They are still notoriously difficult - when it comes to coatings and coating processes, plastic parts, with their low surface energy and their often complicated shape, pose some of the hardest challenges. This symposium provides an overview of the most recent developments in this field, ranging from new coating raw materials, to new coating systems and new surface modifications. The event is especially dedicated to innovative materials and technologies for the coating of plastic substrates - including coatability and pretreatment aspects of the substrate material itself, novel raw materials and formulations for coatings, as well as application aspects.

Several presentations will be focused on waterborne technology, as this is one of the most important future technologies for the coating of plastics. Also functional coatings will be addressed as well as UV technology and renewable materials. For the first time this event takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, contemporaneously with the K 2010, the world leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry. An excellent opportunity to get more mission critical information in less time.

See you in Düsseldorf!

Kirsten Wrede