Applied Market Information LLC (AMI) will be hosting Thermoplastic Concentrates 2012 in Coral Springs, FL at the Ft. Lauderdale Marriot Coral Springs Golf Resort on January 31 – February 2, 2012. This will be the fifteenth annual edition of this conference focusing on the color concentrate industry. The entire conference will be launched with the annual golf tournament, sponsored by Cristal Global. All conference attendees are invited to attend the golf tournament for an additional registration fee.
The agenda for Thermoplastic Concentrates 2012 is divided into three sessions. Day one will begin with a Market Overview with reports on the current state of the industry given by AMI’s Research Director, Andrew Reynolds. Americhem will follow up with a forecast on color trends expected for 2012- 2013.
“Session 1- Pigment/Additives” will begin on day 1 with BASF presenting on coloration for sensitive applications followed by Columbian Chemicals Company providing insight on how to get the best from your carbon black. This session will carry into the second day beginning with EMD Chemicals describing the influences of social trends and color. Selection of TiO2 in plastics will be discussed by Huntsman Pigments and Nubiola will speak on iron oxides and zinc ferrites innovating color solutions. FP-Pigments will then present on TiO2 replacement providing masterbatch optimization. The Shepherd Color Company will discuss inorganic pigments meeting regulatory and performance requirements. The Pigments/Additives session will conclude with an additive paper from R.T. Vanderbilt explaining hindered amine light stabilizers and sulfur.
“Session 2- Equipment/Technology” will include presentations from machinery manufacturers sharing the latest updates on improving performance. Featured presentations will be given from Leistritz, Buss Inc., Coperion, K-Tron, as well as Maag-Automatik.
“Session 3- Business Forum” will be held on day 3 and will include presentations on a wide variety of topics including social media tips and organizational development. Attendees will hear from forward-thinking key players from AFI Global, Techmer PM, and O’Neil Color. The conference will conclude with a presentation by Andrew Reynolds comparing the current status and outlook for the thermoplastic concentrate market in North America.
There will be an exhibition running alongside the conference. The table tops will allow companies to display their services and products to a highly targeted audience. Also, all social gatherings and the cocktail reception will be hosted in the Exhibition Room.
The full conference brochure can be found at http://www.amiplastics-na.com/Events/Event.aspx?code=C450&sec=2213
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