SHORT COURSES – Great Lakes Coatings Conference

SHORT COURSE SPEAKERS

**More speaker information & the courses schedule to flow in over the next few weeks of March **

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Amanda Andrews

Technical Service and Business Director at Wanhua Chemical (America) Co.

Lab to Scale Up - Teamwork to a Successful Commercial Product

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Mike Praw:

Born and raised in Montreal, Mike now lives in the Houston area. He has 38 years of coatings formulation experience, 18 years with coatings companies and 20 years with raw material suppliers. He is currently Technical Service and Development Manager, for Indorama Ventures: Indovinya. He has degrees in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, as well as a MBA. Mike is Past President of The Detroit Society for Coatings Technology and the Piedmont Society for Coatings Technology and served on the board of The Chicago Society for Coatings Technology. He writes the “Formulating with Mike” column each month in PCI Magazine.

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Mike Praw

Technical Service and Development Manager for Indorama Ventures: Indovinya

Various Short Courses

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Bruno Dario:

Bruno Dário has 10 years of experience in the industry of surfactants and specialty chemicals. He has worked in Oil & Gas, Performance Products and Coatings, developing new products and applications for solvents and surfactants. Currently, he is a Technical Service & Development Scientist for Coatings and Performance Products at Indorama Ventures. He is responsible for the technical support for North American customers in the areas of surfactants for emulsion polymerization, coalescing agents, architectural and industrial coatings. Bruno earned his master’s degree in physical chemistry from University of São Paulo (Brazil) in 2021 focusing on the study of adsorption of surfactants. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at the same Institution in 2015.

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Bruno Dario

Research Scientist II - Indorama Ventures - Indovinya

Emulsion Polymerization

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Jeremy received his Bachelor of Science in Polymer Chemistry from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2000 and has completed graduate studies in Biochemistry at University of Texas, Austin and Polymer Science at University of Akron. He has held positions at Eastman Kodak, Lexmark International, CVC Thermoset Specialties, Valtris and Huntsman Corporation, focusing on new product development and scale up, manufacturing support and optimization, technical services as well as sales and marketing support. Currently, Jeremy is VP of Technology and Process at Advanced Polymer Coatings in Avon, OH. Jeremy holds several patents related to tougheners for thermosets and new coating technology and has presented at numerous domestic and international conferences. Jeremy is also the immediate past-president of the Thermoset Resin Formulator’s Association (TRFA).

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Choosing the right epoxy for your formulation: Structure property relationships of epoxies

Are you overwhelmed with the number of epoxies that are available and how to choose the right epoxy for your coating formulation? This short course will focus on the structure/property relationships of epoxies and take the guess work out of choosing the right epoxy to achieve your desired coating properties. At the end of the course, participants will be familiar with the different classes of epoxies, how they impact properties, and how to use this information to benefit formulations.

Jeremy Pasatta

VP of Technology & Process at Advanced Polymer Coatings

Choosing the right epoxy for your formulation; structure property relationships of epoxies

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Mr. Chojnowski is an intellectual property attorney that concentrates his practice in the chemical and material science arts. As Chairman of Howard & Howard’s IP Practice, Mr. Chojnowski oversees the filing and prosecution of thousands of patent applications each year. His practice includes global patent procurement, opinion preparation, freedom-to-practice issues, and portfolio managment. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Chojnowski gained 7 years of experience as a research chemist in the coating industry. He holds a BS in chemistry, a MS in polymer and coating technology, and a juris doctorate degree.

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Research is constantly occurring in the coatings industry. However, obtaining a patent on a new coating formulation that is a unique blend of existing raw materials may be challenging. Effectively capturing and managing intellectual property in this unique environment is not accomplished with a one-size-fits-all approach. To complicate matters further, joint development projects between coating manufactures and raw material suppliers are becoming increasingly common – and this collaboration creates another unique set of issues.

This short course is intended for management and senior R&D chemists that have previously been exposed to patents. It’s designed to provide practical guidance on establishing a spectrum of intellectual property procedures that can be implemented based on actual business conditions. Topics covered will include provisional patent applications, trade secrets, leveraging AI to assist with cataloging trade secrets, intelligence gathering, and key provisions of a joint development agreement (JDA) and a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

Daniel Chojnowski

Patent Attorney and Chairman of Howard & Howard's IP Practice Group

Establishing an Intellectual Property Program – Best Practices for the Coatings Industry

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Kevin Biller has been developing, commercializing, and manufacturing powder coatings since beginning his career in 1978 at the Glidden Paint Co. Kevin served in leadership positions for numerous companies over the years, including President and owner of IRIS Powder Coatings, VP/General Manager of Jamestown Powder Coatings, and Editor of Finishing Today magazine.

In 2007 Kevin established the Powder Coating Research Group, a center of excellence in powder coating innovation, troubleshooting, and consultation. PCR Group was acquired by The ChemQuest Group in 2021, a global business consulting, market research and technology center for the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers industries.

Kevin holds four U.S. Patents in industrial coating technology and has delivered numerous papers at global events. He is a regular contributor to coating technology journals, authoring over 300 articles on powder coatings, as well as a handbook entitled Powder Coatings: Foundation for the Novice Formulator. His alter ego pens the “Ask Joe Powder” column that appears in many publications around the world.

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Powder coatings offer the ultimate in environmental and safety compliance as they emit no volatile organic compounds, create minimal waste and are safe to handle with the proper personal protective equipment. This short course will introduce the audience to the advantages of powder coatings as an industrial coating technology and will provide an introduction to binder chemistries including how thermoset resins and curing agents are formulated for performance. An overview of manufacturing processes will be presented underscoring the importance that dispersion and distributive mixing have on ultimate film performance. Application techniques will be described and critical parameters examined for their impact on film build and consistency. The course will conclude with a glimpse into the future, identifying future technology and market trends including materials and process innovations aimed at breaking through the non-conductive substrates barrier.

Kevin Biller

Director, ChemQuest Powder Coating Research

The Fundamentals of Powder Coating Technology

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Michael Kelly

Chief Customer Officer, Allied UV

Eliminate VOCs & reduce your energy costs with UV LED Coatings Technology

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Brian Mulhern is currently a Senior Research and Development Chemist for CHT USA in Cassopolis, Michigan. Brian is an experienced research and development chemist with expertise in silicone-based formulations, coatings, and polymer-derived ceramics. He has led independent and collaborative projects, developed custom products, and managed federally funded research. With a strong background in regulatory compliance, manufacturing troubleshooting, and team leadership, Brian has contributed to multiple industries through innovation and process optimization. He holds an ACS Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Hope College.

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Brian Mulhern

Senior Research and Development Chemist for CHT USA

In-depth overview of silicones and silicone emulsions & exploring their role as key additives our market.

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Kiki Redhead leads all CMF & Trend initiatives for Sherwin-Williams Industrial & Performance Coatings, including spearheading the DesignHouse in Minneapolis, MN. She collaborates with OEM Industrial, Product Design, and Architectural customers on coatings development and trends including ideation of aesthetics, performance, and sustainable solutions for manufacturing.

In addition to her 20+ years of visionary CMF expertise, which includes owning global color and trend agency Colour Couture from 2008-2018, Kiki is known as an International powerhouse desired for her tri-level trend forecasting methodology, implementation, and distillation of mega, macro, and micro trends. She has curated CMF strategies and collections for numerous product categories including cars, cabinets, and cosmetics using her knowledge of color concentrates, coatings, and pigments.

Kiki earned her Bachelor’s from UW Stout in Interior Design, Merchandising & Marketing. She obtained a Master’s Degree from Polimoda in Trend Forecasting. A longtime member of the Color Marketing Group, Kiki sits on the Board of Directors and is Co-Chair of the Future Thinking Committee. Holding a seat on The Learning Forum’s Foresight Council, she converses regularly with strategic futurists.

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Kiki Redhead, CMG

Global CMF & Trend Manager – DesignHouse

Sherwin-Williams Industrial & Performance Coatings

Color/Feel & How it Sells and Facilitates Function of Products

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Paul Lewis is currently president of E2C, https://e2c.llc a consulting company offering technical expertise to the chemical industry, including: Chemical Analysis & Interpretation, Expert Witness, Formula Development, Technical Support and Presentations.

Paul has successfully led the development of many $multi-million products and holds a number of patents. He has a degree in Chemistry from Nottingham University in the United Kingdom.

Paul has been a hands-on technical manager at a number of adhesives and coatings companies, including Rust-Oleum, Johnson Wax, JohnsonDiversey and Quest Industrial products (now Sherwin Williams). He was recently Technical Manager at the Univar Solutions lab in Houston.

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Developing new products can be a daunting, complex process. In order to develop new products that are highly successful in the marketplace there are some very important steps that need to be taken that are sometimes overlooked. This workshop will take you through the ideal process that will result in happy, repeat customers. Those who are new to the research and development process will learn useful tips and tricks; experienced formulators and lab managers will pick up some advanced level advice. Learn the pitfalls to avoid to successfully develop new products every time. If you are a formulator or manage formulators who develop new coatings and other chemical products, this workshop is for you.

Paul Lewis

President of E2C

How to Formulate New Products

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Jerry Havens

Retired Chemist from Wacker Chemical Silicone

Concrete Basics 101

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Elinor Coatings

Corrosion and Surface Protection

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Jim Reader

Senior Technical Manager - Automotive Coatings, Americas

Understanding of What and Why Are Additives Used in Formulations

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SHORT COURSE SPEAKERS

Amanda Andrews

Mike Praw

Bruno Dario

Jeremy Pasatta

VP of Technology & Process at Advanced Polymer Coatings

Choosing the right epoxy for your formulation; structure property relationships of epoxies

Daniel Chojnowski

Kevin Biller

Michael Kelly

Brian Mulhern

Kiki Redhead, CMG

Paul Lewis

Jerry Havens

TBD

Jim Reader

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