Microban International has teamed up with European Coatings to bring you an exclusive webinar designed for coatings professionals looking to stay ahead of industry trends. With the demand for antimicrobial and multifunctional coatings on the rise, this session will equip you with the insights and strategies needed to meet evolving customer expectations and drive innovation in surface protection.
This webinar will cover:
- The role of novel antimicrobial solutions in strengthening coating portfolios
- The introduction of an innovative multifunctional coating platform designed to deliver a longer-lasting clean for the end user
- How emerging surface modification technologies can support solvent and water-based coatings, providing more sustainable formulations without compromising on performance
Who Should Attend?
- Coatings professionals – formulators, product developers, and manufacturers
- Industries – industrial coatings, OEM manufacturing, and those seeking innovation and differentiation
Key Takeaways
- Strategies to meet customer demands for high-performance surface modification
- Market insights into the growing demand for antimicrobial coatings
- The latest advancements in multifunctional coating platforms that address diverse performance needs
Meet the Speakers
James Rapley, Liquid Formulations Manager at Microban
With nearly a decade’s worth of experience in new product development, James Rapley oversees coating technology projects for a variety of substrates at Microban. James possesses a solid understanding of dispersion and formulation, in addition to polymer formulation containing pigments, dispersion agents, surfactants, and binding agents for use in coatings.
He has several published technologies in the Li-ion battery coatings industry focusing on ultra-thin coatings and has applied this knowledge to creating novel antimicrobial coating technologies.
His published patent work includes depositions or layers for microporous membranes, improved membranes, improved lithium battery separators, improved batteries, improved high voltage lithium batteries, and related methods. He has also contributed to the development of battery separators that include a microporous membrane and a coating, as well as heat-resistant battery separators and related batteries and methods. In addition, James has worked on ceramic cross-linked coatings on porous membranes, functional coatings for separators, and improved coated battery separators and batteries. His work also includes a composition and method for microbial control on material surfaces, developed in collaboration with Microban.
James holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Chemistry.
Charles Warren, Front-End Innovation Manager at Microban
Charles Warren is the Front-End Innovation Manager at Microban International. In his role, Charles specializes in identifying emerging market trends, customer needs, and competitive gaps to drive new product development. His work spans market intelligence, value proposition development, and product differentiation, ensuring innovation translates into real-world business growth.
With experience leading a $1Bn+ innovation portfolio at Huber Engineered Woods (HEW) and previous strategic roles in sales and marketing at Penn Color, Charles brings a unique blend of technical insight and business acumen. He holds an MBA from EMLYON Business School and a BA in Psychology and Economics from the University of Delaware.
