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10/18(Tue)
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8:30 am -11:30 am
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Short Course: Photoinitiators for Energy Curable Inks
Abstract to be provided
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Eugene Sitzman
BASF |
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Short Course: The Globally Harmonized System (GHS)and the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
This short course will provide an in-depth overview of the impact of the integration of the GHS into the hazard communication standard. |
Jon Bang
TheWERCS |
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Noon - 1:30 pm |
Lunch |
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1:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
Keynote Address
The Future of Packaging |
Shanna Moore
DuPont |
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This presentation will focus on current and future trends in the packaging market. What are Brand Owners asking for? One raw material suppliers perspective on addressing these needs now and into the future will be presented.
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State of the Industry - 2011 |
Rick Krause
BASF |
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Each year NAPIM assembles industry data from and on behalf of NAPM members to provide a picture of the current sate and outlook of our industry. This presentation will provide an overview of the current print market and a discussion of industry trends and directions.
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The Future of Raw Materials- Waxes
- Nitrocellulose
- Carbon Black
- Polyamide Resins
The availability of cost effective, quality raw materials has become a hot button issue within the ink industry. This panel session will feature industry experts from suppliers of resins, pigments and flushes, solvents and oils, acrylics, etc. who will discuss current market drivers, market conditions (supply shortages, environmental issues, capacity concerns, etc.) and future trends and outlook for the sourcing concerns of the industry. |
Diane Parisi
Flint Group
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Reception |
Tabletop Displays
This venue will provide the traditional NPIRI Technical Conference tabletop displays by NAPIM's suppliers. |
Technology Spotlights
This venue will consist of 7–10 minute “mini presentations” by NAPIM suppliers on newly developed technologies and products. These presentations will take place in a designated section of the group reception area. |
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10/19(Wed) |
7:30 am -8:30 am |
Continental Breakfast |
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8:30 am -11:30 am |
Process Economics(concurrent)
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TiO2 - Selection Criteria for Ink Formulators |
Brett Beauregard
Huntsman |
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Volatiles Determination for Thin-Film UV Coatings |
Robin Wright
3M |
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Using Press Simulators |
Dillon Mooney
PIA |
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NPIRI Lecture Series Winner |
TBD
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Pigment Dispersion - State of the Art |
Steve Albrecht
Aveka |
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Regulatory Issues(concurrent)
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8:30 am -11:30 am |
The Regulatory Picture Today – To the EU and Beyond |
Rich Johnson
Penn Color |
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GHS Integration into the OSHA HazCom Standard - Impact on Ink Manufacturers |
Jon Bang
TheWERCS |
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Identifying Contaminants/Components on Food Contact Materials - Food & Drug Administration's Perspective |
Dr. Karim Bentayeb
FDA |
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OSHA Update |
Dave Currier
Flint Group |
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Green Chemistry Initiatives |
Jim Solyst
Environ Corp |
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Noon - 6:00 pm |
Golf Outing
This year there will be an opportunity for hole sponsorship with acknowledgement at the hole they sponsor (to participate sign up on registration form). |
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6:30 pm -10:00 pm |
Awards Dinner |
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10/20(Thur) |
7:30 am -8:30 am |
Continental Breakfast |
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8:30 am -12:00 pm |
LED Technology for UV Applications |
Steve Metcalf
AirMotion Systems |
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Recycled Paperboard/Food Packaging |
Deborah White
RPTA |
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Tall Oil Rosin/BioFuel Classification/Industry Impact and Action |
Hunter Harris
MeadWestvaco |
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Drupa Update/Overview |
Dave Savastano
Ink World |
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Digital vs Conventional - What the Future Holds |
Jim Hamilton
Info Trends |