News of the Month – December 2008

Symposium: Predicting the Service Life of Organic Coatings
Wednesday, 21st January – PRA, Hampton, UK

In these difficult economic times innovation and new product development is even more vital and reliable prediction of service is critical to the rate of adoption of new technology. Important developments have taken place in the research affecting service life prediction and PRA has brought together the leading scientists in this area to provide a global level, information packed day — not to be missed!

The Symposium will consist of eight papers from leading experts, followed by a discussion session, and will be relevant to coatings raw materials suppliers, formulators and users.

To register, or for further information, visit:
www.pra-world.com/conferences/servicelifeprediction

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

Click on the links below for more details of PRA publications. For information about any of our technical publications please contact Richard Kennedy.

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.

For information about Coatings COMET or EPRN please contact the editor, Glenda Thisdell.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

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 July 2008.

For information about SHE Alert please contact the editor.

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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.

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SPECIALIST TECHNICAL NEWS

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.

Irfab Multi-client Study: Specialist and Functional Architectural Coatings Market 2008–2018
 

The Specialist and Functional Architectural Coatings Market study will be the first of its kind on the European and Middle Eastern Markets providing a unique source of data and insights on this fragmented sector. It is intended to concentrate on the architectural coatings with functional properties.

The study 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 will represent a reference guide for your long term strategic planning and provides a basis for more detailed segmental analysis.

The scope of the study will include Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Residential, and Recreational Buildings. Systems with additional functional purposes to the expected aesthetic and protective properties of coatings will be described in the study. Whilst an overview will be given on the global market for architectural and decorative coatings, analysis of standard interior paints, and Do It Yourself ‘DIY’ market will not be included.

More Information >

Testing: Service Life Prediction
 

Paint and Coatings have two main functions when applied to a substrate:

1. Protection against
   • sunlight (photo-degradation)
   • oxygen and moisture (corrosion)
   • microbiological attack (defacement and rot)
   • wear (abrasion and scratching)
2. Enhanced appearance
   • colour
   • gloss
   • texture

The length of time a coating will provide protection and enhanced appearance is crucial to building confidence in the product.

Thorough testing of a coating will enable the manufacturer to claim a longer lifespan. The testing and data are also useful tools for marketing the product.

Inaccurate testing could lead to claims, due to early failures.

PRA's Technical Department has extensive experience in providing reliable and independent testing and undertakes both field trials and laboratory tests.

For further information contact Peter Collins

Developing Skills and Knowledge in Surface Coatings Technology

Added Value from PRA Training As another year ends it is time to reflect on the training provided by PRA in 2008 to support innovation and growth in coatings companies from all over Europe and the wider world. It is noticeable that clients return to us on a regular basis to attend a range of courses "to get themselves up to speed" in coatings technology. Additionally clients often comment that they enjoy amongst other things the opportunity to:- Talk with tutors with expertise in their area Network with other companies Meet other sectors of their global company Work and learn with their own colleagues offsite Gain an overview of the latest developments at the PRA Undertake the training in a beautiful part of London, close to Heathrow Airport so they can link their visit with other business needs PRA's courses are continually updated to mirror the changes that are happening in the industry. Feedback from delegates attending the courses is used to modify both content and structure of the courses. Changes to courses include:- More interaction and practical work Emphasis within topics Timings Speaker input Choice of topics

A Flavour Of The Feedback From Clients Attending Courses In 2008

Paint Technology

"As a complete newcomer to Paint Technology I was interested in gaining a good background knowledge; I feel that I have this now"

"I enjoyed the session where we discussed the choice of paint for a certain application, would have liked more of that."

"La formation est excellente, je n'en connais pas de pareil en France."

"In general I really do like the fact that you can take the literature home and go through it again."

"Mike Cowley was brilliant, although he covered another broad topic, his experience in industry was a great perspective to present it from"

"Very good info is complete, only a little too much info for the time"

"Probably more chemistry than expected but not daunting – learnt a lot about paint technology"

Print & Ink Technology

"Extremely knowledgeable presenters – very beneficial and enjoyable"

"Very comfortable atmosphere where we could ask questions which was good. Was a good balance, not too much jargon which is usually a problem with these sorts of courses."

"Very good understanding of the practical aspects of inks through chemistry."

Radiation Curing Technology

"Almost too short…all was very interesting and useful for me!"

"…was very interesting and helpful; because most of the course was really orientated to industrial purposes."

"Very satisfied about level & way of material presentation; theory and practice are in good balance."

"This course provides a good basis if you're formulating for Radcure."

"High quality course…spot on for the work that I am doing."

Market Research in the Coatings Industry

"Thought provoking for my role. Good tools to use and way of approaching the task."

"I am happy about the course; clear thorough information. I have learned a lot and will use this a lot."

"Very good course, would have liked more time for more exercises."

Coatings for Wood & Wood Based Substrates

"I wanted to thank you again for the nice welcoming and excellent training"

"The course was very useful"

Powder Coating Technology

"Most helpful in expanding my knowledge and as a refresher course"

Practical session held at the industrial powder coating installation – "very good"

Colour Measurement & Colour Control

"Excellent practical gives an alternative learning experience"

"Really enjoyable"

Advanced Colour Measurement & Colour Control

"The practical sessions were very educating and helped a lot the understanding of the course"

"Jim Nobbs is a very good and enthusiastic speaker on his subject"

"Very good way of demonstrating the theory, helped me to understand the practical purpose of equations"

Principles of Waterborne Coatings

"The course provided a lot of information about various aspects of water-borne coatings – very good!!"

"The course was very well balanced with general info & specific topics."

Professional Paint Formulation

"Very useful spreadsheets"

"A good general overview"

Understanding & Testing the Wet & Dry Properties of Coatings

"Very well looked after, lectures presented in an interesting way, technical staff keen to answer questions."

"Good comprehensive information on testing methods and regulations."

Practical work "…was interesting with 'hands on', well planned as 'breaks' in between theory"

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To register for PRA's s Training Courses, book online at: www.pra-world.com/training.

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 Calendar for 2009

Please note that, following recent changes to UK taxation, training course prices for 2009 have been reduced.

Prices are now:

Course Length	Standard	PRA Member
1 Day	£470   £460	£405   £396
2 Days	£835   £818	£715   £698
3 Days	£1230   £1204	£1040   £1018
4 Days	£1430   £1399	£1225   £1199

January 2009
27-28	Powder Coating Technology
February 2009
9-12	Paint Technology
23-25	Print & Ink Technology
March 2009
10-11	Principles of Waterborne Coatings
April 2009
21	Market Research in the Coatings Industry
23	Coatings for Wood & Wood Based Substrates
May 2009
11-14	Paint Technology
18-20	Radiation Curing Technology
June 2009
2-3	Powder Coating Technology
September 2009
7-8	Colour Measurement & Colour Control
9-10	Advanced Colour Measurement & Colour Control
October 2009
5-7	Print & Ink Technology
13	Market Research in the Coatings Industry
19-22	Paint Technology
November 2009
3-4	Professional Paint Formulation
16-18	Radiation Curing Technology
24-25	Understanding & Testing the Wet & Dry Properties of Coatings
30-3 Dec	Paint Technology

For full details and prices visit www.pra-world.com/training/.

PRA Conferences 2009

One Day Symposium
Predicting the Service Life of Organic Coatings – Options and Constraints
21 January 2009, Hampton, UK
 

Symposium Programme Now Available

The coatings industry is undergoing considerable change in response to legislative action and the emergence of new technologies, hence the need for sound predictive methodologies is higher than ever before.

PRA has extensive experience in independent testing and has organised this one day Symposium to assist the coatings industry in finding the most accurate and cost effective solutions.

Building confidence in a new product requires that, in terms of protection and appearance, the life of the coating can be accurately predicted by the manufacturer. Predicting the service life of exterior products is beset with many difficulties and the objective of this Symposium is to provide a forum in which some examples of different techniques and methods used to investigate durability and service life are presented in the context of alternative strategies for investigation.

There is still time to register and this Symposium will be of value, not only to established practitioners of durability investigation but also to newcomers requiring an overview of the many issues involved.

Full details, including programme, abstracts and registration form, can be seen on our website:- www.pra-world.com/conferences/servicelifeprediction

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European Coatings Congress

30 March-1 April 2009, Nürnberg, Germany

The programme for the European Coatings Congress is now available at www.european-coatings-show.com.

This event is the largest general coatings conference in Europe and takes place parallel to the European Coatings Show. A total of 160 papers will be presented over the three days of the conference, split into 26 sessions according to: • Coatings [19] • Printing Inks [2] • Adhesives & Sealants [3] • Construction Chemicals [1] • Production Technology [1]. Two of the Coatings sessions will be devoted to papers derived from the European projects AMBIO and NAPOLEON.

There will be an After Work party for the delegates and speakers after the afternoon session on 30 March, which provides an ideal opportunity for further discussions and socialising in a convivial atmosphere.

The Congress Registration Form can be completed online, or downloaded and mailed/faxed to the congress organisers. A hotel reservation form will be sent to you together with confirmation of your European Coatings Congress participation and can also be downloaded from the website.

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2-day International Conference & Mini-Exhibition
Measurement and Testing of Coatings
12/13 May 2009, Birmingham, UK
 

The programme will shortly be finalised for this event which will include papers from a broad range of companies. However we still have a few speaking opportunities available and the deadline for papers has therefore been extended until Wednesday 14 January 2009. Full conference information, including submission details can be seen on our website:- www.pra-world.com/conferences

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PRA Conference: Architectural Coatings for the Green Age
27 – 28 October 2009, Nice, France
 

This conference will bring together the major players in the Architectural Coatings community to discuss the future direction of the market and in particular the impact of current concerns about environmental sustainability.

The Call for Papers will be published in January but the Preliminary Notice can be seen at www.pra-world.com/conferences/architecturalcoatings/ now. The notice includes suggested technical and marketing topics.

Sponsorship opportunity
Companies interested in being closely associated with the event through sponsorship will find full details and the Sponsorship Agreement Form at the conference website. Please note that for your company logo to be included on the Call for Papers the agreement form should be returned to PRA by 19 December 2008.

For further information please contact Janet Saraty.

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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.

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

Separation and Characterization of Natural and Synthetic Macromolecules
28-29 January 2009, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

The Coatings Summit
15–17 February 2009, Munich, Germany

"Shaping the Future of a Dynamic Industry"

The Global Strategy and Networking Forum for Senior Coatings Executives

The coatings industry continues to evolve while several key issues continue to have an impact on both large and small manufacturers. The Coatings Summit, launched in 2003, will again address these issues in a globally unique fashion. Distinguished speakers from Asia, America and Europe will share their vision, their strategic thinking and their success stories.

Further information, together with the programme, can be seen on the website: www.european-coatings.com/thecoatingssummit/.

Rompaint Conference/Exhibition
24-26 February 2009, Bucharest, Romania

INTERLAKOKRASKA 2009 Exhibition and Conference for Paints and Varnishes
10-13 March 2009, Moscow, Russia

TiO₂ 2009 Conference
17-19 March 2009, Rome, Italy. Contact: Natalie King T: +44 1372 802164, E: natalie.king@pira-international.com

European Coatings Congress 2009
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). Contact: Friederike Plasswich, Tel: +49 511 9910-274; Fax: +49 511 9910-279; e-mail: friederike.plasswich@coatings.de

5th Coatings Science International Conference
22-26 June 2009, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. This Conference will focus on the scientific backgrounds of the newest technological developments relevant to Coatings.

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American/Canadian Conferences/Exhibitions

Macromolecular Materials
11-16 January 2009, Ventura CA, USA.

Coating the World of Concrete Conference
2 February 2009, Las Vegas, USA. Contact FSCT T: +1 610 940 0777, E: education@coatingstech.org.

PACE 2009
15-18 February 2009 New Orleans, USA. Contact: Annette M. Suriani, Tel: +1 302 275 6213, Fax: +1 302 234 4608, e-mail: suriani@pace2009.com

uv.eb West 2009 Conference/Exhibition
17-18 February 2009, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

The Waterborne Symposium
18-20 February 2009, New Orleans, Mississippi, USA. More information from The University of Mississippi, e-mail: waterborne@usm.edu

Smart Coatings 2009
25-27 February 2009, Orlando, Fla, USA. Contact: Dr Jamil Baghdachi tel :+1 734 487 3192

2009 CoatingsTech Conference
28-29 April 2009, Indianapolis, USA. The CoatingsTech Conference is the industry's new state-of-the-art technical conference. Contact: FSCT, Tel: +1 610 940 0777, Fax: +1 610 940 0292, e-mail: fsct@coatingstech.org

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Asian Pacific Conferences/Exhibitions

Indian International Coatings Show
6-8 February, Chennai, India. INDIA INTERNATIONAL COATINGS SHOW is an exhibition dedicated to the Indian and International Coatings & paint industry. Contact: Services International, Tel: +91 11 45055500 Ext 624, Fax: +91 11 25778876, e-mail: info@servintonline.com, iics@servintonline.com

Materials of the future, science of today: radical polymerisation – the next stage
15-17 February, Melbourne, Australia. Contact Ms Sarah Nolan T: +61 3 9662 7344, F: +61 3 9662 7101, E: Sarah.Nolan@csiro.au

Middle East Coatings Show 2009 – New
17–19 March 2009, Cairo, Egypt. The Middle East Coatings Show 2009, now in its 16th year, is still the only dedicated coatings event in the Middle East and Gulf Region for raw materials suppliers and equipment manufacturers for the coatings industry. Contact: Jeff Montgomery, Tel: +44 (0)1737: 855078; Fax: +44 (0)1737 855034; e-mail: jeffmontgomery@dmgworldmedia.com

Asia Coatings Congress 2009 Exhibition
28-29 April 2009, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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