KTA-Tator, Inc., and Drs. Christopher Wohl, Jr., and Frank
Palmieri, both from NASA. The panel took questions from the
audience who, according to organizers, considered it “an out-
standing success.”
In addition to breakfast sessions, there were a total of 40
presentations throughout the show. Topics included:
• Weathering The Elements: Why Real World Data is Critical
in Developing Polymers for the Exterior Market
• New Reds: Pigment Innovation
•Isoindolinone Pigment Yellow 110: Industrial and
Architectural Coatings
• Relevant Preservative Testing: The Importance of Robust
Microbial Challenge Testing to Mimic Paint Manufacturing
Conditions
• Novel Silicone Resins for High-Temperature Applications
• Vapor Permeability of Air and Weather Barriers
• The Pursuit of the Perfect Coatings Finish
• Improving the Adhesion of UV Curable Coatings to Plastics
• U.S. Trade Remedy Laws
• Preservatives: Getting the Right Balance
• Highly Accelerated Environmental Degradation Testing
• Chemist 101: Everything You Need to Know, Whether
You’re a New Lab Tech or a 20 Year Veteran
Show Chair David White of Heucotech and his commit-
tee were responsible for selecting and scheduling two tracks
with 40 presenters over the course of three days. Organizers
thanked White and his team for successfully tackling this
“enormous task.”
Commenting on this year’s show, Bob Whitely, president
of Eastern Coatings Show, said: “The Eastern Coatings
Federation, Inc., presented an outstanding show, one in
which we can take much pride.
“My gratitude to my committee members and to Ann
Fody and her staff for all of the extra effort and time they
dedicated to make the Show an actuality. Now let’s turn our
attention to the upcoming 2017 Show.” CW
Lubrizol Birla Carbons
Shamrock Technologies Air Products
