Dr. Bernhard Kainz
Global Technology Leader Barrier Coatings
Dow Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbH
CMT & Chairperson’s Welcome
Day 1 [Mon 21, October], at 01:30 PM
Day 1 [Mon 21, October], at 04:10 PM
Multilayer dispersion coatings for universal barrier in paper packaging
Day 2 [Tue 22, October], at 11:25 AM
Day 2 [Tue 22, October], at 02:30 PM
Bernhard Kainz is Principal Scientist and Global Technology Leader for Dow Coating Materials (DCM). In his current role, Kainz takes primary responsibility for driving forward the development and technical support of DCM’s portfolio of barrier coating solutions, with a particular focus on barrier coating applications in the metal and fibre-based packaging market.
Since Kainz joined Dow in 1990, he has been influential in coatings research and application development for barrier coatings. He held various technical positions in Epoxy Resin Coatings before spearheading the development of novel DCM aqueous dispersion barrier coating technologies for the food and home & personal care packaging market. Throughout his career, he has authored more than 20 patents and commercialized more than 25 products.
Kainz holds a Master’s degree in both Chemistry and Economics, and a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry and is a certified 6Sigma Black Belt. He is a member of the steering group of the 4evergreen cross-industry alliance as well as a key player in task force teams for national and international associations, including CEFIC EPDLA & FCA, Plastics Europe, the Joint Industry Group for metal packaging.
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