Press Release - Europump Welcomes Acceptance onto the EU Ecodesign Forum to Foster Sustainable Practices in the Pump Industry

Europump, the European Association of Pump Manufacturers, is pleased to announce its official acceptance onto the newly established European Commission Ecodesign Forum. This forum aims to accelerate the transition to more sustainable products and services in line with the EU's broader environmental goals.

The Ecodesign Forum, launched in November 2024, serves as a critical advisory body in the development and implementation of ecodesign requirements under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). It brings together a diverse range of stakeholders, including industry representatives, civil society, and academia, to shape the future of sustainability in European product design.

Luboš Michlík, President of Europump, expressed his enthusiasm about the association’s involvement: "We are delighted to have been accepted onto the Ecodesign Forum, a platform that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable product design within the EU. This recognition is a testament to Europump's long-standing commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in the pump industry. We are proud to have met et the demanding selection criteria and to have been chosen as an industry stakeholder."

Europump's inclusion in the forum underscores the pump industry's key role in advancing sustainability across various sectors, from water and wastewater management to energy efficiency and industrial processes. Through its participation, Europump aims to further contribute to the development of regulations that will drive the creation of energy-efficient, sustainable pumps, promoting long-term environmental benefits. These endeavours will build on the work already undertaken, including that of Europump’s flagship project, EcoPump, the climate and energy policy it has adopted since 2016. A visual representation of the energy savings realised by this initiative can be found on the Energy Saving Dashboard displayed on the Europump website.

As the EU moves toward achieving its ambitious climate goals, Europump remains committed to enhancing the sustainability of its members and the pump sector at large. The association looks forward to collaborating with other stakeholders to make sustainable products the norm across the European market.

For more information about Europump and the work it undertakes on behalf of the European pump sector, please visit https://www.europump.net.

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About Europump

Europump is the European Association of Pump Manufacturers and was established in 1960. It represents 15 National Associations in 12 EU Member States, Switzerland, Turkey, and the UK. Europump members represent more than 450 companies with a collective production value of more than €10 Billion and an employee base of some 100,000 people across Europe.Reader Enquiries to:

Secretary General

Europump

Bluepoint Brussels

80 Boulevard Reyers

1030 Brussels

Belgium

Tel: +32 2 206 68 69

Email: secgen@europump.org

Web : www.europump.net