May 14, 2025 – Atlantic City, NJ
Pflaumer Brothers, a long-standing innovator in specialty chemical manufacturing, was proud to once again sponsor the Technical Papers Program at the 2025 Eastern Coatings Show (ECS)—the largest regional coatings event in North America.
As part of this sponsorship, Pflaumer presented the Pflaumer Honors for Innovation Awards, now in their tenth year, which recognize outstanding technical contributions that push the boundaries of coatings science. The awards honor individuals who ask the critical question, “Can we make this better?” and then go out and prove it.
“We’re proud to support the ECS and recognize technical excellence through the Pflaumer Innovation Awards,” said Harley McNair, President of Pflaumer Brothers. “Innovation drives our industry forward, and these awards celebrate the people behind that progress.”
Pflaumer contributed a $5,000 honorarium to support the awards, with $3,000 awarded for the Most Outstanding Paper and $2,000 for the Outstanding Paper. This year, over 50 technical papers were submitted, with 42 selected for presentation, highlighting the very best in coatings research and application.
2025 Pflaumer Honors for Innovation Award Winners
Most Outstanding Paper Award
Michael Praw and Bruno Dario – Indorama Ventures
“Can simulation tools and physicochemical properties guide the selection of additives?”
“Can simulation tools and physicochemical properties guide the selection of additives?”
Outstanding Paper Award
Michelle Gallagher – DOW
“Detailed Assessment of Performance, Bulk VOCs, and Emission Analysis of Acrylic Bio-based Polymers and Paints…”
“Detailed Assessment of Performance, Bulk VOCs, and Emission Analysis of Acrylic Bio-based Polymers and Paints…”
Pflaumer extends sincere thanks to Thomas Penny and the ECS Technical Committee for their dedication in reviewing and selecting this year’s top submissions.
To all who participated: thank you for your contributions. You’re helping to shape the future of a $177 billion global industry… one breakthrough at a time.
About Pflaumer Brothers
Founded in 1934, Pflaumer Brothers is an independent, U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance specialty chemicals for paints and coatings. Our product lines include advanced resins and polymers, isocyanates, colorants, and additives engineered for demanding CASE applications.
Founded in 1934, Pflaumer Brothers is an independent, U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance specialty chemicals for paints and coatings. Our product lines include advanced resins and polymers, isocyanates, colorants, and additives engineered for demanding CASE applications.
