Previewing the Adhesive and Sealant Council's Spring Convention and Expo

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Spring Convention and Expo will welcome hundreds of visitors from around the world for the 2014 event, which will be held April 28-30 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla. The Convention, Expo and Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Short Course will provide attendees with an in-depth look at major trends and research in the adhesives and sealants industry.

“The program will be broad-based and support chemists, business analysts, raw materials suppliers and buyers, and the business professionals with responsibility for growing sales within their market sector,” said Matthew Croson, ASC president. “With the support of member companies, the ASC continues to produce a strong educational program designed to ensure industry professionals are connected to the trends impacting the industry today, in order to plan for the future.”

Session Syllabus

Industry experts will lead a series of technical sessions on each day of the convention. In more than 50 technical presentations, speakers will touch upon the topics that are most relevant to the adhesives and sealants community, including formulation strategies, medical sector trends, market growth areas and technology updates. Regulatory issues, such as TSCA reform and California’s Rule 1168, will also be examined. In addition, highlights of the session program will include three keynote addresses that will reflect upon the economy, the petrochemical industry, and other major trends and issues.

The ASC will also release two new reports: the Central and South American Market Report and the PSA in North America Report. “We are pleased to be developing these new member services that will help guide decision making within this important region, and for this important technology,” said Croson.

Possible Partnerships

During the convention, a new networking program will help ASC members forge business connections with fellow attendees. The program, called EasyLink, will allow members to provide their contact information and connection requests to an ASC staffer, who will arrange the necessary connections.

On Tuesday, April 29, the 3.5-hour Expo will provide a valuable networking opportunity for adhesive and sealant manufacturers, distributors, consultants, and more. See the Exhibitor List.

Principles of PSAs

Hot melt, UV cure, and water based: all of these PSA types and more will be examined during the Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Short Course seminar on April 28 and 29. Industry experts will lead a comprehensive review of PSA materials, markets, production processes and applications. Participants from all spheres of the adhesives and sealants world are encouraged to attend.

Outdoor Options

Outdoor social activities will round out the schedule of events at the ASC’s Spring Convention. On Monday, April 28, golf enthusiasts will enjoy the exciting Jack Nicklaus Signature Design courses at the Villas of Grand Cypress Golf Club, while walkers and runners will appreciate the fun run/walk sponsored by Arizona Chemical and held at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort on Tuesday, April 29.

 To register or for additional information, visit www.ascouncil.org. 

Program Schedule*

Monday, April 28

7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.             Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Short Course

8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.             ASC Spring Golf Outing

TBD                                     ASC Board of Directors Meeting

6:00-8:00 p.m.                     ASC Welcome Reception

Tuesday, April 29

6:00-7:00 a.m.                     Fun Run/Walk

7:30-9:00 a.m.                    
Opening General Session Breakfast featuring Jeff Dietrich, senior analyst, Institute for Trend Research

7:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.             Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Short Course

9:00-11:00 a.m.   Coffee Lounge

9:15 a.m.-Noon                   Morning Education Sessions

Noon-1:00 p.m.                  
Lunch on Your Own/First-Time Attendees and New Members Reception

1:00-3:00 p.m.                     Coffee Lounge

1:15-4:30 p.m.                     Afternoon Education Sessions

3:30-7:00 p.m.                     ASC Expo and Reception

Wednesday, April 30

7:30-9:00 a.m.                    
General Breakfast featuring Dwight Tozer, vice president, Adhesion Industry Business, ExxonMobil Chemical Co.

9:00-11:00 a.m.   Coffee Lounge

9:15 a.m.-Noon                   Morning Education Sessions

Noon-1:15 p.m.                   General Session Lunch

1:00-3:00 p.m.                     Coffee Lounge

1:30-2:30 p.m.                     Committee Meetings

2:45-4:15 p.m.                     Afternoon Education Sessions

4:30-5:30 p.m.                     Closing General Session

5:30-6:30 p.m.                     Closing Reception

*as of January 28, 2014. Times and sessions are subject to change.

Exhibitor List*

Accumetric, LLC                           205

Adhesives-Experts.com       Tabletop

Applied Test Systems                  505

Arizona Chemical Co.                102 S

Arkema Coating Resins               410

Arkema Inc.                                  100

ASI Magazine                              400

BASF Corp.                                  215

Bayer MaterialScience         214, 216

BYK USA Inc.                               306

Cabot Corp.                                  114

Cardolite Corp.                             104

Celanese Emulsion Polymers      116

Chemineer                                    209

COX North America                     501

Cytec Industries                           201

Dexco Polymers –
   a TSRC Co.                    409, 411 S

Dynasol, LLC                            106 S

Eastman Chemical Co.     107, 109 S

Emerald Performance
   Materials                         516, 518 S

Evonik Corp.                     304, 305 S

Gala Industries                             309

Gelest, Inc.                                   304

IMERYS                                        202

Kaneka North America LLC         506

Kraton Polymers U.S., LLC        111S

Lawter                                           513

LCY Elastomers LP                      211

Magnum Venus Products             200

Momentive Performance
   Materials Inc.                             105

Momentum Technologies
   International                               511

MWV Specialty Chemicals           508

Nexeo Solutions                           405

Nordson EFD                               515

Palmer Holland Inc.                      212

Pinova Inc.                                    502

PPC, Inc.                                      415

ProSys                                          101

QingDao Higree
     Chemical Co. Ltd.                    406

Rextac, LLC                                 509

RODA Packaging Inc.                  206

Sekisui Specialty
   Chemicals America LLC            103

Shin-Etsu Silicones of
   America, Inc.                             416

Sonoco Products Co.                   110

STI Polymer Inc.                           315

Sulzer Mixpac USA Inc.                112

Total Cray Valley                  310, 312

Volunteer Pastilles                        503

Wacker Chemical Corp.   314, 316 S

Wood-Based
   Composites Center           Tabletop

 *as of February 11, 2014 

Applied Test Systems—Booth 505

STI Polymer—Booth 315


STI Polymer is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Toke, Ph.D., to our team. With nearly 15 years of experience, Jeff has honed his education in chemical engineering, chemistry and polymers, including significant expertise in many areas such as acrylic emulsion products, emulsion and condensation polymerization, polymer characterization and physical properties, polymer product processing, and coatings. Furthermore, he has over 10 years of experience in dealing directly with customers in the plastics industry, including film, fibers, and emulsion products, with direct experience in customer relationships, product and process support internally and externally, and direct customer requested product development. For more information, visit www.stipolymer.com. 

Pinova—Booth 502
 

Sulzer—Booth 112

Save time and money when searching for the best two-component mixing systems for your applications. For all two-component construction applications, Sulzer offers the complete system solution for a variety of ratios, including:

LANXESS—Booth 504


LANXESS offers a wide range of material protection products for adhesives, sealants and related industrial applications. Our product portfolio contains low-VOC, VOC-free, and formaldehyde-free biocides for both in-can preservation and dry-film protection. LANXESS is able to help resolve contamination by providing a wide range of active ingredients effective against both bacterial and fungal organisms. Bonding strength, physical properties, and overall product integrity are not significantly adversely affected by the addition of our biocides. Visit our website at www.protectedbylanxess.com. 

Troy Corp.

Known worldwide as The Gold Standard for Performance, Troy Corporation provides a full line of “green” solutions for the adhesives and sealants industry. Troy product technologies, including advanced Polyphase® dry-film and Mergal® wet-state preservatives as well as multifunctional performance additives, offer exceptional performance at remarkably low cost-in-use. Visit www.troycorp.com to learn why Troy Corporation is Your Partner for Success.

Magnum Venus Products (MVP)—Booth 200

E. W. Kaufmann: Your One Source for Specialty Chemical Raw Materials. 

• Resins/Oils
• Functional Additives
• Polymer Building Blocks
• Fillers & Extenders
• Pigments
• Fungicides & Preservatives
• Crosslinkers & Driers
• Stabilizers & Plasticizers

Emerald Performance Materials - Booth 516

Resins and additives that bring performance to adhesives. From specialty epoxy resins/RLPs improving toughness of structural adhesives by two to ten-fold, to functional additives such as our K-FLEX^® non-phthalate plasticizers - Emerald delivers.

Attend "Dibenzoates as Plasticizers for Silyl Terminated Polyether Sealants" on April 30.

For more information, visit www.emeraldmaterials.com.

Münzing - Booth 313

Münzing's DEE FO^® and AGITAN^® product lines include a wide range of defoamer chemistries which deliver superior foam control in balance with wetting performance and compatibility. In addition, Münzing has acquired Magrabar Chemical Corporation, a leading U.S. producer of food-grade defoamers and other additives, used in many diferse food-grade applications. Visit www.munzingadditives.us for more information.

Palmer Holland

There's always a reason to call Palmer Holland for your specialty chemical needs. Our technical expertise is focused on positively impacting your sales. Depend on all of us for dedicated inventories, flexible terms and support that never runs dry. For more information, visit www.palmerholland.com.

Dynasol - Booth 106

Dynasol is a global producer of styrenic block copolymers. Visit www.dynasolelastomers.com for more information.