TBE Annual Congress in Copenhagen addresses the circular economy

Photos/Fotos: Anett Fischer, Zi

»1 This year‘s TBE-General Congress was held in the Copenhagen Playhouse, with its distinctive brick façade

Photos/Fotos: Anett Fischer, Zi

»2 The topic of the circular economy was examined from different perspectives and discussed extensively

»3 In their individual product group meetings, the TBE members were given an overview of the topics prominent in the last year

»4 TBE President Mirosłav Jaroszewicz, Gitte Krusholm Nielsen, Danske Tegl, and Ioannis Maliouris, TBE, are delighted at the success of the meeting (from left)

»5 For the afternoon, a tour of the well-known Carlsberg quarter was included on the programme

This year, the TBE Annual Congress took place from 12 to 13 September in Copenhagen, Denmark. Danske Tegl, the Danish Tile and Brick Association, had worked together with TBE to organize an interesting and forward-looking conference for European brickmakers.

Sustainability remains top topic

The congress opened on Thursday, 12 September, with the traditional meetings of the different product groups.

The brick-built venue, the historical Admiral Hotel, provided an impressive setting for an interesting sharing of ideas and experience. The first day gave the attendees the opportunity to find out about the latest activities and looming challenges for all groups.

The TBE Roofing Tile Group kicked off the day’s meetings, followed by the TBE Joint Environmental and Technical Working Group. Issues discussed included the reform of the EU Emission Trading...