Program Highlights for the Adhesive and Sealant Council Spring 2015 Convention
Program includes concurrent technical sessions, an Expo, Caulks and Sealants Short Course and more.
Delegates from around the world will gather for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s Spring Convention and Expo, scheduled for April 20-22 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. The event will include concurrent technical sessions focusing on raw materials and feedstocks, market intelligence, packaging and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), bio-inspired technology, and more, as well as a Caulks and Sealants adhesives Short Course and an Expo.
ASC Fall Program Highlights of the Day: Monday, April 20
Registration for the event opens at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 20. A Caulks and Sealants Short course takes place from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Monday offers some networking opportunities as well. Pre-registered golfers can take part in the Golf Outing at Gaylord Springs Golf Links from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. From 6-8 p.m., delegates can network at the Welcome Reception.
ASC Spring Program Highlights of the Day: Tuesday, April 21
Attendees will begin their day on Tuesday, April 21, with an Opening General Session Breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. Ken Mayland, president of ClearView Economics LLC, will present “What Makes America the Best Place to Be in 2015?” Mayland will address what is going on abroad, achieving sustainable growth, oil prices and interest rates, and more.
Following the breakfast, three separate education sessions will discuss Raw Material Feedstock Trends, Hot Melt Solutions and Innovations in Raw Materials. Afternoon sessions pick up again at 1:15 p.m. with sessions discussing Market Intelligence, Regulatory Affairs, and Packaging and PSAs.
More than 60 exhibitors will highlight industry innovations from 3:30-7 p.m. The ASC Expo Reception will take place at 5:30 p.m. Hundreds of adhesives and sealants professionals are expected to attend the Expo for networking and learning about the newest products and services in the adhesives and sealants world.
ASC Spring Program Highlights of the Day: Wednesday, April 22
Attendees will begin their day at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, with a General Keynote Session Breakfast. Michael Cohen, president of Business Development for Industrial SkyWorks; and Charles Houk, president of Commercial Sealants and Waterproofing for Tremco Inc.; will present “Enhancing Building Performance with Drone Technology.” The presentation will highlight how drone technology is providing customer value for Tremco Roofing & Building Maintenance, as well as the potential for using this technology for vertical wall systems.
Morning Education Sessions begin at 9:15 with tracks focusing on the topics of Building Envelope, Sealant Optimization and Bioinspired Technology.
From 12:30-1:30 p.m., attendees can take part in the General Keynote Session Lunch, where Dave Parillo, Global Research and Development director for Packaging and Specialty Plastics with The Dow Chemical Co., will discuss “How Packaging Sustainability Trends are Driving Adhesives Innovation.” This presentation will describe sustainability trends in packaging and the resulting new adhesive technologies being developed that provide the needed bonding performance and efficiency while also delivering an improved environmental profile.
At 1:45 p.m., educational sessions resume with the following tracks: Forecasting Business Strategies, Equipment and Testing and Bioinspired Technology.
From 4-5 p.m., the Closing General Session takes place. David Nick, president and CEO of DPNA International Inc., will give the Closing Keynote, “A Fresh Perspective: The Outlook for the Adhesive and Sealant Industry, 2015 and Beyond.” The presentation will highlight significant market adjustments as the adhesives and sealants industry moves beyond the past recession and market contractions.
After the Closing Session, delegates can network at the Closing Reception from 5-6 p.m.
For additional information, visit www.ascouncil.org.
Emerald Performance Materials
Applied Test
The new series 530 horizontal sealant tester is a digital, multi-speed tester and features a touchscreen controller. Users can program it to compress or expand as well as cycle. Built into the control cabinet are lights to indicate when the test is complete so users can see the test status without looking in their chamber. The new touchscreen controller also offers the capability of connecting to it remotely via a VNC viewer app so users can control it from a smartphone, tablet, or PC with wireless connection. For more information, visit www.atspa.com.
EPS 2121
EPS 2121 is an all acrylic general-purpose pressure-sensitive adhesive emulsion for removable applications. EPS 2121 exhibits low peel, moderate tack and high shear values. Typical values below are for the neat polymer.
180 Peel (PSTC-101) 1.4 lbs/in.
Loop Tack (PSTC-16) 2.3 lbs/square in,
Static Shear (PSTC-107)* >10,000 minutes (1”x1”x1kg)
Arizona Chemical
Arizona Chemical is the leading supplier of tackifiers based on renewable resources for the global adhesives market. With uses in a wide variety of technologies, from low application temperature hot melt adhesives to high performance water-based adhesives, our broad portfolio provides performance in tapes and labels, packaging, nonwovens, assembly and flooring applications.
(800) 526-5294
ASC Spring booth #309
STI Polymer – Booth 113 
Our company was built on authenticity and, based on our track record of long-standing customer relationships, STI Polymer has a strong foundation. If you are looking for a friendly, flexible partner to supply your acrylic and styrene acrylic emulsions, please feel free to visit Booth 113. We’d love to hear from you. www.stipolymer.com
Troy Corp.
Meeting Your Exact PSA Needs Just Got Easier
The formulating flexibility of new ENCOR® 9466 adhesive latex makes it possible to achieve the best balance of peel, tack, and cohesive strength for your permanent PSA film or paper label. That’s because this new base latex displays excellent response to a wide range of tackifiers. So, either you can compound the final PSA, or we will deliver a coater-ready product tailored to meet your exact requirements, and run on your specific coating line. www.arkemacoatingresins.com/PSA
Adhesives Technology
UV-A Flashlight for Curing Applications 
The Spectroline® OPTIMAX 365 (OPX-365C) is a cordless, rechargeable UV-A (365 nm) LED flashlight that is ideal for curing adhesives, sealants, epoxies, resins, coatings and other materials.
This powerful, lightweight lamp utilizes ultra-hi-flux LED technology to produce a nominal steady-state UV-A intensity of 60,000 µW/cm2 at a distance of 6 in. (15 cm). Powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery, it provides 90 min of continuous use. It has a 100,000- hour LED service life.
The flashlight comes with UV-absorbing spectacles, a belt holster and smart AC and DC battery chargers. All components are packed in a padded carrying case. For more information, visit www.spectroline.com.
INEOS Oligomers 
Indopol® polybutenes are uniquely versatile liquid polymers, whose physical properties make them ideally suited for use in a wide range of sealants, pressure-sensitive, hot-melt and hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive applications.
Indopol polybutenes act as polymer extenders, plasticizers, tackifiers and wetting agents, offering improved tack, quick stick, peel strength and water resistance and can be easily emulsified.
INEOS Oligomers, a division of INEOS USA, is a leading global merchant supplier of Indopol® polybutenes, manufactured for over 65 years.
Visit: www.indopolpib.com or www.ineosoligomers.com
Albion Engineering Co. 
Albion Engineering Company is a third generation manufacturer that designs, develops and builds innovative, high quality dispensing tools and accessories for the most demanding applications. With the largest selection of cordless battery, pneumatic and manual powered tools in the industry our goal is to increase the efficiency and reduce the frustrations of installing sealants and adhesives.
