For some time now, a key topic in any human activity has been sustainability, the most efficient use of resources to achieve results in line with your objectives. This focus has clearly involved the whole universe of coatings and adhesives for wood and wood-based materials, essential aspects for industrial furniture production. Xylexpo hosts four meetings dedicated to different aspects of the furniture production process, an in-depth analysis based on the collaboration between the Giulio Natta” Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering of Politecnico di Milano and Catas, Europe’s leading laboratory for tests, research and education in the wood-furniture industry. The round of meetings is sponsored by Poliefun, an association created at Politecnico di Milano to gather surface finishing companies and universities, promoting the development of enterprise culture, research and innovation.
Xylexpo – the biennial international exhibition of technologies for the wood and furniture industry – will host the meetings from Tuesday 8 to Friday 11, from 2.30 pm to 4 pm at the Xylexpo Arena, the place for meetings and debates in hall 4, stand C31/D32.
TUESDAY, MAY 08, 2018
14.30-16.00 XYLEXPO ARENA, Hall 4, Booth C31-D32
“ADHESIVES AND BONDING: RAW MATERIALS FROM NATURE”
For lamination or load-bearing applications, adhesives are critical elements for the performance and visual impact of an artifact; in this domain, the use of natural raw materials is increasing.
Organized by POLITECNICO DI MILANO – “Giulio Natta” Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering, supported by Poliefun (www.poliefun.org) and CATAS (www.catas.com).
Featuring:
Franco Bulian Deputy Director at Catas
“Adhesives for furniture: requirements and properties”
Paolo Gronchi Associate Professor, “Giulio Natta” Department of Chemistry,
Materials and Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
“Which bonding is sustainable?”
Speakers:
Gianluca Brocchieri, Research & Development at Panguaneta (www.panguanetaplywood.com)
“Safe and sustainable wood-based panels for future furniture”
Katia Trovenzi, R&D manager at Marlegno (www.marlegno.it)
“Wooden structures and eco-friendly adhesives”
Andrea Comparini, R&D Analist at Agroils (www.agroils.com)
“Green chemistry in adhesive production”
WEDNESDAY, MAY 09, 2018
14.30-16.00 XYLEXPO ARENA, Hall 4, Booth C31-D32
“NEW ROUTES FOR LAMINATION”
The adoption of advanced technology leads to unexpected results. Which challenges have been won and which are still open to achieve attractive surfaces with undisputable performance?
Organized by POLITECNICO DI MILANO – “Giulio Natta” Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering, supported by Poliefun (www.poliefun.org) and CATAS (www.catas.com).
Featuring:
Franco Bulian, Vice Director at Catas
“New surfaces: which performance?”
Paolo Gronchi, associate professor at the “Giulio Natta” Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
“The effects of radiations on surfaces”
Speakers:
Giorgio Agnoletti, Senior Product Manager Alpi (www.alpi.it)
“Alpi 2.0: design, innovation and sustainability”
Francesca Montefusco, Fenix Product Manager, Arpa Laminati (www.arpaindustriale.com)
“Nanotech materials for interior design”
Luca Ballarin, Leansor general manager (www.leansor.com)
“Automatic application of new cement coatings on furniture and product quality control according to neuronal models”
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018
14.30-16.00 XYLEXPO ARENA, Hall 4, Booth C31-D32
“COATING: THE NEW HORIZONS OF SUSTAINABILITY”
Coatings have always been a key topic in the debate about the sustainability of production processes for any product. Much progress has been made and more is being achieved, thanks to the continuous evolution of products and processes supported by research.
Organized by POLITECNICO DI MILANO – “Giulio Natta” Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering, supported by Poliefun (www.poliefun.org) and CATAS (www.catas.com).
Featuring:
Paolo Gronchi, associate professor at the “Giulio Natta” Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
“The challenge of renewable raw materials”
Franco Bulian, Vice Director at Catas
“Coating processes: the scenario”
Speakers:
Cristoforo Brendas, Business Manager Polveri Italia at Arsonsisi (www.arsonsisi.com)
“Powder coatings for heat-sensitive substrates”
Andrea Ghezzi, Technical consultant South Europe Region Akzo Nobel (www.akzonobel.com)
“Sustainable solutions for wood coatings”
Lorenzo Paniccia, R&D Technical Manager at Ica (www.icaspa.com)
“New coatings for new results”.
FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018
14.30-16.00 XYLEXPO ARENA, Hall 4, Booth C31-D32
“VISUAL IMPACT AND PERFORMANCE FOR FUTURE SURFACES”
Where are we going? Which benefits can end consumers expect and how can materials and technologies collaborate to achieve a totally new scenario, with stricter applications and standards, while ensuring beauty and quality?
Organized by POLITECNICO DI MILANO – “Giulio Natta” Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering, supported by Poliefun (www.poliefun.org) and CATAS (www.catas.com).
Featuring:
Paolo Gronchi, associate professor at the “Giulio Natta” Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
“Surface properties for everyday use”
Franco Bulian, Vice Director at Catas
“Surfaces in furniture: new requirements”
Speakers:
Stefano Corrado, Account manager Coatings at Merck Group (www.merckgroup.com)
“The new frontiers of color”
Francesca Valan, architecture consultant, and Massimo Galbiati, R&D manager, Wood Ive laboratory, Lechler (www.lechler.eu/it)
Diego Skerlic, R&D department at Valcucine (www.valcucine.com)
“The Italian furniture challenge: combining sustainability, safety and performance”.
The working session will be in Italian.
Simultaneous translation in English language will be provided
The event is in Italian language.
Simultaneous translation in English language will not be provided.
Please refer to www.xylexpo.com, section “Events”, for possible updates.
