PDA 2009 Annual Conference

• Time:January 20-23,2009
• Location: Embassy Suites - Albuquerque , NM

The 2009 Annual Conference in Albuquerque, NM is shaping up to be our best one yet! This year the focus is on coating concrete.  The Program Committee has lined up some great topics and presentations.  We are looking forward to some innovative project applications, helpful and informative polyurea discussions and business presentations to help you keep growing in a contracting economy.  One particular part your Program Committee is looking especially forward to is the open demonstration secession, and we want to give you a chance to show what you do best.
 

PDA has assembled the finest polyurea professionals to share their experiences and case studies to give you an edge in the industry and put you ahead of your competitors!

PDA is set to commemorate its 10th Anniversary at the 2009 Annual Conference, January 20-23 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This meeting’s educational program is packed with new tools, procedures and processes…a great way to expand your network! Join us to learn about the new techniques and resources available to you and your company. This is a perfect opportunity for you to meet with leading manufacturers, distributors and suppliers to experience new trends in the polyurea industry while getting the opportunity to network with your industry peers. So join us in Albuquerque to ‘Get Your Mix on Route 66!’

Polyurea Development Association Europe announced second annual conference

Following the success of its first annual conference, the PDA Europe announced the second conference, with the name “Taking Polyurea to the Next Level”. The event took place from Tuesday 18 to Thursday 20 October 2008 at the Austria Trend Parkhotel Schonbrunn in Vienna, Austria. PDA Europe welcomed more than 150 delegates worldwide.
 

The conference agenda, which included presentations, case studies, educational courses and live demonstrations, highlighted the benefits of specifying polyurea systems for a range of applications. The three-day conference also gave attendees the opportunity to network with leading international industry representatives and help shape the future of the polyurea industry in Europe.  Conference highlights included a live polyurea spray demonstration at the Vienna Zoo, where delegates can experience the polyurea spray work at the entrance to the Highland cows’ barn.

Educational sessions contained a course covering all aspects of the polyurea technology, as well as the “Surface Preparation Course for Metal and Concrete” given for the first time.  

Also this year, a special Specifiers session will be organised where a panel of highly qualified polyurea technologists answered questions around applications, properties and more.

The 6th China International Exhibition for Roofing and Waterproofing Technology successfully held in Shanghai

The 6th China International Exhibition for Roofing and Waterproofing Technology successfully held on 12th-14th, Jun at Shanghai International Exhibition Center.

Meanwhile, China Construction Waterproofing Achievements Exhibition,  Architects Seminar, Road & Bridge Waterproof Seminar and others were given. The famous suppliers for waterproofing coming from 20 countries such as America, Germany, France, Japan, Italy, Canada and domestic’s were present，it becomes one of the three biggest roofing and waterproofing exhibition in the world.

It is the first time for Qingdao Jialian New Chemical Materials Co., Ltd to promote new polyurea waterproofing materials, our booth No.is 2006.

The polyurea waterproofing materials became a focus in exhibition. On 13th June, Mr. Baozhu Wang, General Manager of Qingdao Jialian New Chemical Materials Co., Ltd, gave a lecture with title “SPUA Polyurea  Waterproofing Materials and Its Application”, Manager Cui Xiaoming from Graco Co. gave a lecture with title “Polyurea Waterproof Coatings and Application in Huge Infrastructure”, General Manager Yu Jianping from Beijing Shinjuker Polymer Materials Co. Ltd gave the reports about “Integration Coatings System of Exposing Materproof, Abrasion-resistant, Decoration”, all the lectures were very expressive and applauded by the polyurea experts.

PDA’s 2008 Mid-Year Meeting

The 2008 Mid-Year Meeting was an educational opportunity for the attendees to seek more knowledge in-between the Annual Conference. This meeting concentrated on how polyurea technology and concrete can work together. Attendees were educated on this topic in order to market their products or services to the concrete industry.

The meeting opened with two great project profiles. David Preston, Advanced Resin Coatings LLC gave a presentation on “The Applicator Is Not Always at Fault.” And Don Dancey, Innovative Painting & Waterproofing, presented his case study on, “Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail Exercise/Sports Decks.” Both case studies expressed the use of polyurea and concrete working together! Kelin Bower, Polyvers International, then gave an introduction to the USGBC, LEED Certification and Polyurea’s green side in his presentation, “Green Building and Polyurea.” He explained what green building is, what its goals are and what the future holds.

Following, Jon Gilchrist, PDA Legal Council, presented, “Warranty Specifications.” He discussed what warranties are, how they relate to the polyurea industry and how to protect your company in a contract. Lastly, Scott Bush, LEXINET CORP. & MarketingSalsa, presented, “How to Use Direct Marketing More Effectively.” Scott presented the basics for utilizing direct mail marketing effectively and efficiently, the attendees took home lots of new ideas!