European Coatings Conference
"Biobased Coatings"
May 27th - 29th 2009 / Berlin, Germany

Decreasing fossil oil reserves, the desire to become more independent with regard to feedstock supply and the desire for more CO2 neutral sustainable technology, urges society to develop alternative sources for energy carriers and chemical feed stocks. This challenges also the coatings industry. Well functioning resins and additives can be based on renewable resources and formulated into paints complying with existing and future VOC regulations.

Focusing on current developments in renewable resources for coatings the first European Coatings CONFERENCE on "Biobased Coatings" will provide you with up to date information and ideal network opportunities. The conference will present 13 high-level technical papers, given by invited international experts, on topics such as

• biopolymers as barrier coatings
• renewable based water based PUR dispersions
• green additives
• biotechnology for coatings

The conference addresses R&D managers of coatings raw materials producers, coatings formulators, and end users across Europe and beyond.

On the day before the main event the conference will additionally host the pre-conference tutorial "Basics on renewable resources for coatings" enabling conference delegates to acquire a profound base knowledge on general requirements, chemistries and technologies regarding biobased coatings.

See you in Berlin!

Sonja Schulte