislative government to constructively contribute to a sustainable world.

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Are you looking for a subcontractor, a specific surface treatment, product or equipment?

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Latest news

01 Jun

Call for Participation – Working Group on a CO₂ Calculation Tool for Surface Treatment

VOM is launching a working group to develop a sector-specific CO₂ emissions calculation tool for its members.

01 Jun

VOM and Moore confirm partnership

The future is sustainable, but it is also becoming increasingly complex. To safeguard the competitiveness of the European surface treatment industry, VOM and Moore are strengthening their partnership.

29 May

REACH Revision Put on Hold

On 27 April 2026, Jessica Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, stated before the European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment (ENVI) that the long-awaited plan for a comprehensive revision of the REACH Regulation would not proceed.

11 May

PUBLIC CONSULTATION on the PFAS restriction proposal has started!

European Chemicals Agency supports EU-wide measures with appropriate exemptions and controls to address the increasing and long-term risks that PFAS pose to humans and the environment.