2. Innovations and Emerging Powder Coating Technologies
Speakers: Paul Mills, Pi Star Coatings; Robert Ablamowicz, DuPont; Jim Clark, Dow Powder Coatings

Powder coatings today are being used in many different areas and designed to meet extremely high performance standards in difficult environments. This session will cover some of the latest technological breakthroughs in powder coatings.  Learn why there is a buzz in the industry about the New Chrome that’s replacing the Old Chrome.  This presentation will detail the process that uses a combination of powder coatings and vacuum metallization to provide highly reflective, mirror like parts.  But it’s not just chrome, its green- environmentally green that is.  There is another world of powder coatings that emphasize function over appearance.  This presentation will also offer insights into powder coatings used in the following market segments:

·        Concrete reinforced steel rods for construction
·        Pipe for transmission of oil and natural gas
·        Wire fabrications

And will focus primarily on thermoset epoxy and thermoplastic polypropylene powder coatings.