Kristel Ons
Secretary General, FEICA
Kristel Ons is the Secretary General of FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry. Since taking on the role, she has led the organisation’s strategic direction and strengthened its position as the unified voice of an industry that is essential to Europe’s innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability ambitions. Adhesives and sealants enable performance, durability, and circularity across countless value chains, and Kristel ensures these contributions are recognised in EU policymaking and industrial dialogue.
Representing an industry in which 85% of companies are SMEs, Kristel works closely with members, national associations, and stakeholders to foster a supportive regulatory and economic environment for the European adhesive and sealant industry. She also serves as Chair of the Heads of Associations of the Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination Group (DUCC), where she contributes to high‑level discussions on the future of EU chemicals legislation, advocating for smart, predictable regulation that supports safety, innovation, and Europe’s long‑term competitiveness.
Europe’s Adhesives and Sealants Sector in Focus: Market Dynamics amid Regulatory Change
In this session, FEICA Secretary General Kristel Ons will deliver a strategic perspective on the European adhesives and sealants (A&S) market. The presentation will analyse key market developments, focusing on emerging trends, growth drivers, and the wider economic environment influencing the sector across Europe.
Special attention will be given to the rapidly changing regulatory framework, including major EU policy initiatives related to chemicals management, sustainability, and circular economy objectives. The session will highlight how these regulatory shifts, together with ongoing geopolitical and economic challenges, are reshaping market dynamics and strategic decision-making.
The presentation will further address the broader implications for industry competitiveness, innovation capacity, and global trade, providing insight into how the European A&S sector is navigating an increasingly complex and evolving landscape.
Breakout Session I – Regional Updates – 16 September 2026 – 16:00 – 16:30 – Room Fleming – F3