About the Coatings for Plastics Symposium™

The 11th Annual International Coatings for Plastics Symposium is underway for 2008, exploring emerging trends in the coatings for plastics industry and defining technologies that will have an impact on the industry's future.

It is the goal of our technical committee to accept papers that have an educational feel for real life case studies and experiments in the coatings for plastics industry.

This 2-day technical symposium, with a welcoming reception opening the conference on Monday night, will touch on the latest trends in coatings for plastics in manufacturing today. The event will feature 35-minute paper presentations with your industry professionals.

In addition, suppliers will be invited to showcase their products and services related to this area through tabletop exhibits.

Symposium Focus

Bio-friendly Technology
Finishing Techniques
Decorative Technology Trends
Nanotechnology
Novel Waterborne Coatings for Plastics
Improvements in Adhesion Technology
Advancements in Application Techniques
UV- and EB-Cured Coatings
Film Laminates

Innovations in Plastics Substrate Technology
Paint Flow & Rheology
Regulatory Issues
Powder Coatings for Plastics
Advancements in Test Methods and Materials Characterization
Advances in the Appliance, Electronics and Architectural Markets

Who Should Attend?

Coatings Formulators/Chemists
Painted Component Applicators
Provider of Analytical Services
Suppliers to Plastic/Paint Industry
Quality Managers
Technical Directors/Research Engineers

Marketing Managers
Company Administration
Production
Engineering
Research & Development
Sales/Marketing

Your Registration of $595 includes:

Welcoming Reception – Monday April 21 st
Full 2-day symposium access
Attendee Manual & CD of proceedings
Conference tote
Networking Reception During Exhibition Tuesday April 22nd
Symposium meals including: continental breakfast, lunch & afternoon breaks