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June 2013 issue:
• Extenders & Fillers
• Colour Technology
• European Adhesives & Sealants
Special Supplement
• Directory of suppliers and distributors, Middle East and North Africa
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Coatings For Africa 2013
21 May 2013 - 23 May 2013Johannesburg, South Africa - Gallagher Convention Centre
From May 21-23, 2013, the Coatings for Africa 2013 Symposium will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Organised jointly by SAPMA (south African Paint Manufacturers Association) and OCCA (Oil and Colour Chemists Association).
Polyolefin Additives 2013
10 Sep 2013 - 12 Sep 2013Düsseldorf, Germany - Hotel Nikko
The global markets for polyolefins are undergoing radical changes in balance as the advent of shale gas is moving production towards North America. The AMI leading expert in polyolefins, Noru Tsalic, has reviewed the market trends and the effects on the whole supply chain. He spoke on this subject at the annual industry forum, Polyolefin Additives in Germany and is scheduled to review the latest data in September 2013 in Dusseldorf.
Demands from end users are pushing the polyolefin industry to innovate and produce compounds that show better performance and offer more functions, and move towards greater sustainability. This is a challenge that is leading to increased cooperation between top scientists and business to fund research.
Packaging applications like film and rigid plastics containers are looking for active and intelligent materials to preserve the quality of fresh and processed food, whilst offering recycling options to meet environmental targets. The Fraunhofer IVV is developing active packaging options. Top polyolefin companies are also considering building in degradability for short-term packaging with the CNEP in France working alongside Basell Polyolefine Italia and Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy on degradable materials. Meanwhile Borealis and Lucobit are studying compounding of recycled polyolefins.
The clear properties of polypropylene are highly prized in product presentation. From Japan, Rika and Adeka are innovating in the area of clarifiers and nucleating agents.
At the opposite end of the scale, the construction industry demands long-term durability whatever the weather. This is advancing stabilisers, flame retardants and reinforced plastics. There are failure issues to be addressed in this sector. Some polyethylene pipes have been susceptible to damage from chlorinated water so this has been studied by the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, looking at degradation and antioxidant consumption. The Fraunhofer LBF has developed microscopic techniques to look at additive distribution after compounding and processing, like phenolic antioxidants in a pipe wall.
As prevention is better than cure, the stabiliser options for construction and other long-term applications can be tailored to performance requirements. Expert companies such as Songwon International (now with Thomas Schmutz as the newly appointed Director Global Technical Service), Cytec Industries and Chemtura supply into this market. Flame retardants are critical in construction: Kabelwerk Eupen has reviewed the use of nanocomposites and Professor Wilen has worked with Professor Pfaendner on a project looking at weathering of flame-retarded plastics.
Polypropylene is often used in composites and this has its own compounding challenges: Millken has achieved weight reduction and improved scratch resistance with a new reinforcing agent. The Mondi Group specialises in both plastics and paper and is in a unique position to look at cellulose-PP composites in partnership with the Kompetenzzentrum Holz. Natural minerals can also be used in reinforcement and to impart other functions – additives from Kärntner Montanindustrie can help reduce shrinkage and warpage.
FEICA European Adhesives & Sealants Conference 2013
12 Sep 2013 - 13 Sep 2013Izmir, Turkey - Swîssotel Grand Efes
Turkcoat Coatings Show Eurasia 2013
12 Sep 2013 - 14 Sep 2013Istanbul, Turkey - 9th and 10th Halls of Istanbul Expo Center
International Marine & Offshore Coatings Conference
24 Sep 2013 - 25 Sep 2013Baltimore, MD - Sheraton Inner Harbor
9th Annual Narrow Web Print Awards
24 Sep 2013 - 27 Sep 2013Brussels, Belgium - Flint Group stand at Labelexpo Europe
Narrow web label and packaging converters from around the world are encouraged to
submit sample labels for evaluation by a panel of industry judges. For the 9th consecutive
year, the winners of this prestigious award will be announced during a live event on the Flint
Group stand at Labelexpo Europe – Brussels, September 2013
Entries should be received no later than August 15, 2013
CEPE Annual Conference 2013
25 Sep 2013 - 27 Sep 2013Prague, Czech Republic - Intercontinental Hotel
Coating Wood & Wood Composites Conference
29 Oct 2013 - 30 Oct 2013Charlotte, NC - Omni Hotel
Middle East Coatings Show 2014
10 Mar 2014 - 12 Mar 2014Dubai, UAE - Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Asia Pacific Coatings Show 2014
03 Sep 2014 - 05 Sep 2014Jakarta, Indonesia - Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Centre
The leading coatings event in South East Asia and the Pacific Rim