🎤 Meet Our Featured Speakers
Jeremy Pasatta
VP of Technology and Processing
Advanced Polymer Coatings
Dan Weinmann
Market Development & Technical Services Manager
Westlake Epoxy Inc.
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May Tech Talk 2025
Join the Cleveland Coatings Society for an engaging evening of innovation, networking, and industry insights.
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2025
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Independence, OH
Post-Event Gathering:
Houlihan’s – Westlake, OH
25651 Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH 44145
Tickets & Sponsorship Levels
- General Admission: $55 per person
- Platinum Sponsorship: $350
- Gold Sponsorship: $200
- Silver Sponsorship: $100
Agenda
- 4:30 – 5:30 PM: Social Hour
- 5:30 – 6:00 PM: Order Dinner
- 6:00 – 6:45 PM: Technical Talk
- 6:45 – 7:30 PM: Commercial Talk
Technical Speaker
Jeremy Pasatta
VP of Technology and Processing
Advanced Polymer Coatings
Jeremy received his Bachelor of Science in Polymer Chemistry from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2000 and has completed graduate studies in Biochemistry at the University of Texas, Austin, and Polymer Science at the University of Akron. His professional experience includes roles at Eastman Kodak, Lexmark International, CVC Thermoset Specialties, Valtris, and Huntsman Corporation—focusing on product development, scale-up, manufacturing support, and marketing. He currently serves as VP of Technology and Process at Advanced Polymer Coatings in Avon, OH. Jeremy holds several patents in thermoset technology and has presented at various international conferences. He is also the immediate past president of the Thermoset Resin Formulator’s Association (TRFA).
Next Level Epoxy Coatings
How to estimate and fine-tune crosslink density for the optimum performance
Talk Abstract:
In demanding industrial and marine applications, epoxy and thermoset coatings must demonstrate exceptional chemical and thermal resistance along with superior mechanical strength.
A key method for achieving this is by maximizing the crosslink density of the coating. This presentation will cover the fundamentals of crosslink density—how it’s calculated, measured, and optimized.
A case study will highlight how small changes in molecular geometry can significantly influence coating properties by altering crosslink density.
Commercial Talk
Dan Weinmann
Market Development & Technical Services Manager
Westlake Epoxy Inc.
Dan Weinmann earned his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Oklahoma and his Ph.D. from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Since joining the epoxy resins business, Dr. Weinmann has held various technical and market development roles, focusing on the coatings, construction, and adhesives industries. Currently, he serves as the Americas Market Development and Technical Services Manager for Westlake Epoxy. Dr. Weinmann is the coauthor of two U.S. patents and has published numerous technical articles. He has presented globally on high solids, solvent-free, and waterborne epoxy technologies.
Epoxy Systems for Enhanced Protective and Marine Coatings
Talk Abstract:
Westlake Epoxy is a domestic manufacturer of epoxy resins, curing agents, and reactive modifiers (diluents)—a key advantage in today’s globally disrupted supply chains.
Epoxy systems offer outstanding adhesion, chemical, thermal, and corrosion resistance, making them essential for protective and marine coatings.
To push performance boundaries, multifunctional epoxy resins, high-performance reactive diluents, and specialty curing agents are used to boost crosslink density.
This talk will highlight multiple resin and curing agent systems and introduce innovative epoxy technologies that elevate final coating performance.