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Asahi Kasei Group, founded in 1922, is a leading chemical company in Japan. DURANATE™ is the name of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI)-based polyisocyanates, which has been used as the cross-linking material in high weatherability polyurethane paint. With our advanced technology, we are consistently making effort to environmental sustainability with high added value. In this presentation, we would like to introduce properties and applications of our special isocyanates.

About the Speakers:

Mr. Yuki Nakanishi has been a researcher for Asahi KASEI corporation since 2017. He holds a master’s degree in Organic chemistry from Tokyo University. He is responsible for R&D of DUR and technical services.

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Advancion launches a next-gen multifunctional paint additive: compared to AMP, OPTIMINE™ excels in pigment dispersion, opacity, gloss, scrub resistance, and corrosion protection, with low volatility and eco-friendly properties. It is compatible with biocides, reduces formulation costs, and plans to offer 40% bio-based variants. With global reach and expertise, Advancion delivers innovative solutions to support sustainable trends in the coatings industry.

About the Speaker：

Dr. Bao currently serves as the Advancion APAC Customer Application Specialist, providing formulation advice to customers in paints & coatings industry and assisting in the development of high-performance, sustainable architectural and industrial coatings. As a technical advisor to SCIC and SPRING, he participated in the drafting Singapore national standards for coatings industry. 

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PREC is a National High-Tech Enterprise dedicated to the R&D, production, and sales of functional solvents and specialty monomers.
Core Values of EEP/MMP Solvents:
· Improves gloss and leveling, optimizing surface appearance
· Enhances application properties through viscosity reduction, wetting, defoaming, and anti-blushing
· Low-odor property ensures compliance with environmental regulations, promoting sustainable application

About the Speaker：

20 years of experience in technical R&D and project management
Within R&D divisions of multinational and joint-venture coating companies

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To be Announced 

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To be Announced 

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As an innovative additive for coatings, Nouryon Expancel® microspheres deliver multifaceted value through their distinctive properties: lightweight reduces overall costs, exceptional elasticity and low water absorption enhance durability, while compatibility with both water-based and solvent-based systems streamlines application processes. Widely adopted in building insulation, decorative finishes, and industrial protection, they drive sustainable transformation and performance advancement in the coatings industry.
 

About the Speaker：

Master of Materials Science and Engineering, with over 10 years of technical precipitation in the materials industry. Specializing in formula optimization, solution development for diverse industrial applications, and technical support for APAC clients, driving product optimization and value realization through technology. 

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Capa® polycaprolactone (PCL) polyols are used to enhance both sustainbility and performance in various coating technologies, including 2K polyurethanes, radical cure coatings, and polyurethane dispersions.  Capa polyols are low viscosity, 100% solid polymers that are used to produce high solids, low VOC coatings.  This study explores the performance benefits achieved when low molecular weight Capa polyols are blended with acrylic polyols in 2K coatings.  We will also demonstrate how Capa polyols are used to improve  polyurethane dispersions.  Then we will summarize how Capa polyols can be incorporated in radical cure coatings.  The ability of low molecular weight Capa polyols to modify crosslinking within the polymer network and subsequently improve the performance of a coating system will be discussed.

About the Speakers：

Chuck Jones is the Market Segment Manger for Coatings at Ingevity and has global responsibility.  He also served as President of the 2025 Eastern Coatings Show.  Prior to his current role, he was Technical Manager for Industrial Coatings at BASF Corporation.  He has worked in the industry for more than 15 years, and is currently located in Charlotte, NC.  He earned his B.S. degree from Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Pennsylvania State University.

Eric Wu is the Regional Sales Manager of South China & S.E.A region. He worked as the R&D manager in coating field for 5 years and marketing & sales manager for more than 16 years in coating raw materials. Now he is based in Guangzhou, China. He graduated from Guangdong Univerity of Technology, earning his Bachelors's degree of Chemistry and Master's degree of project management.  

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About the Speaker：

Dr. Harvey Xia works as R&D manager at Pioneer Chemicals. He earned his bachelor degree at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in applied chemistry. After that, he finished his master courses at National University of Singapore, followed by his phd study at Technical University of Munich. He subsequently started his postdoctoral research in polymer chemistry at Dalian University of Technology, which was financially supported by German Research Foundation (DFG). After joining Pioneer Chemicals, he is mainly responsible for the development of novel solid acrylic resin.

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Explain the fundamental principles of wetting agents in water-based systems—such as substrate wetting, leveling of short and long waves, foam stabilization and elimination, and enhancement of latex particle stability—through practical case studies.

About the Speaker：

Technical director of REZUX Chemical Co., Ltd..

Primarily engaged in research and development, as well as technical services, for additives used in coatings, inks, and agrochemicals. Projects led and products developed have received multiple awards, including the Second Prize of Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award. Participated in the development of numerous national and international standards. Passionate about industry advancement and actively involved in technical seminars and lectures within the field.

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Share Milliken sustainability strategy and how we positively influence on humankind, specify how Borchers coating additives that address industry mega trends and give detail Borchers technologies introduction on enable sustainability, such as metal driers for bio-based alkyd and metal catalyst for polyurethane system and upgrade rheology modifiers.

About the Speaker：

Dr. Neil Simpson, the global technical director of Milliken Borchers. Dr. Simpson main research areas include catalytic chemistry and controlled polymerization, his research results have been applied in the development of new resins, conductive polymers, pigment dispersants, hydrogels, and "green" polymer fields. He has published 13 papers, co-authored one book, and co-inventor of 12 patents.

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"Industry competition drives quality benchmarks; Runtai dedication cultivates excellence." With molecular design at its core, Runtai has launched the SVOC-compliant odorless coalescing agent RTC-369, delivering efficient film formation with carbon footprint reduction. Runtai continuously upgrades existing coalescing agent through process optimization to minimize VOC emissions, empowering clients to enhance coating quality across odor control and other performance metrics.                                                                                                                                                                           

About the Speaker：

Mr. Lu Xiaosong, male, senior engineer, mainly engaged in the research and development of water-based coating coalescing agent, application and other work.

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With the relaxation of the national housing purchase regulation policy, the real estate market is about to enter into a new phase of development. Meanwhile, the government’s heightened emphasis on public health and environmental protection has driven the revision and implementation of . Dow responded to the upgrade to this standard by introducing innovative low semi-volatile organic compound (SVOC) architectural coating solutions. This lecture further shares the requirements of this standard and Dow's low-emission emulsion and additive solutions for art paint and other indoor applications.

About the Speaker：

Mr. Chenghui Chen is currently employed in the Technical Service Department at Dow Chemical (China) Investment Co., Ltd., Coating Material Business. With 30 years of experience at Dow, he has specialized in the research and development, production, and application development of water-based acrylic emulsions. He has overseen the development and promotion of numerous innovative products. Mr. Chen demonstrates expertise in paint formulation design and root cause analysis, providing tailored solutions to meet specific customer needs.

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WACKER silicone paint additives empower healthy home decoration with innovative technologies, significantly enhancing the environmental performance of paints and reducing indoor pollution through low-VOC, non-toxic formulations. Its excellent properties include hydrophobicity, weather resistance, stain resistance and breathability of the paint film, and it is suitable for use in a wide range of scenarios, including walls and wood, to help create a safe and livable space. 
WACKER offers a full portfolio, covering applications such as defoaming & leveling, hydrophobic modification, anti-graffiti/anti-adhesion, and pH adjustment. These solutions address the full spectrum of coating needs—from substrate preparation to topcoat application.
The product meets environmental standards and is ideal for green building and sustainable renovation, providing consumers with home improvement solutions that protect health at the source.

About the Speaker：

Polymer master, senior technical manager of Silicone Construction Chemical department of Wacker China. Seventeen years working experience on coatings, adhesives and sealants. Responsible for technical and application development of silicone construction chemicals, silicone construction sealants and hybrid polymers.

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Application of Microencapsulation Technology in the New Generation of Fungicide and Algaecide Products — arxada TIME Technology​

Today, advanced encapsulation technologies are already being used in protecting architectural coatings against both fungal and algal growth, particularly those climates subjected to high amounts of humidity and rainfall. In response to this need, arxada developed Innovative Micro-encapsulation, a unique controlled release technology that has shown significant enhancements to reduce carbon footprint and optimise performance.This technology offers benefits such as improved resistance to leaching, enhanced formulation stability and environmental advantages .

Overall Solutions for High-Performance Additives in Powder Coating 

arxada has wide range additive portoflios in powder coating:Flow and leveling additives enhance the performance and beauty of coating;Degassing additives eliminate pinholes and entrapped air;Texture additives create special touch and aesthetics. arxada creates value for customer products with safe and sustainable chemical solutions  

About the Speaker：

Ms. Lily Yao

Over fifteen years working experience in industrial biocide, with deep research on the product application and familiar with various regulations and relevant standard test methods.

Mr. Mike An

Got rich experience in additives application development and coating formula design,  focus on the application development and technical support of additives in coatings, inks, adhesives  over past decade.

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WACKER is a global technology leader in silicone products. As an ambitious partner in the coatings industry, we deliver complete industrial coating systems - from base resins to performance-enhancing additives.
Driven by the demand for environmental protection and efficient coating, powder coatings are experiencing technological innovation. Wacker launches high-performance powder resin solutions, focusing on low-temperature curing, weather resistance improvement, and functional innovation to help the industry reduce energy consumption and expand applications.

About the Speaker：

Joined Wacker China in 2013 and in charge of technical services and management. Responsible for SILRES ® silicone products are used in industrial and architectural coatings, as well as HDK ® research on the application of fumed silica in different fields.
Previously responsible for the research and development of powder binders, ground self leveling, insulation materials, and industrial coatings. Participated in the development of several industry and national standards.

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The automotive industry is undergoing it's most profound transformation in decades. Beyond electrification and digitalization, design has become a decisive factor in how brands connect with consumers. In this context, Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) are no longer secondary styling elements, but central to creating emotional, sustainable, and differentiating experiences. 

This talk will explore where car design is heading, with a special focus on the rising influence of CMF design. It will highlight how effect pigments can unlock new levels of depth, movement, and sensory appeal—enabling designers to craft the next generation of CMF experiences that truly resonate with drivers and passengers.

About the Speaker：

Mr. Dominik Eisend is multidisciplinary designer who loves to explore and to create with materials, colors and shapes. In his projects he crosses various disciplines of design. 

In his role as Director of Design at SUSONITY he visualizes the future in color and design and listens closely to what is needed in the market. He steers & drives global Pull Marketing activities within the fields of COATINGS, INDUSTRIALS AND COSMETICS.
The huge line up of innovative effect pigments and functional materials of SUSONITY creates the perfect playground for his ideas and creativity.

Mr. Dominik has a background in transportation interior design and is a CMF expert. Prior to his role at SUSONITY he has worked for several OEMs such as Mercedes-Benz, AMG and FORD as well as for a German-Chinese automotive start up where he was leading the CMF(color material finish) design team. To forecast the future and to exchange with likeminded, Dominik is on the board of directors at CMG (color marketing group) with is the globally leading organization for color and material forecasting.

He sees CMF design as one of the most important ingredients for outstanding products and brands to create emotional experiences.

* This is a private session, ticket will be distributed by the Presenting Company only.

Please contact the Presenting Company directly if interested. 

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2,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl) Furan(BHMF) is derived from renewable source and provides excellent anti-corrosion performance with low viscosity and high bio carbon contents(>90%). The unique hetero-cyclic molecular structure contributes improving adhesion strength and corrosion resistance with a dilution effect for solvent free coatings system. Good compatibility with conventional epoxy resin is providing an opportunity to substitute current epoxy reactive diluents to BHMF epoxy with improving anti-corrosion performance for protective and marine coatings. 

About the Speaker：

To be announced

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Asahi Kasei Corporation is one of the suppliers of Polycarbonate Diol (PCD). Durability of PCD as a polymer diol compared to polyether and polyester polyols is highly recognized by a wide variety of industries. Asahi Kasei’s PCD, also known as DURANOL™, is designed with excellent mechanical properties which allow the product to improve the performance of polyurethane. Properties and applications of hydrophilic, low viscosity and bio-based PCD will be introduced in this presentation.

About the Speaker：

Yoichi Hirose has been a researcher for Asahi KASEI corporation since 2022. He previously worked in the display industry, focusing on polymer materials for LCDs. He holds a master’s degree in Organic chemistry from Tohoku University. He is responsible for R&D of PCD and technical services.

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Opening up new possibilities in the red color space with Zenexo® VolcanGlow (UTP©) – an innovative effect pigment for environmentally friendly and sustainable coating technologies
UTP®-Technology (Ultra-Thin-Pigment-Technology) is a unique Award-Winning technology from SCHLENK, which enables substrates with a reproducible and perfectly uniform thickness distribution.
Effect pigments based on UTP®-Technology are significantly thinner and provide a tight particle thickness deviation, which results in an outstanding aspect ratio when compared to other effect pigment generations. 

About the Speaker：

Ms. Tünde Hahn studied chemical engineering at Babes Bolyai University in Cluj Napoca, in Transylvania/Romania. In 1997, she joined Farben Distler, a Bavarian coatings manufacturer as a laboratory manager. In 2006 she moved to Schlenk Metallic Pigments GmbH in Roth/Germany and took over the responsibility for the laboratory for aqueous coatings applications. 
Since 2015, she has held the position of Head of Automotive and Industrial Coatings at SCHLENK.

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•  The Dual Pressure on Supply Chains & the Need for Material Innovation
•  "Sustainable Circular Carbon Black" with 100% Virgin-Grade Performance Matching
•  "Ultra-low PAHs Specialty Carbon Black" Engineered for Safety
• Technical Integration & Customized Collaboration

About the Speaker：

Published 24 SCI international papers

Specialized in graphite, activated carbons, carbon blacks and other carbon materials (CNT/Graphene)

Leading the development of specialty carbon black products for inks, coatings, and conductive applications

Developing advanced carbon materials such as single-walled carbon nanotubes, few-layer graphene, and high-value recycled carbon black

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Cargill Bioindustrial has developed Biobased Dimer Acid based Polyester Polyol-Priplast™ series for many years with the global footprint and expertise. Priplast™ provides excellent hydrophobicity and related hydrolytic resistance, outstanding thermo-oxidative stability and UV resistance and excellent flow and wetting enhances the performance of Polyurethane coating based Priplast™ for solvent borne, water borne applications on electronics， automotives, 3C, textile, wood etc. Up to 100% biobased Priplast™ satisfies the customers' needs for biobased requirements with additional LCA, ISCC plus etc. for sustainable solutions.

About the Speaker：

Dr. Roy Li, graduated from Tokyo Institute of Technology with major in Organic Polymeric Materials. He is APAC Applications Manager of Performance Specialties at Cargill Bioindustrial. His focus is on research and development as well as promoting the application of bio-based raw materials in including CASE, foam, engineering plastics etc. at Cargill. He has rich experience of synthesis, process development, scale up, product development, application development, and market development for biobased products.

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Introducing the technical requirements and product selection in the application cases of water-based engineering "wet-on-wet" processes, composite materials, and single-component impregnating coatings.

About the Speaker：

Mr. Bufeng Shen, has 5 years of R&D experience and over 10 years of marketing experience in the water-based industrial coatings. He has a profound understanding of the difficulties and pain points in the production and application processes of water-based industrial coatings and can provide comprehensive solutions for production/application to customers.

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This talk will introduce sustainable, cost-effective, and low-VOC solutions based on advanced CNSL technologies for high-performance protective coatings. It covers: 
(1) a new CNSL-based epoxy curing agent with excellent epoxy compatibility, rapid cure, and improved corrosion resistance; 
(2) a latest CNSL-derived polyol for polyurethane coatings offering outstanding moisture, chemical, and corrosion resistance; and 
(3) newly developed waterborne epoxy curing agents enabling low-VOC, high-durability protective systems. These innovations address key performance, regulatory, and cost challenges in modern protective coating formulations.

About the Speaker：

Jing Li, MS, Technical Service Manager in Cardolite Chemical（Zhuhai）Co., Ltd. He has worked on the product evaluation, coating formulation and technical support. He earned MS degree from Dept. of Chemical engineering at Tianjin University and hold over 20 years working experience in anti-corrosion coatings. 

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The Coatings Technology Platform of Dow Industrial Solutions has been committed to technological innovation and product upgrading in the two major fields of coatings and emulsion polymerization. In recent years, it has focused on localized production and successively launched new products. In emulsion polymerization industry, Dow has introduced the nonionic emulsifier TERGITOL Pro series of surfactants. This emulsifier not only has excellent emulsification ability but also can enhance the wetting capacity of emulsions. In coatings industry, to meet the demand for further improvement of environmental friendliness in architectural coatings, Dow has developed low SVOC film-forming aids, DALPAD A Plus and DOWANOL BD-25, to meet the needs of different customers for film-forming aids. In terms of performance, these two film-forming aids can not only improve the stability of coatings but also maintain good scrub resistance and low-temperature crack resistance of coatings. The newly launched non-PFAS anti-tackling agent TRITON FCX-800 can not only enhance the anti-tackling property of paint films but also improve their stain resistance and dirt resistance. In addition, the low-foaming wetting agent TERGITOL CA-90, the dispersion stabilizer TERGITOL EA-408C, and the low-odor pH regulator UCAR MF 90CN will also be introduced.

About the Speaker：

Graduated from East China University of Science and Technology, joined Dow Chemical Company in 2006 and is currently the technical manager and global application technology leader for Coating/Ink/Adhesive Platform. She has long been engaged in the development and application research of various additives in waterborne coatings, including coalescing agent, co-solvents, surfactants, pH neutralizers, etc.

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The basic rules of additives choice for multi-purpose applications including industrial coating and ink, lab test and case sharing and analysis.

About the Speaker：

Mr. Jun Wu, 30 years' relevent experience in formulation development,technical service and marketing.

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The report will introduce the versatile role of colloidal silica in sustainable surface protection, such as non-stick coating and metal surface treatment. Non-stick ceramic coating including colloidal silica, as replacement of conventional PTFE-based coating, is more environmental-friendly and the mechanical properties and the temperature stability are improved. Addition of silane-modified colloidal silica in formulation can improve compatibility and meanwhile enhance adhesion and corrosion resistance.

About the Speakers:

• Doctoral Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. 
• Technical Development Manager at Nouryon
• More than 30 years experience of colloidal silica and coatings

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Introduce thermochromic and photochromic microcapsule pigments, as well as multiple evaluation standards for the physical properties, color-changing performance, weather resistance, and environmental friendliness of color-changing microcapsules. Release the world's first set of thermochromic and photochromic color cards (second version), explain the optimization and improvement strategies for product performance, as well as application cases of the product in domestic brands in industries such as 3C electronics.

About the Speaker：

Chief engineer of BLOCLO Technology Co., Ltd，postdoctor of Tsinghua University, who has been engaged in microencapsulation technology for nearly 20 years, and has developed various microcapsules and nanocapsules products with different wall materials and technologies.

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Nouryon's newly developed general-purpose cellulose ether demonstrates excellent compatibility with different types of hectorite, especially those that are highly reactive. It significantly improves color droplets storage stability and offers high thickening efficiency, helping to reduce costs and enhance efficiency for multi-color paints.
Nouryon's new humectant technology effectively extends the open time of coatings while also providing anti-freeze properties, replacing PG to reduce the VOC content of formulations. It is particularly suitable for applications such as artistic paint, thick paste paint, colorants, and water-based inks etc.

About the Speaker：

Ms. Alice Xu is a seasoned technical specialist in the paint and coatings industry, holding a master’s degree from East China University of Science and Technology. Her deep expertise spans the application of functional coating additives that contributes to the advancement of high-performance and sustainable solutions. 

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Driven by the dual forces of increasingly strict global environmental protection policies and industrial upgrading, Wanhua Chemical, starting from its special isocyanates and amines raw material system, has innovatively constructed a new all-scenario application solution for polyurethane, epoxy and polyurea coatings through core products such as multifunctional isocyanates (WANNATE® HT/HB/IT series), alicyclic amines (WANAMINE® 2300/2410) and aromatic secondary amines (WANALINK® 6200), contributing to industrial upgrading, empower the coatings industry to achieve efficient, green and sustainable innovative development.

About the Speaker：

ADI application technical engineer of Wanhua Chemical, focusing on aliphatic isocyanate haardeners application research and technical services

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This is a private session, ticket will be distributed by the Presenting Company only.

Please contact the Presenting Company directly if interested. 

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To be Announced 

About the Speaker：

To be Announced