Polyurea based coatings to get European Association
Polyurea spray coatings are expected to get a boost from having their own European association, the Polyurea Development Association Europe.
The coatings fall into three cagetories: polyurea coatings derived from the reaction products of isocyanate components and amines with synthetic resin blend components, polyurethanes, which are the reaction products of isocyanates and polyols, and hybrids of the two. They are widely used as spray on coatings.
The PDA Europe is to be based on the same format at the existing PDA, which was founded in the US some years ago. Founding members include: Aceto France; Albermarle; BASF AG; Flexguard; Imexfa SA; and Polymer Chemical Company BV. Other companies actively involved include: Bayer MaterialScience; De Neef Conchem; GepoTech; Huntsman Polyurethanes; Liquid Plastics and Rema Tip Top.
Marc Broekaert of Huntsman and first PDA Europe President said, “Creating an industry association committed solely to the needs of European polyurea formulators and users, answers the long standing requirement for a professional body that can provide strategic direction and champion best practice in this particular area of the European chemical industry. Drawing on the collective expertise of our members, we will create a sustainable platform for the future of polyurea and set the standard for polyurea spray systems in Europe. Polyurea spray coatings are experiencing a real surge in usage and are now employed in a wide variety of industry sectors including construction, transportation and industrial coatings. PDA Europe will provide an effective forum for networking through which key industry players can discuss a range of hot industry issues including REACH. We would encourage anyone involved in this area of the chemical business to join the association as a priority and benefit from key industry information and technological development.”
PDA Europe will hold its first annual conference in November 2007. entitled “Developing the European Polyurea Market together” will take place from 14-16th November at the Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport Hotel in Brussels, Belgium.
pda-europe@kelleneurope.com
