Industry Insight
Many of the important things you need to know, delivered by those who know it best. Industry Insight features a number of the leading authorities in the market delivering insight into the key issues.
The leading authorities taking part will be;
- BASA
- BCF
- NIA
- MPMA

If you would like to be included, or know someone that you feel should be included, please contact
Victoria Emerton at Step Exhibitions on 01892 518877
7 June
09:30 - 09:50
09:50 - 10:10
10:10 - 10:30

UK REACH and its Implications for the Coatings Sector
Speaker
Simon Aldersley Technical Director - U-POL
11:30 - 11:50

SPECIFIC – Creating Surfaces for Energy Positive Buildings
Speaker
Chris Griffiths Technology Transfer Fellow - University of Swansea
11:50 - 12:10

Reflection on the UK’s New Trading Relationship with the EU – 18 Months On
Speaker
David Park Public Affairs Manager - BCF
12:10 - 12:30

Sustainability and Net Zero Ambitions for the Sector
Speaker
Tom Bowtell Chief Executive Officer - BCF
14:00 - 14:30

Painting By Numbers: the Real Impact of EPR on the Paints Sector
Speaker
Robert Fell Director & Chief Executive
14:30 - 15:00
16:00 - 16:30
16:30 - 16:50

Responsible Care for the 21st Century
Speaker
Elaine McGavin Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Chemical Business Association
16:50 - 17:10

The Impact of Exiting the EU on Chemical Safety, Storage and Warehousing
Speaker
Douglas Leech Technical Director - Chemical Business Association
17:10 - 17:30

Supporting the Chemical Supply Amidst Unprecedented Challenges
Speaker
Tim Doggett Chief Executive - Chemical Business Association
8 June
09:30 - 09:50

The Future of Preservatives in Paints, Coatings and Inks
Speaker
Ciara Dempsey Regulatory Affairs Manager - BCF
09:50 - 10:10

The Paint Industry’s Ambitions for Transforming Household Leftover Paint Recycling
Speaker
Dr Steve Snaith Non-Executive Director - BCF
10:10 - 10:30
11:30 - 11:50

Practical Sustainability in the Coatings Sector
Speaker
Geoff Mackey Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director - BASF
11:50 - 12:10
14:00 - 14:15

Surfaces and Coating on a Nanoscale: Multicomponent Nanomaterials as a Test Case for Safe and Sustainable by Design
Speaker
Dr Neil Hunt Managing Chemistry Consultant - Yordas Group
14:15 - 14:30

Life Cycle Assessment Towards Nanotechnology Industries Sector – What is it Missing?”
Speaker
Ernesto Alfaro-Moreno Group Leader Nanosafety - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
14:30 - 14:45
14:45 - 15:00

Enhancing Performance of Coatings with Biobased Dispersions of Graphene
Speaker
Adam Bell Applied Graphene Materials
15:30 - 16:30

The Costs and Challenges of Regulation on the Adhesives and Sealants Sector
Speaker
Lorna Williams BASA