relationship as well as gaining a better understanding of
market dynamics and a vast scope for innovation. The conference is designed to have benefits for all the elements in
the architectural coatings supply chain, from raw materials
suppliers to paint makers through to paint retailers, specifiers and architects. Commercial success no longer hinges
on large volume but on sustainable performance.
NEW TECH CORNER
This 2-day event features informal presentations on case
studies, novel technology, insights and marketing strategies related to the following themes: Tailor-Made Resins
and Super-Green Additives.
On September 27, Laura Bittle, global market manager,
coatings strategic marketing and development, Wacker
Polymers, will present, “Sustainability of VAE in The
Environment.”
Bittle will focus on what’s behind the keyword “sustain-
ability” and the impact products have on the environment.
This presentation evaluates renewable resources in the
chemical industry with a special focus on the fundamental
chemistry of VAE copolymers which can provide low VOC
green capable solutions for the challenges of today’s coat-
ings market.
The first of three presentations on September 28, Shen
Lan, senior manager of applied technology, Evonik
Industries, will present, “A Novel Matting to UV Coatings.”
UV coatings have become more and more popular due to
their advantages concerning efficient curing, eco-friendly properties and excellent performance. However, to achieve a dull
matted surface is still a big challenge for UV coating applications. Recently, a novel process to treat matting agents has
been developed. Compared to traditional matting agents, the
special chemical surface treatment process generates higher
matting efficiency and better compatibility in UV coatings. In
addition, less viscosity impact and good mar resistance properties are observed in most of the investigated UV systems.
The next presentation will be, “New Development of
Environment Friendly Additives for Water-Based Paints
and Coatings,” presented by Helen Li, assistant technical
manager, Clariant Chemicals (China) Ltd.
With more and more public attention on environmentally
friendly, health, safety and saving energy issues, it becomes
very important to select suitable additives (APEO-free, low
VOC) to manufacture satisfied products for the customers.
The last technical workshop, “Formulation of Modern
Pigment Concentrates and the Influence of Additives,” will be
presented by Wilhelm Wessels, technical sales manager, BYK
Chemie GmbH. Within the presentation it will be shown how
the right selection of additives can help to formulate colorants
which fulfill those technical requirements referred to and
comply with stricter voluntary ecolabels such as Euroflower
and Green Seal 11.
TECHNICAL WORKSHOP
This year’s technical workshop is titled “Radiation (UV &
EB) Curable Coatings/Inks Technology.” Radiation curable
coatings/inks have many advantages over their conven-tional-curing counterparts. This workshop aims to provide
the delegates with essential knowledge for understanding
radiation curing technology and developing radiation curable coatings/inks formulations.
NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
This prestigious event aims at presenting to attendees
the development of the coatings industry in China’s
neighboring countries. After four successful year of presentations covering India, Vietnam, Malaysia, South
Korea, Indonesia, Russia, Australia, Japan, Thailand
and the Philippines, this year Sinostar has invited
experts to present an overview of Bangladesh’s national
coatings industry.
Engr.Mohammed Abdur Rahman, secretary general of
the Bangladesh Paint Manufacturers’ Association and gen-
eral body member of Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of
Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) will present, “The
Bangladesh Paint & Coatings Market.”
The Bangladesh Paint Market had been experiencing a
steady growth of 10-12 percent per annum consistently
since late 90s mainly because of booming real estate devel-
opment, which however had a sluggish trend in 2007-2008
and now has started improving .
At present, approximately 100 companies are operating
in the Bangladesh paint market. Although the number of
players was higher a few years back, many small players
were forced to close in the face of raw material price hikes
in 2008 and fierce price competition among the top companies and working capital constrain. Around 10 to 12 companies operate nationally and these players contribute 90%
of total market. The installed capacity of the existing factories cater the local market demand.
With the flourishing socio-economic development of the
country, consumers are becoming more conscious about
quality, variety and unique choice offerings. Rising concern
about health and environment will also influence the paint
industry in offering hazard-free and environmentally
friendly coating systems. CW
