2025 Presentation Download

Thank you for attending Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit. Below you'll find PDF files and streaming link to every session we have permission to share from the 2025 CTT Summit.

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Optimizing Your Coating Formulation for Concrete Protection

Terri John, Synthomer

Thermal Management - Fundamental Insights

Venkateshwarlu Kalsani, PPG

Liquid (State) Color Development

Oliver Korten, ORONTEC GmbH & Co. KG

Advancements in Surfactant-Free Hydrophobic Additives for Enhanced Water Repellency

Cody Lindemulder, CHT-USA

Rheological Optimization of Latex Paints with Balanced Key Coating Properties

Artur Palasz, Ph.D., Spektrochem Coatings Laboratory, LLC

Using Rheology to Optimize Coatings

Philip Rolfe, Netzsch Instruments

Boosting Sustainability in Coatings with Bio-Based and Biodegradable Additives

Elvin Servellon, Jungbunzlauer

High-Renewable, Oil-Modified Polyurethane Dispersion for Sustainable Wood Coatings

Israel Skoff, Lubrizol

Advancing Sustainable Coatings with U.S. Soybean Oil: Renewable Solutions for Coatings Manufacturers

Kristine Weigal, OmniTech International

Simply Change - Create PFAS-Free Solutions

Smriti Arora, BYK USA

High-Performance, Sustainable Wax-Based Surface Modifiers

Bruce Berglund, CHT USA Inc.

N-Butylpyrrolidone (NBP) as a Green Solvent to Replace N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Industrial Coating Applications

Justin Calcott, Eastman Chemical

Organo-Siloxane Surfactant as Substitute for Forever Chemicals - Reactive Versus Nonreactive

Steve Crain, Elé Corporation

A Cost-Effective Approach to Formulate Emulsions Leading to Improved Colloidal Stability and Finished Coatings

Michael East, Tosoh USA

Waterborne Alkyds as a New Sustainable Coating Approach

David Pierre, Perstorp

Innovative Block Additives: A Sustainable Solution to PFAS in Coatings

Maxwell Staver, Ashland

Novel Rheology Booster for Hydrophilic and Hydrophobically Treated Fumed Silica

Sarah Vezzetti, Evonik Corporation

A Novel Multifunctional Buffer System for Enhanced Microbial Stability in Water-Based Formulations

Ralph Woerheide, NASOTIC Inc.

Influence of Formulation Variables on the Performance of Water-Based Direct-to-Metal Coatings

Andy Balgeman, Engineered Polymer Solutions

Future-Proofing Corrosion Control

Michelle Bauer, ICL - Halox

Zero-VOC, Water-Based Sustainable Coating Technology for Decorative and Industrial Applications

Sachin Joshi, Greenovoc Specialty Coatings Pvt Ltd.

Developments in Aluminum Flake Technology for Chrome Replacement in Water-Based Coating Systems

Jason J. Kuhla, ECKART America

Exploring Solid Colorants: A Sustainable Alternative for Coating Formulation

Martin Moore, Holland Colours

Sustainable, Smart Corrosion Protection

Benny Pearman, SynMatter Co.

Next-Generation Acrylic-Urethane Dispersion for High-Performance Architectural Primers and Topcoats

George Wang, Alberdingk Boley

New Coating Thickness Technology: Offering Precision Control of Exacting Coating Applications

Renee Basset, BYK-Gardner USA

Optimizing Paint and Coating Appearance Through Imaging-Based Measurement Systems

Darryl Case, Rhopoint Americas Inc

Advancements in Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA)-Free Polyester Resins for Hybrid Powder Coatings

Joshua Gesford, Covestro LLC

Advances in GMA Acrylic Resins: Addressing New Challenge with a Novel Approach

Dehui Han, Anderson Development Company

Polymeric Microspheres for Haptic, Gloss and Wear Modification of Coatings

Thorsten Heyden, LEHVOSS

Low-Viscosity Polycaprolactone Polyols for Performance and Sustainability

Chuck Jones, Ingevity

Cure-on-Demand Technologies in the Coatings Industry

Victoria Scarborough, ChemQuest Group

Comparing a Portable Contact Angle Goniometer Vs. Research-Style Goniometer for Wettability and Surface Energy Results on Various Coated Substrates

Paul Simutis, DataPhysics Instruments USA Corp.

Hybrid Mineral Matting Aid for Sustainable Powder Coating Applications

Yanjia Zuo, Imerys Corporation

Innovative Solutions: Replacing PFAS in Coatings for a Sustainable Future

Catherine Vitale, MÜNZING

Friday, September 5, 2025

Achieving robust sand textures in powder coatings formulations with PTFE-free additives

Derick Forcha, BYK USA Inc

Harnessing Generative AI for Defoamer Innovation

Bryan Haltom, DyStar

Wollastonite as a Functional Filler to Enhance Coating Performance

Marcelo Herszenhaut, Lehmann & Voss North America

Closing the Expertise Gap: How GenAI is Transforming Technical Sales in Paints and Coatings

Nikhil Kapadia, Corvus

Pigment Characterization and How to Use for Coatings Formulation

Bonnie Piro, Sudarshan North America

Accelerating Coatings Innovation with Data Management and AI

Jon Weis, Albert Invent

Innovate with Confidence: Risk Mitigation Strategies for Coatings and Adhesives Suppliers

Eric Casebolt, The ChemQuest Group, Inc.

Revolutionizing Coatings with Advanced Multifunctional Technologies

James Rapley, Microban International

New-Generation Bentonite Rheology Modifiers in High-Performance Architecture and Industrial Coatings

Walee Wang, CLAYMINTON INC.

A NOVEL APPROACH FOR APPLYING 2K COATINGS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND REDUCE COST

Mike Bonner, saint clair systems

Newest Technologies in Pigment Dispersion and Stabilization

John Du, Patcham LTD

Novel Polymeric Dispersants for Improved Dispersion of Polycyclic Pigments

Anthony Gilbert, Lubrizol

Dispersant Technology Fundamentals

Anthony Moy, BASF

Sustainable Laser Technology for the Coatings Industry

Chance Willis, IPG Photonics

Diamond Sponsor

albert

Platinum Sponsor

chemquest revvity signals

Gold Sponsors

Alchemy BYK

Silver Sponsors

IMCD uncountable

Bronze Sponsors

Omya Specialty Materials Inc. R.E. Carroll Inc. Siltech

Supporting Sponsor

Chicago Society for Coatings Technology