First global coatings summit: The Coatings Summit, The Bahamas, 13-14 January 2003
First global coatings summit: The Coatings Summit, The Bahamas, 13-14 January 2003
Keywords: Coatings, Conferences
Seventy one high-profile coatings magnates from 17 countries attending the two-day strategy conference in Nassau, The Bahamas, were unanimous. The coatings industry needs more marketing, more brand strategies, and more partnerships if it is to enjoy a dynamic, sustainable future.
The first global Coatings Summit, jointly organised by Vincentz Network and the International Paint and Printing Ink Council (IPPIC), provided a unique opportunity for networking with leading coatings manufacturers, sharing visions of the future and learning about dynamic markets.
The speakers were:
Charles Bunch, President and CEO, PPG Industries, USA.
Jean-Pierre Monteny, President and CEO, BASF Coatings, Germany.
Visa Pekkarinen, President, Tikkurila OY, Finland.
Ahmet Yigitbasi, President, Yasar Holding, Turkey.
Ditlev Engel, President and CEO, Hempel, Denmark.
Dr Alan Barton, Vice President, Rohm and Haas, USA.
Peter A. Rieck, CEO, Sonneborn and Rieck.
Kees Zaal, General Manager, Transocean Coatings Association, The Netherlands.
Pierre-Marie De Leener CEO, SigmaKalon, The Netherlands.
Peter M. Surgey, CEO, Barloworld Coatings, South Africa.
Steen Bjerre, Präsident und CEO, Dyrup, Danmark.
Thomas C. Sullivan, President, RPM, USA.
Richard M. Rompala, Chairman, President and CEO, The Valspar Corp., USA.
For more information, contact: Christina Dohmann. Tel: +49/511/9910-260; Fax:+49/511/9910-099; E-mail: dohmann@coatings.de
