6th International Woodcoatings Congress
"Preserve, Protect, Prolong"

2 Day Congress
Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Aan de Amstel, The Netherlands
14-15 October 2008

Call for Papers

Contents

Scope of the Congress

The scope of the congress includes all new developments in coatings for interior and exterior wood applications. By extension, the congress will also include developments in wood preservation, as with suitable design, the preservative and coating can work together to give a complete wood protection package. Wood continues to be a highly attractive material, being renewable and "natural", with the potential for high aesthetic value and originality. However, it also has a very diverse nature, from the different species from which it is derived, and the growing conditions to which it has been subjected. This must be reflected in the formulation of coatings designed to protect it and enhance its beauty. Another challenge for wood coating technologists is the development of suitable coatings for the emerging range of modified wood materials, aimed mainly at upgrading the performance of softwoods to that of tropical hardwoods. There is therefore a constant need to develop coatings which satisfy multiple needs in different woodcoating markets, while at the same time complying with current legislation aimed at reducing VOC emissions and eliminating potentially hazardous raw materials in line with REACH.

Purpose of the Congress

The main purpose of the congress is to facilitate innovation in the formulation of woodcoatings, by bringing together the participants in the supply chain for an in-depth exchange of knowledge and ideas. For suppliers it is an opportunity to present new information to their customer base, develop new contacts and hear about the future market needs. For coating manufacturers, it is an opportunity to enhance their formulating expertise and provide input to the suppliers for the development of new products and services. In both cases, the cross-fertilisation of ideas from one discipline to another can often lead to new insights and profitable collaboration.

Speakers

Authors of new work describing developments in coatings and preservatives for interior or exterior wood are invited to submit papers to the congress organisers. These will be selected on the basis of novelty of the subject matter and relevance to the overall subject of the congress. The following list of relevant topics and themes is presented for guidance, but is not intended to be comprehensive. Papers which are principally commercial in nature will not be accepted.

Relevant Topics and Themes

Impact of Regulations

REACH
VOC reduction
Biocidal products regulations

New Polymers and New Coatings

Acrylic/Polyurethane/Alkyd combinations
High solids
Silicone modification
Reactive diluents
Cationic chemistry
Binders from renewable resources
UV curable dispersions

New Modified Wood Substrates

Thermowood
Wood Plastic composites
Resin modification
Chemical modification
Plasma treatment

New Additives

Nano metallic oxides for UV screening
Nano minerals for scratch/scuff resistance
Matting effects
Lignin stabilizers
Fire retardants

New Preservatives

Fungal/Algal growth control
Wood preservation
Preservative stains and coatings
Coating/preservative interactions

New Testing, Measurement & Instrumentation

Water permeability
Surface analysis
CEN initiatives
Artificial vs natural weathering
Service life prediction
Abrasion resistance
Microfoam
Fungal activity
Knot and tannin stain blocking
Adhesion
Image Analysis

Congress Steering Committee

Dr Franco Bulian, CATAS
Mr Peter Svane, Coating Consultancy
Dr Laurence Podgorski, FCBA
Mrs Marie-Lise Roux, FCBA
Mrs Susan Calver, FIRA
Dr Jan Ekstedt, SP Traetek
Mr Dirk Kruse, WKI
Mr Jon Graystone, PRA
Mr David Sykes, PRA

Important Deadlines

Submission of speaker details and abstract: 14 April 2008
Notification of acceptance: 19 May 2008
Submission of the complete paper (for inclusion in the congress proceedings): 25 August 2008

Venue

The congress is being held at:

Mercure Aan de Amstel Hotel
Joan Muyskenweg 10
1096 CJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This modern 4 star hotel is located in the south of Amsterdam on the waterfront. It is located within a 10 minute walk from the Overamstel metro station, with connections to the city centre (Central railway station) and airport (change at RAI station). It is situated near the A2 and A10 motorways and is 15 km from Schiphol Airport. There is ample parking at the hotel. Further details can be found on the hotel website.

Information for Speakers

Submission Details

Please submit your title and abstract on-line or by e-mail