Erik De Knoop

Experience

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  Beaphar

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Analitical Chemist

  Quality control

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  Schaepman's Lakfabrieken

  Aug 2000 - Oct 2007

  R&D metal coating development

  Development of industrial coatings. Two component waterborne and high solid solventborne. Technical support for customers. Implementation of new coating systems at customer. Designing coating facilities.

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  DSM Coating Resins

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2018

  Application Chemist

  Responsible for the application part in developing waterborne acrylic resins for two component waterborne PUR coatings for the industry. Testing and developing new resins, making guide formulations and helping customers all over the world with formulating 2K waterborne PUR coatings.

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  DSM

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2018

  R&D Chemist

  Development of waterborne and solventborne high solid resins for industrial coatings. Development of guide formulations, waterborne and solventborne 1K and 2K coatings. Technical advice and support for customers located all over the world.Member of the central work council and chairman of the local work council. Lean Yellow belt.

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  DSM-Niaga

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2024

  Redesigning products to make the complete production process circular. Eliminate waste and recycle used materials into new raw materials to be used again and again. Click and unclick materials using Niaga adhesive.

  • Technical Application Specialist

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2024

  • Technical Application Specialist

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2021
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  Covestro

  Apr 2021 - Mar 2024

  Technical Application Specialist

  Circular product development, from lab scale to pilot plant and full production process. Developing panels for furniture, kitchens and doors.

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  IMCD Benelux BV

  Mar 2024 - now

  Accountmanager Coatings & Construction