Alexander Kolodzik

2 weeks ago | fastenerandfixing.com | Alexander Kolodzik |Claire Aldridge

EFDA urges further CBAM simplification By Alexander Kolodzik, secretary general,European Fastener Distributor Association (EFDA)The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation urgently needs to be simplified so that it can be fully applied to downstream products such as fasteners, which will require considerable efforts on the part of the legislator. The European Commission has already made some proposals for simplification – some of them are good, others need to be improved.

Nov 28, 2024 | fastenerandfixing.com | Will Lowry |Alexander Kolodzik

EFDA’s tools to cope with CBAM By Alexander Kolodzik, secretary general, European Fastener Distributor AssociationIt has now been a year since the European fastener industry found itself in the CBAM transition period and the sector is struggling with the challenges of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism – with the reporting requirements for EU importers of fasteners increasing once again for Q3 of 2024.