Geopanel’s 20th birthday: the formwork that changed construction
15 October 2025
Geopanel celebrates its 20th birthday this year. Introduced in 2005 by Mirco Pegoraro, Geoplast CEO and product designer, it was the first reusable recycled plastic formwork, setting new standards for efficiency, accessibility, and sustainable profitability in construction.
BUILD WITH GEOPANELOn 12 October 2005, Mirco Pegoraro, Geoplast CEO and product designer, introduced Geopanel – an innovation that changed the way we build. As the first reusable recycled plastic formwork, it marked a turning point in construction efficiency and sustainability.
Two decades later, Geopanel remains one of the most significant innovations in modern construction. On its 20th birthday, let’s take stock of what it has enabled, challenged, and inspired.
More efficient construction
When launched, Geopanel challenged the reliance on wood, metal, and one-off formwork. Made of lightweight recycled plastic, it allowed easy handling, intuitive setup, and over 100 uses, setting the foundation for smarter, more efficient construction.
Democratizing formwork use
Made from reusable recycled plastic, Geopanel cut both costs and emissions. Simple cleaning with water, reduced workforce needs, and lower demand for raw resources like timber and steel delivered savings and measurable sustainability gains.
Driving sustainable profitability
Made from reusable recycled plastic, Geopanel cut both costs and emissions. Simple cleaning with water, reduced workforce needs, and lower demand for raw resources like timber and steel delivered savings and measurable sustainability gains.
Inspiring others
Geopanel set the standard for building with recycled plastic formwork, proving that construction could move beyond traditional materials while remaining fast, cost-effective, and sustainable. Many competitors have since introduced similar solutions, but Geopanel continues to be the benchmark for design flexibility, sustainability, and innovation.
Looking forward
Twenty years on, Geopanel remains young in construction terms. The challenge ahead is to stay at the forefront of evolving construction needs – more adaptable, more sustainable, more profitable. To our partners and engineers – thank you for trusting innovation, applying it in your projects, and showing what works and what can be improved.
Happy 20th birthday, Geopanel! May your next chapter be as bold and transformative as your first.
To use Geopanel in your next project, contact Massimiliano Bandiera at massimiliano.bandiera@geoplastglobal.com or connect with him on Linkedin.
