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UNIEP represents over 60,000 businesses through its member associations in 15 countries. UNIEP has been the voice for painting contractors and allied trades since 1953 and has proved to be the authoritative trade association representing professional painters.

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UNIEP promotes professional training, sustainability, health & safety and lifelong learning. It supports the exchange of good practices among its national members through different projects at European level.

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UNIEP has dedicated its actions to promoting sustainability and a fair level playing field in the painting trade since its inception in 1953. It also helps SMEs to comply with EU legislation, namely REACH and construction products regulation

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InPaint Platform

Do you wish to start a career as Painter/Decorator or do you want to find new on-line courses for teachers/company tutors, or to know more about new Painting techniques? Have a look and discover this European Painters/Decorators Portal created by the trade for the trade!

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Nov

2025

Trained Worldwide Painters - The project outcomes

These results were presented in Luxembourg at the Centres de Comptences, which hosted the final conference of Trained Worldwide Painters. Read more View all news

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Nov

2025

UNIEP GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2025 IN PARIS

Dear UNIEP Members, Supporters, Partners and Friends,

This year's UNIEP Annual General Assembly takes place on 14 November 2025 in Paris, hosted by CAPEB Nationale.

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