Emerging Technologies in Cleaning and Pretreatment: Where the Industry is Going in the Next 5 to 15 Years and Beyond

Cleaning and pretreatment is an important part of any painting process. As new environmental regulations, material supply issues, process efficiencies, and need for ever increasing performance push on the industry, this presentation will discuss how these external influences are driving future technology and product developments. 

Primary Topics: 
- New technologies emerging for better, more effective and efficient cleaning 
- Test methods for cleanliness evaluation 
- What is on the horizon for pretreatment technology 

Presenter: Chris Berger 
Chris Berger is Vice President and Director of Product Development for Calvary Industries. Chris has been developing products and processes for cleaning, finishing, and protecting substrates for almost 20 years. Working closely with customers, his team custom formulates solutions using outside-the-box technology. Chris has a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Dayton.