2011 Spring Convention Tampa

ASC 2011 Spring Convention & EXPO Final Program tampa marriott waterside hotel & marina tampa, FL

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YOUR ONSITE GUIDE TO: ASC Board of Directors and Onsite Staff ASC’s Sponsors General Convention Information Daily Program Speaker Biographies Schedule at a Glance

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Another signature industry event brought to you by: ASC 2011 Spring Convention Program Committee Mike Barch, Clifton Adhesive, Inc. Eric Bartholomew, Avery Dennison Performance Polymers Deb Bhattacharjee, Dow Chemical Company Robyn Bradshaw, Kuraray America, Inc. Steve Lontchar, Bostik, Inc. Lex Reynolds, The Reynolds Company Larry Saidman, Nordson Corporation Paul Shessler, SCHAETTI AMERICA, Inc. Steve Duren and Malinda Armstrong, ASC Staff Advisors

WELCOME

from the ASC Board of Directors & ASC Staff ASC Board of Directors Chair Glenn E. Frommer President ADCO Products, Inc. Treasurer C. Russell Thompson President & CEO Evans Adhesive Corporation, Ltd. Past Chair James J. Owens President & CEO H.B. Fuller Company Directors Michael R. Barch, Jr. Account Manager Clifton Adhesive, Inc. Christine A. Bryant Vice President, Regional Key Accounts, Distribution Sales & Marketing Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Philip I. Byers Director Eastman Chemical Company William E. Campbell President & CEO Bostik, Inc. Andrew Johnston Director, Business Development & Strategy Ashland Performance Materials Ex-Officio Member Matthew E. Croson President The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc.

Richard W. Maxwell Director of Marketing Forbo Adhesives, LLC Steven J. Meenan Global Bonding Business Unit Director 3M Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division Shree N. Nabar Vice President, Technology DAP Inc. Lawrence T. Owen Senior Vice President Franklin International Gary R. Reed Vice President/General Manager, North America Arizona Chemical Company John A. Reynolds President The Reynolds Company Mark A. Siebert Vice President, Adhesives, Sealants & Coatings Kraton Polymers U.S. LLC Theodore O. Stolz Technology Director ITW Performance Polymers & Fluids Christopher O. Urheim North American Marketing Director Dow Chemical Company Charles R. Williams, Jr. Technical Director Avery Dennison Performance Polymers

ONSITE STAFF Malinda Armstrong Senior Manager, Finance & Administration Mark Collatz Director, Government Relations Matt Croson President 1 Spring Convention and EXPO Final Program

Steve Duren Director, Member Services Kate Zando Director, Finance & Administration

SPONSORS The ASC would like to recognize the generous support of our sponsors—many of them long-time supporters—that help make the ASC 2011 Spring Convention & EXPO a positive experience for all.

As you interact with them throughout the event, please personally thank them for their continued support of ASC and the industry.

WELCOME RECEPTION

LANYARDS, HOTEL ROOM DROP, & CONVENTION PROMOTIONAL E-MAILS

ATTENDEE T-SHIRTS & NOTEPADS

OPENING GENERAL SESSION

COFFEE LOUNGES & PoGo PRINTER for expo RAFFLE - booths 315 & 317

FINAL PROGRAM

HOTEL KEYCARDS

ATTENDEE TOTE BAGS

DIGITAL CAMERAS FOR EXPO RAFFLE - BOOTH 205

iPODS FOR EXPO RAFFLE - BOOTH 115

GIFT CARDS FOR EXPO RAFFLE - BOOTH 104

AMAZON KINDLE FOR EXPO RAFFLE - BOOTH 202

VIDEO CAMERA FOR EXPO RAFFLE - BOOTH 404

CONVENTION MARKETING

EDUCATION TRACK - MONDAY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKET TRENDS (9:15 A.M. TO NOON)

EDUCATION TRACK - MONDAY TECHNICAL AND GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS (9:15 A.M. TO NOON)

EDUCATION TRACK - MONDAY NEW TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION (9:15 A.M. TO NOON)

EDUCATION TRACK - MONDAY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKET TRENDS (1:15 TO 4:30 P.M.)

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GENERAL CONVENTION INFORMATION REGISTRATION / INFORMATION HOURS Registration Room, Lobby Level Sunday, April 17 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Monday, April 18 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Speaker Ready Room Meeting Room 7, Lobby Level AVPG is the audio visual needs provider. Meeting Room 7 (located on the lobby level) will be set up as the Speaker Ready Room. Speakers may prepare for and/or make changes to their presentations in the Speaker Ready Room. Check with the ASC staff at the Registration Desk if audio/visual technicians are unavailable to assist you.

Speaker Presentations Online* In keeping with the ASC’s continuing efforts to make our events more environmentally friendly, hard copies of presentations will not be available. Speaker presentations will be made available to all Full Paid attendees on the ASC website following the convention. *Not all presenters have authorized the ASC to publish their presentations.

Coffee Lounges Gallery Foyer, Lobby Level sponsored by: Monday, April 18, and Tuesday, April 19 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Please Welcome Our Newest Members* Escobar Y. Martinez S.A. (affiliate manufacturer) Ferro Corporation, Polymer Additives (supplier) Honeywell (supplier) Neville Chemical Company (supplier) Process Packaging & Control, Inc. (supplier) SSI Chusei (supplier) Vertellus (supplier) *as of March 15, 2011

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Daily Program

Sunday, April 17 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Hot Melts Short Course (registrants only) Grand Salon A 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Golf Outing at Innisbrook Golf Resort (pre-registered golfers only) ASC’s 2011 Spring Golf Outing will be held at Innisbrook Golf Resort (North and South courses). Tee time is 8:20 a.m.

Golfers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the course.

5:30 – 6:00 p.m.

First-time Attendees & New Members Reception (invitation only) This is an opportunity for our newest ASC members and first-time convention attendees to meet and mingle with the ASC Board of Directors before commencing with the spring convention at the Sunday night welcome reception hosted

by Bayer MaterialScience.

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Bayer MaterialScience Welcome Reception Lobby Patio, Lobby Level Join fellow convention attendees and our host, Bayer MaterialScience, for a fun night of great food and drinks.

Greet friends and mingle with colleagues while enjoying a magnificent view of the Tampa Marina.

Theme: Spring Break, featuring Hot Seat Trivia where attendees could win an iPad. Sponsored by:

Learn more at www.bayermaterialsciencenafta.com.

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Daily Program

Monday, April 18 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

PETRO CANADA OPENING GENERAL SESSION BREAKFAST Grand Ballroom – Salon E “Has the Recovery Picked Up Its Tempo AND Confronting the Challenges of Inflation?”

Ken Mayland, President, ClearView Economics, LLC As the recovery approaches its second birthday (June 2011), economic growth can at best be described as tepid. The national jobless rate is hardly down at all. What headwinds have slowed the bounce back of business, and will they lighten up in the future, allowing for a more vigorous expansion? Will last year’s new stimulus package be offset and negated by spending cuts? Will consumers become less tightfisted? How will all this shake out for production (by industry), pricing, and foreign trade? All good questions—but you must attend to hear the answers!

Sponsored by:

7:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Hot Melts Short Course (registrants only) Grand Salon A

Morning Education Sessions - 9:15 a.m. TO Noon Education Track 1: Business Development and Market Trends Raw Materials and Market Size and Segmentation Focus Grand Salon B Sponsored by: 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.

Arrival of the New ASC Market Research Reports: North America and Asia Pacific. What’s New? Dave Nick, DPNA International, Inc. The last two years leading up to 2010 have been challenging for every North American adhesive and sealant formulator. The period has offered challenges for most and opportunities for a few. The new North American market study, promoted by the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is now available. Covered in this report is a look at the past and a glimpse into the future of the USA, Canada and Mexico markets. The separate Asia Market Study describes the status and outlook for the key Asian markets in China, Japan, India and others. These market reports will cover the time span from 2010-2013.

10:00 to 10:30 a.m.

BREAK

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Monday, April 18 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

MDI Global Trends Ron Coifman, ICIS This session will address MDI markets, historical pricing and drivers with a focus on trends in the U.S. and commentary on other regions.

11:15 a.m. to Noon Global Trends with VAM, EVA & VAE – A Tale of Growth & Opportunity Dewey Johnson, CMAI EVA and VAE demand are growing at up to 2X GDP growth rates with application innovation and growth. High growth geographies include South America, Northeast Asia, and the India Sub-continent while North America and West Europe see GDP plus demand growth from a large demand base. Global Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) demand, from which EVA/ VAE are derived from, is forecast to grow at 4.5 percent for 2010-2015 with global and regional VAM operating rates near 80 percent. VAM and VAE/EVA production economics in North America are very competitively positioned due to U.S. ethylene competitiveness from low natural gas costs. However, U.S. acetic acid production is near capacity and acetic acid price and the resulting derivatives economics are expected to exhibit volatility from methanol price variability.

Education Track 2: Technical and Government Regulations Formulations Focus Grand Salon C Sponsored by:

9:15 to 10:00 a.m.

Capped Prepolymers as Alternate Routes to Polyurethane Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants Jay Johnston, BayerMaterialScience LLC Capped polyurethane prepolymers have been used for many years to flexibilize epoxy resins. The flexibilization of epoxy resins has reduced brittleness, increased elongation, increased flexibility, improved toughness and improved impact resistance of many coating formulations. Capped polyurethane prepolymers can also be reacted with multifunctional amines to create products with useful properties without the addition of epoxy resins. This presentation will report on the reactivities of various amines reacted with two capped prepolymers. The physical properties of the resulting elastomers will be determined. Several two-component adhesive and sealant starting point formulations will be presented and discussed.

10:00 to 10:30 a.m.

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Monday, April 18 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Development of SPUR+ Prepolymer-based Sealants for Primerless Adhesion to Damp Concrete Surfaces Misty Huang, Momentive Performance Materials Inc. This presentation will focus on the development of sealant formulations using a new SPUR+ prepolymer and, in particular, on the adhesion of these sealants to a variety of substrates, including damp concrete. The formulations are evaluated using both ASTM C974 and ISO 15090 test protocols, and their mechanical properties and adhesion to damp concrete are compared to those of commercial polyurethane sealants.

11:00 to 11:30 a.m.

New Developments in Caustic Removable Hot-melt PSA Nestor Hansen, Cray Valley USA LLC In 2009, new additives were presented that impart caustic solubility to conventional hot-melt pressure sensitive adhesive labels. A second generation of additives has been developed that improves on this concept by reducing the negative impact on the adhesive performance. Data will be presented chronicling the development of this new additive and the performance of the system will be detailed using a conventional SIS/Resin/Oil PSA system.

11:30 a.m. to Noon Alternate Technology to C5 Tackifier Resin Donn DuBois, Kraton Polymers U.S. LLC Supply predictions in the hydrocarbon industry suggest C5 tackifying resin supply will remain critical, with waves of severe shortage expected for the foreseeable future. Kraton Polymers has developed and commercialized new block copolymer technologies that can substantially reduce or potentially eliminate the need for C5 resins depending on the application. These new technologies include an unsaturated and hydrogenated SBC product family of which Kraton has developed a number of new polymers. This session will also discuss Kraton ERS and Kraton A polymers that enable formulation with fully sustainable ingredients, and will provide an overview of several new pilot scale opportunities with promising results.

Education Track 3: New Technology and Application Transportation Focus Grand Salon D Sponsored by:

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Monday, April 18 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.

Effect on Bond Fixture Temperature on the Severity of Bond-line Read-through, Induced-surface Distortion Kedzie Fernholtz, Ford Motor Company The Automotive Composites Consortium has completed a project to determine which material and process factors have the most significant impact on bond-line read-through (BLRT) severity and to develop a finite element (FE) model that can predict the severity of these distortions based on material properties and part design. A number of FE sensitivity studies were completed to determine the relationship between individual adhesive material properties and the severity of BLRT-induced distortions. This presentation will provide an overview of the lessons learned in the BLRT project and review the results of the FE sensitivity studies to provide guidance to adhesive suppliers interested in developing adhesives that are less likely to cause surface distortions in assemblies.

10:00 to 10:30 a.m.

BREAK 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

New Contamination-tolerant Structural Adhesives Michael Kropp, 3M This paper will outline new developments in contamination-tolerant, room temperature curable structural adhesives that enable epoxy bond strength and performance without surface preparation.

A brief overview of the mechanism of contamination-tolerant structural adhesives will be presented. Results from bulk materials characterization and bond performance on a variety of different substrates and oils will be discussed.

11:15 a.m. to Noon Could the Transportation Industry Take Further Advantage of the Benefits of Microencapsulation Technology via Pre-applied Coatings?

Mandy Sakar, Lipo Technologies Inc. Learn more about the benefits of microencapsulation technology and consider pre-applied coatings. Save assemblers time and money, while offering them unsurpassed quality control. Satisfy your customer’s unique requirements by offering them customized solutions.

Noon to 1:00 p.m.

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN Meet with a colleague or take time to get some fresh air and explore Tampa. You can also grab lunch at Champions Sports Bar and Grill, CafÊ Waterside, or the lobby bar and pool bar—all located in the hotel.

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Monday, April 18 Afternoon Education Sessions - 1:15 to 4:30 p.m.

Education Track 1: Business Development and Market Trends Wind Energy Focus Grand Salon B Sponsored by:

1:15 to 2:00 p.m.

Opportunities in the Wind Energy Supply Chain – A National Perspective Tom Maves, American Wind Energy Association Mr. Maves will focus on the current state of the U.S. wind energy industry and the opportunities for component and material suppliers to enter the wind energy supply chain.

2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

Development Partnering for Improved Wind Energy Products Kevin Lambrych, Ashland Performance Materials Today’s utility-scale wind turbine blades are made from a variety of reinforcements, thermoset resins, adhesives and coatings. All of these materials must work well together for required blade performance, safety and longevity. As the wind market matures, more is known about factors that lead to successful blade design. This opens the door for leveraging technologies that optimize performance while lowering costs to the fabricator and OEM. This presentation will focus on the importance of building effective partnerships along all aspects of the wind blade value chain for adoption of new technology while minimizing risk.

2:45 to 3:30 p.m.

Pressure-sensitive Tape Focus on Wind Energy Cindy Stoner, Intertape Polymer Group IPG is a leading manufacturer of a comprehensive range of tape and film based products designed for the composites industry. The program will review the specialty tape development based around various products used in the production of wind turbines. IPG will highlight its focus on developing products that work in conjunction with value add products such as semi-permanent release agents. IPG will provide an overview of its research and development alliances, which offer value from a solution standpoint to a cost reduction option.

3:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Offshore Wind Energy Turbine Foundation Peter Gorlitz, ITW WindGroup Over the past 10 years, wind power has become an important factor in power production. In addition, offshore wind power is 30 percent more efficient than on shore. During the first decade of this century, Europe installed more than 2500 MW and development is increasing.

This session will present an overview into the different structures, methods of installation and securing the structures to the seabed, based on a broad experience in this field. The presentation will also address logistical challenges, vessels used, driving aggregates, drills, lifting, grout installation, UHPC grout material and grout seals.

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Monday, April 18 Education Track 2: Technical and Government Regulations Research, Code, Testing and Water Focus Grand Salon C 1:15 to 1:45 p.m.

Gaining Industry Certification for Adhesives in Water Separation Processes Margarita Acevedo, H.B. Fuller Company Hollow fiber membrane applications in the water purification market increasingly follow stricter water and waste water quality rules. To shorten and facilitate customers’ processes, H.B. Fuller Company developed new testing protocols for its adhesive technologies.

Working with NSF, the company obtained NSF/ANSI standard 61 certification for two new potting adhesives for ultra- and microfiltration applications.

1:45 to 2:15 p.m.

The Role of USGBC NEXT Program and the Impact it may have on Adhesives and Sealants Max Zahniser, Praxis\Building Solutions, LLC This session will survey the LEED rating systems with a focus on the details of how adhesives and sealants are addressed in the standards—both now and in the forthcoming versions of the LEED rating systems. A LEED program overview, including some information regarding the committee structures and process behind LEED’s continuous improvement cycle, will be followed by a look at the specific credits and their metrics that adhesives and sealants can impact on a LEED project, and the likely timing and evolution of those technical details in the next version of LEED. 2:15 to 2:45 p.m.

IGCC as an Enforceable, Adoptable and Usable Code David Karmol, International Code Council Mr. Karmol will describe the development and areas of coverage of the International Green Construction Code, and give an update on its current status, as well as the outlook for federal, state and local adoptions. He will also give an overview of the changes coming in the 2012 editions of the International Codes, including the International Energy Conservation Code, and how the new code and changes to the existing codes present challenges and opportunities to industry.

2:45 to 3:30 p.m.

Understanding Low-emitting Adhesives and Green Building Programs Marilyn Black, Greenguard Environmental Institute The GREENGUARD Certification Program℠ ensures products are low-emitting by requiring that they undergo independent, scientific laboratory testing to measure and identify their chemical emissions.

Only products that meet GEI’s stringent chemical emissions criteria can achieve GREENGUARD Certification and carry the GREENGUARD Certification mark.

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Monday, April 18 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Construction Chemicals and the Regulatory Environment Michael Schmeida, Tremco California is arguably the most progressive government in the world in terms of environmental regulation. With its large economic and political influence in DC, coupled with a progressive environmental regulatory attitude in the current administration, California is now driving national policy. It is also influencing global megatrends such as sustainable building, with specific state and local regulations referenced in popular sustainable design guides such as LEED™. As such, understanding where legislation is headed is critical to understanding where sealants, adhesives and other construction chemicals need to evolve in their chemical and performance makeup in order to maintain compliance and remain marketable. Through a review of what is happening in California and DC, attendees will see where regulations are heading and be able to make decisions based upon that for their own businesses, both for the California market and nationally as well.

4:00 to 4:30 p.m.

LEED 2012 EQ 4 Low Emitting Materials Credits – What were they thinking?

Denise Van Valkenburg, Eurofins Scientific, Inc. – Product Testing The USGBC is working to maintain a leadership position including low emitting materials. As a result, a systems-based approach to qualify for these credits has been proposed. The discussion will include a review of the justification, general consensus of the comments received during the public comment period and the next steps. The role of international changing criteria for low emitting building products, including adhesives and sealants, especially in Europe will be discussed. The session will also include an overview of the criteria, a comparison to U.S. standards and the impact on the LEED rating system.

Education Track 3: New Technology and Application Building and Construction Focus Grand Salon D 1:15 to 2:00 p.m.

An Overview of the Department of Homeland Security Advanced Materials Database Drew Rouland, National Institute of Building Sciences The Department of Homeland Security has established an Advanced Materials Council (AMC) to encourage the understanding and use of high-performance and advanced materials for construction by coordinating research efforts of public and private entities. The Advanced Materials Database was created as a result of AMC’s desire to publicly list high-performing materials that will benefit vendors, contractors and designers in constructing sustainable and secure buildings. The session will discuss this database’s format and how it will allow engineers, architects and material scientists to readily supply materials that will aid in the material selection process.

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Monday, April 18 2:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Elastomeric Polymeric by Design for Blast, Impact and Fire Protection of the Nation’s Infrastructure with Emphasis on Nanocomposites Ahmed Al-Ostaz, University of Mississippi In this presentation Mr. Al-Ostaz will present research activities of the Nano Infrastructure Research Group (NIRG) at University of Mississippi in the area of infrastructure protection. The main focus will be on enhancing polyuria properties (blast, ballistic and fire) using nano reinforcements. Experimental and multiscale numerical results will be presented.

2:30 to 3:15 p.m.

BIO-PRODUCTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Jean-François Masson, National Research Council of Canada The construction industry is very large. It generates about 12% of the gross domestic product. In this market, an estimated 100M tons of polymers are used on a yearly basis, including about forty types of adhesives for roofing, insulation, concrete and a myriad of other applications. In this era of global environmental pressure, the construction industry is trying to renew itself, which includes an expanded use of materials produced with renewable resources. This presentation will focus on the challenges and the opportunities for bio-products in the construction industry, including adhesives and other applications.

4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

ASC EXPO and Exhibitor Appreciation Reception Grand Salon F-J The ASC EXPO is an exclusive opportunity to interact one-on-one with colleagues, exchange information on the latest developments in the industry and win some of the terrific prizes in the EXPO raffle. It is also a venue for honoring the people and organizations that make the ASC EXPO a continual success. Enjoy your favorite beverage and a light snack during the Exhibitor Appreciation Reception, which begins at 6:00 p.m. For a complete list of exhibitors, see the 2011 Spring EXPO Guide.

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Monday, April 18 expo raffle prize sponsors:

POGO PRINTER BUNDLE BOOTHS 315 & 317

DIGITAL CAMERAS BOOTH 205

APPLE iPODS BOOTH 115

AMAZON KINDLE BOOTH 202

VIDEO CAMERA BOOTH 404

TWO GIFT CARDS BOOTH 104

Pick up a copy of the Exhibit Guide at ASC’s registration desk located in the registration room on the lobby level.

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Tuesday, April 19 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

GENERAL SESSION BREAKFAST Grand Ballroom – Salon E Coca-Cola Agenda on Environmental Sustainability Maury Zimring, Manager, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, Coca-Cola Enterprises Coca-Cola has been a leader in the environmental sustainability space, focusing on carbon reductions, water stewardship and sustainable packaging. The program will review the environmental sustainability agenda Coca-Cola has been pursuing in North America. It will highlight the work to-date, case studies of new technologies and processes and plans for the future.

Morning Education Sessions TO 9:15 a.m. - Noon Education Track 1: Business Development and Market Trends international market focus Grand Salon B 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.

Adhesive Industry Trends in China Sushant Hegde, Celanese Emulsions Polymers This presentation will focus on various industry trends in China and their impacts on the adhesives and building products industries.

Sub-topics will include the general market size and project growth rates in China, the impact of new regulations for tobacco adhesives in China and trends in building materials. These will also be contrasted with prevailing regulations and sentiments in North America. The information presented will be gathered from both marketing managers in the Americas as well as China for Celanese Emulsion Polymers.

10:00 to 10:15 a.m. break 10:15 to 11:00 a.m.

Emerging Markets Lead Global Consumer Spending Growth: A Comparison of BRIC Countries Antonia Prlic, IHS Global Insight An overview of the key economic and demographic factors that are supporting consumer market growth in key emerging markets. This will include a comparison of the BRIC countries, with an emphasis on India and Russia.

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Tuesday, April 19 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Global Consolidation in Adhesives & Sealants Thomas Blaige, Blaige & Company Mr. Blaige will cover the global consolidation in the adhesives and sealants sector, with a focus on the increase in international participation. Blaige & Company proprietary research indicates that over the past decade, more than half of the top 50 companies in major chemicals and plastics segments have been eliminated or changed in ownership. A major driver in this trend is the increased participation by non-U.S. parties in M&A transactions. Mr. Blaige will give the audience the facts and resources to improve their knowledge of M&A and its effects on the industry as a whole.

11:30 a.m. to Noon Are Our Neighbors to the South Ready for Another Look? A Focus on Brazil Dave Nick, DPNA International, Inc. January 2011 saw the inauguration of a new President in Brazil.

Market confusion still surrounds Venezuela, and Columbia is slowly recovering from its drug-controlled economy. Will these events lead to new growth in Central and South America? Covered in this presentation will be an assessment of opportunities and problems to overcome in this lucrative region.

Education Track 2: Technical and Government Regulations formulations focus Grand Salon C 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.

Waterborne Polychloroprene Technology Jeff Dormish, Bayer MaterialScience LLC Solvent-based polychloroprene adhesives have been the standard technology for high performance contact adhesives for many years.

Waterborne polychloroprenes have been developed as an environmentally-preferred alternative to the older solvent-based technology and have developed a strong market position for foam bonding adhesives. Information will be presented on new technology using carbon dioxide activation of waterborne polychloroprenes to generate high performance adhesives. Waterborne polychloroprenes with improved storage stability will also be discussed.

10:00 to 10:15 a.m. break

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Tuesday, April 19 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.

Making Silane-modified Polymers Sealants “Greener”: Low Moisture Functional Fillers Rehana Syed, Omya International AG In times of increasing awareness of economical concerns, the sustainability of industrial production processes gains more and more importance. Therefore today’s state-of-the-art sealant producers are reviewing production processes regarding energy consumption.

Knowing that the drying of fillers before and during the manufacturing process consumes significant amounts of energy, Omya developed special functional filler that provides tremendously low moisture content (less than 0.05%). As a result, an economically-friendly process without heating and cooling can be performed. This obviously leads to shorter production cycles, which is demonstrated in the application study of this new functional filler in a highly moisture sensitive sealant.

10:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Reactive Hot Melt from Polyols Recovered from Disposed Polyurethane Wastes by Liquification An Mao, Mississippi State University Flexible polyurethane foam wastes from automobile shredder residue are liquefied with ethylene glycol as solvent and sodium hydroxide as catalyst at a certain condition. The liquefied polyols are reused to prepare polyurethane reactive hot melt adhesive (PUR) with polymeric methylene diphenylene diisocyanate, polymeric component, tackifying resin, catalyst and other additives. Physical and mechanical properties including viscosity, setting time, percent elongation, bonding and tensile strength are evaluated as a function of [NCO]/ [OH] ratio, polymerization condition, and additives content. Crystallinities of the cured PURs are determined through X-ray diffraction measurement.

Thermal analysis, such as Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Thermogravimetry and Differential Scanning Calorimetry are conducted to examine the dynamic rheological characteristics of PUR. 11:15 a.m. to Noon Innovation Influences and Challenges in Cosmetic Formulation Amitabh Bansal, Avon Products, Inc. Cosmetics and toiletries are ubiquitous products with sales exceeding $300 billion worldwide. These products are used to enhance the appearance, odor or condition of the human body and can range from lipsticks to nail polish to foot creams. In all cases, the formulation—with over 30 ingredients at times—needs to be stable on the shelf, adhere to skin, and look good every time it’s used. Materials from the adhesives industry play a crucial role in determining many of these aspects.

Scientifically, the skin can be considered a substrate, and the cosmetic a thin film. The skin, however, is a constantly moving and evolving substrate during the course of the day—resulting in poor adhesion and lastingness of cosmetic products. Recent advances in the ability to control materials chemistry, surface structure, and biomechanics of skin are driving the development of novel cosmetics. It is the intention of this talk to highlight the role of adhesives in cosmetics, and the underlying challenges faced in cosmetic formulation to achieve optimum balance between performance and comfort.

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Tuesday, April 19 Education Track 3: New Technology and Application Paper Board and Related Products Focus Grand Salon D 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.

High Barrier Lamination Films and New Applications in Flexible Packaging Masakazu (Mack) Nakaya, Kuraray America, Inc. Kuraray is one of the leading high barrier material suppliers in the plastic industry. In this session, key properties and performance characteristics of EVALTM (ethylene vinyl alcohol film) and KURARISTERTM (barrier-coated biaxial oriented PET film or biaxial oriented polyamide film) lamination films for flexible packaging will be introduced. Additionally, a new application will be shared.

10:00 to 10:15 a.m. break 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.

Recycling Protocol for Adhesives Michael Schedler, NAPCOR An overview on the initiative by National Association for PET Container Resources and several major supermarket chains to facilitate the recycling of PET thermoforms, the critical issues surrounding the adhesives used on these packages and the development and issuance of a test protocol to identify recycling friendly adhesives.

10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

Packaging trends Ben Miyares, President, Packaging Management Institute, Inc. This presentation will discuss the five packaging trends impacting the adhesive market..

Noon to 1:15 p.m.

GENERAL SESSION lunch Grand Ballroom – Salon E Where is the Chemical Adhesive and Sealant Sector Going?

Dr. David Crowe, Chief Economist & Senior Vice President, National Association of Home Builders Hear what NAHB’s chief economist and forecaster thinks about the outlook for the housing industry, one of the largest market segments ASC members sell into. This session will drill down into this critical sector and complement the macroeconomic overview presented in Monday’s keynote session.

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Tuesday, April 19 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

ASC Committee and Special Interest Meetings (concurrent) ressure Sensitive Adhesives Short P Course Planning Meeting (all attendees welcome) Grand Salon A Marketing Committee Meeting (committee members only) Grand Salon G Membership Committee Meeting (committee members only) Grand Salon H Global Resource Committee Meeting (committee members only) Grand Salon I

Afternoon Education Sessions - 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.

Education Track 1: Business Development and Market Trends Small Business Focus Grand Salon B 2:45 to 3:15 p.m.

Government Project Opportunities: Finding a Way In Jackie Santisteban, Government Sales Advisors Looking to expand your market reach and generate incremental revenue? Have you considered selling to the federal government, purchaser of over $700 billion in products and services annually? This session will provide a review of the federal government market and the federal procurement process with special focus on the best way for small to medium companies to enter or expand business. Topics will include: government business opportunities, how to market to the military and government, contract vehicles, what it takes to be successful in the government market, GSA schedule information, and a DoD FY2011 budget review—where is the money going, prime vs. subcontractor, and the current administration’s small business focus.

3:15 to 4:15 p.m.

Advanced Lawsuit Protection, Tax Reduction and Estate Planning Strategies Larry Oxenham, American Society for Asset Protection From this presentation, you will learn lawsuit protection, tax reduction, and estate planning strategies most advisors are unaware of.

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Tuesday, April 19 Education Track 2: Technical and Government Regulations Regulatory and Safety Issues Focus Grand Salon C 2:45 to 3:15 p.m.

The Implications of Nanotechnology and Applications John DiLoreto, NanoReg Nanotechnology has enabled the enhancement of products in a wide variety industry sectors. In adhesives and sealants, the unique characteristics of nanoscale substances can not only improve the physical characteristics of existing products, but it can also allow the creation of products with new functionality. As with any new technology, there are many challenges. Creation of nanoscale substances will necessitate a new look at how producers and users provide a safe working environment. Regulatory action can be expected from state and federal government agencies, which will also necessitate participation by several stakeholders including industry, non-governmental organizations, scientists and the academic community.

This presentation will explore those important applications of nanotechnology and outline the regulatory issues that could impact the further growth and development of nano-enhanced products.

3:15 to 3:45 p.m.

Control of ElectrostaTic Hazards Associated with Containers and Packages for Liquids and Powders Vahid Ebadat, Chilworth Technology, Inc. This presentation will discuss the practical approaches for eliminating/ controlling electrostatically initiated flash fires and explosions during the use of containers and packages for flammable liquids and powders including flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), metal and fiberboard containers, plastic containers, and plastic liners for use in containers.

Selection of appropriate containers and packages will also be discussed.

3:45 to 4:15 p.m.

Status Update on EPA Chemical Action Plan on MDI Lee Salamone, Center for Polyurethanes Institute CPI will provide an update on the status of the EPA’s planned Chemical Action Plan. Discussions will include how and why CAPs are developed, what implications a CAP might have for the adhesive and sealant industry, and how companies can prepare.

Education Track 3: New Technology and Application Supply Chain, Testing and Equipment Focus Grand Salon D 2:45 to 3:15 p.m.

Best Practice in Supply Chain Management Dawn Pearcy, Eastern Michigan University The session will focus on best practices in supply chain costreduction. Particular emphasis will be placed on the roles of strategic procurement and buyer-supplier collaboration in reducing supply chain costs. The presentation will draw upon the latest findings in academic research as well practical examples and case studies.

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Daily Program

Tuesday, April 19 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.

Weathering 101: The Right Choice Natural and Accelerated Weathering Test Methods Compared Sean Fowler, Q-Lab Corporation This presentation compares two accelerated weathering test methods: fluorescent ultraviolet and xenon arc. Mr. Fowler will describe the strengths and limitations for both techniques due to: simulation of the forces of weathering including sunlight, temperature and moisture, mounting of test specimens, control of test parameters and operational considerations. Common test methods for adhesives and sealants will also be reviewed.

3:45 to 4:15 p.m.

Closed Loop FIBC Reuse: Safe and Sustainable Supply Chain Alternatives Tyler Alexander, Process Packaging & Control, Inc. This presentation will address the bag and process requirements for the safe re-use of FIBC packaging. Topics will include manufacturing recommendations, transportation practices, proper filling and discharge of FIBCs, storage, and finally, appropriate cleaning and refurbishing processes of FIBCs for safe re-use. This session will further discuss the economic and environment benefits associated with FIBC re-use for both fillers and dischargers.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. closing session Grand Ballroom – Salon E The Compostable Sunchips Bag – a new arena for PepsiCo Kimberly Assaad, Principal Engineer, Sustainable Packaging, Frito-Lay North America PepsiCo introduced the world’s first compostable chip bag into the market in late 2009. Being the first has its rewards and its challenges. It’s also opened a new way of thinking about the future of sustainable packaging and how to get things done.

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Closing Reception Poolside, 3rd Floor

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SPEAKERS Acevedo, Margarita – H.B. Fuller Company Dr. Acevedo is a research chemist at H.B. Fuller Company where she develops new products and technologies in the global performance products group. Her expertise is in the areas of polymer science, radiation curing technology, adhesive and sealant formulation and product design. She holds several U.S. patents and more than a dozen publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations. Prior to joining H.B. Fuller in 1994, she worked at the National Institute of Materials and Chemical Research in Tsukuba, Japan. Previously, Dr. Acevedo was a visiting scientist at the University Pierre & Marie Curie in Paris, and at the University of Akron’s College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. She received a Ph.D. in polymer chemistry from the University Complutense of Madrid.

Alexander, Tyler – Process Packaging & Control, Inc. Tyler Alexander is the Manager of Business Development at Process Packaging & Control, Inc. He earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration and marketing at Weber State University.

Al-Ostaz, Ahmed – University of Mississippi Dr. Ahmed Al-Ostaz is an associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). He joined the faculty members at Ole Miss in January, 2002. Before coming to Ole Miss, Dr. Al-Ostaz was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Composite Materials and Structures Center and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Mechanics at Michigan State University.

Assaad, Kimberly – Frito Lay North America Kimberly Assaad is a research and development project engineer in the packaging materials group for Frito-Lay North America. She is responsible for developing and launching sustainable packaging solutions and managing internal sustainability tools to evaluate environmental impact. Recently, she cracked the code on making the Compostable Sunchips bag quieter. Since joining Frito-Lay in 2005, Ms. Assaad has worked in both food product and process development on a range of brands including Rold Gold, Sunchips, and Lay’s. She joined the packaging team in 2009. Ms. Assaad has her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University. She also has three pending patent applications.

Bansal, Amitabh – Avon Products, Inc. Amitabh Bansal is a Senior Research Scientist at the New Technology Lab at Avon’s Global Research headquarters in Suffern, N.Y. He completed his bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay in 2000, followed by a Ph.D. in materials engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2004. He joined Avon in 2009.

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SPEAKERS Black, Marilyn – Greenguard Environmental Institute Marilyn Black, Ph.D., is founder of the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), an internationally renowned third-party organization that aims to protect human health by enhancing indoor air quality and reducing people’s exposure to chemicals. With more than 25 years of experience in indoor air quality research, testing and analysis, Dr. Black is considered a global expert on indoor air quality and its impact on human health. She holds a doctorate as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and environmental health.

Blaige, Thomas – Blaige & Company Tom Blaige established Blaige & Company, which is an international investment banking firm dedicated exclusively to the plastics, packaging and chemicals industries. He has over 25 years of transaction experience, having completed over 100 transactions and visited over 150 plastics, packaging and chemicals operations worldwide. Prior to founding Blaige & Company in 2003, he was managing director for two generalist investment banks and a middle market M&A unit of a Wall Street investment bank, and he was a private equity investor with Prudential Capital. Mr. Blaige earned a Master of Management degree, with Distinction, from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, where he was elected to Beta Gamma Sigma, and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Loyola University of Chicago.

Coifman, Ron – ICIS Chemical Business Ron Coifman is an ICIS editor for the polyols and isocyanates U.S. price reports, and for the Latin American reports on caustic soda, PVC and PET. He has also reported on U.S. polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene markets for ICIS and for Townsend Solutions. Previously, Mr. Coifman worked for Dow Chemical in Ecuador in the marketing of polyethylene, polypropylene, caustic soda, polyols, isocyanates, propylene glycol and specialties. He also started Pintagama, a paints and adhesives manufacturing plant in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where he gained hands-on experience formulating paints, adhesives and related solvents; purchasing raw materials; and marketing the final products. Mr. Coifman is a chemical engineer with a Bachelor of Science from Lehigh University and a Master of Science from Cornell with a minor in polymers.

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SPEAKERS Crowe, David – National Association of Home Builders of the U.S. David Crowe is Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). He is responsible for NAHB’s forecast of housing and economic trends, survey research and analysis of the home building industry and consumer preferences as well as microeconomic analysis of government policies that affect housing. Dr. Crowe is also responsible for the development and implementation of an innovative model of the local economic impact and fiscal cost of new home construction, which has estimated the net impact of new housing in more than 500 local markets. Past research has concentrated on home ownership trends, tax issues, demographics, government mortgage insurance, local land use ordinance impacts and the impacts of housing on local economies. Prior to NAHB, Dr. Crowe was Deputy Director of the Division of Housing and Demographic Analysis at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

He has served on federal advisory committees to the Census Bureau and to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Dr. Crowe holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Kentucky.

DiLoreto, John – NanoReg John DiLoreto is the founder of NanoReg, a professional services firm specializing in nanotechnology applications and the laws/ regulations related to the development and use of nanoscale materials throughout the nanotechnology value chain. Mr. DiLoreto has been instrumental in bringing together producers and users of nanoscale materials with government policy makers and non-governmental organizations to address growing environmental, health and safety concerns about the products of nanotechnology. As Executive Director of the Nanotechnology Coalition for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association, Mr. DiLoreto leads an industry group focused on the advocacy needs of small- and mediumsized producers and users of nanoscale materials. He created and managed the American Chemistry Council’s Nanotechnology Panel, which was the chemical industry’s first organized attempt to address scientific and regulatory issues related to nanoscale materials. Mr. DiLoreto’s experience includes a working knowledge of a wide range of chemical regulatory issues including TSCA and FIFRA. Dormish, Jeffrey – Bayer MaterialScience LLC Dr. Jeffrey Dormish is Senior Principal Scientist, Business Development Group at Bayer MaterialScience LLC. He is responsible for the development of new polyurethane and polychloroprene adhesive applications, with a focus on waterborne raw materials.

He has a B. S. in chemistry from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the Pennsylvania State University.

DuBois, Donn – Kraton Polymers U.S. LLC Donn DuBois is currently a Senior Staff Research Scientist at Kraton Polymers’ R&D Center in Houston, Texas. His current position involves the development of new block copolymers for the adhesives industry.

Recently, Mr. DuBois was involved in the development of Nexar sulfonated polymer membranes, one of Kraton’s newest technology platforms. He has also worked in the New Chemical Technology group of Shell Chemical Company in the areas of catalysis and chemical reactions to modify liquid polyketones.

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SPEAKERS Ebadat, Vahid – Chilworth Technology, Inc. Vahid Ebadat, Ph.D., M.Inst.P, MIEE, C.Eng., C.Phys. is the CEO of Chilworth Technology, Inc. He has worked extensively as a process and operational hazards consultant for the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries. Dr. Ebadat is a regular speaker at training courses on gas and vapor flammability, dust explosions, and controlling electrostatic hazards. He is a member of NFPA 77 Technical Committee on Static Electricity, NFPA 654 Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particular Solids and ASTM E27 Committee on Hazard Potential of Chemicals. Dr. Ebadat’s research has culminated in the publication of numerous technical papers and articles.

Fernholz, Kedzie – Ford Motor Company Kedzie Fernholz is a Research Engineer in Materials Research and Advanced Engineering at Ford Motor Company. Her primary responsibility is the development of measurement systems for quantifying the visual severity of surface distortions. She has led the Automotive Composites Consortium’s Bond-Line Read-Through project from its inception and is currently responsible for implementing the lessons learned from that project at Ford. Ms. Fernholz received her B.S. in aerospace engineering from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign in 1994 and her M.S. in materials science and engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1996. She joined Ford Motor Company in 1998.

Fowler, Sean – Q-Lab Corporation Sean Fowler is a Technical Sales and Training Specialist for Q-Lab’s North American territory. He is responsible for identifying testing solutions to the challenge of weathering durability and light stability, working with companies in a variety of industries. Mr. Fowler enjoys teaching customers about the fundamentals of weathering testing and learning from their experiences. During his 10 years with Q-Lab, he has developed technical training programs on tester operation and repair, held seminars on five continents, and provided direct support to customers requiring technical services. Mr. Fowler’s experience allows him to work with all levels of organizations that need to test products for weathering or light stability, from the product manager to the technicians who actually perform tests.

He holds a B.A. in business management from Malone College in Canton, Ohio, and is pursuing an MBA from Kent State University.

Gorlitz, Peter – ITW WindGroup Peter Gorlitz earned a B Sc. in mechanical engineering from Aalborg University in 1992. During the last 10 years, Mr. Gorlitz has been involved in large international projects. First within the Oil and Gas business, managing Offshore subsea pipeline projects and Onshore LNG pipelines. Then, he joined Densit in 2008, as Division Manager for the Renewable division, and thereby entered the Offshore Wind Turbine industry. He is now responsible for grouting operations in conjunction with Offshore Wind Turbine projects (e.g., monopile/ Transition piece, Tripod, Tripiles and Jackets). Until now, Mr. Gorlitz has been involved in some of the largest Offshore Wind Farm projects already installed and new, large projects to come. He joined the ITW WindGroup as Business Unit Manager-Europe in April 2010. The ITW WindGroup is supplying a large variety of polymers, fluids and comparable in to the Wind Market, among them Densit products.

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SPEAKERS Hansen, Nestor – Cray Valley USA LLC Nestor Hansen is the manager of adhesive applications for Cray Valley USA, LLC, overseeing the applications work for Wingtack® and Norsolene® hydrocarbon resins, Ricon®, Poly bd®, Krasol® and SMA®. Mr. Hansen joined Cray Valley as part of its 2005 acquisition of Wingtack from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where he also managed resin technology. He held various positions including senior research scientist and group leader, during more than six years with Goodyear.

Mr. Hansen worked for five years with MACtac as a team leader for adhesives technology, overseeing the implementation and development of new adhesive technology and supervising the pilot coating and compounding facilities. He also worked with Morton International for eight years where he was responsible for development, testing, commercial introduction and technical support of solution acrylic, rubber and emulsion PSAs. He earned a Bachelor of Science and a master’s degree in chemistry from Eastern Illinois University.

Hegde, Sushant – Celanese Emulsion Polymers Mr. Sushant Hegde has been with Celanese since 2008, most recently as the market development manager for the Emulsion Polymers business. Here, he has focused on the adhesives and construction areas in the Americas region. He holds a MXSaster’s degree in business administration from the University of Virginia. His co-author is Mrs. Anna An, commercial manager for Asia. Mrs. An has been responsible business in China, India and Southeast Asia for 3 years.

Huang, Misty – Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Ms. Huang finished her B.S. in chemical engineering in China, then earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry/polymer from SUNY at Albany in 1989. After three years as postdoctoral associate at Polytechnic University (now NYU) and four years as research chemist at Hercules Incorporation in Wilmington, DE, she joined Witco Corporation, which became GE Advanced Materials, and now is Momentive Performance Materials.

She is a technical leader at the R&D center, and her primary focus has been on silane applications and SPUR+ technology for adhesives and sealants.

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SPEAKERS Johnson, Dewey – CMAI Dewey Johnson joined CMAI in 2009. Prior to joining CMAI, he had over 29 years of experience in strategic and commercial roles in capital intensive industries, holding various management positions in commercial development, global procurement for commodity chemicals, business management, market development, and market analysis of complex chemical value chains. He served in various functions within Eastman Chemical Company and has led multi-functional teams in strategy development and execution, global sourcing, business gaming and dynamic modeling, sales/marketing, and complex program management for business development. He has graduate degrees in environmental engineering and business management and has conducted special topic sessions on game theory and business dynamic modeling at various universities, including MIT, UVA, and NYU. Mr. Johnson is responsible for CMAI’s Global Syngas Chemicals practice and manages CMAI’s global Methanol and Acetyls practices.

He contributes to a wide variety of CMAI’s reports and analyses, as well as various business and market advisory engagements for CMAI’s Business Advisory Services group.

Johnston, Jay – Bayer MaterialScience, LLC Jay A. Johnston graduated with a Ph.D. in polymer chemistry from the University of Akron in 1991. He then completed postdoctoral fellowships at General Electric’s Corporate R & D center and at the University of Akron’s Institute of Polymer Science.

Dr. Johnston then joined ICI Polyurethanes in 1994.

Currently, he is a Senior Associate Scientist in the CAS (Coatings, Adhesives, and Specialties) group at Bayer MaterialScience in Pittsburgh, PA, and is currently responsible for applications development in the adhesives and sealants markets. He is active in several chemical industry associations and is currently on the board of directors for the Polyurea Development Association.

Karmol, David – International Code Council David Karmol is Vice President for Federal and External Relations at the International Code Council. He has responsibility for managing the Council’s relationships with Congress, federal agencies and outside organizations. Prior to joining the Code Council, Mr. Karmol was the Standards Advisor to Iraq, stationed at U.S. Embassy Baghdad, detailed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce. He previously served as Vice President, Public Policy and Government Affairs at the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and has held several positions in the federal government. Mr. Karmol is an attorney, licensed to practice law in Ohio, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

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SPEAKERS Kropp, Michael – 3M Dr. Michael Kropp has worked in research and development on adhesives at 3M for over 20 years.

Over this time, he has held positions in both corporate research and several division laboratories. Dr. Kropp’s work has focused mainly on adhesives for electronic assembly and, more recently, on structural adhesives for industrial and transportation applications. He is currently a research chemist in the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division and is the author on over 30 patents. Dr. Kropp obtained a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Santa Clara and a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Lambrych, Kevin – Ashland Performance Materials Since 2002, Kevin Lambrych has worked in the Global Wind vertical market at Ashland Performance Materials. Now stationed in Dublin, Ohio, as the Global Wind Energy Program Manager, he previously served as Laboratory Leader in Sauveterre, France. Mr. Lambrych holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the State University of New York (SUNY) Environmental College of Science and Forestry, as well as a master’s degree in polymer chemistry. Mr. Lambrych has previously supported the following market areas: anti-corrosion, alternate reinforcements (non-glass) for composites, vacuum infusion and resin transfer molding, underground fuel storage tanks, and high performance infrastructure applications.

Mao, An – Mississippi State University An Mao is a Graduate Research Assistant in the Forest Products Department at Mississippi State University.

Nakaya, Masakazu (Mack) – Kuraray America, Inc. Mr. Nakaya has nine years of experience at Kuraray Co., Ltd. as researcher in EVAL R&D Department. In March 2006, he was appointed Market Development Manager in Kuraray America in order to promote Kuraray’s new products in Western Hemisphere. He worked at Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Okayama, Japan) as Researcher from April 1997 to March 2006 and Kuraray America, Inc. EVAL Business Unit (Houston, TX) as Market Development Manager from March 2006 to present. He earned M.A. at Tohoku University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Materials Chemistry (March 1997).

Masson, Jean-Francois – National Research Council of Canada Dr. Jean-Francois Masson, Senior Research Officer, Institute for Research in Construction, National Research Council of Canada. Dr. Masson is responsible for the evaluation of biomaterials, biocomposites and bioproducts for the construction market in Canada. With a Ph.D. in cellulose chemistry and polymers, and twenty years of research experience on construction materials, he works in collaboration with raw material producers and product manufacturers to bring new and innovative products to the construction market.

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SPEAKERS Maves, Tom – American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Tom Maves is the Deputy Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Services for the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) with responsibility for serving member companies and growing the U.S. wind turbine manufacturing industry. Mr. Maves also leads AWEA’s Transportation and Logistics Working Group and co-leads the Manufacturing Working Group. He recently served as the Wind Industry Lead for the Ohio Department of Development where he managed all aspects of wind energy generation projects, wind supply chain development, and efforts to attract new wind turbine manufacturing to Ohio. Mr. Maves has also worked for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency as a Pollution Prevention Engineer and as a Sales Engineer for Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation.

He has a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from Purdue University.

Mayland, Ken – ClearView Economics, LLC Dr. Ken Mayland is President of ClearView Economics, LLC, a firm specializing in economic research and forecasting. He was previously the chief economist of two major financial institutions.

Dr. Mayland graduated with degrees in economics from MIT and the University of Pennsylvania (M.A. and Ph.D.). He has spent more than 35 years studying the business cycle and providing economic analyses to a variety of constituencies. Dr. Mayland is widely quoted by the media, and he has won numerous prestigious awards for forecasting accuracy.

Miyares, Ben – Packaging Management Institute, Inc. A 2008 inductee into the Packaging Hall of Fame, Ben Miyares is an Honorary Lifetime Member and Fellow of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP). In 2010, Mr. Miyares formed the Packaging Management Institute (PMI), a research organization and information exchange working in alliance with organizations and individuals throughout the packaging value chain. Prior to his formation of PMI, he was associated with the PMMI for 21 years. His analyses, articles, editorials and commentaries have appeared in dozens of leading print and electronic media and he has won numerous citations and awards, including three Jesse H. Neal awards-the Pulitzer Prize of the American business press.

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SPEAKERS Nick, David – DPNA International David Nick is the founder of DPNA International, Inc. He has authored numerous market study reports for the ASC and produced proprietary and global multi-client market studies covering the adhesive, sealant, coatings and ink industries. Mr. Nick has more than 30 years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry. He began his career at Lord Corporation as an R&D chemist and his last assignment was International Chemicals Manager. Mr. Nick started his consulting practice in 1991. Projects include strategic planning, market research trends and analyses, pricing strategies, JV formation, competitive analysis, technology transfer, acquisition analysis and new technology assessment. His unparalleled global contacts in the industry include raw material suppliers, users, formulators and specifiers. Mr. Nick regularly gives technical and marketing presentations at conferences sponsored by the ASC, FEICA, JAIA and CNAIA. Mr. Nick received his BSci degree from Allegheny College and completed advanced courses in international business at Case Western Reserve, Clemson University, University of Akron and North Dakota State.

Oxenham, Larry – American Society for Asset Protection Larry Oxenham is one of America’s top asset protection experts, having helped thousands of professionals achieve financial peace of mind by teaching them how to properly structure their assets for lawsuit protection and tax reduction. He has authored and co-authored several articles and books on the subject including “The Asset Protection Bible.” His career has been credited with helping thousands of people save millions of dollars. Mr. Oxenham is a nationally recognized speaker who has trained thousands of professionals at hundreds of conventions, conferences and seminars across the country.

Pearcy, Dawn – Eastern Michigan University Dawn Pearcy is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Eastern Michigan University. She earned a Bachelor of Science in merchandising management from Michigan State University, an MBA from Wayne State University and a Ph.D. in business from The Florida State University. Dr. Pearcy teaches and conducts research in the area of supply chain management.

Prlic, Antonia – IHS, Global Insight Antonia Prlic, Director, IHS Consulting Services, maintains an expertise in the areas of international market sizing, market segmentation and detailed consumer market analysis. Her clients have included multinational consumer packaged-goods firms, consumer electronics firms, automotive companies, retailers, media and entertainment companies and credit card companies. She brings over 15 years of experience.

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SPEAKERS Rouland, Drew – National Institute of Building Sciences Drew Rouland serves as project manager for technical programs at the National Institute of Building Sciences in Washington, D.C. He holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and is a certified by Project Management Institute as a project manager. He currently serves as a program manager for the Department of Homeland Security’s Advanced Material Council.

Sakar, Mandy – Lipo Technologies Inc. Mandy Sakar graduated from the University of Toledo with a B.S. in biology. She has worked for Lipo Technologies Inc. since 2002 in various sales, marketing and business development roles. Her nine years of experience have made her an expert in microencapsulation technology and finding solutions for formulators. She is currently working on expanding the company’s business in strategic industries where there are growth opportunities such as the adhesives market.

Salamone, Lee – Center for Polyurethanes Institute Ms. Salamone has over 20 years of experience in federal legislative and regulatory policy development, advocacy and regulatory consulting having spent most of her career managing a variety of chemical security, human health, environment, science policy and general business issues for the chemical and energy sector. She currently serves as Senior Director for the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) where she manages the day-to-day operations, leads strategic implementation of advocacy and market promotion efforts and coordinates CPI’s work with domestic and global stakeholders and members of polyurethane value chain. Immediately prior to joining CPI, Ms. Salamone provided chemical safety and security consulting services to private and public sector clients and supported the development of the Department of Homeland Security’s Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards as a Senior Consultant for AcuTech Consulting. Her consulting work also included fixed facility security risk assessments and site security plans, participation in risk assessment teams for proposed Deepwater Ports for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for projects conducted for the U.S. Coast Guard, and the creation of guideline documents for National Association of State Fire Marshals for state fire officials to better understand and participate in the process for approval of onshore LNG terminals. Ms. Salamone is a graduate of Georgetown University (B.S.) and The George Washington University (M.A.).

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SPEAKERS Santisteban, Jackie – The Government Sales Advisors Jackie Santisteban, president of The Government Sales Advisors, is an accomplished business entrepreneur particularly in the federal government and military business markets. Recently retired as a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, her extensive reserve military background led to a new course as the Military/Government Business Development Director for a major physical security company. In this capacity, Ms. Santisteban developed a significant new worldwide market and led a team that achieved $15 million in sales over three years. As a result of her success, Ms. Santisteban realized that a broader market for similar business development and consulting services existed. The Government Sales Advisors was started in 2001 to provide small- to medium-size businesses and new and existing GSA contractors with a resource to readily identify markets and sales opportunities. Since its inception 10 years ago, The Government Sales Advisors has worked with over 20 clients with specialties in physical security, antiterrorism and protection, aircraft maintenance and enhancements, logistics, IT, and more. Today, The Government Sales Advisors continues to provide a unique, direct approach to military and government sales success by connecting clients with key individuals, finding and pursuing business opportunities and assisting in closing sales.

Schedler, Michael – National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) As Director of Technology for NAPCOR, Mike Schedler coordinates the association’s technical programs, which research and develop innovative methods that facilitate the collection and recycling of post consumer PET bottles. Considered one of the pioneers of post consumer plastics recycling with over 37 years of experience in the recycling industry, Mr. Schedler offers technical expertise and assistance to the PET recycling industry with respect to collection, intermediate processing, reclamation and end use markets as part of NAPCOR’s effort to increase and improve PET recycling. He also monitors PET market trends and compiles and produces NAPCOR’s annual report on PET bottle recycling activity. Before joining NAPCOR in 1994, Mr. Schedler worked with the South Bronx 2000 Local Development Corporation (“Bronx 2000”) coordinating neighborhood preservation and economic development programs and creating jobs in distressed areas. As part of Bronx 2000’s venture development strategy, he was instrumental in the planning, start-up and operation of 11 for-profit businesses based on secondary materials recycling both in the U.S. and Europe.

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SPEAKERS Schmeida, Michael – Tremco Incorporated Michael Schmeida has been the Manager of Sustainable Programs for Tremco Commercial Sealants and Waterproofing (CSW) in Beachwood, OH, since early 2008. Before that, he was Product Manager and prior still in the Technical Services Group. He has been a LEED AP for six years, leading the division’s sustainable programs even before assuming the role full-time. Under Mr. Schmeida’s guidance, CSW is leading the industry in green standards and policy development, embracing sustainability in its business practices and becoming a leader in sustainable design. He has been a featured speaker and author on several occasions, recently as a contributing author in the Handbook of Sealant Technology from CRC Press and, last fall, addressing the High Performance Building Congressional Caucus and Coalition. Mr. Schmeida has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The University of Akron and is an active member of ASTM E60, USGBC NE Ohio Chapter and several other groups.

Stoner, Cindy – Intertape Polymer Group Cindy Stoner is a fifteen-year veteran of sales and marketing specializing in developing specialty tapes and films for the composites industry. In her role as Director of Market Segments at Intertape Polymer Group, her focus is on providing new solutions that provide value for composite manufacturers.

Syed, Rehana – Omya International AG Rehana Syed graduated as a laboratory technician in chemistry as well as in paints and coatings in Switzerland in 1992. She has a diploma as an European Adhesive Specialist. During her career, she has worked for Trilacolor AG in Zofingen Switzerland, Siegfried AG in Zofingen Switzerland and Ganes Chemicals Ltd in Carlstadt-NJ, USA. In 2002, she joined Omya International AG in Oftringen, Switzerland, a mining company and manufacturer of mineral fillers, in the department of applied technology services for paints, coatings and adhesives. Ms. Syed currently holds the position Applied Technology Service Manager Adhesives and Sealant, Segment Paints/Coatings/ Adhesives.

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SPEAKERS Van Valkenburg, Denise – Eurofins Scientific, Inc. – Product Testing Denise Van Valkenburg, PE, LEED AP is the Director of Business Development at Eurofins Scientific. She is responsible for the development of the North American market for Eurofins chemical and product emission testing services by designing specific testing programs for clients based on applicable building rating systems, product certifications, customer requirements and similar programs.

Previously work experience includes the Director of Environmental Quality at Masco Retail Cabinet Group (MRCG) and Senior Environmental Engineer at Steelcase. While at MRCG, Ms. Van Valkenburg was responsible for managing all major environmental projects from the company’s green initiatives, supporting environmental management programs and ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations. At Steelcase, she coordinated product certifications, managed product Life Cycle Assessment work, researched alternative materials to reduce hazardous or toxic materials, and assisted product development teams with product environmental attributes. Ms. Van Valkenburg received her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Dayton and a graduate certificate in Hazardous Waste Management from Wayne State University. Some of her professional appointments include serving as a member of: USGBC LEED Steering Committee and Material and Resources Technical Advisory Group; BIFMA’s Sustainability Standard Joint Committee, KCMA’s Government Affairs Committee and several ASTM committees.

Zahniser, Max – Praxis\Building Solutions, LLC Max Zahniser has a broad background in architecture, across a variety of building types. After practicing architecture for several years, Mr. Zahniser went on to the U.S. Green Building Council, where he spent two years running the LEED for New Construction certification program, and later served as LEED Process & Integration Program Manager.

He has contributed to the development of several LEED rating systems and certification processes, and managed USGBC’s relationship with Google, Adobe, Autodesk, and others. Mr. Zahniser has been cited/ quoted as an expert on green building, LEED and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, Building Design + Construction Magazine, Metropolis Magazine, Contract Magazine, Environmental Building News, and in live NPR interviews. He also acted as a contributing author for a book published by Wiley, in April of 2009, entitled “The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability.”

Zimring, Maury – Coca-Cola Enterprises Maury Zimring is director of policy and sustainability for Coca-Cola Refreshments. Ms. Zimring is responsible for managing corporate responsibility and sustainability efforts throughout the company’s approximately 400 North American facilities, with a focus on energy conservation/climate change, water stewardship, and sustainable packaging/recycling.

Prior to her current role, she managed the LEED for Retail program for the U. S. Green Building Council in Washington, D.C. Ms. Zimring holds a B.S. in human and organizational development with a minor in environmental studies from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, where she served as co-president of Georgetown’s Net Impact Chapter.

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Your guide to ASC educational tracks during the spring convention.

NEW FORMAT! To assist convention attendees in better understanding all of their education choices at a particular time, the Schedule At A Glance has been revised.

The Schedule At A Glance is now organized by time slot and the sessions from each educational track are listed, so attendees can easily compare concurrent sessions and make decisions on which sessions to attend.

We hope that you will find this new format valuable and we welcome your feedback.

Legend: BD: Business Development & Market Trends Track T/GR: Technical & Government Regulations Track NT/A: New Technology & Application Track

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Schedule at a Glance

Monday, April 18 MORNING EDUCATION SESSIONS BY TIME SLOT 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.

BD: Arrival of the New ASC Market Research Reports: North America and Asia Pacific. What’s New? Dave Nick, DPNA International, Inc. Grand Salon B T/GR: Capped Prepolymers as Alternate Routes to Polyurethane Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants Jay Johnston, BayerMaterialScience LLC Grand Salon C NT/A: Effect on Bond Fixture Temperature on the Severity of Bond-line Readthrough, Induced-surface Distortion Kedzie Fernholtz, Ford Motor Company Grand Salon D 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. - BREAK 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

BD: MDI Global Trends Ron Coifman, ICIS Grand Salon B T/GR: Development of SPUR+ Prepolymer-based Sealants for Primerless Adhesion to Damp Concrete Surfaces Misty Huang, Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Grand Salon C - NOTE: This session ends at 11:00 a.m.

NT/A: New Contamination-tolerant Structural Adhesives Michael Kropp, 3M Grand Salon D 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.

T/GR: New Developments in Caustic Removable Hot-melt PSA Nestor Hansen, Cray Valley USA LLC Grand Salon C 11:15 a.m. to Noon BD: Global Trends with VAM, EVA & VAE – A Tale of Growth & Opportunity Dewey Johnson, CMAI Grand Salon B NT/A: Could the Transportation Industry Take Further Advantage of the Benefits of Microencapsulation Technology via Pre-applied Coatings?

Mandy Sakar, Lipo Technologies Inc. Grand Salon D 11:30 a.m. to Noon T/GR: Alternate Technology to C5 Tackifier Resin Donn DuBois, Kraton Polymers U.S. LLC Grand Salon C

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Monday, April 18 AFTERNOON EDUCATION SESSIONS BY TIME SLOT 1:15 to 2:00 p.m.

BD: Opportunities in the Wind Energy Supply Chain-A National Perspective Tom Maves, American Wind Energy Association Grand Salon B T/GR: Gaining Industry Certification for Adhesives in Water Separation Processes Margarita Acevedo, H.B. Fuller Company Grand Salon C - NOTE: This session ends at 1:45 p.m.

NT/A: An Overview of the Department of Homeland Security Advanced Materials Database Drew Rouland, National Institute of Building Sciences Grand Salon D 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.

T/GR: The Role of USGBC NEXT Program and the Impact it may have on Adhesives and Sealants Max Zahniser, Praxis\Building Solutions, LLC Grand Salon C 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

BD: Development Partnering for Improved Wind Energy Products Kevin Lambrych, Ashland Performance Materials Grand Salon B NT/A: Elastomeric Polymeric by Design for Blast, Impact and Fire Protection of the Nation’s Infrastructure with Emphasis on Nanocomposites Ahmed Al-Ostaz, University of Mississippi Grand Salon D - NOTE: This session ends at 2:30 p.m.

2:15 to 2:45 p.m.

T/GR: IGCC as an Enforceable, Adoptable and Usable Code David Karmol, International Code Council Grand Salon C 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.

NT/A: Bio-Products for the Construction Industry: Challenges and Opportunities Jean-François Masson, National Research Council of Canada Grand Salon D 2:45 to 3:30 p.m.

BD: Pressure-sensitive Tape Focus on Wind Energy Cindy Stoner, Intertape Polymer Group Grand Salon B T/GR: Understanding Low-emitting Adhesives and Green Building Programs Marilyn Black, Greenguard Environmental Institute Grand Salon C 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.

BD: Offshore Wind Energy Turbine Foundation Peter Gorlitz, ITW WindGroup Grand Salon B T/GR: Construction Chemicals and the Regulatory Environment Michael Schmeida, Tremco Grand Salon C 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.

T/GR: LEED 2012 EQ 4 Low Emitting Materials Credits – What were they thinking?

Denise Van Valkenburg, Eurofins Scientific, Inc. – Product Testing Grand Salon C

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Tuesday, April 19 morning EDUCATION SESSIONS BY TIME SLOT 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.

BD: Adhesive Industry Trends in China Sushant Hegde, Celanese Emulsions Polymers Grand Salon B T/GR: Waterborne Polychloroprene Technology Jeff Dormish, Bayer MaterialScience LLC Grand Salon C NT/A: High Barrier Lamination Films and New Applications in Flexible Packaging Masakazu (Mack) Nakaya, Kuraray America, Inc. Grand Salon D 10:00 to 10:15 a.m. - BREAK 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.

BD: Emerging Markets Lead Global Consumer Spending Growth: A Comparison of BRIC Countries Antonia Prlic, IHS Global Insight Grand Salon B - NOTE: This session ends at 11:00 a.m.

T/GR: Making Silane-modified Polymers Sealants “Greener”: Low Moisture Functional Fillers Rehana Syed, Omya International AG Grand Salon C NT/A: Recycling Protocol for Adhesives Michael Schedler, NAPCOR Grand Salon D 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.

T/GR: Reactive Hot Melt from Polyols Recovered from Disposed Polyurethane Wastes by Liquification An Mao, Mississippi State University Grand Salon C NT/A: Packaging Trends Ben Miyares, Packaging Management Institute Grand Salon D - NOTE: This session ends at 11:30 a.m.

11:00 to 11:30 a.m.

BD: Global Consolidation in Adhesives & Sealants Thomas Blaige, Blaige & Company Grand Salon B 11:15 a.m. to Noon T/GR: Innovation Influences and Challenges in Cosmetic Formulation Amitabh Bansal, Avon Products, Inc. Grand Salon C 11:30 a.m. to Noon BD: Are Our Neighbors to the South Ready for Another Look?

A Focus on Brazil Dave Nick, DPNA International, Inc Grand Salon B

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Tuesday, April 19 AFTERNOON EDUCATION SESSIONS BY TIME SLOT 2:45 to 3:15 p.m.

BD: Government Project Opportunities: Finding a Way In Jackie Santisteban, Government Sales Advisors Grand Salon B T/GR: The Implications of Nanotechnology and Applications John DiLoreto, NanoReg Grand Salon C NT/A: Best Practice in Supply Chain Management Dawn Pearcy, Eastern Michigan University Grand Salon D 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.

T/GR: Control of Electrostatic Hazards Associated with Containers and Packages for Liquids and Powders Vahid Ebadat, Chilworth Technology, Inc Grand Salon C NT/A: Weathering 101: The Right Choice Natural and Accelerated Weathering Test Methods Compared Sean Fowler, Q-Lab Corporation Grand Salon D 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.

BD: Advanced Lawsuit Protection, Tax Reduction and Estate Planning Strategies Larry Oxenham, American Society for Asset Protection Grand Salon B 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.

T/GR: Status Update on EPA Chemical Action Plan on MDI Lee Salamone, Center for Polyurethanes Institute Grand Salon C NT/A: Closed Loop FIBC Reuse: Safe and Sustainable Supply Chain Alternatives Tyler Alexander, Process Packaging & Control, Inc. Grand Salon D

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