sia Abrasives joins FEPA as a Direct Member

Supporting a competitive and sustainable European abrasives industry

Paris, France 1st September 2026 – The Federation of European Producers of Abrasives (FEPA) is pleased to welcome sia Abrasives as a Direct Member. The company develops and manufactures coated abrasives for professional and industrial sanding and finishing applications across a wide range of industries.

Within FEPA, sia Abrasives will contribute to work on harmonized standards, industry guidance and good practice, and take part in the technical, regulatory and sustainability discussions that shape the federation’s positions.

Paulo Ferrari, CEO of sia Abrasives, said:
“FEPA provides an important forum for manufacturers to exchange knowledge and address shared technical, regulatory and industry challenges. We look forward to contributing to practical, harmonized approaches that strengthen quality, safety and the long-term competitiveness of the European abrasives industry.”

Eric Verhimst, President of FEPA, commented:
“We are pleased to welcome Sia Abrasives as a Direct Member. Its participation will support FEPA’s work to ensure that the practical experience of abrasive manufacturers is reflected in standards, regulatory discussions and industry initiatives. We look forward to its contribution to this collective work.”

About FEPA
The Federation of European Producers of Abrasives (FEPA) represents the European abrasives industry, providing a unified voice in regulatory affairs, standardization, safety and technical initiatives. FEPA supports its members through technical cooperation, the development of common positions and contributions to European and international standards.

About sia Abrasives
sia Abrasives Industries AG develops and manufactures coated abrasives for professional and industrial applications. Headquartered in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, the company serves customers across a wide range of industries.