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AWA IMLCON™ & IMDCON™ 2015
The International In-mold Labeling &
Decorating Conference & Exhibition
February 18-19 - Miami, FL, USA
New to 2015:
Two Concurrent Sessions Dedicated to IML & IMD, enabling a
focused discussion on the respective technologies.
Sponsors:
Media Partners:
AWA IMLCON™ & IMDCON™ 2015
In-mold Labeling & Decorating Conference & Exhibition
February 18-19 - Miami, FL, USA
IMLCON™ & IMDCON™ 2015 is the newest edition of the AWA International In-mold Labeling and Decorating
Conference organized by AWA Conferences & Events. Once again, the conference is totally dedicated to in-mold
labeling and decorating, its technology and markets. Each year it attracts delegates from around the world who
are involved in the growing and dynamic in-mold label, decoration and plastic packaging and product industry from material suppliers, machinery manufacturers, converters, molders to brand owners. IMLCON™ & IMDCON™
is a one-of-a -kind event, and has become the established industry event and conference for the in-mold
labeling and decorating sector”.
Presentations by leading industry players, the latest technologies, discussions on today’s industry issues,
new innovations, panel discussions and up-to-date market intelligence.
Corey Reardon
We look forward to seeing you in Miami.
President & CEO
AWA Alexander Watson Associates
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New to 2015: Session dedicated to IML concurrent
sessions
Session dedicated to IMD
Reasons to Attend
Learn from industry leaders
Broaden your horizons
Enhance your business
Expand your network
Explore new market opportunities
What to expect
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Industry Updates
Market Trends
Today’s Key Topics
Technological Developments
Excellent Networking Opportunities
Tabletop Exhibition
Insight in Market Dynamics
Who to expect
Previous Attendees by Job Function
Engineer
Press
Other
President/CEO
VP
Director
Manager
Exhibition spaces available.
An excellent opportunity to showcase your company and network.
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Conference Program (day 1)
February 18. 2015
Program Day One
8.00 - 9.00am Registration & Welcome Coffee
9.00 – 9.15 Conference Opening & Welcome
9.15 – 9.45
IML Label & Labeling Market Overview
Corey Reardon, President & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates
9.45 – 10.15
Global Packaging and Labels Consolidation: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way
Thomas Blaige, Chairman & CEO, Blaige & Company
Utilizing proprietary research over the past decade, Tom Blaige will discuss the impact of global consolidation on the packaging and labels industries. As discussed in Blaige & Company’s comprehensive Twelve Year
Plastics and Packaging M&A Consolidation Study, approximately 58% of the top 50 plastics and packaging
companies of 2001 have undergone a change of ownership or have been eliminated. Blaige will provide
summary analysis from the 84-page study and cover valuable strategies to help company owners understand
how to survive and thrive in an increasingly competitive market.
10.15 – 10.45 Innovation in IML
Duncan Henshall, Market Director, Taghleef Industries
10:45 – 11.30 Coffee & Networking Break
11.30 -12.00pm New Technologies in the field of die-cutting
Reto Frei, Area Sales Manager, Berhalter AG
12.00 – 12.30 The Use of MuCell with IML and with IMD
Brent Strawbridge, Vice President Sales, Trexel, Inc.
3-D IML: enhancing brand presentation with unique soft touch effect while manufactured at 13% less weight, only
possible by utilizing MuCell technology. The 3-D in mold label is processed with an injection-molded tub
made of expanded PP. Gas-filled cavities, created by the migration of nitrogen introduced by controlled
use of the MuCell process, between tub and in mold label provide a soft touch effect and
can be used for forming more complex surface structures right up to Braille writing. At the same
time, these cavities can have an insulating effect for hot and cold usage. The base tub
is also designed with a physical foaming technology making it lighter and less costly to produce than a solid tub.
12.30 – 1.30
Lunch
Concurrent Sessions
The afternoon program will be divided into two concurrent sessions, one focused on IML,
and one focused on IMD.
Conference Program (day 1)
February 18. 2015
IML Session - Hall One
1.30 - 2.00
Today’s Challenges: Adapting to the Increasing Demands of In-Mold Labeling
Valérie Jean-Louis, Operations Manager, IML Labels
Just a few years ago, In-Mold Labeling made its appearance on the North-American market. As a new technology,
the obstacles were mainly technical and there was very little experience available. Now the expectations are changing
as major brand owners are adopting the technology and now have the knowledge base to raise their
expectations. How must we adapt in order to be able to respond? Color control, just-in-time deliveries,
quality, food safety etc. How are today’s challenges asking us to adapt?
2.00 - 2.30
T-IML: Get the most out of it!
Thomas Stahl, Sales Manager, ILLIG Maschinenbau GmbH
Thermoformed cups can be decorated in various ways using the IML method integrated in the thermoforming
process by ILLIG: Each one of the five outside surfaces (bottom as well) can be individually designed. Packs
featuring attractive and high-quality decoration are a decisive sales argument at the POS. In-mold Labeling
(IML-T) provides this option for thermoformed packs. ILLIG realized this technology e.g. in the latest development
of the FSL 48, the first form, fill and seal line worldwide designed for specific applications in the food industry. A classic
thermoforming machine of the RDM-K series, the RDML 70b, featuring a forming area of 680 mm x 300 mm,
was also developed to market maturity. Both IML-T lines, FSL 48 and RDML 70b, are available in serial
version and have been standing the test in daily practical operation.
2.30 - 3.00
High Cavitation IML Systems and Next Generation TRIM (Thin Recess Injection Molding)
Jordan Robertson, General Manager, Business Development and Marketing, StackTeck
The case for running high cavitation IML products (i.e. more than 16 cavities) using 2 level stack molds with suitable
automation will be reviewed, with a particular focus on containers with a wrap-around label.
Flexible stack mold design capability will be presented, including both internal and external gating options,
as well as quick-change capability. Next generation TRIM developments will also be described, with a focus
on maximizing ultra-lightweight capability to achieve IML parts with L/T ratios greater than 500. Approaches to take
this technology to its limit will be discussed, as well as the different challenges for round and non-round IML parts.
3.00 - 3.45
Coffee & Networking Break
3.45 - 4.15
When should Vision Systems be used for IML Applications?
Taras Konowal, Managing Partner, Fame Technology Solutions
Vision Systems and camera technology have made tremendous leaps in their applications in manufacturing.
The strengths of this technology can now be economically applied to IML in order to reduce labor, scrap
and to improve the overall efficiency of the IML process. Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of the
technology can greatly assist in optimizing the IML systems and guarantee that only good parts are
shipped to your customer.
4.15 - 4.45
Changing Face of In-Mold Labels
Precision Press
Discover the possibilities that laminated in-mold labels can bring to barrier and packaging functionality.
Creating container walls from labels …..the ultimate in thin wall packaging. Blocking oxygen, vapor/moisture,
ultra violet light or protect from solvents and abrasion; we will discuss how this can be accomplished with
thin film lamination while preserving the rich high quality offset graphics so desired with in-mold labeling.
4.45 - 5.00
Session Close
5.00 - 6.30
Cocktail Reception
Conference Program (day 1)
February 18. 2015
IMD Session - Hall Two
1.30 - 2.00
IMD Market potential & How to Choose the Right Decorative Process
Garry Hallam, General Manager, Eimo Technologies
First we will take a look at the historical markets for IMD and how the segments have shifted over the
last 20 years. Then we will discuss some of the emerging markets and strategies to penetrate those markets.
The second half of the presentation will be discussing how to understand customer requirements and choose the
appropriate decorative process to fit their cost, styling, and performance requirements. The presentation
is very experiential based and will focus on stories and concepts vs reciting tables of data,etc.
It is important we keep a sense of humor and a pride in our work to survive in the sometimes
thankless job of manufacturing
2.00 - 2.30
IMD Innovations
Mark Keeton, Director of Marketing, Standard Register
2.30 - 3.00
The Third Dimension Print Version
Advanced Decorating Systems
3.00 - 3.45
Coffee & Networking Break
3.45 - 4.15
Topic to be Announced
Ed Ferber, Market Development Research, Eastman Chemical Company
4.15 - 4.45
Speaker to be Announced
4.45 - 5.00
Session Close
5.00 - 6.30
Cocktail Reception
Sponsors:
Conference Program (day 2)
February 19. 2015
Program Day Two
8.45 - 9.00am Conference Opening & Welcome
9.00 - 9.30
Topic to be Announced
Jon Knight, Commercial Director, Packaging & Labels (Americas). Treofan America, Inc
9.30 - 10.00 Topic to be Announced
Brian Ayers, Business Development Manager, FLEXcon
10.00 - 10.30 Benefits of roller die IML cutting
CBW Automation
10.30 – 11.15
Coffee & Networking Break
11.15 - 11.45
Topic to be Announced
Eileen Austin, Purchasing Manager, Henkel Corporation
11.45 - 12.15pm Topic to be Announced
Nissha USA, Inc
12.15 - 12.30
Conference Close
1.00
Exhibition Close
Impressions from IMLCON™ & IMDCON™ 2014
Additional Information
Sponsorship Packages
As a sponsor your logo and/or company name will be included in event marketing and promotional materials, press releases, social
media advertising and more. We offer three sponsorship packages and the opportunity for you to create a tailored package to suit
your individual company needs.
For questions about the sponsorship opportunities or to inform us of your wishes for a tailored package please contact us at:
[email protected] or call +31 20 6762069.
About AWA
AWA Alexander Watson Associates is a global business-to-business market research, publishing, events and advisory services
company with a unique focus on the specialty packaging, coating, and converting industries. AWA provides a complement of Market
Research, Events, Business Development and Advisory Services. We have been providing clients with expertise knowledge since 1971.
AWA Alexander Watson Associates has a reputation for providing focused, practical, reliable, and cost-effective information,
and for a high degree of integrity in maintaining the confidentiality and trust of its industry information sources. As an
added guarantee of consistency and quality assurance, AWA’s Principals are personally involved at every stage of a project.
Related AWA Study
To be published: In-mold Label Technical Manual
& Test Methods (due October 2014)
In-mold Label Technical Manual & Test Methods provides a cornerstone for
improving the understanding of the basic characteristics that ensure the
successful use of this unique product decoration technology. It is intended
that these methods can be used, or adapted, to further improve the levels
and consistency of quality provided by this form of product decoration.
Discount on Related AWA Study
Attend the AWA IMLCON™ & IMDCON™ 2015 and receive a 20% discount
on the Global In-mold Label Market Study 2013.
The Global In-Mold Label Market Study 2013 is an Up-to-date Market Overview
and Opportunities for In-mold Label Converters, Producers, Equipment & Material
Suppliers and Users. This study will bring you up-to-speed on the opportunities
this labeling technology offers and presents an overview of the global and
regional in-mold label markets as well as an overview of technology trends for
materials, printing technologies, and molding The study also looks into the
future of in-mold labeling and in-mold decoration.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Prices, how to register, accommodation
Registration fees:
Early Bird fee
$750*
Regular fee: $995
Group fee
$795 (per person)**
End-users: Complimentary
AWAccess™ members
$595
* Valid if booked before January 1, 2015
**Valid when registering 3 or more people from the same company
Venue and accommodation:
Sofitel Miami
5800 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126 - USA
Hotel rooms are not included in the conference fee and
are the responsibility of individual participants.
Hotel reservation information:
Registration fee includes:
Conference attendance, lunch, coffee, light
refreshments, cocktail reception, digital proceedings
Payment:
The registration fee must be paid to confirm
registration. Payments can be made by bank
transfer, credit card, or check.
Or, complete the form below and mail or fax it to:
AWA Conferences & Events Head Office
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AWA has arranged special room rates for
delegates: Single/Double Occupancy: $ 199 (Plus tax).
The special rate is available until January 28, 2015 for a
limited amount of rooms based on first come, first served.
Reservations can be made using the special reservations
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participation in IMLCON 2015 to receive the special room
rate. The special room rate is provided on a first come,
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