Webinar: Sustainable fastener surface coatings for challenging construction needs by Atotech an MKS Brand

About This Webinar

The construction industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, influenced by supply chain disruptions, rising energy and material costs, and a growing desire for environmentally friendly practices. In this dynamic environment, surface treatment for fastening systems is undergoing a significant evolution.

Our company’s strategy is rooted in an innovative perspective on the unique challenges facing the industry. We're determined to identify current and future technical needs and offer groundbreaking, sustainable solutions through electroplating and zinc flake technologies. The demand for higher technical specifications in an era of advanced building designs and increased standards is rising.

One major area of focus is corrosion resistance. The demand for impeccable performance and the use of various accelerated test methods are pushing the boundaries. Our dedicated product portfolio addresses these multifaceted needs, encompassing aspects such as corrosion resistance, and frictional behavior.

With years of experience in research and development, the extended TechCenter network, and a global team dedicated to supporting the construction industry, we are ready to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions.

Join our upcoming webinar to explore:

• The changing market and technical landscape
• Navigating fastener surface treatment standards
• Performance requirements
• Sustainable solutions through electroplating and zinc flake technologies

Don't miss this opportunity and join our webinar to learn about the latest sustainable electroplating and zinc flake technologies of fasteners for the construction industry.

Dr. Regina Mertens

Global Coordinator Alpha & Beta Sites (Corrosion Protection)

Dr. Regina Mertens, Global Coordinator Alpha & Beta Sites (Corrosion Protection), holds a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from the University of Frankfurt. Back in 2011, Regina started as an Application Engineer at Atotech, focusing on corrosion-resistant coatings. Since 2016, she has been responsible for coordinating the alpha and beta sites in that field globally. 2018, she extended her responsibilities, coordinating the alpha and beta sites for zinc flake coatings. In the year 2020, she broadened her responsibilities to include the fastener sector of the construction business. She has been researching and analyzing the evolving needs for surface coatings for fasteners.

Pasquale Cozzolino

Tier 1 Manager Europe

In 1998, after completing his studies in chemical engineering, Pasquale Cozzolino, Tier 1 Manager Europe, began working in the surface treatment sector. After joining Atotech in 2001, he has held several positions and developed a broad technical background and market understanding, with a particular emphasis on the fastening sector. Following a lengthy career in product, business, and organization management, he has been working directly with fastener manufacturers, OEMs, and job platers as a Tier Manager Europe since 2018. He is now concentrating on the fastening industry's supply chain. Additionally, in the last 5 years, Pasquale has begun working on fasteners for the construction industry, since then, he has been researching and analyzing the shifting needs for surface coatings for fasteners.