Programme

Programme

Programme

Day 1
June 14, 2023

KEYNOTE

Overview of the plastics industry in Europe

09:30 - 10:00

Compounding World Expo Theatre One

Martyna Fong
Director Market Intelligence
AMI

Martyna Fong, Director Market Intelligence, AMI

BUSINESS DEBATE

Discussing the future of the masterbatch industry

10:15 - 11:00

Compounding World Expo Theatre One

Moderator

Chris Smith
Editor Compounding World Magazine
AMI

Chris Smith, Editor Compounding World Magazine, AMI

More panelists to be announced

More panelists to be announced, ,

Bringing the advantages of bio-renewable and chemically-recycled feedstock to plastomers and elastomers

11:40 - 12:00

Compounding World Expo Theatre One

Edwin Verdurmen
Application Marketing Manager Concentrates and Polymer Modifiers - Advanced Products
Borealis

Edwin Verdurmen, Application Marketing Manager Concentrates and Polymer Modifiers - Advanced Products, Borealis

Recycling plastics with the twin screw extruder – challenges and solutions for mechanical, chemical and advanced recycling

12:10 - 12:30

Compounding World Expo Theatre One

Sabine Schoenfeld
Business Development Manager Recycling
Coperion

Sabine Schoenfeld, Business Development Manager Recycling, Coperion

Detection of contamination in recycling using the example of r-PET

13:40 - 14:00

Compounding World Expo Theatre One

Speakers

INDUSTRY DEBATE

Discussing the future of cable compounds

15:15 - 16:00

Compounding World Expo Theatre One

Moderator

Chris Smith
Editor Compounding World Magazine
AMI

Chris Smith, Editor Compounding World Magazine, AMI

More panelists to be announced

More panelists to be announced, ,

Day 2
June 15, 2023

KEYNOTE

Title to be announced

09:30 - 10:00

Compounding World Expo Theatre One

Chris Smith
Editor Compounding World Magazine
AMI

Chris Smith, Editor Compounding World Magazine, AMI

BUSINESS DEBATE

Discussing the future of technical compounding

10:15 - 11:00

Compounding World Expo Theatre One

Moderator

Chris Smith
Editor Compounding World Magazine
AMI

Chris Smith, Editor Compounding World Magazine, AMI

Speakers

Exploring innovative solutions for segmenting twin-screw extruders

12:10 - 12:30

Compounding World Expo Theatre One

Dirk Zimmermann
General Manager
Extruder Experts

Dirk Zimmermann, General Manager, Extruder Experts

Using special mineral additives to reduce odours in recycled plastics

13:30 - 13:50

Compounding World Expo Theatre One

Helge Mohr
Technical Sales Manager
HPF The Mineral Engineers

Helge Mohr, Technical Sales Manager, HPF The Mineral Engineers

INDUSTRY DEBATE

Sustainability and regulations - present and future for compounders and masterbatchers

15:05 - 16:00

Compounding World Expo Theatre One

Moderator

Aude Bourgeois
Communication Manager
EuMBC

Aude Bourgeois, Communication Manager, EuMBC

Speakers

Day 1
June 14, 2023

TRAINING SEMINAR

Assessing the consequences of wear on the performance of twin-screw extruders – processing parameter guidelines

09:30 - 10:00

Compounding World Expo Theatre Two

Luis Roca Blay
Head of Compounding Department
AIMPLAS

Luis Roca Blay, Head of Compounding Department, AIMPLAS

Natural strength: using cellulose masterbatch solutions to reinforce (bio)plastics

11:10 - 11:30

Compounding World Expo Theatre Two

Juul Cuijpers
Product Manager Sappi Symbio
Sappi

Juul Cuijpers, Product Manager Sappi Symbio, Sappi

TRAINING SEMINAR

How to reach optimized mixing efficiency for polymer processing in twin screw - using numerical simulation for the process calibration

11:40 - 12:10

Compounding World Expo Theatre Two

Laurent Ratte
Sales Manager
Sciences Computers Consultants

Laurent Ratte, Sales Manager, Sciences Computers Consultants

The advantages of processing recovered carbon black on a continuous mixer

13:20 - 13:40

Compounding World Expo Theatre Two

Fraser Bruce
Senior Sales Application Engineer
Farrel Pomini

Fraser Bruce, Senior Sales Application Engineer, Farrel Pomini

Graphite, a hot and electrifying additive - how conductivity and mechanics benefit from a unique mineral raw material

13:50 - 14:10

Compounding World Expo Theatre Two

Klaus Rathberger
General Manager
Georg H. Luh

Klaus Rathberger, General Manager, Georg H. Luh

Day 2
June 15, 2023

TRAINING SEMINAR

Compounding process optimisation using a shortcut DOE (design of experiments) approach

09:30 - 10:00

Compounding World Expo Theatre Two

Adam Dreiblatt
Director of Process Technology
CPM Extrusion Group

Adam Dreiblatt, Director of Process Technology, CPM Extrusion Group

Advancing sustainable carbon blacks

11:10 - 11:30

Compounding World Expo Theatre Two

Martin Dauch
Marketing Polymer Systems EMEA
Orion Engineered Carbons

Martin Dauch, Marketing Polymer Systems EMEA, Orion Engineered Carbons

Achieving low density EMI shielding with metal fibre

13:10 - 13:30

Compounding World Expo Theatre Two

Anthony Passchyn
Global Head of Strategy and Product
Bekaert Fiber Technologies

Anthony Passchyn, Global Head of Strategy and Product, Bekaert Fiber Technologies

Innovative technologies in PVC compounding

13:40 - 14:00

Compounding World Expo Theatre Two

Andreas Holt
Senior Business Consultant
Theysohn Extrusionstechnik

Andreas Holt, Senior Business Consultant, Theysohn Extrusionstechnik

Day 1
June 14, 2023

KEYNOTE

Latest developments in the mechanical and chemical recycling landscape in Europe

09:30 - 10:00

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Elizabeth Carroll
Consultant - Recycling and Sustainability
AMI

Elizabeth Carroll, Consultant - Recycling and Sustainability, AMI

INDUSTRY DEBATE

Implications of the revised EU legislation on Packaging and Packaging Waste, and other regulatory updates

10:15 - 11:00

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Moderator

David Eldridge
Editor, Plastics Recycling World Magazine
AMI

David Eldridge, Editor, Plastics Recycling World Magazine, AMI

Speakers

Recycling systems for the processing of industrial- and post-consumer waste from all kinds of polymers

11:10 - 11:30

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Dr. Stefan Suellwald
Manager Technical Sales
Gneuss Kunststofftechnik

Dr. Stefan Suellwald, Manager Technical Sales, Gneuss Kunststofftechnik

Energy efficient high capacity recycler's grade granulators for plastics

11:40 - 12:00

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Giorgio Santella
Managing Director
CMG Granulators

Giorgio Santella, Managing Director, CMG Granulators

Aiming to achieve a circular economy through the use of cutting edge technology

12:10 - 12:30

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Clemens Kitzberger
Business Development Manager Application Post Consumer
EREMA

Clemens Kitzberger, Business Development Manager Application Post Consumer, EREMA

Inline viscosity measurement in PET and polyolefin recycling: techniques and applications

13:30 - 13:50

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Johannes Lorenz
Regional Sales Manager
Dynisco

Johannes Lorenz, Regional Sales Manager, Dynisco

Talk title to be confirmed

14:00 - 14:20

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Wolfgang Poessenberger
Sales Director
Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen (NGR)

Wolfgang Poessenberger, Sales Director, Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen (NGR)

Tailor and modify your recycled plastics streams using reactive recycling

14:30 - 14:50

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Henrik Bernquist
Business Development Manager
Nexam Chemical

Henrik Bernquist, Business Development Manager, Nexam Chemical

Recycling 4.0 enabled by polymer science

15:00 - 15:20

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Fabrice Digonnet
EMEA Mechanical Recycling Leader
Dow Europe

Fabrice Digonnet, EMEA Mechanical Recycling Leader, Dow Europe

INDUSTRY DEBATE

Feedstock quality and availability for recycling: understanding the current challenges of sourcing plastic waste

15:35 - 16:20

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Moderator

David Eldridge
Editor, Plastics Recycling World Magazine
AMI

David Eldridge, Editor, Plastics Recycling World Magazine, AMI

Speakers

Day 2
June 15, 2023

INDUSTRY DEBATE

Exploring the use of recyclate in packaging: opportunities and developments to increase the use of recycled content

10:15 - 11:00

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Moderator

David Eldridge
Editor, Plastics Recycling World Magazine
AMI

David Eldridge, Editor, Plastics Recycling World Magazine, AMI

Speakers

Talk title to be confirmed 2

11:40 - 12:00

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Pavel Andrushchuk
Recycling Industry Sector Manager
Piovan Group

Pavel Andrushchuk, Recycling Industry Sector Manager, Piovan Group

The art of PET recycling

12:10 - 12:30

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Paul Niedl
Commercial Head
Starlinger

Paul Niedl, Commercial Head, Starlinger

Application studies of chain extenders and compatibilisers on recycled materials

13:30 - 13:50

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Sam Zhu
Product Manager and Regulatory Affairs
Fine-Blend Polymer (Shanghai)

Sam Zhu, Product Manager and Regulatory Affairs, Fine-Blend Polymer (Shanghai)

PET Recycling: closing the loop with infrared technologies for direct food-contact

14:00 - 14:20

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Marcus Vogt
Technical Sales Manager
Kreyenborg

Marcus Vogt, Technical Sales Manager, Kreyenborg

The circular economy applied to the recycling of Lead Acid Batteries (LAB) and other WEEE waste streams

14:30 - 14:50

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Karen Janssens
Product Manager Plastics
Campine

Karen Janssens, Product Manager Plastics, Campine

Closing the loop with advanced recycling for difficult to recycle waste

15:00 - 15:20

Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre

Thibault Reffet
Technology Group Manager - Plastic Circular Economy
Axens

Thibault Reffet, Technology Group Manager - Plastic Circular Economy, Axens

Day 1
June 14, 2023

Quality control in times of the circular economy: finding solutions from the input of material to the finished product

09:30 - 09:50

Polymer Testing World Expo Theatre

Vasco Gerace
Sales Manager
OCS Optical Control Systems

Vasco Gerace, Sales Manager, OCS Optical Control Systems

Non-contact colour measurement on bulk material: differences between traditional methods and new non-contact approach

11:30 - 11:50

Polymer Testing World Expo Theatre

Christian Jansen
Managing Director
HunterLab Europe

Christian Jansen, Managing Director, HunterLab Europe

Thermal analysis of polymers with real-time image capture: see and share what is really happening within your furnace

13:30 - 13:50

Polymer Testing World Expo Theatre

Olivier Savard
Thermal Analysis Product Manager
Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science

Olivier Savard, Thermal Analysis Product Manager, Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science

Characterisation of recyclates for upcycling of secondary raw materials through tailor-made additivation

14:30 - 14:50

Polymer Testing World Expo Theatre

Dr. Michael Grosshauser
Scientific Assistant
Fraunhofer LBF

Dr. Michael Grosshauser, Scientific Assistant, Fraunhofer LBF

Day 2
June 15, 2023

Challenges in analysing the composition of polymer blends

09:30 - 09:50

Polymer Testing World Expo Theatre

Ole Jan Myhre
Market Manager, Packaging Advisor
Norner

Ole Jan Myhre, Market Manager, Packaging Advisor, Norner

“Designed to be reusable” certification for food packaging

11:30 - 11:50

Polymer Testing World Expo Theatre

Miriam Jiménez Serrallé
Food Contact and Packaging Laboratory Group Leader
AIMPLAS

Miriam Jiménez Serrallé, Food Contact and Packaging Laboratory Group Leader, AIMPLAS

Analysis of odour components in recycled resin pellets to improve the product quality and applicability

13:30 - 13:50

Polymer Testing World Expo Theatre

Dr. Michael Soll
European Business Development Manager
Frontier Lab

Dr. Michael Soll, European Business Development Manager, Frontier Lab

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