The Waterborne Symposium: Full Schedule

7:45am CST

Opening Remarks and Announcments

Short Course Instructors

James Rawlins

Professor of Polymer Science, The University of Southern Mississippi

Fundamentals of Coatings:Introduction to CoatingsAbstract ComingStructure-Property Relationships in PolymersThe Science of Formulating:Advanced Structure-Property Relationships in PolymersMolecular weight, critical entanglement molecular weight, crosslink density, crystallinity, hydroplasticization... Read More →

Wednesday February 19, 2020 7:45am - 8:00am CST
Rhythms Rooms I - III

Opening Session

8:00am CST

Plenary Speaker - Towards Sustainability in Coatings Technology: Progress, Opportunities, Barriers - North Dakota State University

Abstract

A global grand challenge today is to transition towards a sustainable economy. While there are many possible aspects to sustainability, some of the ones that can affect the coatings industry are the use of bio-based materials, pollution reduction, energy reduction, increasing coating functionality and durability, and recycling of unused paint. Due to environmental regulations over the past decades, the coatings industry has been addressing these issues by reducing VOC content in coatings, and switching to waterborne and powder coatings. In addition, the industry has had a legacy of using renewable materials such as seed oils, cellulosics, and bio-based solvents. Reductions in energy usage can be realized using radiation curing technology as well as elimination of intermediate baking steps in automotive production. Further research is being done to expand the use of biobased materials, increase coating durability and longevity, create “smart” and functional coatings and replace chemicals of concern. A question remains: How far can be go in creating a fully sustainable coatings industry?

Speakers

Dr. Dean Webster

Professor and Chair - Coatings and Polymeric Materials Department, North Dakota State University

Dr. Dean Webster joined the Coatings and Polymeric Materials Department at NDSU in the fall of 2001. Prior to coming to NDSU, Dr. Webster worked in industry for over 17 years. Beginning in 1984 he worked for the Sherwin-Williams Company where he was involved in resin developm... Read More →

Wednesday February 19, 2020 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Rhythms Rooms I - III

Opening Session, Plenary Speaker

Company North Dakota State University
Session Opening Session, Faculty

10:00am CST

Expert Panel Discussion - "Efficient and Sustainable Coatings"

2020 Coatings World Expert Panel Session
More information coming soon!

Panelists:
Anthony Woods, Segment Director, AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings
David Darling,VP, Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs, American Coatings Association
Mark Nonweiler, President, A.P. Nonwiler Corp

Speakers

Mark Nonweiler

President, A.P. Nonweiler Co.

Mark is the 3rd generation owner of A.P. Nonweiler Co. Inc., a moderately sized general industrial manufacturer servicing diverse markets nationally. Mark has nearly five decades of experience consulting, formulating and producing novel products for paper, composite, glass, mineral... Read More →

Anthony Woods

Marketing Director, AkzoNobel

Anthony is the Marketing Director for AkzoNobel’s Industrial Wood Coatings Business.Anthony joined AkzoNobel in 2004 as part of the then-ICI Fast Track graduate trainee program. Over the past 15 years, Anthony has worked for AkzoNobel in the Decorative Paints and Industrial Coatings... Read More →

David Darling

Vice President of Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs, American Coatings Association

As Vice President of Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs at the American Coatings Association – during his 22 years at ACA, David has worked on coatings manufacturing environmental compliance issues, industrial surface coating and architectural coating VOC regulations and post-consumer... Read More →

Wednesday February 19, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am CST
Rhythms Rooms I - III

Opening Session, Panel Session

Company Coatings World
Session Sustainability

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