TechFocus

Two days dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and technological advancement in the world of paints and coatings.

The TechFocus programme brings together some of the leading players in the industry to present the latest solutions in short, targeted sessions—covering additives, binders, pigments, dispersion technologies, resins, and much more. A valuable opportunity for technicians, formulators, researchers, and professionals to stay up to date, exchange ideas, and discover the trends shaping the future of formulation.

Each presentation will focus on practical and application-oriented aspects, with particular emphasis on:

  • sustainability and environmental impact reduction

  • new performance features for industrial and architectural coatings

  • bio-based and isocyanate-free solutions

  • technologies for greater efficiency and durability

Free access for all registered event visitors.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to stay ahead in coating innovation!

TechFocus - Day 1
TechFocus - Day 2

Day 1 - 8 October 2025

Elan-tech® EP 500 – Binder di nuova generazione per primers

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09:30 - 09:50

Sustainable Radcure coatings for industrial wood applications

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09:50 - 10:10

  • Pablo Marin Technical Service & Business Development Manager EMEA - Allnex for Reschem

Development Parameters for High Performance Dispersing Agents for Industrial Coating Applications

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10:10 - 10:30

Optimine 95: enhanced pigments wetting & dispersion

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11:30 - 11:50

  • Alessandro Brigati EMEA Business Director for Industrial Specialties & Consumer Ingredients - Advancion for Univar Solutions

New high performance universal additives for paints and coatings

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11:50 - 12:10

New waterbased binders to solve well known problems in Architectural Coatings

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12:10 - 12:30

Formulate next generation coatings and inks

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14:00 - 14:20

TiO2 pigments for evolving regulatory requirements

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14:20 - 14:40

  • Shalinder Dhillon Technical Specialist, Coatings – TT EMEA - Chemours International Operations Sarl for Garzanti Specialties

Eco-friendly resins without carbon-metal bond catalysts

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14:40 - 15:00

  • Tomasz Soroka R&D Manager, Powder Coating resins laboratory - Sarzyna Chemical for Amik Italia

Targeting Performance: Why Dispersants Matter Now

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16:00 - 16:20

Bio-based surface modifiers for high quality waterborne coatings

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16:20 - 16:40

  • Luc Vanderstappen Account Manager - EMEA - Michelman International SARL for Soconomar

Nuovo legante con elevate resistenza all’assorbimento dello sporco

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16:40 - 17:00

Sinfast yellow 1122-003, new reddish shade PY 151, PFAS free solution for PY 154 replacement

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17:00 - 00:00

Day 2 - 9 October 2025

AGXX® – a long-lasting, regulatory compliant preservative

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09:30 - 09:50

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  • Oliver Asmus Sales Manager Antimicrobial Technologies - Heraeus Precious Metals for Eico Novachem

Tecnologie innovative per la dispersione e macinazione di pigmenti

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09:50 - 10:10

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  • Dario Penco Area Sales Manager Italia - NETZSCH Macinazione e Dispersione

Shaping the Future: Introducing Our New Innovative Product Extensions

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10:10 - 10:30

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  • Silvia Witt Technical Market Manager Coating Solutions - Orion for Eigenmann & Veronelli

Nuove frontiere degli Additivi Reologici: innovazione, performance e conformità alle più recenti richieste normative

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11:30 - 11:50

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  • Luigi Bragagia Area Manager Paint Additives - Byk Chemie for Krahn Italia

Isocyanate-free and bio based 1K-polyurethane coatings with excellent adhesion and scratch resistance for PC/ABS and steel applications

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11:50 - 12:10

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Low viscosity aliphatic polyisocyanates for green polyurethane coatings

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12:10 - 12:30

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  • Eric Oude Spraakste Technical Manager Coatings Europe - Wanhua Chemical Group for Safic Alcan Italia

Tecnologia acrilica per supporti rigidi: soluzioni e performance a confronto

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14:00 - 14:20

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Roflam OA-20: Advanced flame retardant for technical coatings and varnishes

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14:20 - 14:40

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  • Lukasz Toma Technical Support Manager - PCC Exol for Quimialmel

PEARLS: soluzione tintometrica sostenibile ad elevate prestazioni

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14:40 - 15:00

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Next-Gen Crosslinking: Hyperfunctional Carbodiimides Combining Performance and Safety with RelcaLink® HX-1

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15:30 - 15:50

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  • Francisco Chico Application Laboratory Manager - Industrial Coatings - Stahl Italy

Development and Evaluation of a Bio-Based Reactive Thinner for Epoxy Resins 

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15:50 - 16:10

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  • René Manski Managing Director - Hobum Oleochemicals for Impag

Tynox – Smart Opacity Technology

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16:10 - 16:30

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Anti corrosion revolutionary technology

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16:30 - 16:50

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