A place for galvanisers and painters to exchange knowledge

HISTORY

The working group was initially set up to realise the Benelux guideline "Powder and wetpaint on galvanised substrates", a collaboration of OnderhoudNL, Vereniging ION, VOM and Zinkinfo Benelux.

This guideline is the result of careful consultation between these industry groups and their members. About 20 VOM members contributed to this guideline. Knowledge about hot-dip galvanising, metallisation and duplex systems was exchanged and collected.

The Zinc working group belives it is important to share knowledge with clients and architects. It is also wise to to join forces with industrial associations working in steel, such as Infosteel, Bouwen mer Staal and Zinkinfo.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The purpose of the working group is twofold.

On the one hand, we want to inform all actors in the construction industry about the possibilities regarding galvanising and the application of powder and wet coating on galvanised substrates. The actors in the construction industry are all those involved in the design, construction, maintenance and renovation of steel structures (clients, architects, study firms, consultancies, inspection bodies, project developers, end users, etc.).

On the other hand, the working group wants to improve the dialogue between all parties in their expectations regarding sustainability and the quality delivered: CO2, the circular economy, etc. Research into alternative fuels such as hydrogen applications is also on the agenda. The surface treatment industry is absolutely circular and extremely sustainable. Steel and galvanising have a bright future ahead of them. The challenge is: zero waste, zero carbon, zero pollution.

NEWS

Technical afternoon in Wallonia on the brochure "Powder and wet coating on galvanised substrates"

17th of October - Ascenseurs de Strépy-Thieu

This code of practice is a valuable tool full of useful information to clients, architects, study firms, consulting firms inspection bodies, project developers and end users. During this technical day, we want to inform all actors in Wallonia about the possibilities regarding powder and wet coating on galvanised substrates. We will tell them what they
to consider when designing, selecting systems and awarding contracts. SPW (Service Piblique de la Wallonie) also tells about the preparation of specifications.

You can register via this link.

PARTICIPANTS

The ZINK working group that collaborated on the latest Benelux guideline 2021 are:

  • Alex Laureyns, RAL
  • Didier Rollez, FMB
  • Erik Vangeloven, Axalta
  • Hans Hooyberg, Hatwee
  • Johan Dumoulin, FMB
  • Korneel Demeyere, Chemetall/BASF
  • Kris Deferme, Zinq Belgium
  • Patrick Luijs, Galvacoat Steelcoat & Metallix
  • Raf Van Os, Van Os-Duracoat
  • Sibylle Vanhove, Van Gils Group
  • Louis Van Hool, MFI Coatings
  • Hans De Meyer, D-Coat
  • Niko Hendrickx, Almaplast
  • Dries Declercq, Betafence
  • Ronny Van Poppel
  • Marco Cuypers, PPG
  • Gunnar Ackx, Scicon Worldwide

For more information about this platform, please contact Veerle Fincken (T. +32(0)16 40 14 20 or v.fincken@vom.be).

ACHIEVEMENTS

You can download the latest Benelux guideline Powder and wet paint on galvanised substrates here.

COORDINATOR

Would you like more information about working group Zinc? Please contact Veerle: v.fincken@vom.be