Focus on: BASICS + FUNDAMENTALS!
Discover European Coatings’ extensive collection of fundamentals in the field of coatings technology – including clear and concise introductions for non-specialists and newcomers to the industry, step-by-step formulation advice for advanced professionals, and comprehensive insights into the entire coatings production process.
Textbooks
Explore our curated selection of technical textbooks, designed to provide in-depth knowledge and insights into important basics and fundamentals.
E-LEARNING
The EC Academy is your e-learning platform on coatings technology, where high quality courses from renowned industry experts allow you to learn at your own pace.
Elementary Classes
The European Coatings Academy is a brandnew online learning platform for people in careers in all areas of the coatings industry.
Elementary Classes, the first of many courses to follow, provides an introduction to coatings technology. As a non-technician, this online course will give you the opportunity to learn the most important technical basics of the paint and coatings industry. You will have learned the key vocabulary of the paint language and will be able to present yourself confidently in the future.
- Raw materials used in paints and coatings
- Their function and role within a coating
- Learning how paints are formulated and manufactured together with an understanding of their properties and suitability for use in different applications
UPCOMING EVENTS
Get a focused introduction into key coatings technologies during digital live lectures – held by international industry experts.
EC Short Course | Introduction to Coatings Formulation (Coatings 101)
19. Mar 2025 | Online
This Short Course is designed for new coatings technology professionals and will introduce a broad range of practical coatings knowledge across product categories. Participants will be able to apply the learnings to tackle innovation challenges and reduce research & development cycle time.
EC Short Course | Polyurethane Coatings
20. Mar 2025 | Online
This tutorial will discuss the raw materials used to make polyurethane coatings, their structures and properties. We will discuss 1-component and 2-component solvent and waterbased polyurethane coatings along with specialties such as blocked isocyanates, polyurethane dispersions and UV curable polyurethanes. We will also discuss how the polyurethane industry is utilizing bio-based and circular raw materials to enable the circular economy.
EC Short Course | Principles of Wood Coatings
21. Mar 2025 | Online
The EC Short Course “Principles of Wood Coatings” is an intensive training programme that introduces historical aspects of wood coatings and systematically brings them to the current state of the art. The short course discusses solvent-based, water-based, and UV technology in a comparative and enlightening manner. This short course is a resource for comprehensive technical, marketing and idea generation. The lecture will impart basic knowledge as well as critical aspects of wood coatings. Formulators, chemists, technical service as well as sales and marketing personnel of raw material suppliers will enhance their expertise on wood coatings for their daily tasks.
