TPT May 2008

I ndustry N ews

‘Coatings for Africa’ returns to Drakensberg

and SAPMA (Oil and Colour Chemists’ Association and SA Paint Manufacturers’ Association). Speakers of international standing and reputation will help to draw the decision- makers in the paint, ink and adhesive industries together at this scenic venue. This encourages attendance by the exhibitors, who were very satisfied with the 2006 event. Mr Diederik Viljoen of Protea Speciality Chemicals commented: “We were very pleased by the response to our stand at Coatings for Africa 2006 and will definitely book space for this year’s event. It is a great opportunity to meet new and existing customers in an informal setting. Great to spend time with them on the golf course too!” The theme of the symposium will be ‘Profitable solutions for tomorrow’s world’. Papers to be presented will provide delegates with information and opportunities that could lead to increased profitability. They will address the challenges facing the coatings industry in the near future. Papers have been invited which deal with all aspects of surface coatings and inks such as raw materials, manufacture, formulation, testing, quality control, application, colour, corrosion, environment, education and training. A golf tournament is arranged for the day prior to the symposium at the Champagne Sports Resort’s highly acclaimed golf course. The quality of the course together with its the majestic backdrop of Drakensberg ensure a fully-booked field. Coatings for Africa – South Africa Fax : +27 31 762 1761 Email : rosalie@coa.za Website : www.coatingsforafrica.org.za

The 22 nd Coatings for Africa symposium and exhibition will be held again in Drakensberg, South Africa from 19-21 August 2008. With high expectations for 2008, the event has grown increasingly stronger since it was first held at the Champagne Sports Resort in Drakensberg.

Held every two years, it has grown from 260 delegates in 2004 to 330 delegates in 2006. This is the only event that brings the South Africa coatings industry and its suppliers together in a combined symposium and exhibition. It is organised jointly by the two industry bodies, OCCA

 Delegates will be able to relax in the spectacular surroundings of Drakensberg

Ilhanlar to open for business in July Ilhanlar Rolling Tube, Pipe & Textile Co will soon open its new manufacturing facility in the Osmaniye Industrial Organized Region of Turkey. Construction began in 2007 and is due for completion in July 2008. Ilhanlar will produce mainly welded precious tubes, industrial tubes (Ø 13-168mm), square (10x10mm to 125x125mm), and rectangular (10x20mm to 150x100mm) profiles. Pipes will be produced as longitudinally welded with the steel strips. Industrial pipes and profiles will also be produced with hot-rolled, pickled and cold-rolled (St 12, ST 34, ST 37.2, St 44.2) quality steel strips via advanced technology. Standard bundles are packaged with the signode steel strips into square, rectangular and hexagon shapes. In addition, special orders are automatically packaged (wrapped) with jut or paper. Ilhanlar Rolling Tube-Pipe & Textile Co – Turkey

Fax : +90 3267181056 Email : aucar@ilhanlarg

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