8 September 2025

IST America (ISTA), IST America, the North American division of global UV and LED light curing leader IST Metz, is proud to announce its participation in the National Coil Coating Association (NCCA) Fall Technical Meeting, taking place September 22 - 24, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Mark VandenBosch, representing IST America, will be on site to connect with attendees and highlight the company’s comprehensive portfolio of UV and LED curing technologies, specifically engineered to meet the evolving needs of the coil coating industry. 

“We’re excited to once again participate in the NCCA Fall Technical Meeting, which brings together the top minds in coil coating,” said VandenBosch. “UV curing technologies are reshaping how coaters approach energy efficiency, space savings, and high-performance finishes. We look forward to sharing how IST’s solutions, like hybrid UV systems, excimer technology for ultra-matte surfaces, and our cutting-edge FREEcure® platform, can deliver real-world advantages on the production floor.”

These technologies offer several key advantages, including faster curing times, reduced space requirements, and significant energy savings compared to traditional thermal ovens. UV and LED solutions enable coil coaters to enhance productivity while achieving high-quality finishes in an environmentally friendly manner with reduced carbon footprints.

Attendees are encouraged to visit IST America during the event to learn how IST’s innovations can help manufacturers not only improve their bottom line but also make strides towards sustainability.