PRA News of the Month > 2008-06 (June)

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PRA Activities/News

The 6th Woodcoatings Congress, Amsterdam, 14–15 October 2008

The programme has been published for the sixth PRA Woodcoatings Congress, which this year is being held at the Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Aan de Amstel on 14–15 October. The programme of 35 papers is split into six sessions, spread over the two-day period, giving delegates a wide choice of topical presentations to attend. The parallel sessions are split between Interior and Exterior applications, to minimise the risk of similar papers overlapping. Arrangements are being made for the congress dinner to be held on board a canal boat, which will pick up delegates near the hotel on the Amstel river, prior to an evening cruise around the canals in the centre of the city.

This is a great opportunity to catch up on the latest developments in coatings for wood, and to talk to existing and potential collaborators focused on this industry in a relaxed atmosphere.

GlOBAL INDUSTRIAL COATINGS MARKETS 2006-2020 STUDY

An Irfab Multi-client Study

This extensive survey is the first of its kind on the Global Industrial Coatings Markets and provides a unique source of data and insights on this broad and fragmented sector.

For each market segment the report provides:

Market definitions and industry drivers
Up-to-date briefings on current technologies and future trends
Detailed quantitative analyses of the market by technology and by region
Thorough accounts of market sizes, growth rates and market drivers
Market and technology forecasts to 2020

In addition there are three overview chapters:

Executive Summary - concisely bringing together all the data on Markets, Technologies, Drivers and Forecasts.
Economic Indicators - providing a summary of some of the key economic indices to assist subscribers to the study in making their own assessment of the various trends noted and the impact that they might have.
Regulations - describing important areas of legislation that have a major effect on the global coatings industry.

Global Industrial Coatings Markets 2006–2020 will bring you the benefit of this vital information base when formulating your global strategies – from technology to marketing. It will enable you to identify both the threats from competing technologies and future opportunities. Thus, the report represents a reference guide for your long term strategic planning and provides a basis for more detailed segmental analysis.

The full study – CD and bound and boxed printed version – is available at €50 000. PRA Members are entitled to 20% discount.

Chapters of the study may be purchased separately as Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files from €3000: please contact Heena Mehta at PRA for more details and a quotation.

New PRA Members

PRA is pleased to announce the recent addition of Kremlin-Rexson and Fujifilm Manufacturing Europe BV as PRA Members. As the French market leader in surface finishing equipment, Kremlin-Rexson, member of Exel-industries, offers a complete range of products for the extrusion and spraying of paints, varnishes, adhesives and other coatings. Fujifilm Tilburg is one of the largest of Fujifilm's production facilities. From this location, research, production and distribution of photographic materials take place for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa.

UK RTOs aid economy and innovation

Results of an independent study of UK Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) – the intermediate sector – reveal the contribution that they make to the UK economy and transfer of innovation to business and industry. Commissioned by the Association of Independent Research and Technology Organisations (AIRTO), Oxford Economics found that this important sector contributes at least £3bn per annum to the UK GDP. RTOs (such as the PRA) play a unique role in the UK's innovation structure – positioned between academic, and corporate and government end-uses of technology – and in 2006 they were responsible for one third (£400m) of the total extramural expenditure on Research & Development in the UK by UK firms. Approximately 80% of the clients in the survey said that they could not have achieved the same results by working in-house or with a university, that is, without the assistance of RTO resources and services.

AIRTO would like to see greater recognition of the importance of RTOs in the delivery of scientific and technological advances to business and their impact on the economy. The report shows that any weakening of the sector would be extremely detrimental to the UK's innovation performance and as such AIRTO believes that support from the government could empower this sector to achieve more for the UK and its contribution to the EU economy.

If you would like to receive a copy of this report please contact Susan Conyers

WSCA Alerts

Do you need monthly updates on current literature relevant to the coatings and allied fields on specific topics such as inks, adhesives, nanotechnology, photocatalysis, volatile compounds; or marine, wood or antimicrobial coatings? Then you need WSCA Alerts.

WSCA Alerts are monthly standing searches run against new data on the World Surface Coatings Abstracts (WSCA) database, and they contain abstracts and bibliographic information for the items retrieved. The output can be provided in print or pdf format. Standard WSCA Alerts are taken from an expanding list of predefined topics. Click here to view the latest list. A 12 month subscription to Standard WSCA Alerts costs only £125 for PRA Members. Personalised WSCA Alerts are also available — based on your own choice of keywords — for a 12 month subscription fee of £270 for Members. In addition, One-off Searches — based on your own keyword selection and a defined time period — are also available. Please contact the Editor (Norman Morgan) to discuss your requirements for Personalised Alerts or One-off Searches, or complete an on-line order form to request a Standard or Personalised Alert.

SHE Alert Editor - Temporary position

PRA is looking for a part-time scientific technical writer with experience in health, safety and environmental issues and/or knowledge of the chemicals/coatings industry to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months. For further details of this and other positions at PRA visit Opportunities at PRA.

Keep up to date with some of the latest developments in the Coatings Industry with Latest News. Recent headlines include:

Rohm and Haas begins operations at its new high technology plant in Mexico
Ecosure paint range launched
Asian Paints holds ground breaking ceremony at site of proposed new plant in Rohtak, Haryana
BASF Coatings Services (Pty) Ltd. takes over major auto body and paint company in South Africa
New from ACME Automotive Finishes: Advanced Industrial Coatings
Lubrizol continues realignment of US coatings manufacturing facilities
Volvo CE invests in a new paint shop
AkzoNobel agrees sale of Canadian paints brands
Bekaert announces intention to sell its Diamond-like Carbon coating activities
Perstorp proves that highly soluble DMBA unleashes PUD productivity & freedom
New development – SeaForce with increased fouling protection
Celanese introduces EcoVAE emulsions for low to no VOC, eco-friendly paints
Air Products introduces new ZetaSperse dispersing additives

Information Services

Click on the links below to see highlights from the latest issues of PRA publications. For information about any of our technical publications please contact Richard Kennedy. For information about publications relating to market information (COMET and EPRN) please contact Glenda Thisdell. For information about our publication relating to regulatory information (SHE Alert) please contact Tina Walton.

MARKET INFORMATION

DIY sales suffer as consumer confidence declines

Kingfisher, Europe's largest DIY retailer, has reported a near 8% drop in like-for-like retail sales in the UK in the first quarter, and a decline in profit of 8.5%. Comet

FATIPEC 2008 - Congress Report

The 29th Congress by the Federation of the Paints, Lacquers and Printing Inks Industries Technologists' Associations of Continental Europe was held in Ghent in early June. David Sykes reports on the event. Comet

Coatings COMET - COmpanies, Markets and Economic Trends

COMET is the perfect market intelligence companion for busy coatings executives in such areas as: Marketing, Export Department, Business Planning, Product Development, Corporate Affairs and New Business Opportunities.

European Paint & Resin News (EPRN)

European Paint & Resin News contains the essential news of the global coatings industry, providing information in a clear and simple format.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

ECHA launches REACH-IT Portal for pre-registration

Companies can now create an account in the REACH-IT Portal to receive a universal unique identifier (UUID) code and submit pre-registration information. SHE Alert

Reach test methods regulation

The test methods to be applied for the purposes of the Reach Regulation are set out in the Annex to EC Regulation No 440/2008. SHE Alert

SHE Alert - (Safety, Health and Environment Alert)

A monthly bulletin on global regulatory safety, health and environmental matters relevant to the coatings industry, also available online as a searchable database. See SHE Alert highlights for June 2008.

LIBRARY AND DATABASE SERVICES

Paint Titles

Stay informed of all new scientific and technical knowledge with Paint Titles, PRA’s weekly alerting service covering paints, coatings, adhesives and inks. PRA Members can browse Paint Titles online or download the PDF version free of charge. For a fee, non-members can also subscribe to Paint Titles by contacting Dr Norman Morgan.

For details of our document delivery service, please contact the PRA library.

World Surface Coatings Abstracts (WSCA)

WSCA is the industry’s premier search tool for coatings related technical information. Produced monthly in print and as a CD-ROM, the electronic version of WSCA contains more than 300 000 coatings-related abstracts collated over the last 30 years. See recent WSCA highlights. WSCA also offers ‘personalised alerts’ and ‘one-off searches’. For further information contact Dr Norman Morgan.

SPECIALIST TECHNICAL NEWS

Patents

Automotive clear coat composition

The performance requirements of a waterborne clear coat composition for automotive use are met by preparing a copolymer by emulsion polymerisation. Dispersion Polymers, June

Anti-fouling paint composition

This patent describes an antifouling paint comprising an antifouling agent and a self-polishing polymer binder. Waterborne and High Solids Coatings, June

Technology

Low VOC composition: a diffusion study

It is claimed that an effective binder composition for low VOC coatings can be achieved by blending two dispersions of essentially the same chemical composition but having very different MWs. Dispersion Polymers, June

Green coalescents

This article describes the performance of three bio-based coalescents for use in waterborne decorative coatings. Waterborne and High Solids Coatings, June

Waterborne and High Solids Coatings

A monthly bulletin covering all aspects of waterborne and high solids technology from the properties of raw materials to the application and performance of the final coatings. See highlights from Waterborne and High Solids Coatings.

Dispersion Polymers: Technology & Applications

Dispersion Polymers: Technology & Applications provides critical reviews of developments in dispersion polymer technology, covering new latex compositions, polymer processes, physical properties and applications of dispersion polymers in paints, adhesives, membranes, non-woven fabrics, textiles and paper.

Polymer Curing Technologies

Polymer Curing Technologies offers a critical overview of journal and patent literature from the following topics: curing types, radiation cure, physical properties and test methods.

RADnews

PRA’s quarterly newsletter for the radiation curing industry, RADnews, provides extensive information on patents relevant to radiation curing, articles appearing in the technical press — from academic research to commercial developments — and new developments in products and equipment.

Technical Services

Synthesis and Formulation

Our research and testing work often requires us to formulate paints and inks and to prepare small-scale batches of these materials. We also get involved in the synthesis and evaluation of novel raw materials. The experience and knowledge that we have acquired over the years enables us to offer the following services:-

Coatings manufacturers vary widely in both size and level of expertise. Our formulation service is aimed primarily at smaller manufacturers and those who are contemplating moving into new market areas. We can act solely as information providers by helping you with starting formulations and contact details of raw material suppliers. In addition we can make small-scale batches of products, which either you or we can evaluate.

For further information contact PRA Technical Services

Networking and Learning

DEVELOPING SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE IN SURFACE COATINGS TECHNOLOGY

Market Research in the Coatings Industry

Hampton, near London's Heathrow Airport, 23 September 2008
Specifically designed for the Coatings Industry, this business course covers a range of topics including: types of market research, sources of information, competitor analysis, data analysis and presentation. The course also includes case studies taken from the coatings industry and the workshop provides participants with the practical skills and necessary tools to carry out systematic Market Research and to set up a MR Network.

Delegates are invited to give us their special interests prior to the start of the course.

View the PRA Training Calendar for Autumn/Winter 2008. To enrol on a course now, simply complete an online registration form. Don't forget, PRA Members are eligible for a discount on all PRA Training Courses.

All PRA Courses are now accredited by OCCA and will be accepted as evidence of Continuing Professional Development. For further information contact Elisabeth Brown.

Training courses are held at the PRA Coatings Technology Centre in Hampton, near London's Heathrow Airport. Customised courses can often be organised to suit your individual needs based on one of the courses in the training programme or on other topics. These customised courses may be held at your own site or at PRA. This can be an effective way of training a workforce. To find out more contact our Training Manager Elisabeth Brown by email or phone +44 20 8487 0815 (Fax: +44 20 8487 0805).

PRA events

PRA Conference Programme 2009

Service Life Prediction, 21 January 2009, Hampton, UK

The main purpose of this symposium is to review developments in the theory and practice of service life prediction in relation to exterior coatings. The coatings industry has been described as neglecting reliability based methodologies, in comparison with other industries and there will be a critical review of descriptive, mechanistic and reliability methods. The symposium will also provide a forum for developments in techniques including new light sources, weathering devices and instruments for probing coating degradation and change before the onset of visible failure.

Measurement & Testing, May/June 2009, Location TBC

This two-day event will cover the latest innovations in measurement and testing for the coatings industry. As well as papers from end-users, industry and academia, there will be a mini-exhibition showcasing the latest measuring and testing equipment. This conference aims to emphasise the critical importance of using well validated testing methodologies, examine areas of difficulty in testing coatings and highlight new approaches to coatings testing.

To register your interest in attending either of these events please contact Janet Saraty

Architectural Coatings Conference, October 2009, Location TBC

Papers covering technical and marketing innovations in architectural coatings will be included in the programme, with an emphasis on compliant coatings and sustainability. Speakers and delegates will be drawn from the entire supply chain, including architects and retailers, to debate the shape of architectural coatings in the future.

European Coatings Congress, 30 March-1 April 2009, Nürnberg, Germany

PRA are again assisting Vincentz Network in producing the coatings part of the programme for this major industry event, which runs in parallel to the European Coatings Show (31 March–2 April 2009). The Call for Papers has been issued and may be accessed via www.european-coatings-show.com/callforpapers. The deadline for submission of title and abstract is 1 September 2008. For the first time, guidelines for speakers are available on the website, providing advice on the content of the material for submission, both for industry and academic contributors. The objective of the guidelines is to ensure that the content of the papers meets the expectations of the audience.

For information on PRA Conferences or to obtain copies of Proceedings from recent PRA Conferences, please contact Janet Saraty, Tel: +44 (0)20 8487 0811, Fax: +44 (0)20 8487 0801.

REACH for Finishing – Finished by REACH?

The Institute of Metal Finishing is holding a half-day workshop on 'REACH for Finishing – Finished by REACH?' on Friday 4 July 2008 at the Birmingham Medical Institute, Harborne Road, Edgbaston. If you are interested in this event email: exeterhouse@instituteofmetalfinishing.org or telephone 0121 622 7387.

Surface Preparation and Pre-treatment prior to Surface Finishing

The IMF will be running a one-day symposium titled 'Surface Preparation and Pre-treatment prior to Surface Finishing' on Tuesday 14 October 2008 at the Birmingham Medical Institute, Harborne Road, Edgbaston. Topics to be discussed include – lean, clean and green manufacturing; a sustainable alternative to iron phosphate; continued use of trichloroethylene – meeting legislation without compromising quality; novel replacements for chromic acid anodising in bonded structures; enhancing surface properties with plasma cleaning and etching; ceramic filtration – membrane separation techniques for the optimisation of cleaning systems; hot and cold cleaning methods – carbon dioxide cryoblasting and laser ablation and novel conversion coating technology offering environmental, operational and energy saving benefits. Places are limited, so register yours today by visiting www.uk-finishing.org.uk, email: ken@instituteofmetalfinishing.org or telephone Ken Hoare on: 0121 622 7387.

More information about these events and the IMF can be found on the IMF website.

Other Conferences/Exhibitions

A list of other conferences, exhibitions and events is also available in our Coatings Events Diary.

European Conferences / Exhibitions

NanoMaterials08
7–9 July 2008, Newcastle, UK. NanoMaterials08 will focus on the commercialisation of nanomaterials, rather than technology and theoretical benefits. Contact: Sponsorship & Exhibition Manager, Caroline Potapa, Tel: 44 (0)1372 802101; Fax: 44 (0)1372 802243; e-mail: caroline.potapa@pira-international.com; Conference Manager, Ben Eatwell, Tel: 44 (0)1372 802057; Fax: 44 (0)1372 802243; e-mail: ben.eatwell@nanocentral.eu.

2008 Prague Meeting on Macromolecules
20–24 July 2008, Prague, Czech Republic. Contact: PMM Secretariat, Tel: 420-296 809 332; Fax: 420-296 809 410; e-mail: sympo@imc.cas.cz

Advances in Emulsion Polymerization and Latex Technology
4–8 August 2008, Davos, Switzerland. Contact: Dr. F. Joseph Schork, Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, Tel: 404 894 3274; Fax: 815 301 9729; e-mail: DavosCourse@gmail.com or fjschork@umd.edu

EuroCorr 2008
7–11 September 2008, Edinburgh, Scotland. The theme of EUROCORR 2008 is collaboration and synthesis of effort across disciplines. Contact: Congress Office, DECHEMA, Andrea Köhl; Tel: 49 (0)69 7564-235; Fax: 49 (0)69 7564-441; e-mail: koehl@dechema.de

NanoEurope 2008
16–17 September 2008, St.Gallen, Switzerland. This international congress will present successful commercial nanotechnology applications and introduce new scientific knowledge that can be commercialised. Contact: NanoEurope, Tel: +41 (0)71 242 0444; Fax: +41 (0)71 242 0232; e-mail: info@nanoeurope.com

REACH Europe 2008 – New
16–18 September 2008, Antwerp, Belgium. The programme has been specifically developed to inform all those impacted by REACH of the current status of the legislation and the developing requirements to enable REACH compliance in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible. Contact: Conference Department, Tel: +44 (0)1939 250383; e-mail: conferences@rapra.net

Substitition of Hazardous Chemicals - Challenges and Opportunities – New
17 September 2008, Brussels, Belgium. The who's, why's, and how's of replacing unwanted chemicals in manufacture and products. Contact: www.ngoprioritylist.org

European Coatings Conference: Fire Retardants III – New
17–19 September 2008, Berlin, Germany. Contact: Esther Schwencke, Tel: 49 511 9910-270; Fax: 49 511 9910-279; e-mail: esther.schwenke@coatings.de

Nanotech Northern Europe 2008 – New
23–25 September 2008, Copenhagen, Denmark. This event is intended to be a place for the global nanotechnology community to meet, collaborate, and do business. Contact: Spinverse, Tel: 358 40 565-1325; e-mail: katrina.forsstrom@spinverse.com

CEPE Annual Conference & General Assembly 2008
24–26 September 2008, Berlin, Germany. Contact: Vincentz Network, Sandra Werner, Tel: 49 511 9910-271; Fax: 49 511 9910-279; e-mail: sandra.werner@coatings.de

Green Solvents - Progress in Science and Application
28 September–1 October 2008, Lake Constance, Friedrichshafen, Germany. The biannual conference series 'Green Solvents' has been established as an important international forum for the discussion of modern approaches to sustainable solution phase processes. Contact: DECHEMA, Barbara Feisst, Tel: 49 69 7564-333; Fax: 49 69 7564-441; e-mail: feisst@dechema.de

Eurocoat2008
30 September–2 October 2008, Lyon, France. EUROCOAT is a trade event that encompasses both an Exhibition and a Technical and scientific conference dedicated to the paint, varnish, printing ink, glue and adhesive industry. Contact: Marie-Odile Barkallah, Conference organisation, Tel: 33 (0)1 4263-4591; e-mail: aftpva-mob@wanadii.fr

Nanopolymers 2008 – New
7–8 October 2008, Frankfurt, Germany. The second Nanopolymers conference is designed to bring you up to date with the latest developments in this fast-evolving field. The two day conference is jam packed with innovative, application-driven case studies detailing the advances in organo-clays, nanoparticulates, and carbon nanotubes, which are being incorporated into nanopolymers. Contact: Conference Department, Tel: +44 (0)1939 250383; e-mail: conferences@rapra.net

6th Woodcoatings Congress – New
14–15 October 2008, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 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. Attendance at the conference is important for technical, marketing, production and general management staff who are involved in the protection and preservation of wood. Contact: Janet Saraty, Tel: +44 (0)20 8487: 0811; Fax: +44 (0)20 8487: 0801; e-mail: conferences@pra-world.com

European Coatings Congress 2009 – New
30 March–1 April 2009, Nürnberg, Germany. PRA will again be partnering Vincentz Network in producing the coatings part of the programme for this important industry event, which runs in parallel to the European Coatings Show (31 March-2 April 2009). The Call for Papers has been issued and may be accessed via www.european-coatings-show.com/callforpapers. Contact: Friederike Plasswich, Tel: +49 511 9910-274; Fax: +49 511 9910-279; e-mail: friederike.plasswich@coatings.de

American / Canadian Conferences / Exhibitions

The XVth International Congress on Rheology
3–8 August 2008, Monterey, California, USA. Contact: Congress Administrator, Paula Bailey

Labelexpo Americas 2008
9–11 September 2008, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Labelexpo Americas is the largest event for the label, product decoration, web printing and converting industry in the Americas and will take place 9-11 September at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Contact, e-mail: sales@labelexpo.com

Powder Coating Forum
10–11 September 2008, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Powder Coating Forum, formerly PC 101, is a 2-day educational seminar that will provide you with the basics of powder coating formulation and, for the first time this year, there will be a symposium with additional topics & real case studies, complete with a Powder Coatings Plant Tour! Contact: Toll Free: 1 888 530 6714

Coating 2008 – New
23–25 September 2008, Indianapolis, Illinois, USA. The industry's leading experts, suppliers and trade associations invite you to attend COATING 2008 from 23-25 September 2008 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis, IN where you can take the necessary steps to stay competitive in our global marketplace. Contact: Goyer Management; Tel: 513 624 9988; Fax: 513 624 0601; e-mail: lmuck@one.net

Polyurethanes 2008 – New
29 September–1 October 2008, San Antonio, Texas, USA. The technical conference is being specifically tailored to meet the detailed needs of manufacturers and processor of polyurethane-based products in all the key industrial sectors. Contact: http://www.polyurethane.org/s_api/index.asp

FutureCoat! 2008
15–16 October 2008, Chicago, Illinois, USA. FutureCoat! is the industry's state-of-the-art technical conference. Contact: Federation of Societies for Coatings, Tel: 610 940 0777; Fax: 610 940 0292; e-mail: fsct@coatingstech.org

Asian Conferences / Exhibitions

Indocoating and Corrosion Summit 2008
12–14 August 2008, Jakarta, Indonesia. The Indocoating and Corrosion Summit 2008, being held at the Jakarta Convention Center, will not only focus on protective coatings but it will also emphasise different aspects of corrosion. Contact: Conference Secretariat, Tel: +62 21 837 95203/83757; Fax: +62 21 837 95302/863 1746; e-mail: indocoating.committee@ieec.com

Other Conferences / Exhibitions

22nd National Symposium of OCCA South African Division
19–21 August 2008, Champagne Sports Resort, Central Drakensberg, South Africa. This symposium is open to anyone in the coatings industry who is interested. The main focus of this event will be technical papers including an industry expo, networking, entertainment and socialising. Contact: Roaslie Howard/ Garrick Dunstan, E-mail: rosalie@coa.co.za/ garrick@coa.co.za

8th International Paint, Resin and Coatings Fair
18–21 December 2008, Tehran permanent fair ground, Iran. Banian Omid Co. in association with Iran International Exhibition Company is organising the 8th International Paint, Resin and Coatings Fair. Significant growth of the paint & resin industry in Iran has resulted in a demand for new relevant knowledge and technology. Contact: Ms Tehrani, Tel: +9821 88720005-7; Fax: +9821 88710252; e-mail: info@ipcc.ir

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News of the Month – June 2008

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