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CHEVY CHASE, Md.—Professor Byron Christmas, University of Houston-Downtown, received the 6th annual RadTech President's Award at the RadTech Winter meeting in Miami, Florida. This award is presented to individual RadTech members that make significant contributions to RadTech and the advancement of UV and EB technology.  "Dr. Christmas' contributions to UV/EB Technology include not only his direct efforts with RadTech, but extend to his highly regarded research, and perhaps most importantly, the development of students in our field," says David Harbourne, President of Fusion UV and President of RadTech. "For several years he has presented a very successful polymer chemistry 'undergraduate course' at our biennial

CHEVY CHASE, Md.—RadTech--The Association for ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) technology has been recognized for "Excellence in Advancement of Air Pollution Technology," at the 17th Annual Clean Air Awards by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), in Los Angeles California.  UV and EB technologies are used to cure or dry coatings, inks, adhesives and composites without the high levels of polluting emissions of traditional technologies. The technology is used in industries including automotive, printing and packaging, wood, electronics, plastics and aerospace. As a pollution prevention technology, the process minimizes waste, saves energy and is generally considered more productive and safer to use

CHEVY CHASE, Md.—RadTech International, the Association for UV & EB Technology announces that the deadline for submitting an abstract for the Call for Papers for e|5:  UV & EB Technology Expo & Conference, April 24-26, 2006 at Lakeside Center at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL is rapidly approaching.  The deadline for submission is July 1, 2005.  e|5 2006 is the foremost event for the UV and EB curing industry and the conference program will feature key areas of interest to the industry. RadTech is seeking papers from the following categories:  UV/EB Applications, Advances in Chemistries, Safety & Handling Issues, Advances in Curing Equipment, Testing

CHEVY CHASE, Md.—Maureeen Waite of Sartomer Co. received the 5th annual RadTech President's Award at the RadTech Winter meeting in Palm Beach, FL. This award is presented to individual members that make significant contributions to RadTech and the advancement of UV and EB technology. Waite, Chair of the RadTech Environmental Health and Safety Committee, was recognized for her efforts in the development of a new RadTech health and safety video, "UV/EB Curing, A Safe Choice."  "Maureen provided not only leadership, but long hours of volunteerism to develop this important industry resource," says David Harbourne, of Fusion UV and President of RadTech. "By some estimates, more

CHEVY CHASE, Md.—RadTech, The Association for UV and EB Technology, welcomes a new President and Board members for the new year. David Harbourne, President, Fusion UV Systems, assumes the Presidency for a two year term; with new Board members including Tom Campbell of Campbell and Company; Michael J. Dvorchak, Bayer MaterialScience, LLC; and Paul Mills of UVPowerhouse.  Ronald Golden, UCB Surface Specialties has been elected as the RadTech incoming President, scheduled to take office in 2007.  In addition, Bill Bayer of Surface Specialties UCB, Greg Ellis of UV Systems and Ed Maguire of ESI, have been re-elected to two year terms. "UV/EB technology is