Ron Partridge
Sr. Account Manager | Arkema Inc
Presenter bio
Ron Partridge is a Sr. Account Manager in the High-Performance Polymers Business unit at Arkema. Ron is responsible for the sales of Kynar® PVDF polymer into the NA coatings market. He has over 30 years’ experience in the polymer industry in sales, business development, technical service and R&D. He has worked for Arkema for the last twenty-three years. He received his BS degree in Chemistry and Materials Science from The State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1984.
Differentiated Performance and Long-Life Architectural Coatings
Purpose:
Building owners have come to rely on weatherable coatings to provide long-term protection to their buildings. With an increased focus on sustainability, performance, and durability, PVDF resin-based coatings can help architects and painting contractors exceed their clients’ design goals. This course covers the key components and functions of high-performance weatherable coatings and looks at how these coatings contribute to sustainable design.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
• describe the ways PVDF resin-based coatings, both water based and solvent based, provide a consistent, pristine appearance while achieving durability goals over a variety of substrates as demonstrated in applicable case studies
• discuss why some coatings fail and the important considerations when selecting a coating system for an application, including weathering performance, longevity, and application method
• discuss the standards of performance for architectural coatings and recognize why PVDF coating technology outperforms other coating technologies, and
• explain how water-based PVDF coatings, by their chemistry and performance, can help design professionals and building owners achieve their sustainability goals.
Target audience: Architects, Engineers, Specifiers, Building Owners, Property Managers
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