Upcoming PNWSCT and Related Events
Presentation Title: Aluminum & Pearlescent Pigments 101:
Abstract: Paint and Coatings formulators have used metallic and pearlescent pigments for many years. This presentation discusses an introductory knowledge of what is used to produce these pigments, the many forms these pigments can take as well as the diverse methods to use these materials in coatings formulations. Solvent and water based chemistries will be discussed with practical guidelines of storage, handling and formulating with metallic and pearlescent materials.
Bio: Scott Greer is End Use Manager for Industrial Coatings at Eckart America Corporation, part of the Altana Group. In this role, he focuses on assisting current and potential customers in selection, formulation and application of effect pigment for decorative and functional performance within Industrial Coatings.
Scott began his career in Coatings as a paint formulator for Chemical Coatings-Waterborne segment of Sherwin-Williams in Chicago. He continued his work the R&D labs of Valspar and US Coatings developing solvent borne coatings formulations skills. Scott also worked on the specifications, standards and industrial application coatings within Caterpillar Inc. Scott has held positions in R&D, Technical Service, Continuous Process Improvement as well as Green Belt Six-Sigma roles. He earned his BS/Chemistry from the Missouri University of Science & Technology and MS/Chemistry degrees from Depaul University. He currently resides in Louisville, KY.
Cost:
$0 for manufacturing members
$20 for retired persons
$25 for all others
Typical Schedule (flexible with goal start time of 11:30AM):
11-11:30AM: Registration
11:45AM: Lunch orders
12PM: Introduce speakers & announcements
12:20PM: Lunch served
Presentation Title: Aluminum & Pearlescent Pigments 101:
Abstract: Paint and Coatings formulators have used metallic and pearlescent pigments for many years. This presentation discusses an introductory knowledge of what is used to produce these pigments, the many forms these pigments can take as well as the diverse methods to use these materials in coatings formulations. Solvent and water based chemistries will be discussed with practical guidelines of storage, handling and formulating with metallic and pearlescent materials.
Bio:
Scott Greer is End Use Manager for Industrial Coatings at Eckart America Corporation, part of the Altana Group. In this role, he focuses on assisting current and potential customers in selection, formulation and application of effect pigment for decorative and functional performance within Industrial Coatings.
Scott began his career in Coatings as a paint formulator for Chemical Coatings-Waterborne segment of Sherwin-Williams in Chicago. He continued his work the R&D labs of Valspar and US Coatings developing solvent borne coatings formulations skills. Scott also worked on the specifications, standards and industrial application coatings within Caterpillar Inc. Scott has held positions in R&D, Technical Service, Continuous Process Improvement as well as Green Belt Six-Sigma roles. He earned his BS/Chemistry at the University of Missouri-Rolla and MS/Chemistry degrees at Depaul University. He currently resides in Louisville, KY.
Join us in a game of golf with proceeds to BC Children’s Hospital
Come join us “fore” a great game of golf, Friday, August 16th, for the 26th annual “Portland Charity Classic” Golf Tournament. The proceeds go to help support the Make-A-Wish for a child in need.
To register for the tournament please go here.
72nd Annual Business Meeting
Agenda
October 21st, 2019
11:30 am – 12:15pm
Versailles 3/4, Paris Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
- Call to order—Eric
- Minutes of the 2018 Annual Business Meeting—Paul
- Introductions
- Society Financial Report – Darrin
- WCS Report—Bonnie
- Society Liaison Report – Bev Spears
- Committee Reports
- 2018 Symposium Report – Bonnie/Ray
- 2020 Symposium Preview- Ema or Eric?
- Membership—Darin Shields
- Scholarship—Betty Anne
- Speakers tour –Eric?
- Memorial-?
- Old Business
- New Business
- Date and Place of 2020 Annual Business Meeting—Eric
- Adjournment
From the starlit trees as you drive towards the clubhouse, to
the Christmas ambiance that surrounds you when you walk
through the front doors…
Come Join us in our Christmas Luncheon.
Please consider donating and bringing an unwrapped gift as a donation to our Children’s fund.
More details to follow!
Board Of Directors meeting
When: Tuesday, January, 28th 2020
Where: Jake’s Grill ‘McCormick Room’ room located in The Governor Hotel; 611 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97205; (503) 220-1850
Cost:
$0 for manufacturing members
$20 for retired persons
$25 for all others
Typical Schedule (flexible with goal start time of 11:30AM):
11-11:30AM: Registration
11:45AM: Buffet-style lunch
12PM – 4PM: Announcements & speaker presentations
4PM – 6PM: Tradition calls for supplier/distributor hosted happy hour
Esteemed guests in no particular order:
- Emmanuel Durant – TOLSA: Water Uptake of Various Functional Fillers
- Martin Kays – BYK: Wetting & Dispersing Additives, Dispersants, Flow & Leveling, Etc.
- Mark Brown – CR Minerals: Pumice in Paints & Coatings
- Ronald Brashear – BYK: New Rheology Additive
When: Wednesday, January, 29th 2020
Where: River rock Casino 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8
Cost:
$40 for manufacturing members
$40 for retired persons
Typical Schedule (flexible with goal start time of 11:30AM):
11:30AM: Registration
11:45AM: Buffet-style lunch
12PM – 4PM: Announcements & speaker presentations
Esteemed guests in no particular order:
- Emmanuel Durant – TOLSA: Water Uptake of Various Functional Fillers
- Martin Kays – BYK: Wetting & Dispersing Additives, Dispersants, Flow & Leveling, Etc.
- Mark Brown – CR Minerals: Pumice in Paints & Coatings
- Ronald Brashear – BYK: New Rheology Additive
We’re excited to get the early word out for the annual PDX Chapter’s February Portland Winterhawk Hockey Nite! Even if you don’t like hockey, how about taking a chemist, owner, buyer, manager, or salesperson out for a hot dog/soda, a hat, prizes and a good time at an ice rink? The Winterhawks are so excited to have us this year that they’ll be providing the PNWSCT with prizes to ‘raffle off’ amongst ourselves at the game!
Please at the very least, mark your calendars and RSVP to me (Eric Jenkins) if you’d like to attend the Beer Tasting Night night where the Portland Winterhawks will be hosting the Thunderbirds.
WHAT DO YOU GET? 100 level seat, hat, hot dog, and soda with the ability to win prizes
HOW MUCH: ~$30/head
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Please RSVP with the requested number of tickets to me via email