Press contact: Ralph Breymaier Director Marketing Industrial Solutions PRESS RELEASE T +49 (0) 75 44 - 5 05 - 1624 F +49 (0) 75 44 - 5 05 - 91624 [email protected] J. Wagner GmbH December 2014 Otto-Lilienthal-Straße 18 D-88677 Markdorf www.wagner-group.com 1st MDF powder symposium in Markdorf WAGNER gives valuable insight into the coating of MDF substrates On November 26th and 27th, 2014, the first MDF powder symposium took place in the WAGNER powder technology center located in Markdorf. The latest varnish and material developments were presented, as well as current knowledge and practical experience in the field of MDF powder coating. The hands on presentations delivered an insight into the coating of MDF standard plates in the wood and furniture industry, and provided ideas for the improvement and further development of units and processes. A broad knowledge range was highlighted – the complete process beginning with the tree and ending with the finished work piece. The University of Biel presented powder coating as an ideal solution for a seamless surface finishing of MDF substrates, offering considerable process and cost advantages compared to liquid or PVC coating. Both Alexander Buchmüller, initiator and Business Development & Sales Manager for MDF at WAGNER, and the participants were satisfied with the symposium and evening program at the Zeppelin Museum. Prof. Dr. Nils A. Reinke, from Winterthur Instruments AG, complimented the superior quality of the technical presentations and the advantageous combination of theory and practical demonstrations. Susanne Sollner, responsible for innovations at Burgbad AG, said that the symposium was a helpful platform aiding in the consideration to invest in the MDF coating technology. The participating varnish manufacturers IGP Pulvertechnik AG, Sherwin-Williams, Tiger Coatings and Jotun Powder Coatings all shared positive feedback about the event. The diversified group of participants provided an ideal opportunity for networking as Torsten Völkel from IGP Pulvertechnik AG pointed out. Users from the furniture industry, designers, 1/3 object planners, job coaters, varnish applicators, varnish manufacturers, architects, and consultants were all represented, amongst others. The practical presentations demonstrated the advantages of MDF powder coating 2/3 About WAGNER: WAGNER is a leading manufacturer of high-tech components and systems for the surface application of wet and powder coatings as well as paints and other liquid media. WAGNER surface finishing systems are used both in the industrial sector and by craftsmen and DIY enthusiasts. WAGNER boasts a full range of products and technology, from material feeders through mixing, dosing, movement and control systems including material logistics to the surface application of the various media. Completing the product portfolio are booth and recovery systems for powder coating as well as gluing and marking systems. The WAGNER Group has a global presence, with a workforce of approx. 1,450 people, 19 operative companies and around 300 WAGNER agencies worldwide. The WAGNER Group is owned by the Josef-WAGNER Foundations which, in addition to supporting the group of companies, pursue exclusively nonprofit, charitable aims. For more information, visit www.wagner-group.com. 3/3
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