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CONCENTRATES 2015
An international marketing, business and technical conference for the
thermoplastic concentrate industry
January 27-29, 2015
Ft. Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Golf Resort,
Coral Springs, Florida, USA
SPECIAL OFFER: Save $300 if you register before October 24, 2014
Organized by:
Applied Market
Information LLC
Sponsored by:
Media supporter:
THERMOPLASTIC
CONCENTRATES 2015
January 27-29, 2015
Ft. Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Golf Resort,
Coral Springs, FL, USA
There is no better way of positioning yourself for the future than by
coming to AMI’s Thermoplastic Concentrates conference. This event
has established a position as the place where the key issues facing the
industry are debated and discussed in an open and thought provoking
environment. This conference is well known for the high caliber of
attendees, including senior executives from across the global supply
chain, particularly the major concentrate production companies. At last
year’s event, over $2.7 billion in concentrate sales was represented. This
accounted for two thirds of all concentrate production in the NAFTA area.
Attendees have benefitted from consistently high quality papers which
not only deal with new technical developments, but also include industry
leaders giving real business insight into the successful management of
companies in the current situation. In addition, the event gives you the
opportunity to network with senior industry participants and develop
new focus in your work.
This year’s event is no different, and the program for Thermoplastic
Concentrates 2015 focuses on new business and technical trends in
pigments, additives and machinery, which will assist the innovation of
new products and customer focused solutions. The conference will open
with an address on the global economic outlook and the way that this
will influence the development of polymer demand and by extension
concentrate usage. Presentations will then move onto customer and
brand views on how changes in the plastics industry will impact the
services and products demanded by clients. The final session will provide
insight from leading managers of concentrate companies regarding the
future direction of the industry.
Now more than ever is the time to come together with your peers and
industry colleagues to discuss and exchange views to ensure that you
plot the right course for the future of your business. I look forward to
welcoming you in Coral Springs, at AMI’s Thermoplastic Concentrates
2015 conference.
CONFERENCE HOTLINE
Contact: Stephanie Berchem, Conference Coordinator
Tel: +1 610 478 0800
Fax: +1 610 478 0900
Email: [email protected]
FIVE GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:
1. Papers will give you unrivalled information on market size,
growth and global trends.
2. Hear how you can improve productivity and performance.
3. Benchmark your company’s performance and experience
against those of other leading players in the industry that
will be at this event.
4. Put your marketing or technical questions to a panel of
industry experts.
5. Gain insight to future customer needs and brand
requirements.
Save $300
Register before October 24, 2014
and save $300
KEYNOTE SPEAKER BOBBY STEAD
Bobby Stead is the Director of Corporate Purchasing
at Berry Plastics, Inc. He has a very diverse
background and over 20 years of purchasing
experience ranging from governmental purchasing,
distribution, and for the past 12 years, plastics. His
current responsibilities include management of
$700MM in spend, of which $22MM are related to
Thermoplastic Concentrates, managing a buying
group of 30 buyers responsible for 67 locations in North America
and has dotted line responsibility for international buying strategies.
While at Berry Plastics Bobby has participated in 25 acquisitions,
spearheaded the centralization of purchasing to the corporate
headquarters in Evansville, IN., and implemented many advanced
purchasing strategies to help Berry Plastics remain competitive. The
focus of this presentation will be changing needs of customers and
how to become long term suppliers by adapting to those needs.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER DOUGLAS BORGSDORF
Doug Borgsdorf is the former President/CEO of
Plastics Color Corporation and Vice President
of Business Development for PMC Global, Inc.
Mr.Borgsdorf has spent his last 16 years in the Plastics
industry. Doug began his plastics career working
in a color lab in New Jersey before branching
out into the sales and business development
side of the plastics business. Besides working within the Plastics
industry, Doug has worked to develop trading and manufacturing
offices in Dubai, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nanjing, China and Sun Valley, Ca.
Mr. Borgsdorf has been involved in numerous M&A programs.
Most recently he was tasked with turning around an
underperforming cement additives facility in Accra, Ghana.
Doug is a certified pilot and prior to his years in the plastics industry
he worked for Marriott Lodging in numerous management level
positions. Doug enjoys working with inner city youth programs
on what career options are available in the plastics industry.
Organized by:
APPLIED MARKET INFORMATION LLC
Applied Market Information LLC (AMI LLC) is the leading
supplier of plastics consultancy and information services
to the global plastics industry. Based in Wyomissing, PA,
AMI LLC organizes a series of conferences providing
an outstanding range of opportunities for business
networking.
To find out more about AMI’s products, services and events,
visit our website at: www.amiplastics-na.com or call:
+1 610 478 0800 or email: [email protected]
C O N F E R E N C E
P R O G R A M
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
8:00
Golf tournament sponsored by:
(Additional registration required)
8:00
Registration and welcome coffee
2:30
Opening announcements
SESSION 1 – MARKET OVERVIEW: WHAT SHAPES THE INDUSTRY
2:45
Volatility and disruption – how the world economy will
shape the environment for the concentrate industry
Dr. Robert Fry, Senior Economist,
DUPONT, United States
3:45 - 4:15 Coffee break
4:15
Color & technology trends 2016/2017
Ms. Doreen Becker, Global Strategic Colorist,
A. Schulman, United States
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
4:45
Changing needs of customers in the thermoplastic
concentrates industry
Mr. Bobby Stead, Vice President, Corporate Purchasing,
BERRY PLASTICS, United States
3:10 - 3:40 Coffee Break
3:40
Advancements in functional fillers for color
concentrate applications
Dr. Frank Cangelosi, General Manager - Marketing,
UNIMIN CORPORATION, United States
4:10
Process aids – an often overlooked opportunity to enhance
bottom line performance
Mr. David Santoleri, President,
TOMARK INDUSTRIES, INC., United States
SESSION 3 – EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY
4:40
Not your father’s kneader – advanced compounding
technology for thermoplastic concentrates
Mr. Michael Lazorchak, Global Product Manager,
B&P PROCESS EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS, LLC, United States
5:10
Afternoon wrap up and questions
Thursday, January 29, 2015
8:20
8:50
Welcome coffee
Opening announcements
9:00
Fundamentals of twin-screw extrusion: Thermoplastic
concentrate processing - common pitfalls & how to
avoid them
Dr. Paul Andersen, Director, Process Technology,
COPERION CORP, United States
5:15 - 6:45 Cocktail Reception sponsored by:
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
SESSION 4 – BUSINESS FORUM
8:30
9:00
Welcome coffee
Opening announcements
9:30
9:10
How a growing polymer market, will drive the
concentrate market
Mr. Andrew Reynolds, Research Director,
AMI CONSULTING, United States
The plastics industry from a CFO’s perspective
Mr. Mark Wallace, Chief Financial Officer,
ECKART AMERICA CORPORATION, United States
10:00
Addressing sustainability issues – how a masterbatch
producer sorted through the confusion
Dr. Steve Goldstein, Director of Technology,
CLARIANT, United States
SESSION 2 – PIGMENTS, ADDITIVES & MATERIAL TRENDS
9:40
10:10
Addressing sustainability and compliance from a
colorant perspective
Mr. Mark M. Ryan Jr., Marketing Manager,
THE SHEPHERD COLOR COMPANY, United States
11:10
A new color space in blues
Mr. Craig Maxey, Technical Sales Manager: Plastics,
NUBIOLA USA, United States
11:40
Coloration of bio-based plastics
Dr. Thomas Chirayil, Technical Specialist,
BASF CORPORATION, United States
12:10 - 1:40 Lunch
2:10
2:40
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
11:00
Reflection on my life in masterbatch/concentrates:
Things I did not do which I should have, and things I did do
which I should not have
Mr. Douglas Borgsdorf, United States
11:30
Masterbatch as enhancer lever and challenge for brandowner
Mr. Guerino Madeddu, Upstream Rigid Plastics Development &
Services Americas,
DANONE, Canada
12:00
The NAFTA concentrate market – market opportunity and
company structure
Mr. Andrew Reynolds, Research Director,
AMI CONSULTING, United States
Advances in the fire retardancy of thermoplastics
Dr. Bansi Kaul, CEO,
MCA TECHNOLOGIES GmbH, Switzerland
10:40 - 11:10 Coffee break sponsored by:
1:40
10:30-11:00 Coffee break sponsored by:
Protect against static discharge: Using conductive
carbon blacks
Mr. George Haines, Global Marketing Manager,
CABOT CORPORATION, United States
New UV product developments for polyolefin-based
outdoor weathering applications
Dr. John Mara, Manager - Global Technical Service,
SONGWON INTERNATIONAL - AMERICAS, United States
A third generation process for the manufacture of
titanium dioxide pigment
Mr. Philippe Guillemaille, Head of Sales & Marketing,
ARGEX TITANIUM INC., Canada
12:20 - 12:30 Afternoon wrap up and questions
12:30 - 2:00 Lunch
2:15 Conference ends
Conference bag sponsored by:
Conference lanyard sponsored by:
AMI reserves the right to alter the program without notice.
The latest program including any new speakers or changes to schedules can
be viewed on our website www.amiplastics-na.com
REGISTRATION FORM
CONFERENCE DETAILS
DATE AND LOCATION:
January 27-29, 2015
Ft. Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs
11775 Heron Bay Boulevard
Coral Springs, FL 33076, USA
Tel: +1 954 753 5598
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Ft. Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs
Thermoplastic Concentrates 2015
January 27-29, 2015
Ft. Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Golf Resort,
Coral Springs, FL, USA
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
The conference fee does not include lodging. We have negotiated a special
rate of $149 per night for a single or double occupancy at the Ft. Lauderdale
Marriott Coral Springs. To make a reservation, please contact the hotel’s
reservation department by January 6, 2015 and indicate that you will be
attending “AMI’s Thermoplastic Concentrates 2015 conference” to qualify
for the special room rate. The hotel rate is guaranteed for a limited number
of rooms so do not delay in making your reservation for a room at the
conference location.
Company: ______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
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REGISTRATION FEE
Register before October 24, 2014 for only $990. Thereafter, the fee will
be $1290. Registration includes all sessions, conference proceedings, the
cocktail reception, luncheons and break refreshments.
Delegate Details
GROUP RATES
For companies wishing to register two or more delegates, group discounts
are available. Please contact the Conference Coordinator for more details.
SPONSOR THIS EVENT AND PROMOTE YOUR COMPANY
AMI events are more than just arenas for listening and networking. They
also represent highly targeted opportunities to enhance your image and
promote your products and services to an international audience.
Each event offers the following unique awareness building opportunities:
sponsorship of the cocktail reception, lunches, coffee breaks, and much
more. For further information, please contact the Conference Coordinator
at +1 610 478 0800.
EXHIBITION PACKAGE
This package includes an exhibition space in the conference room where
we will be hosting registration, the cocktail reception and coffee breaks,
giving exhibitors maximum exposure. It also includes 1 free delegate
place. Exhibitors may either use tables provided by the hotel or bring
their own stand or display. A limited number of tables are available and are
assigned on a first come, first serve basis. The cost of this package is $1990.
Please note: When applicable, exhibitors are responsible for any electricity
and/or handling fees involved with their booth. For further information,
please contact the Conference Coordinator.
SOCIAL EVENTS
The social events organized for AMI’s Thermoplastic Concentrates 2015
conference will provide an ideal setting for delegates and speakers to mix
business with pleasure. On the first evening, everyone is warmly invited to
attend the cocktail reception.
GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORED BY CRISTAL
The scramble format golf tournament will begin on Tuesday at 8AM with
a shotgun start. Teams of four will be assigned to maximize networking
opportunities. Cost is $99 per golfer. This includes the greens fee, cart
rental and a continental breakfast. Clubs are available for an addition $40 if
needed. Limited entry is available so register as soon as possible. Prizes will
be awarded to the winning team and winners of on-course contests!
SUBSTITUTIONS / CANCELLATIONS
Delegates may be substituted at any time at no charge. We ask that
you provide ample notification of substitution so that materials can be
prepared. Full refunds, less an administrative charge of $200 will only be
made on cancellations received prior to October 24, 2014. We regret that
we cannot make refunds on cancellations received after this date or for
no-shows at the conference. Please note that refunds cannot be made on
table top bookings or sponsorship packages.
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Payment Details
Please make payments in US Dollars ($)
Delegate fee
(before October 24, 2014)
$990
Delegate fee
(thereafter)
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Exhibition package
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Golf tournament
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CONFERENCE HOTLINE
Ms. Stephanie Berchem, Conference Coordinator
Applied Market Information LLC
1210 Broadcasting Road, Suite #103
Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA
Tel: +1 610 478 0800
Fax: +1 610 478 0900
Email: [email protected]
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