The 2023 Catas Academy calendar has been defined, one of the most successful initiatives of Catas, the most important European laboratory for tests in the wood-furniture sector.

The highly valued objective of Catas Academy is the information and training of companies, institutes, and organisations operating in the sector.

Every year around fifty events are organised, online and in presence, for a total of over 200 hours of training. They are opportunities for in-depth study and discussion, often organized in collaboration with other companies in the supply chain, which make an important contribution to the culture of the world of wood furnishings. Every year an average of over 1,200 operators, entrepreneurs and technicians participate.
 

The most recent news in the regulatory field

Also this year the meetings will try to deepen some highly topical technical issues, as well as provide information on the most recent innovations in the regulatory field such as for example the new obligations for the US market for container furniture for domestic use, the revision of the 1725 standard for beds or even the reaction to fire of upholstered furniture specifically for the UK market. Some meetings will see the important collaboration with sector associations such as FederlegnoArredo and Acimall.

 

The "Catas Days", technical meetings in the area

New this year is the organization of some "Catas Days", technical meetings in the area that will take place at the Catas Brianza headquarters in Lissone, in the province of Monza Brianza, and at the recently built Catas Point Pesaro . The very first meeting scheduled for April 4th will be the occasion to inaugurate the new, modern and efficient headquarters of Catas Point Pesaro.

 

Catas Academy: the 2023 calendar

23 February, 2 pm
Domestic storage furniture: new obligations for the US market. Safety, functionality and marking
In cooperation with Federlegno-arredo

7 March, 2 pm
Excimer coating: coating technologies and products
In collaboration with Acimall

13 April, 2 pm
Silane glues for floors and parquet: the new UNI 11864 standard for assessing thermal stability

27 April, 2 p.m.
School furniture: the revision of the EN 1729 standard

30 May, 2 p.m.
Wooden windows: this is how they are made!
In collaboration with Acimall

31 May, 2 p.m.
Furniture Finishes and Surfaces: The Basics of Colour Measurement
In collaboration with BYK Instruments

29 June, 2 pm
Accelerated ageing tests: what are they for? What information do they provide?

12 September, 2 pm
LCA-Life Cycle Assessment: a protocol dedicated to technologies for the wood and furniture industry
In collaboration with Acimall

28 September, 2 pm
Emissions of volatile organic components from furniture: the new UNI 11896 standard and the CQA "VOC Low Emission" certification

9 November, 2 pm
Beds: the awaited revision of the 1725 standard

28 November, 2 pm
Edging: air, laser, infrared. Comparing technologies
In collaboration with Acimall

12 dicembre, ore 14
The reaction to fire of upholstered furniture: focus on the UK market

 

Catas Days: in-person technical meetings in the area

March 21, 4 pm
Formaldehyde and volatile organic components: market rules and the new UNI 11896 standard
Catas Brianza Days (Lissone, Monza Brianza)

April 4th, 4pm
Formaldehyde and volatile organic components: market rules and the new UNI 11896 standard
Catas Point Pesaro Days (Pesaro)

8 June, 4 pm
Storage units and wall units: safety in the home
Catas Brianza Days (Lissone, Monza Brianza)

June 15th, 4pm
Finishing defects
Catas Point Pesaro Days (Pesaro)

5 October, 4 pm
Storage units and wall units: safety in the home
Catas Point Pesaro Days (Pesaro)

26 October, 4 pm
Fire reaction of upholstered furniture
Catas Brianza Days (Lissone, Monza Brianza)

16 November, 4 pm
Fire reaction of upholstered furniture
Catas Point Pesaro Days (Pesaro)

All the appointments scheduled for 2023 will be available on the Catas You Tube channel. The programs of the meetings can be consulted on the pages of the Catas website (www.catas.it)

For further information, contact Catas by writing to Formazione@catas.com or by calling +39 0432 747260.