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Held every two years, it has grown from
260 delegates in 2004 to 330 delegates
in 2006. This is the only event that brings
the South Africa coatings industry and
its suppliers together in a combined
symposium and exhibition. It is organised
jointly by the two industry bodies, OCCA
The 22nd Coatings for Africa symposium and
exhibition will be held again in Drakensberg,
South Africa from 19-21 August 2008. With
high expectations for 2008, the event has
grown increasingly stronger since it was
first held at the Champagne Sports Resort
in Drakensberg.
and SAPMA (Oil and Colour Chemists’
Association and SA Paint Manufacturers’
Association).
Speakers of international standing and
reputation will help to draw the decision-
makers in the paint, ink and adhesive
industries together at this scenic venue.
This encourages attendance by the
exhibitors, who were very satisfied with the
2006 event.
Mr Diederik Viljoen of Protea Speciality
Chemicals commented: “We were very
pleased by the response to our stand at
Coatings for Africa 2006 and will definitely
book space for this year’s event. It is
a great opportunity to meet new and
existing customers in an informal setting.
Great to spend time with them on the golf
course too!”
The theme of the symposium will be
‘Profitable solutions for tomorrow’s
world’. Papers to be presented will
provide delegates with information and
opportunities that could lead to increased
profitability. They will address the
challenges facing the coatings industry in
the near future.
Papers have been invited which deal with all
aspects of surface coatings and inks such
as raw materials, manufacture, formulation,
testing, quality control, application, colour,
corrosion, environment, education and
training.
A golf tournament is arranged for the day
prior to the symposium at the Champagne
Sports Resort’s highly acclaimed golf
course. The quality of the course
together with its the majestic backdrop of
Drakensberg ensure a fully-booked field.
Coatings for Africa – South Africa
Fax: +27 31 762 1761
Email:
Website:
Ilhanlar to open for business in July
Ilhanlar Rolling Tube, Pipe & Textile Co will soon open its new manufacturing facility in
the Osmaniye Industrial Organized Region of Turkey. Construction began in 2007 and is
due for completion in July 2008.
Ilhanlar will produce mainly welded precious tubes, industrial tubes (Ø 13-168mm),
square (10x10mm to 125x125mm), and rectangular (10x20mm to 150x100mm) profiles.
Pipes will be produced as longitudinally welded with the steel strips.
Industrial pipes and profiles will also be produced with hot-rolled, pickled and cold-rolled
(St 12, ST 34, ST 37.2, St 44.2) quality steel strips via advanced technology. Standard
bundles are packaged with the signode steel strips into square, rectangular and hexagon
shapes. In addition, special orders are automatically packaged (wrapped) with jut or
paper.
Ilhanlar Rolling Tube-Pipe & Textile Co – Turkey
Fax: +90 3267181056
Email:
 Delegates will be able to relax in the spectacular surroundings of Drakensberg
‘Coatings for Africa’ returns to Drakensberg