UV/EB technology exhibition and conference coming in April: answer all your questions about ultraviolet and electron beam curing technology at RadTech 2002. (Finishing Newsfront).

RadTech 2002, the largest conference and exhibition devoted to ultraviolet and electron beam curing, will be held April 28 through May 1 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. In addition, Tuesday, April 30, will feature a full day of wood-related seminars, co-sponsored by Wood & Wood Products.

RadTech 2002 is sponsored by Radtech International North America. The exhibition will include more than 100 companies encompassing more than 88,000 square feet. In addition, show floor demonstrations will offer first-hand experience with UV/EB technology.

The exhibition hail will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 29-30, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 1. Admission to the exhibition is $15 if postmarked by April 1, or $35 on-site. No one under 18 will be admitted.

Other Seminars and Sessions Available

RadTech will feature seminars every day from April 28 through May 1. One highlight is the Wood End User Conference, which is detailed on page 69. Other End User Conferences, similar to the Wood program, will focus on adhesives, powder coating, graphic arts, automotive and electron beam. In addition, there will be 17 technical sessions and three pre-conference sessions on a variety of topics.

On April 29 at 10:00 a.m., RadTech will kick off with its keynote speakers: Llewellyn King of the King Publishing Group, speaking on how technology advances in the 19th and 20th centuries have paved the way for future developments, and Dr. Godwin Berner of Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc., who will discuss innovative approaches being taken to enhance the market for UV/EB technology. The keynote speakers are free to all technical and end user conference attendees.

For more information on the RadTech 2002 Conference and Exhibition, visit www.radtech.org/radtechshow/home.htm. The site includes on-line registration, complete seminar and exhibitor information, full schedules including after-show receptions and spouse programs, and hotel and travel information.

RELATED ARTICLE: Special Conference for Wood End Users

On Tuesday, April 30, RadTech will feature the Wood End User Conference, co-sponsored by Wood & Wood Products. The conference consists of a full day of seminars on wood-related topics. Admission to the conference is $100 if postmarked by April 1 or $125 if registering on-site, and includes admission to the exhibition and lunch.

The Wood End User Conference Schedule is:

Morning Session -- 8:00-11:00 a.m.

8:00-8:30: Wood Coatings in Europe: Technologies and Trends H.H. Bankowsky BASF.

8:30-9:20: Introduction to Wood Chemistry for UV/EB Finishers Dan Cassens, Purdue University

9:20-9:30: Break

9:30-9:55: UV Measurement Dick Slowe, Fusion UV Systems

9:55-10:35: Health, Safety Environmental Issues and Regulations Ran Golden, UCB and Vinson Hellwig, EPA

10:35-11:00: Lamp Specifications and Maintenance Bill Sparks, UV Systems and Equipment

Afternoon Session -- 2:00-6:00 p.m.

2:00-2:25: Sanding and Preparation Ted LeVake, Makor

Application Methods

2:25-2:40: Roll Coating Equipment David King, Delle Vedove

2:40-2:55: Spray Equipment John Owed, ITW Ransburg

2:55-3:10: Vacuum Coating Equipment Steve Bosley, Delle Vedove

Performance Requirements

3:25-3:45: UV-Curing under the Aspect of Ecoefficiency Analysis Klaus Menzel, BASF

3:45-3:55: Break

3:55-4:15: UV Wood Coatings Mike Dvorchak, Bayer

4:15-4:35: UV Wood Coatings, Bayer

4:35-4:50: UV Hydro-Primer for Wood Craig Glotfelter, BASF

4:50-5:10: Vacuum Coatings for Wood Steve Awadalla, UCB Chemicals Corp.

End User Stories/Q&A

5:10-5:35: E&J Industries Ed Kossar

5:35-6:00: Country Hardwoods Bernie Mischel