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ChairTraci JensenSenior Vice President, Americas Adhesives

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PasT Chairrusty ThompsonPresident & CEOEvans Adhesive Corporation, Ltd.

TreasurerCharles Williams, Jr.Senior R&D Manager and Principal ScientistAvery Dennison

DireCTorsChristine Bryant Sr. VP, Commercial Operations Coatings, A&S NAFTACovestro LLC

John CarrollCommercial Manager, AdhesivesEastman Chemical Company

Theodore ClarkPresident & CEORoyal Adhesives and Sealants, LLC

Matt DevinePresidentDHM Adhesives, Inc.

Forest DriggsSenior V.P. & Chief Financial OfficerFranklin International

Gerhard haasVice President, Research and Development, Technical Service, PurchasingJowat Corporation

Christian MaciverVice President, Pine ChemicalsIngevity

robert MarquetteSenior Vice President, Bostik AmericasBostik, Inc.

John McLaughlinPresident and CEODAP Products, Inc.

Brian McswiganVice President Sales and MarketingHenkel Corporation

steven Meenan Business Unit Director3M Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division

Mark PlanteASC Business ManagerKraton Performance Polymers

Lex reynoldsPresident The Reynolds Company

steven rosenbergSenior VP Risk, Quality and Sustainability ManagementSika Corporation

Mark schneiderPresidentAlbion Engineering Company

Christopher stevensVice President and General ManagerITW Polymers NA Adhesives

Christopher urheimNorth American Commercial Director, Adhesives & Functional MaterialsDow Chemical Company

Matthew Croson, ex-officio MemberPresidentThe Adhesive and Sealant Council

ASC Board of Directors

ASC Onsite StaffMalinda armstrongDirector, Meetings & Expositions

Mark CollatzDirector, Government Relations

Matt CrosonPresident

steve DurenSenior Director, Member Services

Connie howeSenior Manager, Technical Services

Mike NewmanMember Engagement Specialist

Myranda NickoloffProject Coordinator, Education Services

Mani singhConsultant, ASC Training Academy

Welcome to the 2015 Fall Convention & EXPO. Should you need assistance during the convention, do not hesitate to ask one of the following:

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Monday Welcome ReceptionNew Technology & Innovation/Application Education Session-Tuesday PM

Business Development & Market Trends Education Session-Wednesday PM Technical & Government Relations Education Session-Wednesday PM

New Technology & Innovation/Application Education Session-Wednesday PMClosing Reception

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New Technology & Innovation/Application Education Session-Tuesday AM

Technical & Government Regulations Education Session-Wednesday AM

Technical & Government Relations Education Session-Tuesday PM

Technical & Government Regulations Education Session-Tuesday AM

Business Development & Market Trends Education Session-Tuesday PM

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EXPO Reception

Registration Packet BrandingHotel Keycards

Business Development & Market Trends Education Session-Tuesday AM

Tuesday Opening General Session Breakfast

Final Program

Wednesday General Session Breakfast

Wednesday General Session Lunch

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Coffee LoungesFitBit Charge HR EXPO Raffles – Booth 116 & 118

Apple iWatch EXPO Raffle – Booth 301 New Technology & Innovation/Application

Education Session-Wednesday AM

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Lanyards

Attendee Tote Bags

iPad EXPO Raffle – Booth 212

NotepadsBusiness Development & Market Trends

Education Session-Wednesday AM

Convention T-shirts

Volunteer Service Project

Kindle Fire EXPO Raffle – Booth 317

General Convention Information

Final Program ContentASC Board of Directors and Onsite Staff ...................1ASC’s Sponsors.............................................................2General Convention Information ................................3Newest Members ..........................................................4Daily Program ................................................................5Speaker Biographies ....................................................26Schedule at a Glance .................................................38

Wyndham Pittsburgh ShuttleThe hotel has a shuttle that will transport you and guest(s) from the hotel to restaurants at no charge. You will need to check with the Doormen for times and phone number of the shuttle. The shuttle does not transport to and from the airport.

Registration/Information Hours Ballroom Foyer, Second FloorMonday, October 19 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, October 20 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, October 21 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Program Committee

Deb Bhattacharjee – Retired

Scott Detiveaux – Orr & Boss

Irwin Katz – Chicago Glue & Machine

Martha Mittelstaedt – ITW Polymer Sealants NA

Sharon Papke – Covestro LLC

Ron Raleigh – Valerus Specialty Chemicals

Larry Saidman – Nordson Corporation

Paul Shessler – Schaetti America, Inc.

David Speth – Evans Adhesives

Malinda Armstrong and Connie Howe – ASC Staff Advisors

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Speaker Ready RoomKing’s Terrace, Second FloorAVPG is the audio visual needs provider. 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.

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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.

Please Welcome Our Newest Members*• Akron Rubber Development Lab-ARDL

(affiliate service supplier)• Chem Link Inc. (manufacturer)• Concrete Sealants (manufacturer)• Coperion Corporation (supplier)• Dow Corning (manufacturer)• Eclectic Products (manufacturer)• International Group (IGI) (manufacturer)• JDS Associates (affiliate service supplier)• Lianda Corporation (supplier)• Mapei Corporation (manufacturer)• Plasmatreat USA, Inc. (supplier)• PPG Inc. (manufacturer)• Resinate Materials Group (supplier)• Rooftop Equipment Inc. (equipment supplier)• Rogitex International (supplier)• Shanghai Bitoner Resin Co., Ltd. (supplier)• Synthomer (supplier)• V&C Manufacturing (manufacturer)

*as of September 1, 2015

Coffee LoungeBallroom Foyer, Second FloorTuesday, October 20, and Wednesday, October 219:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

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Monday, Oct. 197:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Polyurethane adhesives short Course (registrants only) Kings Garden 2, Second Floor

12:30 – 4:00 p.m. asC Community serviCe ProjeCt Monday: Join Arizona and ASC as we volunteer in the Pittsburgh historic and iconic Point State Park! In partnership with Pittsburgh Cares, we stand fast to assist the Pittsburgh Community by joining together to help beautify and maintain the park. Our volunteers will be in the park on Monday, October 19 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Registered participants should meet in the hotel lobby at 12:30 p.m. Volunteers should wear comfortable, casual clothes that can get dirty, as well as closed toe shoes.

Tuesday: Come and help prepare Winter Homeless Care Kits. Registered participants will be able to stuff their kits at the dedicated times in Black Diamond (ASC Office). Stop by the EXPO on Tuesday to see the end results on display!

Noon – 5:00 p.m.asC Board of direCtors meeting Brigade, Second Floor

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.asC Committee meetings (concurrent)l

Global Resource Committee MeetingTraders, Second Floor

l Marketing Committee MeetingChartiers, Second Floor

l Membership Committee MeetingRivers, Second Floor

l Regulatory AffairsKing’s Garden 1, Second Floorl

Technical Committee Meeting King’s Garden, Second Floor

5:30 – 8:30 p.m.monday WelCome reCePtion at inventionlandJoin Covestro, ASC and the Board of Directors as we kick off the Fall Convention. INVENTIONLAND is located 15-20 minutes from the hotel. Buses will load at 5:45 p.m. and start departing from the Wyndham Hotel (Liberty Avenue Entrance) promptly at 6:00 p.m. The last bus is scheduled to depart at 6:15 p.m. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR BADGES FROM ASC REGISTRATION DESK PRIOR TO BOARDING THE BUS. 5

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7:30 – 9:00 a.m. OPenIng geneRAL SeSSIOn BReAkFAStKing’s Garden 4-5, Second FloorA great American Comeback: Pittsburgh’s Story of transformation through InnovationBill Flanagan, Chief Corporate Relations Officer, Allegheny Conference on Community DevelopmentPittsburgh has engineered a comeback from the collapse of its industrial base and Bill Flanagan has been an eyewit-ness to the transformation. First as Money Editor of KDKA-TV and now as Chief Corporate Relations Officer of the Al-legheny Conference on Community Development he has been telling Pittsburgh’s story to regional, national and global audiences since 1982. Pittsburgh has had a history of innova-tion that propelled the region into a globally-leading industrial center by the early 20th century, but it was innovative thinking in the civic sphere that propelled its economic, environmental and quality of life transforma-tion. Business and government partnered in the ‘50s and ‘60s, pioneering air quality regulation that cleaned up the city’s smoky skies. In the ‘80s, universities and foundations emerged as powerful new collaborators and joined forces to create a diverse, knowledge-based economy with strengths in energy, finance, manufacturing, healthcare and IT. Pittsburgh enjoys global recognition for its spirit of collaboration, with lessons for regions and organizations about overcoming adversity by learning to work together effectively. Bill Flanagan will share the secrets of Pittsburgh’s success.

Tuesday, October 20

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. POLyuRetHAne ADHeSIveS SHORt COuRSe (registrants only)

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Morning Education Sessions9:15 – 11:45 a.m.

9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Shale gas Reshaping the Chemical IndustryTom Gellrich, CEO & Founder, Topline AnalyticsShale Gas is a uniquely North American phenomenon that reduced natural gas prices by two thirds. The Chemical indus-try uses natural gas as both a fuel and feedstock, accounting for as much as 80% of total finished product costs. The industry has responded with a $150 billion spending boom increasing capacity by 50% and changing the entire global competitive structure. North America is rapidly becoming the unassailable low cost manufacturing location, as these costs trickle down to fine, specialty and pharmaceuticals. The changes are deeper than lower costs, natural gas, instead of crude oil, becomes the fuel and feedstock of choice many previously available by-product production chemicals are in short supply. This has led to significant global shortages such as butadiene which has seen 500% price increase in a decade. We will explore what leaders are doing to prepare for the shale gas decade.

9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Feedstock trends in PolyurethanesRon Coifman, Markets Editor, ICIS Chemical BusinessRon will review the dynamics driving US and global isocya-nates markets including market drivers such as feedstocks, production, supply/demand issues, and applications in major downstream polyurethane products. Historical pricing and near term outlook for TDI and MDI isocyanates, with a focus on the larger volume polyurethane products.

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. BREAK

10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Product Reformulation and Alternative Feedstocks: Choice or mandate?Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell PCProducing products that perform superbly and leave no health or environmental footprints is no longer an option. Increasingly, legal and regulatory drivers -- both hard and soft -- press for this result, while retailers and other down-stream customers demand no less. Your competitors are inconveniently relentless in highlighting commercial weakness, as are health and consumer activists. While all true, the reality in product reformulation is challeng-

Education Track 1: Business Development and Market Trends

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ing and often easier said than done. This presentation will canvas the key legal, policy, and regulatory drivers compelling change, review key incumbent feedstocks un-der scrutiny and the reasons why the heat is on, consider promising alternative feedstocks and technologies, and speculate on near term events, including election implica-tions and policy changes likely to influence the pace of reformulation decisions.

11:15 – 11:45 a.m. using Recycled and Renewable-Content Feedstock to Develop High-Performance Reactive Hot melt AdhesivesWoo-Sung Bae, Principal Scientist, Resinate Materials GroupEnvironmental, health and safety concerns continue to drive rapid growth for adhesives with lower environmental and human health impact. This growth, further compounded by increased social awareness of depleting finite resources, has companies seeking highly sustainable feedstock solutions. Recycled and bio-based materials have the potential to pro-vide feedstock options which are more sustainable than fossil petroleum alternatives. With this in mind, Resinate Materials Group® has developed proprietary technology, which allows us to create high-performance multi-functional adhesives using bio-based and recycled material streams.

9:15 – 9:45 a.m.vehicle Interior Air Quality and the Impending Requirements of the global Automotive Interior IndustryTroy Hendericks, Manager New Technologies, Yangfeng Global AutomotiveAn introduction to the current state of automotive vehicle interior air quality and a look at the coming global trends. The elimination of new car smell.

9:45 – 10:15 a.m.Lightweight Bonding and Sound Damper technologiesAlejandra Alvarez Albarran, Manager Adhesives, Sealants & NVH, PPG IndustriesThis presentation will focus on lightweight bonding and sound damper technologies.

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. BREAK

Education Track 2: Technical and Government Regulations

LightweightingBallroom 3, Second Floor

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10:45 – 11:15 a.m.Bigger, Faster, Stronger – Additive manufacturing in transportation Brian Post, Associate Research Staff Member, Oak Ridge National LaboratoryAdditive manufacturing holds a lot of promise in terms of manufacturing market disruption, but there are many technical hurdles that remain before it gains wide spread adoption. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, funded by DOE’s Advanced Manufacturing Office, is targeting fundamental scientific breakthroughs in materials and processing to enable quantum jumps in performance as well as expand-ing the application space of the technology. In addition to a broad overview of the MDF’s AM portfolio, the specific focus will be on Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) which completely disrupts the traditional AM market by producing large composite parts (up to 8’x20’x6’) at very high rates (2000+ cubic inch/hr.).

11:15 – 11:45 a.m.Structural Adhesives: A Lightweighting enabler?Gregg Peterson, Senior Technology Specialist, Lotus EngineeringA review of lightweight design approaches relative to engineering constraints and assessing the relative merits of available joining technologies for lightweight structures. Gregg will present an overview of the ideal characteristics for structural adhesives, discuss potential automotive and non-automotive applications that could benefit from the use of structural adhesives and provide examples of potential weight reductions enabled by using these adhesives.

9:15 – 9:45 a.m.Adhesion enhancement with vLDPe CopolymerDick Stuart, Senior Principal Chemist – Epolene, Westlake Chemical CompanyA new polymer that is useful as either a base polymer or as an adhesive enhancer additive will be discussed. Adhesive blends and properties will be used to show the utility and usefulness of this new material for any PE based hot melt adhesive. This polymer appears to be very effective in improving the properties of metalocene based HMAs.

Education Track 3: New Technology and Application

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9:45 – 10:15 a.m.Innovating Hot melt Adhesives for Packaging ApplicationsJennifer Austin, Senior Staff Chemist, ExxonMobil Chemical CompanyNew low viscosity propylene based performance poly-mers have been developed specifically for hot melt adhesives for packaging, hygiene and assembly applica-tions. This presentation will introduce this new Vistamaxx™ performance polymer grade and potential use in in hot melt adhesive formulations for packaging applications.

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. BREAK

10:45 – 11:15 a.m.Additives that Impart Caustic Removability to Hot melt Pressure Sensitive AdhesivesNestor Hansen, Manager, Adhesives Applications, Total Cray ValleyA new generation of additives has been developed that impart caustic sensitivity/removability to Hot Melt PSAs without negatively impacting the performance of the adhesive. This latest generation is more efficient than ever allowing complete caustic removability utilizing 20% less additive than previous generations. The additive system consists of a pair of additives that render the aromatic and mid-block domains of a SBC-based PSA soluble in a warm caustic bath.

11:15 – 11:45 a.m.Sustainable Adhesives for Packaging and Hygiene ApplicationsSelim Yalvac, Senior R&D Manager, Adhesives, Dow Chemical CompanyThis paper presents sustainability metrics of AFFINITY™ GA and INFUSE™ Olefin Block Copolymers, which are widely used in hot melt adhesive formulations for packaging and hygiene ap-plications. These polymers, compared to their incumbents, have improved sustainability performance due to reduced waste and reduced energy consumption during application. IN-FUSE™ OBCs require less energy to produce as measured by a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment compared to SBS or SEBS. In this paper authors will present data showing that these new polymers promise much more ecologically friendly alternatives vs. the traditional polymers, such as EVA, SBS, or SEBS.

Noon – 1:00 p.m.FIRSt tIme AttenDeeS & neW memBeRS LunCH (invitation only)

Rivers, Second Floor (Lunch served at 11:50 a.m.)

Noon – 1:00 p.m.SPeeD netWORkIng LunCH(invitation only) Brigade, Second Floor

Tuesday Afternoon Education Sessions1:15 – 4:00 p.m.

1:15 – 1:45 p.m.Automotive & Heavy truck Industry trends & Opportunities for Structural AdhesivesMarc Benevento, Managing Director, Industrial Market Insight Reduction in allowable emissions are forcing manufacturers of light vehicles and heavy trucks to design vehicles with greater fuel-efficiency. To achieve these goals vehicle manufactures are evaluating a myriad of solutions, including more efficient power-trains and lightweight materials. This paper will discuss the similari-ties and differences in the material selection process in the light and heavy duty vehicle segments, and highlight opportunities for suppliers of structural adhesives in the short and long-term.

1:45 – 2:15 p.m.Pu trends in the Automotive SegmentRobert Outram, Director, IAL Consultants, A Division of BRG Enterprise SolutionsRobert will present the results from ASC’s 2015 Polyurethane Market Report. IAL will discuss the findings related to the market trends and drivers, with a detailed focus on the needs, issues, regulatory concerns and opportunities in the automotive sector.

2:15 – 2:30 p.m. BREAK

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.An end users Perspective on material Advancements, unmet needs and market Drivers with joining techniquesSaeil Jeon, Technical Lead – Materials, Volvo Group Trucks TechnologyFor enhanced fuel economy and emission regulation globally, auto as well as commercial manufacturers are putting steam to make their vehicles lighter and efficient. Material substitu-tion and architectural re-design are inevitable to meet the criteria. While performing the afore-mentioned research and development, it is the crucial to understand dissimilar joining technology using adhesives with or without the classical mechanical fasteners due to the benefits from using the chemicals. In this presentation, a case study will


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2015be shown and reviewed to pin-point some of the wanted performances and bullet points that may be of an im-portance when going to apply more adhesives as well as what may be projected as the future products that help the manufacturing for the final vehicle manufacturer.

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.Adhesives in transportation - today and tomorrowAbey Abraham, Project Director, Ducker WorldwideThe presentation will provide the audience with a snapshot of the role of adhesives today and its evolution in transportation applications in the future. Based on in-depth interviews with key decision makers at the OEM and Tier Supplier level, Ducker will cover the underlying reasons for what is driving the indus-try’s fastest and likely most significant shift in materials that are used and the way vehicles are assembled. The presentation will also assess how materials and adhesives are just one piece of the puzzle (aerodynamics and powertrain improvements for example) and what changes, innovations and new products the market is looking for from the industry.

1:15 – 2:00 p.m.FDA Regulation of Adhesives in Food PackagingGeorge Misko, Partner, Keller & HeckmanU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation of adhesives in food packaging differs somewhat from how the agency regu-lates other food contact substances. While FDA regulations for indirect food additives tend to focus on the food contact sub-stance itself, the requirements specified for adhesives place more of the burden of regulatory compliance on the manufacturers of the packaging materials in which the adhesives are used and manufacturers of the finished packaging articles. This presenta-tion will provide a brief overview of how to establish FDA compli-ance of food-contact substances in general, followed by a more detailed discussion on specific FDA regulations pertaining to substances that may be used in adhesive formulations intended for the packaging, transporting or holding of food. It will also include an explanation of how functional barrier and migration testing requirements relate to adhesives in packaging materials.

2:00 – 2:45 p.m.the Future of tSCA: a Shifting Legislative, Regulatory, and enforcement LandscapeTom Berger, Partner, Keller & HeckmanThe Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the general chemical control law in the U.S., was enacted in 1976 and has not been significantly amended since that time. Calls have come from many quarters to “reform” TSCA, primarily to address the issue of “grandfathered” chemicals, but also to address TSCA’s relationship to state laws. While Congress appears to be converging on a common set of issues and solutions, some mirroring those used in other jurisdictions, USEPA is more ag-gressively using its existing TSCA authorities and may even use authority it has not used in some 20 years. Significant



Regulatory AffairsBallroom 3, Second Floor

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penalties for non-compliance continue to be assessed, but recent decisions and actions take steps towards limiting the scope of what must be reported to EPA under TSCA and the resulting penalties for failing to report.

2:45 – 3:15 p.m.Regulatory Status of Long and medium Chained Chlorinated under tSCAMark Collatz, Director of Regulatory Affairs, ASCPresently EPA is looking to remove medium-chain and long-chain chlorinated paraffins from the U.S. market by May 2016. ASC is working with member companies, affected by this decision, to educate the Agency on how this decision will negatively impact the downstream manufacturers who utilize these materials in their products. This presentation will provide both background of this issue and steps ASC and it members are taking to enlist EPA’s reconsideration of its decision.

3:15 – 3:45 p.m.A Company Perspective on navigating the new and Complex Regulatory LandscapeLisa Marie Nespoli, Manager, Product Safety and Stewardship, Covestro LLCThis portion of the session will focus on the regulations discussed from a raw material supplier point of view. We will review how a company can navigate this constantly changing complex regulatory landscape and how we as raw material suppliers can assist through this navigation with our customers in mind.

1:15 – 1:45 p.m.new Silane terminated Prepolymer for Low modulus Hybrid SealantsJay Johnston, Senior Scientist, Covestro LLCSealants based on silane terminated prepolymers (STPs) are replacing other sealant chemistries in commercial and DIY markets due to their superior combination of properties. These properties include no foaming in wet environments, non-yellowing on UV exposure, low to no shrinkage during cure, low temperature flexibility, low-VOC content, water resistance, fast rain-ready times and ease of application. A survey of commercial sealant products indicates that STP sealants and silane terminated polyether sealants typically have mid-modulus and mid movement capabilities when compared to high-movement polyurethane or silicon sealants. This presentation will describe the new resin, show model formu-lations containing these resins and the physical properties of the cured sealant formulations.



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20151:45 – 2:15 p.m.Performance Advantages of Aliphatic versus Aromatic esters in Silyl modified Polymer SealantsKim Stefanisin, Senior Chemist, HALLSTARThe use of aromatic esters is well studied and utilized for polymer modification in silyl modified polymer sealants. Due to increasing regulatory and environmental concerns, aliphatic esters are being recognized as alternatives that can also provide distinct advantages. This presentation will focus on the feasibility of designing SMP sealants using aliphatic esters and the performance characteristics they provide. In this study, we compared aliphatic and aromatic esters of varying molecular weight and chemical structure. The results provide an initial look at how aliphatic ester chemistry compare to industry standard aromatic (phthalate) chemistries in silyl modi-fied polymer sealants.

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2:30 – 3:00 p.m.Silane-terminated Polymers for High-Performance AdhesivesToby Vick, Technical Manager, Wacker Chemical CorporationSilane terminated polymers (SMPs) have been available in re-cent years and are used in many applications across the globe. The excellent adhesion profile and the ease in formulation and handling have driven the success in the markets served. Nevertheless many demanding applications continue to be dominated by polyurethane technology both due to its durabil-ity and elasticity. New SMP grades offer shear strength values of greater than 870 psi with 300% elongation suggesting suitability for waterproofing liquid membranes. Additionally, tear resistance values greater than 170 lbs./in are now possible. In the case of an assembly adhesive, the addition of these new SMP grades to the system results in elongation values of 500% and shear strength of 725 psi. Compounds based on these new SMP grades are opening yet more applications previously unthink-able with SMPs, particularly in industrially applied adhesives.

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.Benefits of High Solvating, non-Phthalate Cyclohex-anoate Plasticizers in Silicone Hybrid SystemsRon Raleigh, Marketing and Technical Service Chemist, Valtris Specialty ChemicalsWith growing interest in silicone hybrid materials in the sealants world, commonly used phthalate plasticizers have become a subject of discussion. Cyclohexanoate plasticiz-ers offer a relatively new alternative chemistry to traditional phthalate plasticizers, and offer a similar performance without concern for phthalate regulation. This presen-tation looks at a comparison of sealant performance characteristics between common phthalate plasticizers and currently available cyclohanoate alternatives.


Tuesday, October 203:30 – 7:00 p.m. ASC EXPO AnD RECEPTIOnGrand Ballroom, Second FloorThe ASC EXPO represents a critical opportunity to help you stay at the forefront of innovation and competitiveness! This exclusive networking opportunity allows you to interact one-on-one with colleagues, exchange information on the latest developments in the industry, win some of the terrific prizes in the EXPO raffle and mingle during the reception, which begins at 6:00 p.m. For a complete list of exhibitors, see the 2015 Fall EXPO Guide.

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— Apple iWatch Booth 301

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— Apple iPad Booth 212

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7:30 – 9:00 a.m. WeDneSDAy geneRAL BReAkFASt & keynOte King’s Garden 4-5, Second Floorthe Awkward Realities of B2B Innovation: Why they’ll Laugh at us in 20 years Dan Adams, President, AIM Institute Many practices we once accepted as ‘normal’ now look out-of-date, e.g. how we control quality, make financial decisions, and sell products. Customer-facing innovation is the fount of profit-able, sustainable growth… so what if you could peek into the future to see what will change? Here’s just one awkward reality: do you explore market needs by launching products at custom-ers, to see what they’ll buy? If you fixed this and other innovation oddities now, you’d have a competitive advantage that would almost seem unfair.

Morning Education Sessions9:15 – 11:45 a.m.

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Sustainable BuildingKing’s Garden 3, Second Floor

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9:15 – 9:45 a.m. Air Barriers and Sealants: Contribution to Healthy BuildingJon Stuart, Technical Director Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Pecora CorporationControlling air and water movement in the building envelope is critical to mitigating indoor air and climate quality for build-ing occupants while greatly improving the efficiency of the HVAC systems. Understanding moisture vapor movement in the building envelope and when to design and apply water vapor permeable or non-permeable membranes is key to mold and mildew prevention as well as providing the highest indoor air quality possible. Controlling air infiltration into the building envelope and preventing leaks is one of the big-gest improvements a building designer can make in HVAC efficiency while also improving air quality and comfort. This paper will discuss conventional and new technology in the air barrier and sealant marketplace and it can contribute to a building’s health and sustainability when applied appropriately in the building envelope.

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9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Sick Homes Suck! Home Performance Retrofits for Healthy HomesLarry Zarker, CEO, Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)We are breathing air in our homes that we cannot trust. Why? Because it is pulled through basements and crawl spaces and other perimeter areas that are often damp and inhabited by mold, rodents and insects. A few feet away in the basement the air handling unit sends rodent dander and mold throughout the house for occupants to breathe. The Mayo Clinic reports that over 90 percent of people with chronic sinusitis test positive for mold allergens. Air sealing is the critical first step toward improving the qual-ity of air in homes. “Make it tight and ventilate right” is the motto of a growing base of contractors in the home perfor-mance field. This session will present the results of three stud-ies connecting air sealing and home performance retrofits to health related benefits, and look at how focusing on health benefits can improve our success with consumers.

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10:45 – 11:15 a.m. A Case Study: Screening tools Comparison for Hazard & exposure Assessments for Commercial ProductsAnn Mason, Senior Director, American Chemistry Council (ACC)The general public and retailers are asking for disclosure of chemical ingredients in consumer goods. To respond to this demand, a number of chemical alternative assessment screen-ing tools have been developed to disclose chemical ingredi-ents, and beyond that, to evaluate and rank the “greenness” of chemical ingredients and/or formulations. The majority of these tools are hazard-based only, and because they disregard exposure, cannot provide human health risk information. A number of challenges were identified including the need to obtain concentration data for each component within the for-mulation; to establish a database of up-to-date toxicological data for each endpoint; and to determine the key endpoint for comparison to exposure estimates. These data are the first to evaluate the ability of commonly used tools to provide con-sistent screening level hazard and exposure assessments.

11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Incorporating Product Stewardship and Sustainable thinking into Business DevelopmentLisa Marie Nespoli, Manager, Product Safety and Stewardship, Covestro LLCAs consumers’ interest in the health, safety and environ-mental impacts of the chemicals used in their daily lives increases, often the potential hazard of the materials is emphasized over any other consideration. Covestro believes that approaches to evaluating materials and products are more sustainable when built on principles of product safety, product stewardship, life-cycle analysis and risk-based science. We offer a portfolio of raw ma-terials that bring value to a very broad range of prod-

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ucts, including adhesives and sealants. This presentation presents a new approach to incorporating concepts of product safety and stewardship along with sustainable thinking into our business development process when evaluating new products and applications globally.

9:15 – 9:45 a.m.Advanced Polyurethane Dispersions for Adhesive ApplicationsJeff Dormish, Research Fellow, Covestro LLCPolyurethane dispersions are the basis for high performance adhesives for multiple markets. This technology must evolve to meet the higher requirements for existing uses and to allow adhesive manufacturers to expand into new applications. Dispersions will be reviewed that exhibit improvements in key performance parameters including initial hot bond strength, hydrolysis resistance and tack properties.

9:45 – 10:15 a.m.Development of new Plasticizers for 2k Polysulfide SealantsWilliam (Bill) Arendt, Research Fellow, Emerald Kalama Chemical, LLCPolysulfide sealants are utilized in many different applications, anywhere from construction to insulating glass sealants. The focus of this presentation will be on two part insulating glass (2K IG) sealants used in the preparation of thermopane window glass. These sealants are formulating using plasticizers in both parts (A side/polymer and B side/catalyst). New commercial benzoates and experimental plasticizers have been developed for both the A and B side of these polysulfide sealants. The pur-pose of this presentation is to discuss the performance of these new products in this application.

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. BREAK

10:45 – 11:15 a.m.effect of Polymer Structure of Styrene-Isoprene- Styrene Block Co-Polymers on the Pressure Sensitivity of Hot melt AdhesivesPaul Dalley, Senior Research Scientist, TSRC DexcoThis presentation will discuss the effect of polymer structure of styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymers on the proper-ties of hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives. Rheological methods will be used to show the effect of polymer struc-ture on the glass transition temperature, crossover tempera-ture, tan delta and storage and loss moduli of hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives. The rheological properties will be cross referenced with typical properties of pressure sensitive adhesives such as peel, tack, and shear proper-ties. Additionally the effect of the amount of resin aroma-ticity on the forgoing properties will be discussed as well. The presentation will contain charts displaying dynamic mechanical data and adhesive formulation information.


FormulationBallroom 3, Second Floor

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11:15 – 11:45 a.m.Designing your Biocide System to Optimize microbial efficacy of your Adhesive FormulationCecilia McGough, Technical Marketing Manager, LANXESS CorporationWith the market trends moving towards environmentally friendly and sustainable products (e.g. bio based), adhesives compa-nies are formulating more water based and low VOC products. The increase in water activity and the higher nutrient levels of these products, provide an environment for microbial growth. In addition, the polymer type used as the backbone of the adhe-sive must be taken into consideration when choosing the biocide. Synthetic and natural based polymers require different biocides in order to provide the optimum microbial protection. Without proper microbial control, the presence of microorganism may cause a re-duction in viscosity, discoloration, production of gas, development of an odor and changes in functional properties of the adhesive. It is critical to incorporate the appropriate biocide into the product in order to inhibit or control the growth of microorganisms. This paper will address the fundamental issues of choosing a biocide as they relate to the technical composition of the adhesive (e.g. raw mate-rials, pH, temperature and manufacturing).

9:15 – 9:45 a.m.toughened epoxy Systems via Incorporation of Partially-Reacted SubstructuresMajid Sharifi, PhD Student, Drexel UniversityIn this study, toughened epoxy coatings were developed via altering molecular rearrangement and polymer network topology.

9:45 – 10:15 a.m.new Quantitative evaluation method of the Dispersion State of Filler Particles using the Permittivity of SealantsKizuku Kushimoto, Graduate Student, Doshisha UniversityIt is known that the dispersion state of filler contained in seal-ants is highly related with both rheological and mechanical properties as current researches. Quantitative evaluation method of the dispersion state of filler in sealants has been very important to optimally control to the manufacturing con-dition of the sealants. Therefore, at this presentation, the new quantitative evaluation method of the dispersion state of filler particles using the permittivity of sealants will be proposed. In particular, the particle size distribution of calcium carbonate powder dispersed in sealants will be predicted by the mea-surement of permittivity. Many sealant manufactures would obtain the optimization of the mixing process for sealants and stabilization of the sealant quality for their customs by using this method.


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201510:15 – 10:45 a.m.gecko-inspired Adhesives technologyPaul Glass, Vice President Engineering, nanoGriptech, Inc.Geckos’ ability to climb up walls and across ceilings is due to their millions of micro/nano foot-hairs, which interact through intermolecular attractions at the interface between these hairs and an underlying substrate, and not through tacky or oily secretions. Culminating in ten years of research, nanoGriptech has developed proprietary methods to pro-duce glue-free, reusable, synthetic gecko-inspired microfiber adhesives for a wide range of applications. These materials can be integrated into products with excellent adhesive, fas-tening, or gripping properties due to their ability to repeatedly and reversibly attach to a wide range of surfaces with high and controllable strength while leaving no residue.

10:45 – 11:15 a.m. using Sealants to exclude Pests from Buildings: Common Sense, but Seldom used!Stephen Kells, Associate Professor and Extension Entomologist, University of MinnesotaInsect and rodent pests are very able to use structural faults in residential and commercial buildings. When pests invade structures, their activity causes substantial health problems and costs for people and companies. The best way to deal with a pest infestation is to prevent their entry and stop them from spreading within the building. However, for several reasons this common-sense approach is very seldom used, mainly because sealant applications can be extremely trial-and-error. This pre-sentation will discuss the challenges and opportunities for the use of sealants in the emerging market of pest exclusion.

11:15 – 11:45 a.m.the Role of Water in Adhesion, Friction, and WettingAdrian Defante, Graduate Student, University of AkronThis presentation discusses the use of surface sensitive vibrational spectroscopy to better understand at a molecular level how the interface drives macroscale behavior in underwater environments.

Noon – 1:30 p.m.WeDneSDAy ASC COnneCt keynOte LunCHKing’s Garden 4-5, Second Floor

ASC Chair Traci Jensen, Senior Vice President, Americas Adhesives of H.B. Fuller, ASC Treasurer Chuck Williams, Senior R&D Manager/Principal Scientist, Avery Dennison and Matt Croson, ASC President Join Chair Traci Jensen of H.B. Fuller and President Matt Croson as they outline strategic initiatives supporting member com-pany growth. Open to all members and nonmembers who would like to learn more about the Council and its member services. Treasurer Chuck Williams of Avery Dennison will also update attendees on the financials for 2015. 20

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Wednesday Afternoon Education Sessions1:45 – 4:00 p.m.

1:45 – 2:15 p.m.Charting your Own Course - Challenges and Opportunities of a new BusinessOlivia Jobes, Strategic Marketing Specialist, Pine Chemicals, IngevityRarely in a company’s life does it get a chance to reinvent itself. In one instance (bankruptcy) the changes a company must go through are guided by external stakeholders; and are driven by financial factors that sometimes do not take in consideration of employee, brand preservation or creation, investment, and business direction. MWV Specialty Chemicals is at a cross roads of opportu-nities and we’d like to share our experience of this business spin off and the creation of our new company, Ingevity. Factors that will be discussed during this talk are change management, preservation of existing high value brands, retirement of old brands and the cre-ation of the vision of what Ingevity will stand for. As people are the center of what we do, we’d like to share how our employees helped shape this change. We believe this conversation will be applicable to both the small business owner and major corporations as they seek to mold their business in changing environments.

2:15 – 2:45 p.m.How to Reduce Risk and Accelerate growth in new ApplicationsJames Weatherall, Vice President, Global Business Development & Innovation, SpecialChem S.A.Every specialty chemical company tries or has tried to expand into new applications. But most do it with limited success, and at high risk. Data from multiple studies and surveys, including SpecialChem’s global survey of over 500 chemical industry executives and managers, supports this trend to delivering growth through developing new applications for existing and new products. Along with sharing this data, Mr. Weatherall will provide practical advice regarding the challenges faced in new application development based on personal experience advising chemical suppliers on their commercial accelera-tion strategies. In addition, he will share a proven process for integrating digital channels and multidisciplinary teams that can successfully accelerate new application development, and thereby lower the risk to achieve growth targets.


Strategic InnovationsKing’s Garden 3, Second Floor

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1:45 – 2:15 p.m.understanding California emissions RegulationAlexis Sumner, Hazard Communication Specialist, ChemADVISOR, Inc.On September 17, 2014, California’s Regulation for Reducing Emissions from Consumer Products was published, impacting any person who sells, supplies or manufactures consumer prod-ucts for use in the state of California. Together, we will review the 90 page regulation, focusing on the changes that impact ad-hesives and sealants. Special attention will be paid to product definitions, Industrial and Institutional (I&I) products, exemptions/exceptions, banned substances, aerosols and labeling.

2:15 – 2:45 p.m.the Impact of euH 208 Warning Statement on Choosing globally Acceptable Biocides for the Adhesive marketLuanne Jeram, Head, Regulatory Affairs, MPP NA, LANXESS CorporationIn an effect to address the consumer’s concerns surrounding the use of chemicals in industrial products which could cause sensitization issues in the human population, the European community has established an EUH 208 warning statement. The EUH 208 warning statement is a specific hazard phrase within the GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals). As of June 1, 2015 the following statement is required when a sensitizing chemical substance is contained and reaches a certain concentration limit within a product: “Contains (name of sensitizing substance). May produce an allergic reaction.” This presentation will review the labeling thresholds under EUH 208 for adhesives specifically focusing on the requirements of EUH 208 and potential impact on biocide selection for adhesives produced in the US for sale into Europe.

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3:00 – 3:30 p.m.Advanced Silanes: Additives for urethane Sealant and Adhesive FormulationsAnnalese Felmly Maddox, Technical Service Specialist, Gelest, Inc.Additives and formulation optimization are commonly used to boost the adhesion, both dry and wet, as well as the durability of the polyurethane adhesive or sealant. Advanced silanes, more specifically dipodal silanes, have demonstrated improved durability when used in surface modification. Dipodal silanes possess two silicon


Advanced Technology LinkBallroom 3, Second Floor

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atoms that can covalently bond to a surface and offer a distinctive advantage over conventional silanes in terms of maintaining the integrity of adhesive primers, surface coatings, and composites in aqueous and aggressive envi-ronments. Dipodal silanes can be used both in filler modi-fication and in situ. Previously, dipodal silane treated sur-faces were exposed to a variety of chemical environments, including acidic and saline solutions, and afforded improved durability compared to their conventional counterparts. The improved durability is associated with an increased crosslink density of the interphase and the inherent resistance to hydro-lysis, as they can form six, rather than three, Si-O bonds to the substrate. The effects of dipodal silanes in standard urethane sealant and adhesive formulations will be presented in detail using DSC to monitor the cure profile of the materials.

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.novel Polyester Polyols for High Strength AdhesivesWolfgang Geuking, Sales Development Manager, Croda Inc.A new bio based polyester polyol is developed specifically for the polyurethane adhesives application. Bio-based polyols have been in the market and are known for their excellent adhesion properties to a variety of low energy substrates as well as their outstanding weathering stability. This new polyol provides a much higher cohesive strength, usually only found in convention-al high crystalline polyols. However, adhesion and aging proper-ties of crystalline polyols in polyurethane systems are less than optimal. The new polyol continues to be based on renewable oleo-based raw materials but contain larger moieties of crys-talline segments. Their properties were tested as moisture cure polyurethane adhesives. Tensile and lab sheer adhesion tests of both freshly prepared adhesives as well as adhesives after age-ing under humid conditions showed a better cohesive strength whilst they kept the good adhesion and weathering properties of their predecessor counterparts.

1:45 – 2:15 p.m.Influence of Relative Humidity on Curing Behavior of Sealants and AdhesivesJames Eickhoff, Product Specialist – Rheology, Anton Paar USA Inc.There is growing interest in investigating the mechanical properties of such materials as adhesives as sealants nder varying humidity levels to mimic real process conditions. For an array of adhesives the curing response is driven by the interaction of water, small change in relative humid-ity can greatly influences the curing response. A series of adhesives and sealants have been measured combining rheological techniques at varying humidity levels.


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20152:15 – 2:45 p.m.three Roll milling Concept for Dispersing engineered Synthetic Fumed Silica using SpeedmixerJoe Abrantes, Scientist, Evonik CorporationThis presentation will provide supporting information on dispersion capability for Polar to Non-polar (Hydrophilic to Hydrophobic) Fumed Silica in Epoxy, Silane Terminated Polyurethane (STPU) and Silicone sealant/Adhesive applica-tions. The Three Roll Milling concept when used with your seal-ant/adhesive in a SpeedMixer™ provides improved dispersion comparable to High Speed Dispersion and Planetary mixing. This process may save you time an increase your batch turnover with comparable results to scale up production.

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3:00 – 3:30 p.m.testing and modeling the mechanical Behavior of Flexible AdhesivesMark Oliver, Engineering, Veryst EngineeringOne of the challenges in designing flexible adhesive joints is predicting joint mechanical response and failure. I will discuss techniques for measuring the mechanical properties of flexible adhesives with particular attention given to testing at impact strain rates and the use of digital image correlation to measure large deformations. Finite element modeling of flexible adhesive joints will also be discussed.

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.evaluation of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Dispersed in SealantNobuyoshi Murakami, Researcher, Shiraishi Central Laboratories Co.We have studied the relationship between the dispersion status of calcium carbonate in sealants and their mechanical properties. It was found that the mechanical properties (elongation and modulus) of polyurethane sealant well relate to the dispersion status of calcium carbonate in sealant. Before that, we succeeded in measuring the distribution of agglomerate size of calcium carbonate in sealants and could obtain some kinds of values such as D50, area ratio, mean volume diameter, etc. The understanding of dispersion status of filler in sealants will be very important for develop-ment of sealants formulation and qualities control in future. In this council we would like to show the results.


4:00 – 5:00 p.m.CLOSIng keynOte SeSSIOnKing’s Garden 3, Second Floorenabling an Open Internet of thingsAnind Dey, Director, of Human- Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Mellon UniversityThere has been a lot of hype about the Internet of Things, with some predicting that it will be a multi-billion dollar industry in the coming years. In order to create smart environments full of sensors and actuators and applications that are really compel-ling in buildings and cities, there needs to be considerable effort in infrastructure. While some infrastructures exist, most are closed ecosystems. In this presentation, Anind will describe a vision for the Internet of Things, illustrate some of the challenges in build-ing an open infrastructure that anyone can engage with, and demonstrate some of our initial progress towards this vision.

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.CLOSIng ReCePtIOnSky Lounge, 24th FloorJoin Covestro Staff as we recap the past few days while taking in the view of downtown Pittsburgh. This is always a popular event!

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February 19-24 Adhesion Society 39th Annual Meeting (includes short course)

Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas

April 18 Board of Directors Meeting (Spring) Hilton New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana

April 18-19 Hot Melt Short Course Hilton New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana

April 18-20 Spring Convention & EXPO Hilton New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana

June 21-22 Advanced Materials Short Course – TBDOctober 17 Board of Directors Meeting (Fall)

JW Marriott Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

October 17-18 Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Short Course JW Marriott Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

October 17-19 Fall Convention & EXPO JW Marriott Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

All events are tentative. For the most up-to-date information or to REGISTER for events, visit www.ascouncil.org


2015aBey aBrahaMProject Director, Ducker WorldwideAs Project Director at Ducker Worldwide, Mr. Abraham works closely with key North American and Global accounts to help achieve strategic growth objectives. Mr. Abraham has extensive research and

strategic planning expertise in the automotive and material industries. Since joining Ducker, Mr. Abraham has managed several global initiatives throughout the world including leading project teams throughout Europe and Asia. Mr. Abraham holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Michigan State University.

Joe aBraNTesScientist, Evonik CorporationJoe Abrantes is a scientist with Evonik’s Silica, Business Line part of Resource Efficiency, Business Segment. Joe is responsible for Techni-cal Service and Application Development for AEROSIL® Fumed Silica, AEROXIDE® Fumed

Metal Oxide, AERODISP® Fumed Metal Oxide Dispersions and SIPERNAT® Precipitated Silica. Joe has over 14 years Adhesive and Sealant knowledge working in Process and Production Engineering, Adhesive R&D and Quality.

DaN aDaMsPresident, AIM InstituteDan Adams is the founder of The AIM Institute, and author of New Product Blueprinting: The Handbook for B2B Organic Growth. He is a chemical engineer and holds many patents and innovation awards, including a listing in

the National Inventors Hall of Fame. He has trained thousands of B2B professionals in his revolutionary innovation methods on five continents, and provides thought leadership through his blog, “Awkward Realities,” and newsletter, “B2B Organic Growth.”

aLeJaNDra aLvarez aLBarraNManager Adhesives, Sealants & NVH, PPG IndustriesAlejandra Alvarez Albarran is the Manager of Adhesives, Sealants and NVH technologies at PPG Coatings Innovation Center located in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Alejandra received a

B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Instituto Politecnico Nacional in 2005 and then spent four years working at DuPont Engineering Polymers in Mexico. Alejandra holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the University of Akron. During her time at PPG, Alejandra has worked on the development of new liquid applied sound damper (LASD) and adhesives technologies for the automotive industry.

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WiLLiaM areNDTResearch Fellow, Emerald Kalama Chemical, LLCBill Arendt is a Research Fellow with Emerald Ka-lama Chemical, LLC. For the last forty five years he has focused on new and existing plasticizer tech-nical support and application development. Bill has presented numerous papers at ASC conven-

tions on plasticizers, has made presentations at ASC short courses and webinars on plasticizer technology. In addi-tion, he has also presented papers to other societies on coatings, PVC, caulk, polyurethanes and other technologies. He has 19 US patents and has several patents pending. He is an Honored Fellow of the Society of the SPE, and is SPE Vinyl division Councilor. Bill is active in ASTM C24 and D01 and American Coating Society. Also Bill is a member of the ACS.

JeNNiFer ausTiNSenior Staff Chemist, ExxonMobil ChemicalJennifer Jensen Austin received a B.S. degree in Chemistry from St. Catherine University (formally College of St Catherine) and a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Southern Mississippi. She started her career at H.B.

Fuller working in the development of hot melt adhesives for woodworking and assembly applications. She transferred to National Starch and Chemical and worked in the PSA (Pres-sure Sensitive Adhesive) group developing solution acrylic, waterborne acrylic and hot melt PSAs for the tape and label industry. She joined Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company where she was the primary adhesive technical ex-pert for the Women’s health and wound care group. She has been with ExxonMobil Chemical Company since 2012 and she works primarily on application and product development for the adhesion business.

Woo-suNG BaePrincipal Scientist, Resinate Materials GroupAs a Principal Scientist, Dr. Bae is responsible for developing green chemistry product innovations. Prior to joining Resinate Materials Group, Dr. Bae worked as an Associate Scientist, holding research and development positions at The Dow Chemical

Company. He holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engi-neering from The University of Southern Mississippi, a M.S. in Polymer Organic Chemistry, and a B.S. in Chemistry. Dr. Bae has been named on seven patents, and has co-authored numerous scientific publications.

MarC BeNeveNToManaging Director, Industrial Market InsightMarc Benevento is the founder and managing director of Industrial Market Insight, a consultancy focused on helping industrial manufacturers identify market trends and organic growth opportunities.

ToM BerGerPartner, Keller & HeckmanTom Berger is a partner at the Washington DC based law firm of Keller and Heckman. Tom has a chemical engineering back-ground and prior to joining Keller and Heckman was employed by the DuPont

Company. Tom’s practice focuses primarily on the regulation and approval of new and existing chemicals under TSCA and its international counterparts in Australia, Canada, China, the EU, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan. Mr. Berger also counsels trade association clients on various matters, including environmental, product disparagement, and defense issues, and has been significantly involved in efforts to “reform” TSCA.

LyNN L. BerGesoNManaging Partner, Bergeson & Campbell PCManaging Partner of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), Ms. Bergeson has earned an interna-tional reputation for her deep and expansive understanding of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,

and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), European Union Registra-tion, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), and especially how these regulatory programs per-tain to nanotechnology, biotechnology, and other emerging transformative technologies. Ms. Bergeson counsels corpora-tions, trade associations, and business consortia on a wide range of issues pertaining to chemical hazard, exposure and risk assessment, risk communication, minimizing legal liability, and evolving regulatory and policy matters pertinent to prod-ucts of conventional, biotechnology, biobased chemicals, nanotechnologies, and other emerging technologies, particu-larly with respect to TSCA, FIFRA, Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA), REACH and REACH-like programs, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) matters.

roN CoiFMaNMarkets Editor, ICIS Chemical BusinessRon Coifman is an ICIS editor for the polyols and isocyanates U.S. price reports, and for the Latin American reports on caustic soda and PVC. He has also reported on U.S. poly-ethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene and PET markets for ICIS and for Townsend Solutions.

Previously, Ron 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 manu-facturing plant in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where he gained hands-on experience formulating paints, adhesives and related solvents; purchasing raw materials; and market-ing the final products. Ron is a chemical engineer with a bachelor of science from Lehigh University and a mas-ter’s of science from Cornell with a minor in polymers.


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PauL DaLLeySenior Research Scientiest, Dexco PolymersPaul Dalley graduated from Hope College with a B.S. in Chemistry; obtained a Masters in Polymer Chemistry from the University of Detroit-Mercy; and obtained a J.D. from Marquette University Law School. Paul holds licenses for the State of Wiscon-

sin, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Paul has over fifteen years of experience in formulating hot melt adhesives for product assembly applications. Prior to law school, Paul worked for such notable adhesive companies such as, Dow Automotive, Bostik, and H.B. Fuller. Paul joined Dexco Polymers in August, 2012.

aDriaN DeFaNTeGraduate Student, University of AkronAdrian Defante is a graduate student at the University of Akron in the Department of Polymer Science advised by Dr. Ali Dhinojwala. Prior to his graduate studies at Akron, he worked at Cabot Corporation in new business development

developing colloidal inks for display technologies. He attended the University of Cincinnati and University of South Florida, earning his Bachelors and Masters in Chemical Engineering respectively.

aNiND DeyDirector, Human-Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie MellonAnindDey is the Charles M. Geschke Chair and Director of the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. He leads the Ubicomp Lab, which performs research at the

intersection of ubiquitous computing, human-computer inter-action and machine learning, in the areas of mobile comput-ing, health and sustainability among others. Anind received his PhD in computer science from Georgia Tech, along with a Masters of Science in both Computer Science and Aero-space Engineering. He received his Bachelors of Applied Sci-ence in Computer Engineering from Simon Fraser University.

JeFF DorMishResearch Fellow, Covestro LLCJeffrey F. Dormish, Ph.D., holds the position of Re-search Fellow and is responsible for the develop-ment of new polyurethane adhesive applications. Dr. Dormish joined Covestro LLC (then known as Bayer) in 1980. He has received degrees in chem-

istry from the University of Dayton and the Pennsylvania State University.


JaMes eiCkhoFFProduct Specialist – Rheology, Anton Paar USA Inc.James Eickhoff joined Anton Paar USA in January 2007 as an Applications Engineer for the Rheology division. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineer-

ing from Michigan Technological University followed by a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with a focus in rheology from Clemson University. At Anton Paar USA, James has worked to provide technical support and exper-tise to customers, prospects and Anton Paar staff in the USA and Canada.

BiLL FLaNaGaNChief Corporate Relations Officer, Allegheny Conference on Community DevelopmentBill Flanagan is an experienced broadcast journalist and storyteller who has spend the past 14 years at the Allegheny Conference on Community Development as Chief Corporate

Relations Officer. The Conference, a non-profit community and economic development organization works to improve the economy and quality of life of the ten county Pittsburgh region of southwestern Pennsylvania. Bill also serves as pro-ducer and host of “Our Region’s Business,” a weekly business public affairs program on WPXI-TV and the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel. Bill came to Pittsburgh in 1982 to work as a general assignment reporter and later Money Editor for KDKA-TV. Bill serves on the boards of Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc and the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area. He is a member of the advisory board for the National Academies of Science and Engineering Ambassador Program.

ToM GeLLriChCEO and Founder, Topline AnalyticsTom Gellrich is one of the pioneers in identifying the changes that shale gas poses as risks and opportunities for the US manufacturing industry. His presentations and white papers have been extensively

quoted and received international attention. Starting as a Chemical Engineer with Exxon Mobile designing ethylene and propylene crackers, he moved into project management. At Arkema/Atofina, Tom held a variety of positions in Strategic Planning, Business Management, and Business Consulting. He was instrumental in founding Elemica, a B2B service company for the chemical industry, he managed all aspects of European operations. He now leads TopLine Analytics in helping companies take advantage of the shale gas decade.

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WoLFGaNG GeukiNGSales Development Manager, Croda Inc.Wolfgang Geuking is Business Development Manager and has spent 15 years working for Croda Coatings and Polymers in various technical customer support roles covering Europe and Latin America. Prior to that, Wolfgang worked on the de-

velopment and application of heterogeneous hydrogena-tion catalysts for 16 years at what is now Johnson Matthey Catalysts Studied organic chemistry at University of Applied Sciences, Münster Germany.

PauL GLassVP, Engineering, nanoGriptech, Inc.Dr. Paul Glass is the VP of Engineering at nano-Griptech, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based startup leading the commercialization of gecko-inspired adhe-sives. Dr. Glass received his PhD in Biomedical En-gineering from Carnegie Mellon University, where

he developed gecko-inspired materials with targeted adhe-sion to tissue substrates and integrated them into minimally invasive therapeutic tools for gastrointestinal applications. He has nine peer-reviewed publications and several patents in this field. At nanoGriptech, he leads the day-to-day technolo-gy development, while working closely with customers ensure that developed products meet their specific needs.

NesTor haNseNManager, Adhesives Applications, Total Cray ValleyNestor Hansen, Manager, Adhesive Applications for Total Cray Valley, manages the applications work for Wingtack® and Norsolene® hydrocarbon resins, Ricon®, Ricobond®, Poly bd®, Krasol® and SMA® in adhesives. Hansen has worked in the

adhesives industry for more than three decades in all aspects of adhesive and raw material development including: raw material synthesis & commercialization, adhesive synthesis and formulation, and as an adhesive customer and laminate manufacturer. Hansen’s experience includes aqueous acrylic, solution acrylic, polyester, urethane, epoxy and hot melt ad-hesive systems. Hansen earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s degree in Chemistry from Eastern Illinois University (Charleston, Ill.).

Troy heNDriCksManager, New Technologies, Yangfeng Automotive InteriorsTroy Hendricks is a Manager New Technologies for the Technology Development group at Yanfeng Automotive Interiors. He received both his Bachelor’s degree and Ph.D in Chemical Engineering from

Michigan State University. Afterwards, he spent several years at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee – first as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and then as an R&D Nanosystems Engineer. He has a background in nanostructure fabrication and characterization used for developing nanocomposites, superhydrophobic and nanostructured coatings and an anti-wrinkle surface technology for consumer and military applications.

saeiL JeoNTechnical Lead – Materials, Volvo Group Trucks TechnologySaeil Jeon serves as Technical Lead in Materials for Advanced Technology & Research department at Volvo Group Trucks Technology. He joined the Volvo Group in

2011, bringing a proven career track record including 4 years in powertrain base-engine system design for special-ized fuel applications. Saeil received his PhD in Mechani-cal Engineering - Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics from Texas A&M University along with a sub-specialty in sensor development from SSI (Solid State Institute) in Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University. His M.S. in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Design were from Seoul National University and Korea Aerospace University respectively.

LuaNNe JeraMHead, Regulatory Affairs, MPP NA, LANXESS CorporationLuanne Jeram is the Head of Regulatory Affairs for LANXESS Corporation Material Protection Products (MPP) North America group. She holds a B.S. in Biology and MS in Occupational Health and Safety Engineering as well as additional course work in Environmental Health Risk Assessment. In her career, Luanne has worked for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the area of respirator research and for Bayer Corporation in the areas of Product Safety and Industrial Hygiene.

oLivia JoBesStrategic Marketing Specialist, Pine Chemicals, Ingevity (MWV Specialty Chemicals)Olivia Jobes joined Ingevity, formerly known as MWV Specialty Chemicals, as a product develop-ment chemist in July of 2013. She performed rosin resin synthesis for current and new product de-

velopment of the WestRez product line and learned adhesives applications testing methods for packaging, tapes, and labels formulations. Most recently, Olivia transitioned into marketing for Ingevity, allowing her to merge her technical knowledge and passion for business. Olivia has a BS in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is an MBA candidate at the Citadel in Charleston, SC.

Jay JohNsToNSenior Scientist, Covestro LLCJay is a senior scientist at Covestro (formerly Bayer MaterialScience) and is responsible for applications development in the sealants market. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Akron and completed postdoctoral fellowships

at GE and at Akron’s Institute of Polymer Science.

sTePheN keLLsAssociate Professor and Extension Entomologist, Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota Steve conducts research and extension education projects with the goal of improving pest management procedures

in industrial, commercial and residential structures. He has worked with many companies to improve control and prevention strategies against cockroaches, mice, rats and bed bugs.

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kizuku kushiMoToGraduate Student, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Doshisha UniversityKizuku Kushimoto is a graduate student at University of Doshisha, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering

and Materials Science.

aNNaLese FeLMLy MaDDoxTechnical Service Specialist, Gelest, Inc.Annalese obtained a B.S. in Chemistry from Lafay-ette College and her M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Vermont. After graduate school, she joined Gelest, Inc. as a Metal-Organic R&D chemist and has since transitioned to Techni-

cal Services. The group is responsible for technical service, product qualification and lab support for customer issues and future developments in Polymeric Materials, Micro-electronics, Surface Treated Micro-Particles as well as other industrial applications.

aNN MasoNSenior Director, American Chemistry Council (ACC)Ms. Mason is Senior Director at the American Chemistry Council, ACC, where she currently manages a chemical product group and works on value chain issues related to hazard and

exposure tools and to serving as ACC’s representative on con-sensus groups. She has over 40 years of experience related to science, health, environmental protection, and chemicals management. With educational and professional training in biology and chemistry and international policy, her broad background covers a variety of areas including consensus dialogues, standards development, policy formulation and analysis, program management, networking and coalition building, regulatory and legislative advocacy, research, labo-ratory analysis and management, and hazardous materials transportation and spill response.

CeCiLia MCGouGhTechnical Marketing Manager, LANXESS CorporationCecilia McGough is the Technical Marketing Manager for LANXESS Corporation MPP US Group. She holds degrees in Chemistry, Biology as well as a MBA. In her career, she has worked for Calgon,

Clariant, Ashland and Thor Specialties, Inc. In R&D, Cecilia developed from a Formulator Chemist to Research Microbi-ologist. Some of her focused areas of research were biofilm, microbial induced corrosion and sample preparation. Cecilia has a broad range of experience (water treat-ment, Paint & Coating, Polymer Emulsions, Adhesives and Personal Care) with biocides in the specialty biocide market. Over the years, Cecilia has spoken at various conferences on biological control in different markets (e.g. STLE, AWT, NACE, and the Waterborne Symposium).


GeorGe MiskoPartner, Keller & HeckmanGeorge G. Misko, Esq., is a partner in the Washington, DC, office of Keller and Heckman LLP. His practice focuses on food and drug matters, with special emphasis on materials used in processing, packag-

ing, transporting, and holding food, and environmental concerns, including pesticide regulation and chemical control regulations. He has extensive experience counsel-ing clients on regulatory requirements relating to chemical substances, plastics and food products in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, including Canada, the EU, Latin America and the Pacific Rim. He also has experience in civil trial and ap-pellate matters. He can be reached at [email protected].

NoBuyoshi MurakaMiResearcher, Shiraishi Kogyo Kaisha, Ltd.In 2011, Nobuyoshi graduated with a Master’s degree from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Kansai University. He has been working for three years in Shiraishi Central Labo-ratories for design development of precipitated

calcium carbonate for sealant and PVC sol.

Lisa Marie NesPoLiManager, Product Safety and Stewardship, Covestro LLCMs. Nespoli is a Product Safety and Product Stewardship Manager in the Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs group at Covestro (formerly Bayer MaterialScience NAFTA. Prior to joining

Covestro, Lisa Marie provided Environmental Consulting exper-tise for the Federal Aviation Administration with BAE Systems, where she held various health, safety and environmental positions. Lisa Marie earned her M.S. in Biology and M.S. in Environmental Science and Management from Duquesne University and her B.S. in Biology from Allegheny College.

Mark oLiverEngineering, Veryst EngineeringMark Oliver is with Veryst Engineering, a mechanical and materials engineering firm located near Boston, MA. Prior to joining Veryst, Mark worked as a research scientist at Dow Chemical formulating adhesives for the

electronics industry. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University.

roBerT ouTraMDirector, IAL Consultants, Division of BRG Enterprise SolutionsRob joined IAL from Frost and Sullivan where he was Global Research Manager for the specialty chemicals group, with a focus on chemicals and materials used in automo-

tive and transportation downstream applications. He has extensive experience working on consulting projects covering market entry strategies, value chain analysis, acquisition searches, strategic benchmarking, geo-graphic expansion and due diligence. He acts Director of the IAL team and is a well-known speaker in the field of polyurethanes at events such as UTECH.

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GreGG PeTersoNSenior Technology Specialist, Lotus EngineeringGregg is a Senior Technology Specialist working at Lotus Engineering. His responsibilities include light-weight structures, transferring emerging technolo-gies into commercial opportunities and program management. Gregg has led numerous light-

weighting programs for both automotive and non-automo-tive applications, including aerospace, commercial vehicles and agriculture. He also directed several peer reviewed lightweighting studies used by the U.S. government as input for developing the 2025 fuel economy regulations. His experi-ence includes plastics and composites, joining technologies, ferrous and multi-material structures, chassis design and development, electronic control systems, powertrain, aerody-namics, thermal systems and electrical power generation.

BriaN PosTAssociate Research Staff Member, Oak Ridge National LaboratoryBrian Post is an associate research staff member with the Manufacturing Systems Research Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering from Purdue Uni-

versity with a focus in surgical robotics. Brian attended graduate school at Georgia Tech earning a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. with a thesis focused on the control of lightweight and long reach, flexible robotic manipulators.

roN raLeiGhMarketing and Technical Service Chemist, Valtris Specialty ChemicalsRon Raleigh holds the position of Marketing and Technical Service Chemist working for Valtris Specialty Chemicals out of their headquarters and R&D center. Ron has been in the polymers industry

for over 14 years with experience in the sealants and PVC industries, specifically in plasticizers. Ron started his polymers career formulating silicone sealants and PVC foams, and, after 7 years at Ferro Corporation’s Polymer Additives Division, as the primary technical contact for plasticizers and lubricants, Ron is happy to have made the recent transition to Valtris Specialty Chemicals. Ron has a bachelor’s of science in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University, and an MBA from John Carroll University.

MaJiD shariFiPhD Student, Drexel UniversityMajid Sharifi received his Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University where he pursued his doctoral research on designing and synthesizing high performance thermosetting polymers under the supervision of Prof. Giuseppe Palmese. Majid’s disser-

tation on high performance polymers resulted in a number of outstanding research awards recognized by the professional organizations, one book Chapter, and several peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings. In 2015, his dissertation entitled “Effect of Network Structure/Topology on Mechanical Properties of Crosslinked Polymers” was recognized as the most outstanding doctoral dissertation in physical and life sciences in Drexel University.

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kiM sTeFaNisiNSenior Chemist, HALLSTARKim Stefanisin is a graduate of St. Xavier Uni-versity, where she obtained a B.S. in chem-istry. Kim started her career at the HallStar Company as a lab technician and over the past 20+ years has held several positions of

increasing responsibility within the Technical Group. Cur-rently, she is a Senior Scientist in the Product Development Group. She has patents for low polarity polymer modifiers, rubber adhesion and improved PVC printability with the most recently issued patent for biopolymers hav

DiCk sTuarTSenior Principal Chemist - Epolene, Westlake Chemical CompanyDick Stuart has a Ph. D. from Michigan State Uni-versity where he worked for Robert Grubbs who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Dr.Dick retired from Eastman Chemical after 27 years of devel-

oping and supporting various low molecular weight product lines. He joined Westlake Chemical as the Epolene technical service manager where he continues to support the Epolene polymer product line. Dick has 18 U S patents and has written many articles on low molecular weight polyolefins.

JoN sTuarTTechnical Director Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Pecora CorporationJon Stuart recently joined Pecora Corporation after spending 7 years with Henry Company and 12 years with Bostik, Inc. He has spent nearly 20 years developing new products and innovat-

ing existing products for the construction industry focusing primarily on the building envelope including sealants, adhe-sives, and coatings. Jon has 7 US Patents and 1 US Patent Ap-plication on various technologies in the construction industry. He has vast experience formulating with Polyurethane, Hybrid, Acrylic, Silicone, Wax and Asphaltic products. Jon is a proud graduate from Penn State University with a BS in Polymer Science and also has his MBA from Devry University, Keller Graduate School of Management.

aLexis suMNerHazard Communication Specialist, ChemADVISOR, Inc.Alexis Sumner started her chemical and regulatory career working within the paints and coatings industry. Her primary focus has been on the changing GHS requirements

and VOC air emissions. Her work has evolved to consult-ing with global clients and includes creating compliant SDSs, labels and evaluating product market readiness.

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ToBy viCkTechnical Manager, Wacker Chemical CorporationToby Vick is the Technical Manager for Wacker Chemical Corporation’s Construction Sealants and Adhesives business team in North & Central America. He is a recent addition to the Construction team in Adrian, Michigan but not new to silicone. For over

20 years Toby’s focus at Wacker was in the Specialties area of the Engineered Silicone Elastomers business unit with a focus on formulating products for the Electronics and Energy market segments. Currently, Toby is helping drive the growth of Wack-er’s SMP Technology platform for use in Adhesives and Sealants in the construction industry.

JaMes WeaTheraLLVice President, Global Business Development & Innovation, SpecialChem S.A.James Weatherall is Global Vice President for Business Development at SpecialChem S.A., a global digital marketing and business development firm, head-quartered in Paris, France. Mr. Weatherall works with

the firm’s clients in the Americas to accelerate their new appli-cation and new business development, in adhesives and seal-ants, paints and coatings, and plastics and elastomers markets globally. Mr. Weatherall brings thirty-five years of experience in the specialty chemicals and materials industry. Prior to SpecialChem, he was Senior Vice President at Kline & Company. He holds a Mas-ters in Management and a BS in chemistry, both from the Stevens Institute of Technology in NJ, and he currently serves as a Board Member for the Société de Chimie Industrielle, and the Chemical Marketing and Economics (CM&E) Group of the ACS-NY Section.

seLiM yaLvaCSenior R&D Manager, Adhesives, Dow Chemical CompanySelim Yalvac is a Senior R&D Manager with Dow Elastomers. Selim’s primary responsibility is to support business and product development for polyolefins, primarily for low molecular weight polymers and

specialty polyolefins for hot melt adhesives. Selim was instrumen-tal in the development of AFFINITY™ GA Polyolefin Plastomers (POPs), a new line of AFFINITY POPs used in HMAs. Selim has 33 years of experience at Dow. Selim earned his Ph. D. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Michigan.

Larry zarkerCEO, Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)Larry Zarker is CEO of the Building Performance Insti-tute, the nation’s credentialing, quality assurance and standards setting organization for the home perfor-mance and weatherization workforce. With over 30 years of experience in the residential buildings sector,

Larry has managed the national expansion of BPI’s standards, credentialing and quality assurance programs since 2006. He currently oversees BPI’s network of over 22,000 certified professionals and BPI GoldStar contractors. In 2010, Larry directed BPI’s successful effort to become an ANSI accred-ited standards development organization, and in 2012 BPI achieved ANSI accreditation as a certifying body. Prior to his work with BPI, he served as Vice President of Marketing with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center, where he worked for 20 years.37

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BD = Business Development & Market Trends Track

T/GR = Technical & Government Regulations Track

NT/A = New Technology & Application Track

mORnIng education Sessions by time Slot 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.BD: Shale Gas Reshaping the Chemical Industry

Tom Gellrich, CEO and Founder, Topline AnalyticsKing’s Garden 3, Second Floor

T/GR: Vehicle Interior Air Quality and the Impending Requirements of the Global Automotive Interior Industry Troy Hendericks, Manager New Technologies, Yangfeng Global AutomotiveBallroom 3, Second Floor

NT/A: Adhesion Enhancement with VLDPE CopolymerDick Stuart, Senior Principal Chemist – Epolene, Westlake Chemical Company Ballroom 4, Second Floor

9:45 to 10:15 a.m.BD: Feedstock Trends in Polyurethanes

Ron Coifman, Markets Editor, ICIS Chemical BusinessKing’s Garden 3, Second Floor

T/GR: Lightweight Bonding and Sound Damper TechnologiesAlejandra Albarran, Manager Adhesives, Sealants & NVH, PPG IndustriesBallroom 3, Second Floor

NT/A: Innovating Hot Melt Adhesives for Packaging ApplicationsJennifer Austin, Senior Staff Chemist, ExxonMobil Chemical Company Ballroom 4, Second Floor

10:15 to 10:45 a.m.

10:45 to 11:15 a.m.BD: Product Reformulation and Alternative Feedstocks:

Choice or Mandate? Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell PCKing’s Garden 3, Second Floor

T/GR: Bigger, Faster, Stronger – Additive Manufacturing in Transportation Brian Post, Associate Research Staff Member, Oak Ridge National LaboratoryBallroom 3, Second Floor

NT/A: Additives that Impart Caustic Removability to Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Nestor Hansen, Manager, Adhesives Applications, Total Cray Valley Ballroom 4, Second Floor

11:15 to 11:45 a.m.BD: Using Recycled and Renewable-Content Feedstock to Develop

High-Performance Reactive Hot Melt Adhesives Woo-Sung Bae, Principal Scientist, Resinate Materials GroupKing’s Garden 3, Second Floor

T/GR: Structural Adhesives: A Lightweighting Enabler? Gregg Peterson, Senior Technology Specialist, Lotus EngineeringBallroom 3, Second Floor

NT/A: Sustainable Adhesives for Packaging and Hygiene ApplicationsSelim Yalvac, Senior R&D Manager, Adhesives, Dow Chemical Company Ballroom 4, Second Floor

Tuesday, October 20


LEGEND:BD = Business Development & Market Trends TrackT/GR = Technical & Government Regulations TrackNT/A = New Technology & Application Track

— BREAK (all sessions)

AFteRnOOn education Sessions by time Slot 1:15 to 1:45 p.m.BD: Automotive & Heavy Truck Industry Trends & Opportunities for

Structural Adhesives Marc Benevento, Managing Director, Industrial Market Insight King’s Garden 3, Second Floor

NT/A: New Silane Terminated Prepolymer for Low Modulus Hybrid Sealants Jay Johnston, Senior Scientist, Covestro LLC Ballroom 4, Second Floor

1:15 to 2:00 p.m.T/GR: FDA Regulation of Adhesives in Food Packaging

George Misko, Partner, Keller & HeckmanBallroom 3, Second Floor

1:45 to 2:15 p.m.BD: PU Trends in the Automotive Segment

Robert Outram, Director, IAL Consultants, A Division of BRG Enterprise SolutionsKing’s Garden 3, Second Floor

NT/A: Performance Advantages of Aliphatic versus Aromatic Esters in Silyl Modified Polymer Sealants Kim Stefanisin, Senior Chemist, HALLSTAR Ballroom 4, Second Floor

2:00 to 2:45 p.m.T/GR: The Future of TSCA: a Shifting Legislative, Regulatory,

and Enforcement Landscape Tom Berger, Partner, Keller & Heckman Ballroom 3, Second Floor

2:15 to 2:30 p.m.

2:30 to 3:00 p.m.BD: An End Users Perspective on Material Advancements, Unmet

Needs and Market Drivers with Joining Techniques Saeil Jeon, Technical Lead – Materials, Volvo Group Trucks TechnologyKing’s Garden 3, Second Floor

NT/A: Silane-Terminated Polymers for High-Performance AdhesivesToby Vick, Technical Manager, Wacker Chemical Corporation Ballroom 4, Second Floor

2:45 to 3:15 p.m.T/GR: Regulatory Status of Long and Medium Chained

Chlorinated under TSCA Mark Collatz, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Adhesive and Sealant CouncilBallroom 3, Second Floor

3:00 to 3:30 p.m.BD: Adhesives in Transportation - Today and Tomorrow

Abey Abraham, Project Director, Ducker WorldwideKing’s Garden 3, Second Floor

NT/A: Benefits of High Solvating, Non-Phthalate Cyclohexanoate Plasticizers in Silicone Hybrid Systems Ron Raleigh, Marketing and Technical Service Chemist, Valtris Specialty Chemicals Ballroom 4, Second Floor

3:15 to 3:45 p.m.T/GR: A Company Perspective on Navigating the New and Complex

Regulatory Landscape Lisa Marie Nespoli, Manager, Product Safety and Stewardship, Covestro LLC Ballroom 3, Second Floor

Tuesday, October 20


— BREAK: BD & NT/A



mORnIng education Sessions by time Slot 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.BD: Air Barriers and Sealants: Contribution to Healthy Building

Jon Stuart, Technical Director Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Pecora CorporationKing’s Garden 3, Second Floor

T/GR: Advanced Polyurethane Dispersions for Adhesive ApplicationsJeff Dormish, Research Fellow, Covestro LLCBallroom 3, Second Floor

NT/A: Toughened Epoxy Systems via Incorporation of Partially-Reacted Substructures Majid Sharifi, PhD Student, Drexel University Ballroom 4, Second Floor

9:45 to 10:15 a.m.BD: Sick Homes Suck! Home Performance Retrofits for Healthy Homes

Larry Zarker, CEO, Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)King’s Garden 3, Second Floor

T/GR: Development of New Plasticizers for 2K Polysulfide SealantsWilliam (Bill) Arendt, Research Fellow, Emerald Kalama Chemical, LLCBallroom 3, Second Floor

NT/A: New Quantitative Evaluation Method of the Dispersion State of Filler Particles Using the Permittivity of Sealants Kizuku Kushimoto, Graduate Student, Doshisha University Ballroom 4, Second Floor

10:15 to 10:45 a.m.

10:15 to 10:45 a.m.NT/A: Gecko-inspired Adhesives Technology

Paul Glass, Vice President Engineering, nanoGriptech, Inc. Ballroom 4, Second Floor

10:45 to 11:15 a.m.BD: A Case Study: Screening Tools Comparison for Hazard &

Exposure Assessments for Commercial Products Ann Mason, Senior Director, American Chemistry Council (ACC)King’s Garden 3, Second Floor

T/GR: Effect of Polymer Structure of Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene Block Co-Polymers on the Pressure Sensitivity of Hot Melt Adhesives Paul Dalley, Senior Research Scientist, TSRC DexcoBallroom 3, Second Floor

NT/A: Using Sealants to Exclude Pests from Buildings: Common Sense, but Seldom Used! Stephen Kells, Associate Professor and Extension Entomologist, University of Minnesota Ballroom 4, Second Floor

11:15 to 11:45 a.m.BD: Incorporating Product Stewardship and Sustainable Thinking

into Business Development Lisa Marie Nespoli, Manager, Product Safety and Stewardship, Covestro LLCKing’s Garden 3, Second Floor

T/GR: Designing Your Biocide System to Optimize Microbial Efficacy of Your Adhesive Formulation Cecilia McGough, Technical Marketing Manager, LANXESS CorporationBallroom 3, Second Floor

NT/A: The Role of Water in Adhesion, Friction, and WettingAdrian Defante, Graduate Student, University of Akron Ballroom 4, Second Floor

— BREAK: BD & T/GR



AFteRnOOn education Sessions by time Slot 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.BD: Charting Your Own Course - Challenges and Opportunities

of a New Business Olivia Jobes, Strategic Marketing Specialist, Pine Chemicals, Ingevity King’s Garden 3, Second Floor

T/GR: Understanding California Emissions RegulationAlexis Sumner, Hazard Communication Specialist, ChemADVISOR, Inc.Ballroom 3, Second Floor

NT/A: Influence of Relative Humidity on Curing Behavior of Sealants and Adhesives James Eickhoff, Product Specialist – Rheology, Anton Paar USA Inc. Ballroom 4, Second Floor

2:15 to 2:45 p.m.BD: How to Reduce Risk and Accelerate Growth in

New Applications James Weatherall, Vice President, Global Business Development & Innovation, SpecialChem S.A.King’s Garden 3, Second Floor

T/GR: The Impact of EUH 208 Warning Statement on Choosing Globally Acceptable Biocides for the Adhesive Market Luanne Jeram, Head, Regulatory Affairs, MPP NA, LANXESS CorporationBallroom 3, Second Floor

NT/A: Three Roll Milling Concept for Dispersing Engineered Synthetic Fumed Silica using SpeedMixer Joe Abrantes, Scientist, Evonik Corporation Ballroom 4, Second Floor

2:45 to 3:00 p.m.

3:00 to 3:30 p.m.T/GR: Advanced Silanes: Additives for Urethane Sealant

and Adhesive Formulations Annalese Felmly Maddox, Technical Service Specialist, Gelest, Inc. Ballroom 3, Second Floor

NT/A: Testing and Modeling the Mechanical Behavior of Flexible Adhesives Mark Oliver, Engineering, Veryst Engineering Ballroom 4, Second Floor

3:30 to 4:00 p.m.T/GR: Novel Polyester Polyols for High Strength Adhesives

Wolfgang Geuking, Sales Development Manager, Croda Inc.King’s Garden 3, Second Floor

NT/A: Evaluation of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Dispersed in Sealant Nobuyoshi Murakami, Researcher, Shiraishi Central Laboratories Co. Ballroom 4, Second Floor

LEGEND:BD = Business Development & Market Trends TrackT/GR = Technical & Government Regulations TrackNT/A = New Technology & Application Track

— BREAK: T/GR & NT/A

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