HVAC Breaking News

Sept. 3, 2002: Conference To Examine Antimicrobial-Coated Products

MIDDLETOWN, OH — An October conference will examine antimicrobial coatings and how manufacturers can use these coatings to bring an added measure of cleanliness to consumer and industrial products.

The conference, called "Tapping Into Market Opportunities with Antimicrobial Technology: Methods for Product Enhancement," is being presented by AK Coatings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AK Steel Corp. It is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, in Chicago, IL.

Antimicrobial coatings inhibit the growth of bacteria, molds, and fungi. According to AC Nielsen, U.S. consumers spent $540 million on antibacterial products in 1999 and annual spending will continue to grow through 2005.

The full-day conference is intended for the HVAC, construction, food processing, food equipment, and medical equipment industries. Attendees will learn about research, trends, and applications, including:

The demand for antimicrobial compounds and antimicrobial-coated products.

A technical review of how antimicrobials work.

Overviews from manufacturers using antimicrobial technology.

An update on industry-specific issues antimicrobials might help address.

To register or learn more about the conference, e-mail info@antimicrobialconference.com or visit www.antimicrobialconference.com.

Publication date: 09/02/2002

Looking for quick answers on air conditioning, heating and refrigeration topics? Try Ask ACHR NEWS, our new smart AI search tool. Ask ACHR NEWS

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Greg Mazurkiewicz is Web Editor. He can be contacted at 248-244-6459 or gregmazurkiewicz@achrnews.com. Greg handles the day-to-day operations of The NEWS' website, www.achrnews.com, including the Extra Edition page, which offers additional online-exclusive articles. He has 40 years of experience as a writer and editor. He holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and a master's degree in Business Management.