Waterborne and High Solids Coatings Conference – Brussels, March 2006

Citation

(2006), "Waterborne and High Solids Coatings Conference – Brussels, March 2006", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 35 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.2006.12935dac.005

Waterborne and High Solids Coatings Conference – Brussels, March 2006

Conferences

Waterborne and High Solids Coatings Conference – Brussels, March 2006

Over 160 delegates attended the PRA conference on Waterborne and High Solids Coatings, which was held at the Royal Crown Hotel, Brussels on 7-8 March 2006. About 30 papers were presented, covering a variety of topical subjects, including market activity data, innovative new polymers and additives, as well as new testing and characterisation procedures.

It was apparent that the driving force behind much of this activity is the VOC emission legislation affecting different markets around the world. In Europe specifically, pressure comes from the Solvent Emissions Directive becoming operational for industrial coating processes in October 2007 and the VOC Directive for decorative paints and vehicle finishing products being applicable from 1 January 2007, with tighter restrictions applying from January 2010.

However, according to two useful papers, which covered factory application in the furniture and metal- working industries, it is apparent there is still a significant gap in performance and robustness in application of waterborne technologies, designed to replace the existing solventborne products.

The large investment required in new equipment as well R&D resources is a challenge for large organisations, and may be beyond the capabilities of some small operators. There is a case for partnerships of resin suppliers, paint companies, coatings applicators and equipment manufacturers, to work together to solve these practical problems on a faster timeline.

In conclusion, the organisers felt the conference was a considerable success for all involved and are planning to hold a similar event in 2008. The conference proceedings represent an excellent summary of the “state-of-the-art” authored by leading researchers in this important area. Copies of the proceedings, price £180 (PRA members £130), may be obtained by contacting Janet Saraty, Conference Administrator, Tel: +44 (0)20 8487 0811.

Training

PRA offers a range of taught training courses in surface coatings technology. For further information on any of the courses detailed below, please visit: www.pra.org.uk/training/ or Tel: +44 20 8487 0800

Colour Measurement and Colour ControlSeptember 11-12PRA, Hampton, Middlesex, UK

Advanced Colour Measurement and Colour ControlSeptember 13-14PRA, Hampton, Middlesex, UK

Patent Searching for the Coatings and Allied IndustriesSeptember 20PRA, Hampton, Middlesex, UK

Print and Ink TechnologyOctober 9-11PRA, Hampton, Middlesex, UK

What is Paint?October 12PRA, Hampton, Middlesex, UK

Applied Rheology for the Coatings IndustryNovember 6PRA, Hampton, Middlesex, UK

Powder Coating TechnologyNovember 14-15PRA, Hampton, Middlesex, UK

Register now for particle/material characterisation classroom seminars

Malvern Instruments has announced the first dates in its 2006 programme of free one-day classroom seminars for the UK, USA and France. Each UK seminar encompasses a variety of topics, techniques and applications. In the USA, separate seminars will cover particle characterization and rheology techniques, pharma and biotech applications and emerging applications in nanotechnology. Online particle size analysis is the focus in France.E-mail us for details at: salesinfo@malvern.co.uk – to view the full Malvern seminar programme or to register for an event visit: www.laboratorytalk.com/information/20060202-lab-malvern.htmlFor Malvern's range of eLearning materials register to access theMalvern knowledge base: www.malvern.co.uk/malvern/kbase.nsf/kbhome?openform

Introduction UVEB Curable CoatingsSeptember 19, 2006Online seminar sponsored by SpecialChem4Coatings.comLondon Time: 03:00 pmParis, Madrid, Rome Time: 04:00 PMEastern Time, USA and Canada(NYC) Time: 10:00 AMPresenter: George PasternackMore information available at: www.specialchem4coatings.com/techcenter/webseminar

Color and Paint Technology: Composition and Application FundamentalsSeptember 19-21, 2006Short course offered by Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MIContact: Sandy Tanner, Tel: 734- 487-2203; Fax: 734-483-0085; E-mail: stanner@emich.edu

Color TechnologySeptember 26-27, 2006Short course offered by Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MIContact: Sandy Tanner, Tel: 734- 487-2203; Fax: 734-483-0085; E-mail: stanner@emich.edu

Online seminar: Coatings Raw Materials – Pigments & FillersOctober 2-November 12, 2006Web based seminar for the technical staff of coatings companies an related sectorsContact: Vincentz Network, Hannover, GermanyContact: Sven Tänzer, Tel: 49 511 9910-275; Fax: 49 511 9910-279; E-mail: sven.taenzer@coatings.de; more information available at: www.coatings.de/webschool

UVEB Coatings: Advanced Analytical TechniquesOctober 10, 2006Online seminar sponsored by SpecialChem4Coatings.comLondon Time: 03:00 pmParis, Madrid, Rome Time: 04:00 pmEastern Time, USA and Canada(NYC) Time: 10:00 amPresenter: George PasternackMore information available at: www.specialchem4coatings.com/techcenter/webseminar

Automotive Substrate ProtectionOctober 10-12, 2006Short course offered by Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MIContact: Sandy Tanner, Tel: 734- 487-2203; Fax: 734-483-0085; E-mail: stanner@emich.edu

All About Additives in CoatingsOctober 10-12, 2006Short course offered by Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MIContact: Sandy Tanner, Tel: 734- 487-2203; Fax: 734-483-0085; E-mail: stanner@emich.edu

Mixing for Uniform Batches: Improving Product Quality and ProductivityOctober 17-18, 2006Short course offered by Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MIContact: Sandy Tanner, Tel: 734- 487-2203; Fax: 734-483-0085; E-mail: stanner@emich.edu

Fundamentals of Rapid Cure TechnologiesOctober 25-26, 2006Short course offered by Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MIContact: Sandy Tanner, Tel: 734- 487-2203; Fax: 734-483-0085; E-mail: stanner@emich.edu

Emulsion Polymerization and Waterborne CoatingsNovember 14-16, 2006Short course offered by Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MIContact: Sandy Tanner, Tel: 734- 487-2203; Fax: 734-483-0085; E-mail: stanner@emich.edu

Automotive Topcoat SchoolNovember 14-17, 2006Short course offered by Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MIContact: Sandy Tanner, Tel: 734- 487-2203; Fax: 734-483-0085; E-mail: stanner@emich.edu

Automotive Coating TechnologyNovember 15-16, 2006Short course offered by Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MIContact: Sandy Tanner, Tel: 734- 487-2203; Fax: 734-483-0085; E-mail: stanner@emich.edu

Automotive Robotic Painting ProcessNovember 28-30, 2006Short course offered by Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MIContact: Sandy Tanner, Tel: 734- 487-2203; Fax: 734-483-0085; E-mail: stanner@emich.edu

Automotive Powder CoatingDecember 5-7, 2006Short course offered by Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MIContact: Sandy Tanner, Tel: 734- 487-2203; Fax: 734-483-0085; E-mail: stanner@emich.edu