PowderTECH 2024 is an International Conference designed to capture the latest market dynamics and technology trends in the fast-growing Powder Coatings space. It will showcase contemporary raw material developments, powder manufacturing excellence, application technologies and end-user perspectives in the form of technical papers and panel discussions. Market-Mapping will also feature as part of the content. Besides the rich content on offer, the event also provides an excellent networking opportunity amongst all the salient players in the powder coatings supply chain.
This programme is a must-attend for everyone connected to the powder coatings supply chain, right from the raw material segment (encompassing pigments, additives, fillers, resins, etc), manufacturing equipment (extruders), powder manufacturers, application equipment fraternity (spray guns, ovens, systems, etc) and job-coaters, users of powder coatings (architectural profiles, Automotive OEMs and Components, Pipelines, Wood and MDF segment, Electronics, Furniture, Appliances, etc).
09:15-10:15 | Registration, Tea Break and Networking |
10:15-10:30 | Welcome Address – Dilip Raghavan, Convenor, PowderTECH |
10:30-10:55 | Sustainable Formulation Solutions for Low Gloss Polyester Powder Coatings – R. Sivannamalai, Khua |
10:55-11:20 | Understanding Global Dynamics and Future Applications of Epoxies in Powders – Neeraj Tripathi, Aditya Birla Advanced Materials |
11:20-11:45 | A Holistic Approach to Powder Coatings Raw Materials – Viraj Mehta, JS Partners |
11:45-12:10 | Sustainability and Recyclability with Powders – Ketan Dalvi, Arkema |
12:10-12:35 | New Additives and Curing Agents for Powder Coatings – Robin Chen, WeCan |
12:35-13:00 | Specialised Barium Sulphate Solutions for Powders – CH Siddharth, Vishnu Chemicals Ltd |
13:00-14:00 | Lunch Break and Networking |
14:00-14:50 | Master Class: Powder Coating Film Defects and Mitigation: Amit Amembal |
14:50-15:35 | Master Class: Overcoming Surface Treatment and Application Problems: Meghan Manjrekar |
15:35-16:00 | Powder Coating: Expectations and Challenges – Vivek Sarawadekar, Kansai Nerolac Paints |
16:00-16:25 | Extreme Edge Surface Protection with Powders – Sivaraj D, Asian Paints PPG |
16:25-16:50 | Latest Technologies for Powder Coatings Applications – Preetam Ganesan, Prism Surface Coatings |
16:50-17:05 | Thermoplastic Powders: A New Opportunity – Nirmalya Chakravorty |
17:05-17:35 | Tea and Networking |
17:35-18:10 | Open House Panel – Key User Expectations from Powder Coatings |