"Innovation and competence, the key to sustainable development?"
What do we as an industry do to ensure necessary restructuring and are we able to develop sustainable products and services. Do we have enough focus on innovation and competence, and are we able to make use of the available competence. Are we as an industry competing too much on price, and is there room for innovation and development in long-term framework agreements?
This is the theme for Overflate 2019. Do you have any suggestions for lectures for this year's conference?
Jotun by Christian Espolin will focus on innovation and competence, from Sandefjord to the World
Frosio by Agnar Ole Stræte will focus on the new company certification process which Frosio now offer, implying that the companies must demonstrate and fulfill requirements such as:
Basic corrosion protection procedures
Clemco by Helge Jamne take a retrospective look at innovative competence within surface treatment equipment, and discuss potential obstacles in this area
HF by Marit Heimdal along with Framo Flatøy will demonstrate how parts based peer-driven innovation can use the employees' competence as a strategic development tool.
Akzo Nobel by Arild Larsen, Green Training - The method of the future for practical basic training within the surface treatment industry.
Old and new, quality before and now. Have we become better, can we become even better?