Industry Events

Senior coatings executives reconvene from Jan. 30 to Feb.1, 2019 for the Coatings Summit.

Hosted by the International Paint and Printing Ink Council (IPPIC) and Vincentz Network, this strategy and networking event will once again see the industry's global leaders meet and discover major trends, challenges and solutions.

To register, click here.

The Western Coatings Technology Center at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo will offer the annual winter Polymers and Coatings Short Course during the week of Feb. 4-8, 2019.

The one-week course, held on the Cal Poly campus, will cover many aspects of coating and polymer technologies including resin chemistry, pigments and fillers, additives, coating application aspects and rheology with emphasis on liquid coatings. 

Early Bird Deadline:  Jan. 7, 2019
Early Bird Price: $1,590
Regular Price:  $1,690

The short course will bring together a mix of academic and industry experts in the field to ensure both fundamental and application aspects are addressed with equal emphasis.

Other coatings technologies (e.g. UV coatings) will be discussed and compared with traditional liquid coatings. In addition, participants will benefit from discussions of VOC and air quality aspects of coatings by experts in both industry and government regulatory agencies. Participants are expected to have some exposure to the coatings field along with working knowledge in chemistry and other sciences.

Register by Friday, Oct. 31, 2018, and save £300 with early bird discount.

Full price: £1695 (ex. VAT)

Discounted price: £1395 (ex. VAT)

Confirmed Speakers Include:

• Alexia Delsalle, Biomaterials - Innovation Project Manager, Renault;
• Dr. Lars Boerger, Emerging Businesses Unit, Neste;
• Soren Kristiansen,  Director Specialist Materials, LEGO;
• Rana Pant, Team Leader, European Commission;
• Dorothee Arns,  Executive Director, CEFIC - Petrochemicals Europe;
• Patrick Zimmermann, Director Marketing & Sales, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH;
• Marco Jansen, Commercial Director Renewable Chemicals (Bioplastics), Braskem;
• Andreas Kuenkel, VP Biopolymer Research, BASF;
• Peter Hawighorst, Project Manager, ISCC System GmbH;
• Lidia Garcia, Head of Biopolymers, AITIIP BARBARA;
• David Newman, Managing Director, Bio-Based And Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA);
• Hendrik Waegeman, Business Development Manager, Bio Base Europe;
• Sabine Lindner,  Consumer and Environmental Affairs, PlasticsEurope Deutschland E. V. 

Join us on Feb. 13-14, 2019, in Nashville, TN for the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association Gala & Annual Meeting! The event will be in conjunction with the International Roofing Expo!

RCMA will host its Gala Dinner on Wednesday evening on Feb. 13 starting at 6:00 p.m. and will honor those who have made an impact in the roof coating industry with the Martin A. Davis Award and the James "Tim" Nelligan Industry Statesman Award!  RCMA invites you to celebrate and dance with 80s Rock Music with Nashville's own the Bueller Band. Tickets are required for Gala dinner. 

On Thursday morning Feb. 14, RCMA will host its annual meeting with an agenda that features the latest industry updates. There will also be the latest news and reports on regulations, industry studies, and RCMA's legislative efforts. 

Wednesday, Feb. 13 - The Westin Nashville

6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. - RCMA Gala
* Tickets Required to Attend

Thursday, Feb. 14 - The Westin Nashville

7:45 a.m.-8:30 a.m. - Breakfast

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - RCMA Annual Meeting

Click here: Environmentally Friendly Coating Technologies

 

Aesthetic, sustainable, functional, process-proof. The demands placed on paint and coatings are growing all the time. Decision-makers and thought leaders in the coatings industry face great challenges. The European Coatings Show gives them the opportunity to meet the innovation leaders and discuss the latest developments in pigments, additives, adhesive and raw materials, intermediates for construction chemicals as well as laboratory and production equipment, testing and measuring equipment, application and environmental protection and safety work.

A new conference – BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology, which will replace the regional uv.eb WEST event –  is slated for March 19-20, 2019 in Redondo Beach, CA, RadTech announced.

The conference will focus on the “Big Ideas” for UV+EB rapidly emerging on a global scale. This two-day conference and table-top exhibition will feature leading-edge conference sessions focused on “Big Ideas” like moving from 3D Printing to additive manufacturing with UV technology, developing data-driven materials, the increased use and development of UVC LED, new applications for UV+EB, and more.

BIG IDEAS will offer the industry a forum to discuss the future of UV+EB technology while learning more about the applications and science that will enable developments two years, five years, and ten years down the road.

The 2019 POWDER COATING Technical Conference & Tabletop Exhibition will be held April 1 - 4, 2019 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. 
 
“We are very excited about the location selected for PCI’s Powder Coating 2019, the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld,” states PCI’s Executive Director, Trena Benson.  “Following the very positive comments about Powder Coating 2018 and the increased attendance, we are enthusiastic about getting to work on PCI’s next technical conference. Continuing to deliver outstanding education to the powder coating industry is a top priority for us.  We hope everyone will mark their calendars now and plan to join us next year for another great conference at aterrific location.”
 
The four-day event will kick off with PCI’s popular Powder Coating 101: Basic Essentials Workshop to be held April 1 and 2.  The workshop includes a comprehensive agenda that covers all the basics of powder coating operations. It is conducted by PCI member company experts in a non-commercial setting.  Workshop attendees will enjoy a discount when registering for the technical conference and exhibition as well. 

The PCI Technical Conference and Tabletop Exhibition will immediately follow the Powder Coating 101 Workshop on Wednesday, April 3 through Thursday, April 4.  Complete with general sessions and concurrent technical programming, attendees will have access to a variety of powder coating information as well as personal interaction with suppliers. There will also be social activities and ample networking time with tabletop exhibitors and speakers.
 
The tabletop display area will feature powder coating manufacturers, powder coating application equipment companies, system houses, chemical suppliers and various services that support the powder coating industry.  Tabletops and sponsorship opportunities will be available beginning in July after last year’s sponsors and exhibitors have the opportunity to select first.
 

Through a series of special lectures from notable industry experts, focused technical sessions aimed at fully exploring key topics, and critical advanced training sessions, the 2019 ACA CoatingsTech Conference offers an unprecedented opportunity for all levels of coatings professionals to participate and learn from each other.

Technical Presentations
Presentations will span various subjects (additives, pigments, latex, fillers, resins, green solvents regulatory) directly related to the coatings industry.
 
If you are interested in presenting, please contact SSCT at SSCTORG@gmail.com.
 
Short Courses    
For those interested in learning more about the fundamentals of coatings, join us as we catapult towards the horizons of learning in our Coatings Educational Series. These courses will run parallel with the Technical Presentations. This is a great option for those new to the industry, support staff who would like to understand more about the industry, as well as those who would like a refresher on the nuances of coatings formulation.
 
Tabletop Exhibitor Event
Companies can showcase their latest and greatest endeavors.
 
Discounted Hotel Rates
Limited block of rooms, book now!
 
Outings
Choice of golfing, fishing, and a spouse outing!
 
 

Coatings professionals of all experience levels are invited to come out to this two-day course. With two exciting tracks, there's something for everyone, whether they're looking to enrich their knowledge or revisit the basics. The Windy City Coatings Course is unique in that it allows attendees to customize their course schedules based on individual educational needs. Additionally, it grants the opportunity to network and share best practices among both veterans and entry-level coating professionals.