Already started preparations for the ninth version of CubreCol Americas, the event brings together industry players of paints, coatings and corrosion control in Latin America.

Like every year, CubreCol Americas will provide a full academic program, with topics that will benefit professionals in the sector leads themes that reflect current market needs.

After diversifying its audience, Cubrecol Americas has become the largest event for the industry screening of paints, coatings and corrosion control in Latin America.

by Vanessa Restrepo

Colombia. The eighth version of Cubrecol Americas covered all expectations for both attendees and exhibitors for two days sharing with specialists in the field of application and finish of paints and coatings.

The 2011 edition was attended by 150 attendees to the academic program, over 630 visitors, 16 exhibitors, 20 speakers.

With a three-hour tour in plants and laboratories Global Paint Company, Pintuco, The Americas 2011 attendees Cubrecol learn about the processes of formulating, manufacturing and quality control of coatings produced in the municipality of Rio Negro, located east of Medellin.

Hand in hand Robert Gil, Who belongs to the area of ​​production, ten people from different sector companies toured the water-based manufacturing plant, became familiar with the mixing and dispersion equipment, lines of color and packaging line has a control system weight and calculation according to the number of diluted solid.

Within the program of guided technical visits Cubrecol Americas 2011, toured the facilities of Corrosion and Protection Laboratory of the University of Antioquia, where attendees could learn in detail the various atmospheric corrosion research being carried out there .