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Day 1
November 15, 2023
KEYNOTE
Analyzing the global concentrates market to identify trends and opportunities
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
BUSINESS DEBATE
Discussing the future of the concentrates industry
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
Moderator
Speakers
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Kyle Skaggs
CEO
Color MasterKyle Skaggs, CEO, Color Master -
Onur Ege Onar
Managing Partner/District Manager - U.S
Mine ColoursOnur Ege Onar, Managing Partner/District Manager - U.S, Mine Colours -
Shruti Singhal
President & CEO
Chroma Color CorporationShruti Singhal, President & CEO, Chroma Color Corporation
Extending performance possibilities with a new grafted polymer
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
Playing our cards – overcoming the challenges of using recycled material and complying with regulations
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
Mapping out a more sustainable future – a plastics distributor’s point of view
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
Improving carbon black conductivity in polymer compounds by optimizing processing conditions
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
Using glass-flake additives for improving dimensional stability and as a potential fire retardant synergist
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
INDUSTRY DEBATE
Discussing the future of cable compounds
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
Moderator
Speakers
Day 2
November 16, 2023
KEYNOTE
Latest findings and developments
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
BUSINESS DEBATE
Discussing the future of technical compounding
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
Moderator
Speakers
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Jean Sirois
MD of Strategic Planning and Acquisitions/GM Canada
RTP CompanyJean Sirois, MD of Strategic Planning and Acquisitions/GM Canada, RTP Company -
Lorenzo Ferro
North America Country Manager and VP Sales & Marketing
SirmaxLorenzo Ferro, North America Country Manager and VP Sales & Marketing, Sirmax -
Taehwan Kim
Senior Manager, Technical Service and CAE
PRET Advanced MaterialsTaehwan Kim, Senior Manager, Technical Service and CAE, PRET Advanced Materials
High-melt-flow nylon for challenging engineering plastics applications
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
Transforming twin-screw extruders into producers of 3D printing filaments
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
Using natural MDH and polar wax in flame-retardant TPO roofing membranes to improve performance and ageing resistance
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
Solutions for electrostatic control using new permanent type antistatic agents
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
How laser-cladding technology can improve the abrasion resistance of processing equipment
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
INDUSTRY DEBATE
Discussing the future of vinyl compounding
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater One
Moderator
Speakers
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Mark Lavach
Manager, Polymer, Separations, and Systems Sciences and Senior Principal Engineer
ArkemaMark Lavach, Manager, Polymer, Separations, and Systems Sciences and Senior Principal Engineer, Arkema -
Richard Krock
Principal
VyChlor AdvisorsRichard Krock, Principal, VyChlor Advisors -
Tribu Persaud
Director
Norwich PlasticsTribu Persaud, Director, Norwich Plastics
Day 1
November 15, 2023
TRAINING SEMINAR
How to reach optimized mixing efficiency for polymer processing in twin-screw extruders
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Compounding World Expo Theater Two
Organo-modified siloxanes as replacements for fluoroelastomer polymer processing aids
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Compounding World Expo Theater Two
Next level underwater pelletizing- advancements to solve your pelletizing challenges
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater Two
TRAINING SEMINAR
Effective purging for scientific molders - best practices in purging techniques & procedures
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater Two
Automation strategies that increase throughput
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater Two
Recycling plastics with the twin screw extruder – challenges and solutions for mechanical recycling
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater Two
Nylon recycling: a circularity story
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater Two
The advantages of processing recovered carbon black on a continuous mixer
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater Two
Day 2
November 16, 2023
TRAINING SEMINAR
Preventative maintenance and component wear theory for twin-screw compounding extruders
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Compounding World Expo Theater Two
Decarbonizing plastics processing through energy-efficient moving-bed heat exchange technology
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Compounding World Expo Theater Two
De-chlorination of PVC in mixed plastics using a planetary roller extruder prior to the pyrolysis recycling process
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Compounding World Expo Theater Two
Sustainable carbon blacks for UV-resistant polyethylene applications
11:40 AM - 12:00 AM
Compounding World Expo Theater Two
Researching synergists for drip suppression, including alternatives to PFAs such as PTFE
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Compounding World Expo Theater Two
Day 1
November 15, 2023
KEYNOTE
Revolutionizing the Industry : the future of plastic pipes and emerging trends
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
INDUSTRY DEBATE
Shaping the future of plastic pipes: trends and innovations
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
Moderator
Speakers
Viscosity control in high-viscosity polymer production: innovations in online monitoring
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
Exploring factors influencing cut Lengths: ensuring accuracy and understanding encoder operations
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
Melt filtration – comparison of screen changer technology
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
Heat transfer rolls : function, application & design relationships
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
Exploring common extrusion die systems for flexible packaging applications
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
INDUSTRY DEBATE
Women in plastics : a vision ahead
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
Speakers
Day 2
November 16, 2023
KEYNOTE
The sustainability factor : recycling & recycled content in the PE films market
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
INDUSTRY DEBATE
Exploring the prospects of flexible packaging
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
Moderator
Speakers
Enhancing quality control and process optimization in pipe and tube extrusion: insights on millimeter wave technology
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
Real-time determination and control of melt flow and intrinsic viscosity rate of plastics during an extrusion process using a ViscoIndicator
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
Waste reduction through blending and material handling
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
Are you ready for these paradigm shifts? Measurements: Multi-Axis to 360 degrees. Flaw Detection: 2D to 3Da
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
INDUSTRY DEBATE
Sustainability in packaging: innovations and solutions
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Plastics Extrusion World Expo Theater
Moderator
Speakers
Day 1
November 15, 2023
Latest developments in the mechanical and chemical recycling landscape.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
INDUSTRY DEBATE
How to achieve a plastics circular economy in the US: Guaranteeing supply, demand and economic viability
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Moderator
Speakers
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Nicholas Kolesch
Vice President for Projects
Alliance to End Plastic WasteNicholas Kolesch, Vice President for Projects, Alliance to End Plastic Waste -
Pete Keller
Vice President of Recycling and Sustainability
Republic ServicesPete Keller, Vice President of Recycling and Sustainability, Republic Services -
Scott Saunders
General Manager
KW PlasticsScott Saunders, General Manager, KW Plastics -
Tamsin Ettefagh
Chief Sustainability Officer/EVP Commercial
Purecycle TechnologiesTamsin Ettefagh, Chief Sustainability Officer/EVP Commercial, Purecycle Technologies
How an Evolving Recycling Market Has Driven Size Reduction Technology
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Recycling flexible plastics: achieving sustainability through collaboration with sorting centres and product manufacturers.
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Optimizing PCR pellet quality: Technological innovations for a new era of post-consumer recycling
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
What do you know about double filtration and why would you need or choose double filtration?
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Capturing Plastic Films: The Advantages of Optical Film Sorters in Recycling
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Case Studies of the Integrated Mechanical and Chemical Recycling of Ocean-Bound and Hygiene-Grade Plastics
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
INDUSTRY DEBATE
Plastics in packaging: environmental challenge or environmental solution?
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Moderator
Speakers
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Adam Wozniak
Senior Manager - Sustainability
Ravago - AMCOAdam Wozniak, Senior Manager - Sustainability, Ravago - AMCO -
Kevin Cronin
VP, Sustainability and R&D
Ultra-PolyKevin Cronin, VP, Sustainability and R&D, Ultra-Poly -
Lisa Huett
Director of Sustainability
Pretium PackagingLisa Huett, Director of Sustainability, Pretium Packaging
TBC
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Day 2
November 16, 2023
Smarter selection: a guide to increasing the use of recycled plastics in packaging
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Utilizing software solution stacks to solve challenges in new sustainable industries, namely the green chemicals value chain
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Speakers
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Nousha Tayefeh
Green Chemicals Business Development Manager
EmersonNousha Tayefeh, Green Chemicals Business Development Manager, Emerson -
Vigen Biglari
Director of Process Systems & Solutions Business
Cornerstone Controls, An Emerson Impact PartnerVigen Biglari, Director of Process Systems & Solutions Business, Cornerstone Controls, An Emerson Impact Partner
Novel, Biobased IR Reflective Pigment for Enhanced Recycling of Black Plastics
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Unlocking Community Driven Recycling: How technology is creating change in local communities
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
INDUSTRY DEBATE
Discussing the role of regulations in promoting plastics recycling.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Moderator
Speakers
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Daniel Rubenstein
Partner
Steptoe & JohnsonDaniel Rubenstein, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson -
David Nix
President
Green Group ConsultingDavid Nix, President, Green Group Consulting -
James Jennings
Deputy Director
Illinois EPAJames Jennings, Deputy Director, Illinois EPA -
Lori Carson
Market Development
Phoenix Technologies IntlLori Carson, Market Development, Phoenix Technologies Intl
Efficient recycling of production waste & specialty polymers with ISEC evo - Integrated Shredder Extruder combination
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Closing the loop with our systems for food contact rPET recycling
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Technical Cleaning of Filtration Systems in PCR Processing Applications
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theater
Day 1
November 15, 2023
Characterizing thermophysical properties of polymers through the melt
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Polymer Testing World Expo Theater
How variation in material can affect characterization and simulation results?
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Polymer Testing World Expo Theater
Comparison of PVC sample degradation between super UV and standard Xenon weathering chambers
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Polymer Testing World Expo Theater
NMR and Raman analytical solutions for development, manufacturing and recycling of polymers
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Polymer Testing World Expo Theater
Day 2
November 16, 2023
Navigating a new frontier: How environmental standards and policies are impacting the polymer industry
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Polymer Testing World Expo Theater
The role of rheology in injection molding: some basic considerations
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Polymer Testing World Expo Theater
Accelerated thermal conductivity testing of polymers
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Polymer Testing World Expo Theater