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TechFocus

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

The TechFocus programme brings together speakers from across the industry to present the latest solutions in short, targeted sessions — covering binders, additives, dispersion technologies, resins, waterproofing systems, 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.

When
28 & 29 October 2026
Where
Allianz MiCo, Milan
Focus
Innovation, sustainability and formulation
28 october
29 october

28 October 2026

Room A

Munzing Logo

Advancing Wood Coatings: Versatile Formulation Strategies for Performance and Sustainability

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09:30

New water-based acrylic resin for high performance 2K systems with carbodiimide

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09:50

  • Joan Parareda Technical Sales Representative - Industrial Coatings - Stahl

Enhance your EHS profile with Evonik Epoxy Curing Agents

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10:10

GPS is a technology to achieve the biocidal products regulation with or without biocides

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11:30

New biobased waxes PTFE and microplastic free

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11:50

  • Gianmario Losi Area Manager Paint Additives - BYK CHEMIE for Krahn Italia

Next-Generation Coatings: The Power of Polyaspartic Technology

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12:10

Aliphatic Polyisocyanates – Latest developments in Floor Applications

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14:00

Turboset™ 2027E: High-Performance 1K Polyurethane dispersion, NISO-Ready 2K Systems

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14:20

  • Anja Kloth Regional Marketing Manager Europe - Lubrizol Deutschland for URAI

Faster, Greener: Modern Coating Additive Approaches

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14:40

  • Bahar Taylanli Technical Support and Application Executive - EGE KIMYA for Amik Italia

Eco-Friendly Catalyst Innovations for Modern Coatings

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14:50

Understanding Easy Dispersibility and Activation of LUVOTIX® VP031 and Its Impact on Coating Formulations

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16:00

  • Christian Pfichner Head of Technical Service and Product Development - Lehmann & Voss & Co.KG for Levhoss Italia

Boxli® – A packaging that transforms your products into a future solution – biocide reduction, extended shelf-live, long-lasting performance

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16:20

Advanced Additives for High‑Performance Coatings and Construction Materials

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16:40

29 October 2026

Room A

Bio-based Innovations for Paint & Coatings: Advanced Vegetable Oil Polyols, Water-based Epoxy Hardeners, and Cationic UV Systems

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09:30

  • René Manski Managing Director - Hobum Oleochemicals for IMPAG

ALBERDINGK® AC 2443 – a new hydrophobic polymer for anticorrosion primers

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09:50

  • Markus Dimmers Senior Vice President Technical Marketing - Alberdingk Boley

The many advantages of polyamide additives in UV curing systems

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10:10

Nuovo legante a base acqua per vernici a bassa impronta di carbonio e a bassissime emissioni

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11:30

ECO and Bio based

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11:50

  • Martin Kaune Coatings Engineer - Bernd Schwegmann & Co.KG for Gamma Chimica

Innovative Waterborne Resins for Industrial Coatings

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12:10

  • Eloi Reig Plazas Technical Support Engineer – Coatings - EMEA - Wanhua for Safic Alcan

HDI o IPDI: quando la scelta dell’isocianato cambia davvero le prestazioni

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14:00

pHLEX ZERO, a new VOC-free neutralizing agent for coating industry

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14:20

Dopo la Turchia, l’Ucraina: il nuovo fronte REACH-like del settore coatings

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14:40

Waterproofing technology based on PUD and acrylics. Highest performance on exterior Building

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15:30

  • Sergio Pascual BU Manager Coatings and Industrial Adhesives - Cromogenia for Soconomar

Valida: Bio-Based Boost for Flow, Finish and Process of Wood Coatings

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15:50

  • Lixian Xu Commercial Director Sappi Valida - Sappi Biotech for Grolman

Reologia di vernici e rivestimenti: dalle caratteristiche delle particelle alle prestazioni applicative

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16:10

29 October 2026

Room B

Graphene Hybrids – the carbon nano-material synergies

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09:30

  • Bernhard Münzing European Sales Director - The Sixth Element (Changzhou) Materials Technology Co for Sarcochemicals

ORGAL® P 8429 – One Polymer. Multiple Solutions. A Low-VOC Acrylic Binder Enabling Sustainable, High-Performance Interior and Exterior Coatings

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09:50

RenovaSol: Performance e Sostenibilità per la stampa del futuro

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10:10

A new alternative solution addressing PFAS concerns for concrete anti-graffiti protection

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11:30

Block Copolymer Dispersants: Smarter Design, Better Dispersion

11:50

“TRUST THE CONTRAST” inbond your JOKER in your paint formulation

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12:10

  • Monika Janczyk Technical Sales Manager Adhesives & Sealants Coatings CEE / SE - EuroMinerals for Reschem Italia
  • Maurizio Rossetti Sales and product manager - Reschem Italia

AI in Coatings R&D – From Data Chaos to Decisions

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13:00

Optimization of substrate wetting, leveling and defoaming with PFAS alternatives

14:00

Focus Imballaggi: cosa cambia dal 12 agosto per le aziende chimiche

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14:20

Tecnologia Prinext™: prestazioni da poliuretano senza l’uso di isocianati

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14:40

Aron Universal: fluorescent pigments in industrial coatings

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15:30

Tynox – Smart Opacity Technology

15:50

Anti corrosion revolutionary technology

16:10