2005 WCS Symposium offers multiple track program; Geared towards formulators, managers, and manufacturers.Focusing on the theme, "Spirit of Cooperation," the 27th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium & show features a wide variety of educational opportunities, including informative short courses, educational papers, and a trade show. To be held on November 6-9, 2005 at the Westin Casuarina casuarina Any of the chiefly Australian trees that make up the genus Casuarina (family Casuarinaceae), which have whorls of scalelike leaves and segmented stems resembling horsetails. Several species, especially C. Hotel & Spa, in Las Vegas, NV, the event provides practical information geared to all levels of the coatings and allied industries. The WCS See Windows CardSpace. Symposium, November 7-9, will offer three concurrent tracks of sessions designed to benefit formulators, managers, and manufacturing personnel. Highlights of the Symposium include the following presentations: Monday, November 7 Mattiello Lecture -- Bring Back the Steel: The Growth of Plastics in Automotive Applications--Rose A. Ryntz, Visteon MORNING SESSIONS Management I The Economy's Impact on the Coatings Industry--Duncan Meldrum, Air Products What is the Future Role of the Chemical Distributor?--Jim Lauria and John Kauke, Team Chemistry LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control Manufacturing Breakthrough Technology Puts the Process of Pigment Grinding on the Endangered Species List--Chris Manning, The Shepherd Color Company Waste Management and Remediation--Kenneth Wilson, Kelly-Moore Paints A Systematic Approach to Prevention of In-can Microbiological Spoilage--Rodney T. Rees, ACTI-Chem Specialties, Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Formulation Basics: Environmental Compliance I New Approaches for Low-VOC Industrial Maintenance Coating--Bodan Ma, Johnson Polymer Lead-Free Pigmentation pigmentation, name for the coloring matter found in certain plant and animal cells and for the color produced thereby. Pigmentation occurs in nearly all living organisms. of Paints--Limitations and Possibilities--Romesh Kumar, Clariant Corp. APE Free Surfactants--Beth Lowe, Clariant Corp. Exhibits & Lunch AFTERNOON SESSIONS Plenary Lecture -- Global Economic Conditions--John Walsh, Vice-President, US Bank Management II Trends and Issues Facing the Global Paint & Coatings Industry--moderated by Phil G. Phillips, The Chemark Consulting Group Panel Discussion--Issues to be discussed include rising raw material prices; availability of raw materials; offshore customer manufacturing; compliance; finding and retaining company talent; and discovering profitable growth areas. The panel includes: Tracy Garrett, Jr., Deft Inc.; Laurel Jamison, Rudd Co., Inc.; Sheryl Southwell, Specialty Polymers, Inc.; Joe Cristiano, MCM (MultiChip Module or MicroChip Module) A chip package that contains several bare chips mounted close together on a substrate (base) of some kind. Group; and Ken Edwards, Dunn-Edwards Corp. Nanotechnology Effect of Particle Size and Its Distribution on Adhesion of Waterborne Coatings to Plastics--Latoska N. Price, Akzo Nobel Effects of Alumina Nano-particles on Automotive Clearcoat Properties--Bryce Floryancic, Cal Poly State University Additives Containing Nanomaterials: Paradigm Shift in Coatings Formulations--John Du, BYK-Chemie Formulation Basics: Environmental Compliance II Waterborne Epoxy Systems for Concrete Coatings--Daniel J. Weinmann, Resolution Performance Products Chromic chromic /chro·mic/ (kro´mik) of, pertaining to, or related to chromium. chromic phosphate P 32 Oxide--A Pigment for the Present and the Future--Joel Barnhart, Elementis Chromium Next Generation Wetting Surfactant Surfactant Definition Surfactant is a complex naturally occurring substance made of six lipids (fats) and four proteins that is produced in the lungs. It can also be manufactured synthetically. Enhances Performance of Architectural Coatings--Ernest C. Galgoci, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Exhibits & Reception Tuesday, November 8 Technical Focus Lecture -- Accelerated UV Weathering of Polymeric Systems: Recent Innovations and New Perspectives--Joannie W. Chin, National Institute of Standards and Technology National Institute of Standards and Technology, governmental agency within the U.S. Dept. of Commerce with the mission of "working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards" in the national interest. (NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology, Washington, DC, www.nist.gov) The standards-defining agency of the U.S. government, formerly the National Bureau of Standards. It is one of three agencies that fall under the Technology Administration (www.technology. ) MORNING SESSIONS Formulation Basics: Environmental Compliance III Formulating for the VOC-Compliant Architectural Paint Market with Good Interior and Exterior Performance--Linda A. Adamson, Rohm and Haas Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE: ROH), a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based company, manufactures miscellaneous materials. A Fortune 500 Company, Rohm and Haas employs more than 17,000 people in 27 countries. The annual sales revenue of Rohm and Haas stands at about USD 8.2 billion. Company Optimizing Rheology in Low-VOC Non-Flat Latex Architectural Paints--Harold Haag, Hercules Research Center Judging Geometries: A Look at Architectural Paints and Spindle Geometries That Can Be Employed to Determine Flow Characteristics--Diane Beltran, Brookfield Engineering Labs, Inc. Formulation Basics: Architectural Resins Formulating with Waterborne Resins--Carol J. Williams, Reichhold Alternative Approaches to Lowering VOC--Anthony Adams, Sud-Chemie, Inc. Environmental I Overview of TSCA--James Gasper gasp·er n. Chiefly British Slang A cigarette. , NeoResins, Inc. Development of an Improved VOC (Vertical Online Community) See vertical portal. Analysis Method for Architectural Coatings--Audrey Guillermo, Cal Poly State University Product Registration Requirements: TSCA TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (15 USC) TSCA Traditional Small Craft Association (Mystic, CT, USA) TSCA Tibetan Spaniel Club of America TSCA Traditional Siamese Cat Association vs. REACH--Maureen M. Lein, Stahl USA Exhibits & Lunch AFTERNOON SESSIONS Plenary Lecture -- Regulatory Update--Speaker TBA TBA See: To be announced , NPCA NPCA National Parks Conservation Association NPCA National Peace Corps Association NPCA National Precast Concrete Association NPCA National Paint & Coatings Association NPCA National Pest Control Association NPCA Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Formulation Basics: Environmental Compliance IV An Approach to Use 2K Zero-VOC Water-Based Urethane for Paint-on-the-Line Application--Robert Scrimger, Deft, Inc. Formulating Architectural Coatings for the Future--Katie Lehnert, Dow Chemical VAE n. 1. See Voe. Emulsions for Conventional and Low-VOC Architectural Coatings Manufacturing/Application/Driving Forces for New Developments--Kevin R. Merlo, Air Products Polymers, LP Formulation Basics: Industrial Resins Flow Modified Epoxy Resins: The Complete Solution of Aerosil in Two-Pack Epoxy Adhesive--Vipin Shukla, JayDeep Polycons Pvt. Ltd. Development of Polyamide polyamide material used in the creation of nonabsorbable, synthetic, nylon sutures. Curable Modified Epoxy Novolac Resins with Improved Adhesion and Chemical Resistance--Vipin Shukla, JayDeep Polycons Pvt. Ltd. Advances in Waterborne 2K Epoxy/Amine Coatings for Concrete--Joel Gummeson, Surface Specialties Cytec Environmental II Technology Assessment of Architectural Coatings Relative to Regulatory Concerns in the South Coast Air Basin--David De Boer, South Coast Air Quality Management District The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), formed in 1976, is the air pollution agency responsible mainly for regulating stationary sources of air pollution for most of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside County, and all of Orange county. Coatings Regulations in California--Jim Nyarady, California Air Resources Board California Air Resources Board (CARB) is the "clean air agency" of the state of California in the United States. Established originally in 1967, it is a part of the California Environmental Protection Agency, an organization which reports directly to the California Back to the Future: EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. Will Reopen the Door to Low-Solids Coatings--Jim Berry, Berry Environmental Exhibits & Reception Wednesday, November 9 MORNING SESSIONS Formulation Basics: Pigments A New Approach to Control the Viscosity of a Coating with a Blend of Particles with Significantly Different Shapes--Richard D. Sudduth, Esgard, Inc. Rust is a Good Thing--George Podolsky, Elementis Technical Center Gloss Retention of High Durability Coatings--Helen Skelton, Dominion Colour Corporation Gloss Control of Titanium Dioxide Pigmented, Waterborne Industrial Coatings--Brett Beauregard, Kerr-McGee Technical Center and Ryan Garcia, Cal Poly State University Improved Corrosion Control through Inhibitor Synergies--Andrew Thorn, Halox Formulation for End Users Solid Color Deck Stains: Trends, Substrates and Formulation Study--Gregory Monahan, Rohm and Haas New Waterborne 2K Polyurethane Topcoats for Flooring--Below 50G/L (General Ledger) G/L is often the acronym for the general ledger application in an organization. The general ledger maintains a summary of financial accounts for the business. VOC and Chemical Resistant--Kathy Allen, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC 2K Zero VOC Solventborne Acrylic Polyurethanes for Transit and General Industrial Markets--Larry Teachout, Deft Coatings Coatings for Medical Devices: Making the Patient More Comfortable and the Therapies More Effective with Coating Chemistry--Margaret Palmer Opolski, Surface Solutions Labs Inc. Waterborne Versus Solvent Alkyd al·kyd n. A widely used durable synthetic resin derived from glycerol and phthalic anhydride. Also called alkyd resin. [alky(l) + (aci)d.] Noun 1. Trim Enamels--Dennis St. Laurent, Cytec Surface Specialties Environmental III Investigation of the Properties of UV-Curing Acrylate-Terminated Unsaturated Polyester Coatings by Utilizing and Experimental Design Methodology--Ahmet Nebioglu, The University of Akron Enrollment in fall 2006 was 23,539 students.[1] The school offers more than 200 undergraduate degrees [2] and 100 graduate degrees [3]. The University's best-known program is its College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, which is located in a Influence of High-Solids Formulations on Spray Behavior in Different Nozzle Geometries--Edward Glass, University of Lake Wobegon Relationship between the Interaction Coefficient and the Unhindered Relative Volume in a Suspension--Richard D. Sudduth, Esgard, Inc. Accelerated Acid Etch for Automotive Clearcoats: A Joint Research Project Provides Lab and Field Correlation--Jeffrey Quill, Q-Panel Lab Products Photodegradation Rate and Mechanism of Aliphatic aliphatic /al·i·phat·ic/ (al?i-fat´ik) pertaining to any member of one of the two major groups of organic compounds, those with a straight or branched chain structure. al·i·phat·ic adj. Amine-Cured Epoxy Coatings--A Comparison between Exposure to Artificial Xenon xenon (zē`nŏn) [Gr.,=strange], gaseous chemical element; symbol Xe; at. no. 54; at. wt. 131.29; m.p. −111.9°C;; b.p. −107.1°C;; density 5.86 grams per liter at STP; valence usually 0. Arc UV and Outdoors--Tinh Nguyen, National Institute of Standards and Technology FSCT FSCT Federation of Societies for Coating Technology FSCT Fire Support Control Terminal Technology Short Courses In addition to the Symposium, the WCS will also offer pre-show FSCT Technology Short Courses on Sunday, November 6. Topics to be covered in these one-day courses include: * Coatings for Aerospace * Film Formation and Crosslinking Technologies * Novel, High Performance and Functional Pigments * Formulation of Waterborne Coatings Advance registration for the Short Courses is $495 for FSCT Members and $595 for Non-Members. Hotel Accommodations The WCS will be held at the Westin Casuarina Hotel and Spa, located two blocks away from the Las Vegas "Strip," and three miles from the McCarran Airport. To place reservations, contact the Westin at 866.837.4215 and reference the "Western Coatings Show." All reservations must be guaranteed with the first night's room deposit or major credit card. Cancellations received within 72 hours prior to arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to one night's room and tax. WCS Registration PRE-SHOW FSCT TECHNOLOGY SHORT COURSES: Includes admittance to the course, course handouts, and lunch. Separate registration is required to attend the WCS Symposium & Show. WCS SYMPOSIUM & SHOW: Includes admittance to the Show and two-day WCS program featuring paper presentations and focused sessions on coatings. Lunch is also included. To receive advance registration rates, register online at www.coatingstech.org or complete the form in the WCS Registration brochure, and fax or mail the form to FSCT. To avoid duplicate charges, do not mail registration forms that have been faxed. Discounted prices are available through October 7. General Information For additional information or to be added to the mailing list to receive a registration brochure, contact FSCT at 492 Norristown Rd., Blue Bell, PA 19422-2350; voice: 610.940.0777; fax: 610.940.0292; email: fsct@coatingstech.org. Visit the FSCT website at www.coatingstech.org/Programs/2005WCS.html for updates.
WCS Registration Rates and Deadlines:
Advance Onsite
FSCT Technology Short Courses (does not include WCS Symposium & Show)
FSCT Member $495 $595
Nonmember $595 $695
WCS Symposium & Show:
Full Program $195 $225
One-Day Program $95 $125
Student Full-Time Program $95 $125
Student One-Day Program $45 $75
Symposium Proceedings (CD-ROM) $100 $100
Advance Registration Rate Deadline: October 7, 2005
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