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The international business and technology conference<br />
for the <strong>polymer</strong> <strong>foam</strong> industry<br />
2-3 October 20<strong>07</strong><br />
The Doubletree Hotel, Newark, NJ, USA<br />
Photos courtesy of Sealed Air Corp. Plastic Engineering Associates Licensing, Inc. and Berstorff GmbH<br />
Register before August 24 th , 20<strong>07</strong> and save $150<br />
Organized by<br />
Applied Market<br />
Information LLC<br />
Media sponsors: Journal of Cellular Plastics<br />
Plastics Technology
CONFERENCE<br />
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 20<strong>07</strong><br />
2 & 3 October 20<strong>07</strong><br />
Doubletree Hotel, Newark, NJ, USAA<br />
Applied Market Information LLC is pleased to announce the program for<br />
the international conference POLYMER FOAM 20<strong>07</strong>, with presentations on<br />
innovations in technology and applications. The conference will take place<br />
over 2 days from 2-3 October 20<strong>07</strong> at the Doubletree Hotel, Newark, NJ,<br />
United States.<br />
Foams are lightweight, low density products. They have many beneficial<br />
properties that are exploited in different applications from sound and<br />
thermal insulation in building panels, to impact absorption in vehicles,<br />
sports accessories and packaging. Using <strong>foam</strong> not only cuts weight but<br />
also cuts the amount of material required. The <strong>foam</strong>ing process has to be<br />
well controlled to get the right cell size and shape. Blowing agents have<br />
been changing with environmental legislation and this too can affect the<br />
<strong>foam</strong>ing process. Each <strong>polymer</strong> has specific processing conditions and<br />
efficient equipment can cut cycle times and energy usage, and reduce<br />
production scrap.<br />
Biodegradable and nano- are the current hot topics. There are<br />
presentations this year on <strong>foam</strong>ing both kinds of material.<br />
POLYMER FOAM 20<strong>07</strong> aims to provide an international forum for the <strong>foam</strong><br />
manufacturing industry. It is a place to meet and discuss new production<br />
methods, products, market trends and applications of cellular plastics. The<br />
conference gives an excellent opportunity to debate the latest<br />
developments and to network with top professionals in the industry.<br />
8.00-9.00 Registration & Welcome Coffee<br />
9.00 Opening announcements<br />
SESSION 1: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT<br />
9.10 Microcellular <strong>foam</strong>s: The evolution of a new industrial process<br />
technology from theory to practice to global acceptance<br />
Mr. David Bernstein, President & CEO<br />
TREXEL, INC., USA<br />
9.40 Commercializing new technology - pitfalls and best practices<br />
Ms. Margaret Baumann, President<br />
G.H. ASSOCIATES, USA<br />
10.10 Performance of high melt strength polypropylene <strong>foam</strong><br />
extrusion process<br />
Mr. Ermanno Ruccolo, New Business Development Manager<br />
BASELL POLYOLEFINS, USA<br />
10.40 - 11.10 Coffee Break<br />
SESSION 2: INNOVATION<br />
11.10 Rheological properties and <strong>foam</strong> processibility for various<br />
<strong>foam</strong> injection molding processes<br />
Dr. Chul Park, Professor<br />
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, Canada<br />
11.40 Microcellular injection molding of nanocomposites and<br />
biodegradable <strong>polymer</strong>s and blends<br />
Professor Lih-Sheng (Tom) Turng, Co-Director, Polymer<br />
Engineering Center, UNIVERSITY OF<br />
WISCONSIN-MADISON, USA<br />
12.10 Visual observation and modeling of expansion behavior of<br />
thermally expansive microcapsule in <strong>polymer</strong><br />
Dr. Masahiro Ohshima, Associate Professor<br />
KYOTO UNIVERSITY, Japan<br />
FIVE GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND<br />
Get up to date with the latest industry trends<br />
Find out about innovations in <strong>foam</strong> production and see if the new<br />
methods can save you money and time<br />
Discuss the applications and markets for <strong>foam</strong><br />
Check out <strong>foam</strong>ing techniques for a range of materials including<br />
biodegradables and nanocomposites<br />
Network with top <strong>foam</strong> industry professionals<br />
Photo courtesy of Berstorff GmbH<br />
12.40 - 2.00 Lunch<br />
SESSION 3: TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS - EXTRUSION<br />
2.00 New developments in tandem <strong>foam</strong> extrusion<br />
Dr. Chris Rauwendaal, President<br />
RAUWENDAAL EXTRUSION ENGINEERING INC., USA<br />
2.30 Twin screw extruder advancements for <strong>foam</strong> products<br />
Mr. Charlie Martin, General Manager<br />
LEISTRITZ, USA<br />
3.00 Direct gassing by extrusion using environment-friendly<br />
blowing agents<br />
Dipl.-Ing. Joachim Meyke, Manager Foam Extrusion<br />
BERSTORFF GmbH, Germany<br />
3.30 - 4.00 Coffee Break<br />
SESSION 4: TECHNOLOGY - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT<br />
4.00 Asphalt filled polystyrene <strong>foam</strong>s for thermal insulation<br />
Mr. Roland Loh, Senior Scientist<br />
OWENS CORNING, USA<br />
4.30 The technology requirements for successful <strong>foam</strong>ing of rigid<br />
PVC, a balance of processing and formulation<br />
Mr. Robert Decker, Field Technical Service Manager<br />
ROHM & HAAS COMPANY, USA
PROGRAM<br />
5.00 The use of a chain extender in endothermic chemical <strong>foam</strong>ing<br />
of PET<br />
Dr. Vahe Karayan, Technical Manager<br />
CLARIANT MASTERBATCHES DIVISION, USA<br />
5.30 - 7.00 Cocktail Reception<br />
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 20<strong>07</strong><br />
8.00 - 8.50 Registration & Welcome Coffee<br />
8.50 Opening announcements<br />
SESSION 5: NEW TECHNOLOGY - PLA FOAM<br />
9.00 Foam extrusion and thermoforming of polylactide resin<br />
Dr. James Nangeroni, Senior Applications Development<br />
Engineer, NATUREWORKS LLC, USA<br />
9.30 Development of PLA resin for extruded <strong>foam</strong>s with high<br />
heat resistance<br />
Dr. Kazue Ueda, Manager<br />
UNITIKA LTD., Japan<br />
10.00 Processing PLA <strong>foam</strong>s using new cooling screw technology<br />
Mr. David Fogarty, President<br />
PLASTIC ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES LICENSING, INC., USA<br />
10.30 - 11.00 Coffee Break<br />
SESSION 6: APPLICATIONS OF FOAM TECHNOLOGY<br />
11.00 Trends in nanocomposite <strong>foam</strong>s<br />
Dr. Christopher Ibeh, Professor/Director<br />
CENTER FOR NANOCOMPOSITES AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL<br />
MATERIALS (CNCMM), USA<br />
11.30 Advances in low density expanded polyolefin bead <strong>foam</strong> for<br />
shape molding and fabrication<br />
Mr. Steven Sopher, Technical Director<br />
JSP, USA<br />
12.00 Flexible absorbent thermoplastic <strong>foam</strong><br />
Dr. Sridhar Ranganathan, Technical Leader<br />
KIMBERLEY-CLARK CORPORATION, USA<br />
12.30 - 2.00 Lunch<br />
2.00 Novel high performance <strong>foam</strong> materials from the nitrogen<br />
autoclave process<br />
Dr. Neil Witten, Director of Technology & Development<br />
ZOTEFOAMS PLC, United Kingdom<br />
2.30 Modeling the compressive fracture behavior of <strong>foam</strong>s for<br />
energy absorption<br />
Mr. Myron Maurer, Development Leader<br />
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, USA<br />
3.00 Solid-state <strong>foam</strong>ing of thermosets<br />
Dr. Fabrizio Quadrini, Researcher<br />
UNIVERSITY OF ROME TOR VERGATA, Italy<br />
3.30 Conference close<br />
All timings are approximate<br />
AMI Reserves the right to alter the program without notice<br />
SAVE $150!<br />
REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 24, 20<strong>07</strong> & SAVE $150<br />
REGISTRATION<br />
To register you may fill out the attached form and fax it to 610-478-<br />
0900. Please contact Margit Korsak, Conference Director at 610-478-<br />
0800 or email: mk@researchami.com with any questions.<br />
VENUE<br />
Newark is on the East Coast of the US and the conference is<br />
conveniently situated around 12 miles from New York City with train<br />
service directly into Penn Station. Why not fit in a visit to the Empire<br />
State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Times Square, or just relax in<br />
one of the many shopping malls and restaurants? There are many<br />
famous entertainment spots from Broadway to Madison Square<br />
Garden and Carnegie Hall.<br />
EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP<br />
A limited number of table top exhibition spaces will be available at<br />
Polymer Foam 20<strong>07</strong>. The exhibition fee is $1600 and includes 1 free<br />
delegate place.<br />
There will also be a variety of cost effective sponsorship<br />
opportunities to maximize your corporate profile at this important<br />
event. For further information contact Margit Korsak, Conference<br />
Director at Applied Market Information LLC on: +1 610 478 0800 or e-<br />
mail: mk@researchami.com.<br />
Organized by:<br />
APPLIED MARKET INFORMATION LLC<br />
Applied Market Information LLC is the North American operation<br />
of Applied Market Information Ltd, Europe’s leading supplier of<br />
plastics consultancy and information services to the global plastics<br />
industry. AMI LLC can offer the full range of AMI services<br />
and products to North American clients. Together with our<br />
well-established European-based operations this means AMI is well<br />
placed to provide a truly global research capability to our clients<br />
Based in Reading PA, Applied Market Information LLC can supply<br />
all of AMI’s European directories and CDs and is developing a<br />
whole new range of products for the North American market.<br />
Its range of specialized services cover individual consulting services,<br />
multi-client reports, conferences and publishing.<br />
To find out more about AMI’s conference program or any of<br />
our other services and products visit our web site at:<br />
www.amiplastics.com<br />
or call the AMI LLC office on: +1 610 478 0800 or<br />
e-mail: mk@researchami.com.<br />
Applied Market Information LLC<br />
Suite #204, Tel: +1 610 478 0800<br />
833 North Park Road Fax: +1 610 478 0900<br />
Wyomissing,<br />
e-mail consult@researchami.com<br />
PA 19610, USA<br />
web: www.amiplastics.com<br />
Applied Market Information Ltd.<br />
AMI’s European operations are based in Bristol in the United Kingdom<br />
and can be contacted directly as follows:<br />
45-47 Stokes Croft, Tel: +44 117 9249442<br />
Bristol, Fax: +44 117 989 2128<br />
BS1 3QP,<br />
e-mail: consult@amiplastics.com<br />
United Kingdom<br />
web: www.amiplastics.com
CONFERENCE DETAILS<br />
Date and location: October 2 - 3, 20<strong>07</strong> The Doubletree Hotel,<br />
Newark, NJ, USA. 1000 Spring Street<br />
Elizabeth, New Jersey <strong>07</strong>201, USA,<br />
Tel: 1- 908-436-4600<br />
Hotel accommodation The conference fee does not include lodging.<br />
We have negotiated a special rate of $139 per night for a single or<br />
double occupancy at The Doubletree Hotel.<br />
Please contact the hotel’s reservation department directly and be sure<br />
to mention the AMI’S POLYMER FOAM 20<strong>07</strong> conference<br />
to qualify for the special room rate. Rooms are limited and will be held<br />
on a first-come, first-reserved basis. The hotel rate is guaranteed a limited<br />
number of rooms so do not delay in making your reservation for a room<br />
at the conference location. Reservation cut-off date is September 4th, 20<strong>07</strong>.<br />
+1-800-222-8733 (reservations number-toll free in the US & Canada)<br />
or log on to: www.doubletree.com<br />
Registration fee Register before August 24th 20<strong>07</strong> for only $800. Thereafter<br />
the fee will be $950. Registration includes all sessions, conference<br />
proceedings, reception, luncheons, and break refreshments.<br />
Group rates For companies wishing to register two or more delegates,<br />
group discounts are available. Please contact the conference manager for<br />
more details.<br />
Sponsorship AMI events are more than just arenas for listening and<br />
networking. They also represent highly targeted opportunities to enhance<br />
your image and promote your products and services to an<br />
international audience.<br />
Each event offers the following unique awareness building opportunities:<br />
sponsorship of the welcome cocktail reception, lunches, coffee breaks, and<br />
much more. For further information please contact the conference manager<br />
at 610-478-0800.<br />
Exhibition package This package includes an exhibition space in the<br />
conference room where we will be hosting the cocktail reception, coffee<br />
breaks and lunch, giving exhibitors maximum exposure. It also includes<br />
1 free delegate place. Exhibitors may either use tables provided by the<br />
Hotel, or bring their own stand or display. Please note that only a limited<br />
number of tables are available. The cost of this package is $1600.<br />
For further information please contact the conference manager<br />
Literature display If your company is unable to send personnel to the<br />
conference, you can still make your presence felt by using our literature<br />
display service. Send your brochures or company information to the<br />
conference and we will display them for delegates to collect at their leisure.<br />
The cost for this service is $400.<br />
Social events The social events organized for Polymer Foam 20<strong>07</strong> will<br />
provide an ideal setting for delegates and speakers to mix business with<br />
pleasure. On the first evening, everyone is warmly invited to attend the<br />
welcome cocktail reception which will follow the first conference session.<br />
Substitutions / Cancellations Delegates may be substituted at any time at<br />
no charge. We ask that you provide ample notification of substitution in<br />
order that materials can be prepared.<br />
Full refunds, less an administrative charge of $200 will only be made on<br />
cancellations received prior to September 2nd, 20<strong>07</strong>. We regret that we<br />
cannot make refunds on cancellations received after this date or for<br />
no-shows at the conference.<br />
FAX form to +1-610 478-0900<br />
Registration form<br />
Polymer Foam 20<strong>07</strong><br />
October 2-3, 20<strong>07</strong> The Doubletree Hotel, Newark, NJ,USA<br />
Company:<br />
Address:<br />
Country:<br />
Tel:<br />
e-mail address:<br />
Company Activity:<br />
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Delegate details / Table Top Delegate:<br />
(if more than one delegate please photocopy form)<br />
Title:<br />
First name:<br />
Surname:<br />
Position:<br />
Special dietary requirements:<br />
Payment Details:<br />
Please make payments in US Dollars ($)<br />
❑ Delegate Fee @$800<br />
Before August 24, 20<strong>07</strong><br />
❑ Delegate Fee @$950<br />
therafter<br />
❑ Exhibition package @$1600<br />
(includes exhibition<br />
space and one delegate space)<br />
Method of payment:<br />
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Total:<br />
By Check: in Dollars ($), made payable to<br />
“Applied Market Information LLC”<br />
Bank Transfer quoting reference:<br />
Polymer Foam 20<strong>07</strong><br />
Wachovia Bank<br />
ABA #031201467<br />
Applied Market Information LLC<br />
Account #200 001 231 6586<br />
❑ Visa / Mastercard/Amex My card number is:<br />
CONFERENCE HOTLINE<br />
Ms Margit Korsak, Conference Manager<br />
Applied Market Information LLC Tel: +1 610 478 0800<br />
Suite #204, 833 North Park Road Fax: +1 610 478 0900<br />
Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA<br />
e-mail: mk@researchami.com<br />
Please make copies of this registration form for others to use or<br />
download a PDF file copy of the brochure from our web site at<br />
www.amiplastics.com.<br />
Name of cardholder:<br />
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