This year, we're kicking things off with a fun and interactive workshop at Forbo Flooring on Thursday, January 22nd, focusing on ESD flooring. It's a great opportunity to gain knowledge and share experiences.

Did you register for the previous workshop that unfortunately didn't take place? Please register again with Thom so he has a clear overview of who will and won't be attending.

Forbo Flooring BV

Forbo Flooring produces ESD flooring, among other products, for use in environments where electrostatic discharge and EMC control are important, such as cleanrooms and high-tech production environments. The company is part of the Swiss Forbo Group, which employs nearly 6,000 people worldwide.

The program is as follows:

10:00 – Welcome

10:15 – Basic Principles & Background (Bas Grootemaat, Kingsize Consultancy)

  • Organization of standards
  • Difference between product qualification and compliance audit
  • Surface resistivity testing versus volume resistivity testing
  • Considerations for floor specification and purchase

11:15 – Test methods (Tim Maas, Total ESD Solutions)

  • Construction and impact of floor test probes
  • Measurement techniques – resistance testing
  • Measurement techniques – body tension tests
  • Troubleshooting

12:15 – Lunch

1:00 PM – Forbo Presentation: Introduction & ESD Products

2:00 PM – Forbo Factory Tour: Sphera Production

3:00 PM – Closing drinks

Sign up by emailing Thom de Jong!
thom.de.jong@fhi.nl

Plan your visit


Forbo Novilon BV
Parallelweg 45
NL-7741 KC Coevorden
The Netherlands

EMC-ESD Association

Do you work in EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) or ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)? Want to deepen your knowledge, connect with experts, and gain access to a strong network of professionals? Then the Dutch EMC-ESD Association is the place for you!

We bring together over 150 specialists, suppliers, researchers, and users who work daily to prevent and control electromagnetic interference and static electricity. Whether you're an expert, an intermediary, a supplier, or simply want to learn more about EMC and ESD, you'll find a valuable knowledge platform with us.

FHI, federatie van technologiebranches
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