AWA GLOBAL RELEASE LINER INDUSTRY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION FEBRUARY 14-16 AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS 2018VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER CLICK HERE TO REGISTER PLATINUM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The 18th Annual Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition is the only Conference dedicated to the release liner industry, and will be next held in the beautiful city of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The 2018 Conference Theme is VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER, providing in-depth understanding and insights into release liner markets and applications, highlighting where the growth and opportunities are for all those involved across the release liner value chain, and all silicone and related pressure sensitive technologies. Building upon the success of previous years, the Conference brings together experts in their respective fields, as well as release liner users, by special invitation, to discuss the key issues and opportunities for growth and expansion of applications using release liner. The 2018 Conference program features presentations from industry experts, panel discussions on trends and developments, Key Note presentation by Jeroen Diderich, Vice President & General Manager EMEA, Avery Dennison, and excellent networking opportunities. Experts in key raw material sectors will provide insights into the current situation on supply and demand dynamics, along with expectations on capacity trends and developments. With sustained industry growth and structural changes in supply side capacities, there is uncertainty in the markets and future availability of key raw materials is going to be a potential challenge. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS KEY NOTE PRESENTATION Representing one of the world s largest producers of release liner and one of the world s largest purchasers of release liner, the leader in pressure-sensitive technology for the label, graphic films, tapes, medical and other segments, Jeroen Diderich, Vice President & General Manager EMEA, Materials Group Avery Dennison will share his thoughts about pioneering change and sustainability. EXPERT PANELS Various expert panel discussions will be held on topics such as silicone and coating trends and base material developments. These interactive sessions will provide insight into what the leaders in their respective areas of expertise are addressing the challenges of the market, and predict what the future will look like. REAL-TIME INDUSTRY SURVEY The Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition is a unique forum, bringing together annually the key players across the release liner industry. The Real-Time Industry Survey provides a unique snapshot and useful insight into the state of the industry live in real time! INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP PANEL The Industry Leadership Panel is an annual feature of the Conference, bringing together top leaders from the industry to discuss, in an open forum, with Q&A, important industry issues and common challenges which the industry is facing, and effects the entire value chain. VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER A key feature of the Conference will be an in-depth series of presentations from industry experts representing purchasers, users, specifiers, and problem solvers from the demand side of the value chain, where release liners are used. RAW MATERIAL SUPPLY/DEMAND Experts in key raw material sectors will provide insights into the current situation on supply and demand dynamics, along with expectations on capacity trends and developments. With sustained industry growth and structural changes in supply side capacities, there is uncertainty in the markets and future availability of key raw materials is going to be a potential challenge. EXHIBITION & NETWORKING Accompanying the formal program is a table top exhibition and networking sessions, providing the ideal setting to promote your company and its products to a target audience, and network with colleagues from across the world and across the value chain.
AWA Alexander Watson Associates is a global business-tobusiness market research, publishing, events and advisory services company with a unique focus on the specialty paper, film, packaging, coating, and converting industries. AWA provides a complement of Market Research, Events, Business Development and Advisory Services. We have been providing clients with expert knowledge since 1971. Engineer 2017 DELEGATES BY POSITION Press Other President/ CEO VP AWA Alexander Watson Associates has a reputation for providing focused, practical, and reliable information, and for a high degree of integrity in maintaining the confidentiality and trust of its clients and industry sources. As an added guarantee of consistency and quality assurance, AWA s principals are personally involved at every stage of a project. Manager Director HEAD OFFICE AWA Alexander Watson Associates PO Box 69035 1060 CA Amsterdam +31 20 676 2069 www.awa-bv.com CONTACT REPORTS reports@awa-bv.com EVENTS conferences@awa-bv.com GENERAL info@awa-bv.com TRADE & MEDIA SPONSORS
CONFERENCE PROGRAM 14 FEBRUARY 2018 15:00-17:00 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 17:00-20:00 WELCOME COCKTAIL RECEPTION & TABLETOP EXHIBITION CONFERENCE PROGRAM 15 FEBRUARY 2018 08:00-09:00 TABLE TOP EXHIBITION REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE 09:00-09:30 CONFERENCE OPENING & GLOBAL RELEASE LINER MARKET OVERVIEW Corey M. Reardon, President & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates 09:30-10:00 REAL-TIME INDUSTRY SURVEY 10:00-10:30 KEY NOTE: SUSTAINABILITY AT AVERY DENNISON - PIONEERING CHANGE Jeroen Diderich, Vice President & General Manager, Label and Graphic Materials - EMEA, Avery Dennison 10:30-11:30 COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK 11:30-12:30 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PANEL DISCUSSION Moderator: Panelist: 12:30-13:30 LUNCH - TABLETOP EXHIBITION Corey M. Reardon, President & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates Jeroen Diderich, Vice President & General Manager, Label and Graphic Materials - EMEA, Avery Dennison Frederic Jacquin, Senior Vice President, Elkem Silicones Simon Medley, CEO, Loparex Petri Hakanen, Senior Vice President, Specialty Papers, UPM 13:30-14:00 VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER: CHOOSING THE OPTIMAL LINER FOR TAPE APPLICATIONS A STRUCTURED APPROACH Evert Smit, Manager PSA Technology, Lohmann 14:00-15:00 SILICONE & COATING PANEL DISCUSSION Moderator: Panelist: 15.00-16.00 COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK Edwin Hortelano, Global Vice President, R&D, Loparex Sean Duffy, Global Business Manager - Silcolease Release Coatings, Elkem Silicones Stefan Stadtmüller, Vice President Surface Technologies, Evonik Dr. Hans Lautenschlager, Director Business Team Release Coating EMEA & Global Marketing, Wacker Chemie Charlie Zimmer, Global Strategic Marketing Director Packaging, Elastomers, Electrical and Telecommunications, Dow Performance Silicones
CONFERENCE PROGRAM 15 FEBRUARY 2018 16:00-16:30 VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER: RELEASE LINER CONSIDERATIONS FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS Lawrence Chiang, Global Key Account/Business Development Manager - Electronics, Avery Dennison 16:30-17:00 VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER: THE CHALLENGES AND NEEDS FOR RELEASE LINERS WITH THIN THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE FILMS Bart Van Droogenbroeck, Commercial Director - Medical, SWM International 17:00-17:30 VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER: RELEASE THE POTENTIAL! Martin Dallas, CEO, Advanced Coated Products Ltd 17:30-17:45 CLOSING REMARKS & PRESENTATION AWA RELEASE LINER INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP AWARD 2018 17:45 - EVENING EVENT SPONSORED BY ELKEM GROUP CONFERENCE PROGRAM 16 FEBRUARY 2018 07:00-08:00 TABLE TOP EXHIBITION CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 08:00-08:15 OPENING & ANNOUNCEMENTS 08:15-09:15 RELEASE LINER RECYCLING UPDATE Corey M. Reardon, President & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates Mark Macaré, Recycling Project Manager, FINAT 09:15-09:45 VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER: RELEASE LINERS AND INNOVATION IN ACRYLIC FOAM TAPES; THE NEEDS OF A PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRY Ko Hermans, Chief Technology Officer, Olympic Tape BV 09:45-10:45 COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK 10:45-11:45 BASE MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION PANEL DISCUSSION Moderator: Panelist: Dr. Wilhelm Munninger, Technical Director, Mondi Release Liner Mikko Rissanen, Director Business Development Label Papers, UPM Fabrizio Gaiero, Release Base Paper BA Director, delfortgroup Daniel von Stamm, Sales Director Speciality Papers, BillerudKorsnäs Kirsi Seppäläinen, SVP Strategic projects, Stora Enso Biomaterials Division 11:45-12:15 VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER: LINERS IN PRINT & SIGN - ARE THERE NEEDS FOR IMPROVEMENT? Ron Teeuw, Manager, Blomsma Print & Sign 12:15-13:00 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLY/DEMAND SESSION Resin & Film Raw Material Supply/Demand Dynamics Roberto Ribeiro, President, Townsend Solutions Alejandro Mata, Senior Economist, RISI 13:00 CONFERENCE CLOSING
REGISTRATION FORM REGISTER ONLINE Alternatively, complete this form and mail or fax to: AWA Conferences & Events Head Office P.O. Box 69035, 1060 CA Amsterdam, The Netherlands Fax: +31 (0) 20 820 86 33 Registration fee includes: Conference attendance, lunch, coffee, light refreshments, cocktail reception, digital proceedings. The registration fee must be paid to confirm participation. VENUE & ACCOMMODATION Hilton Amsterdam APOLLOLAAN 138 1077 BG AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS +31-20-7106000 Website Hotel rooms are not included in the participation fee and are the responsibility of participants. AWA has arranged special room rates for delegates: Single/double occupancy in King room: 249/ 269 (excl. taxes). The special rate is available until February 9, 2018 for a limited number of rooms based on a first come, first served basis. After this time the hotel will accept reservations based on availability and best available rate. A link to book your accommodation will be provided with your registration confirmation. I would like to register for the AWA GLOBAL RELEASE LINER INDUSTRY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2018 (Please use capital letters and complete all fields) Name Salutation Job Title Company Industry Address City Country Phone Email VAT# (EU only) Mr./Ms./Miss/Dr./Prof. Please include area + country code Zip Code Please register me for: Standard Fee 1295 Group Rate p.p* 995 AWAccess TM member (10% discount) 1165 *3 or more people from the same company Following my registration for the conference, please send me information about table top- and sponsor opportunities I would also like to purchase the AWA Global Release Liner Market Review 2018 $ 4.600* Receive a conference discount by ordering with this form $ 3,780* *Single use licence Bank transfer Pay by credit card (incurs 7% surcharge) Please charge to AMEX MasterCard/EuroCard VISA Card Number Expiry Date Name of cardholder Address of cardholder Signature CVC Code BANK TRANSFER TO: ING Bank Amsterdam, The Netherlands c/o AWA Conferences & Events Account #: 66.40.32.842 SWIFT (BIC): INGBNL2A IBAN: NL69 INGB 0664 032842 CHECKS PAYABLE TO: AWA Conferences & Events VAT # NL8105.09.969B01 CANCELLATION POLICY If you cannot attend please submit a cancellation by email to AWA Conferences. You may cancel your registration for a 75% refund from the date of registration until 30 working days prior to the conference. Cancellations received between 29 and 0 working days prior to the conference will not receive a refund. If you cannot attend, you may designate an alternative attendee from your company by contacting AWA Conferences. Registrants who fail to attend or cancel between the 29 and 0 workings days prior to the conference are liable for the entire fee. No warranties for changes are expressed or implied. AWA Conferences reserves the right to cancel an event and commits to inform the registrant no later than 29 working days prior to the event. In this case only the registration fee will be refunded.
PLATINUM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS www.silicones.elkem.com Elkem is one of the world s leading suppliers of metallurgical silicon and microsilica. ELKEM SILICONES is the largest division of the Elkem group and has been active in the silicone industry for over 60 years. The Elkem Silicones SILCOLEASE range is unique in its ability to cover all technologies used in silicone release coatings: Solventless Thermal, Solventless Radiation (epoxy chemistry with cationic cure, Acrylate chemistry with free radical cure), Emulsion and Solvent. BILLERUDKORSNÄS provides high quality paper and state of the art packaging expertise. Together with our global network of converters we develop smarter packaging solutions that save costs, boost brands thanks to improved design, and contribute towards smoother logistics and a cleaner environment. We have a turnover of SEK20 billion and employ 4,400 people in 13 countries. www.dowcorning.com www.mondigroup.com DOW CORNING CORPORATION has more than 70 years of labeling expertise and market-driven innovation. Our global network of technical experts work alongside customers to identify ways in which Dow Corning s silicone technology can reduce cost, improve efficiency and deliver optimal performance. An extensive portfolio of silicone solutions is available for pressure-sensitive adhesion and release coating applications include labeling solutions, water-based release coatings, pressure-sensitive adhesives, protective films and tapes. For customers who need help to improve a formulation or to refine and improve production processes, we offer ongoing technical support. But we re also keen to put our innovation expertise to work to meet market trends whether it s the shift from paper to heat sensitive filmic release liners, or the desire to reduce platinum dependency or increasingly challenging converting conditions. For more information on how we can help you visit www.dowcorning/psi MONDI Advanced Materials is a business segment of Mondi s Europe & International division and a leading global supplier of hygiene components, speciality films and release liners with an international plant network. Production sites are located in Europe, North America and Asia. Mondi Advanced Materials focuses on hygiene and healthcare sectors as well as packaging, manufacturing and processing industries serving multinational and local customers. Advanced Materials hygiene components add value to diapers and femcare products. Its speciality films and release liners bring functionality to all kinds of technical processes and are used for a wide variety of applications ranging from packaging to labels, tapes, graphic arts as well as fibre composites and automotive. With its strong market orientation Mondi Advanced Materials offers innovative product and process development as well as product and customer support through an experienced sales force, application engineering and R&D centre. LOPAREX LLC is the leading, global manufacturer of silicone release liners. We provide global manufacturing capabilities, experienced R&D team driving global innovation, world s largest, most experienced sales and technical teams, consistent quality and reliable performance, capacity to meet the changing needs of our customers and customized solutions for the most demanding release liner business areas. STARKRAFT is the leading supplier of high-quality, bleached kraft paper, produced on Europe s most modern kraft paper machine. Our integrated manufacturing process ensures industrial flexibility, leadership in production and costs, as well as an emphasis on sustainability and respect for the environment. We offer continuous operational improvement, high levels of customer service, and commitment to the well-being of our employees. We operate in international markets, providing both standard and individual, future-oriented base paper solutions for the packaging and release liner industries. Our flying rhino logo symbolizes the strength of our paper and the flexibility of our offering. ICP Industrial combines two market leading, trusted brands, Nicoat and MinusNine, to form a high-performance portfolio of aqueous, UV/EB, silicone and specialty coatings and adhesive technologies. These trusted product lines represent global leadership in the development, application and technical support of specialty coatings since 1982. With this extensive product line, we can offer our customers additional services, resources and solutions. The strength of our combined brands leads the way with innovative, customized problem solving and consistently high-quality products, as we remain focused on customer service and solutions to enhance and protect your products. Our passion is delivering high-quality customer solutions, dedication to quick turnaround times and industry-leading custom innovation. www.algrosol.com SAPPI is a leading manufacturer of speciality papers. The silicone base paper range Algro Sol offers sustainable and efficient solutions for different self-adhesive applications. Customers around the world benefit from the excellent siliconizing properties of the CCK papers, like low silicone consumption combined with homogenous silicone surface, fast silicone curing and superior silicone anchorage. Additional advantages are high dimensional stability, good lay flat properties, low shrinkage of the paper during thermal stress, high ply bond and stiffness and a sustainable and environmentally-friendly solution. Sappi aims to support it s customers to grow top line and bottom line through reliability, global availability, fully committed to the business and close links to customers and stakeholders. www.upmpaper.com UPM is the world s leading producer of high quality face and release base papers. Its packaging papers range consists of C1S and Barrier papers. We are constantly developing our solutions and technology to fulfil our customers requirements. The global presence guarantees local e.g. sales, logistics, technical and extensive environmental services worldwide. UPM is responding to the rapidly growing demand for environmentally sustainable products. Our products are sustainable over their lifecycle. The products are made of renewable, recyclable and biodegradable materials in two highperforming mills. We optimise our processes to minimize the environmental impact of our product throughout their entire lifecycle. www.wacker.com WACKER is a globally operating chemical company with 25 production sites, 21 competence centers and 50 sales offices; we are close to our customers. Its SILICONES division, with a range of over 3,000 silicone products, ranks among the world s largest manufacturers of silanes and silicones. Whether you want more efficient processes, innovative coating solutions or higher machine speeds, WACKER offers a perfect combination of siliconebased DEHESIVE release systems, industry knowledge and technical expertise. SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES For inquiries about the sponsorship opportunities or to inform us of your wishes for a tailored package please contact us at conferences@awa-bv.com or +31 20 676 2069.