Baltimore Hosts the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council's 2015 Tape Summit
Pressure-sensitive adhesives professionals from around the world will convene May 11-15 for this key tape industry event.
From May 11-15, tape professionals from around the world will come together in Baltimore for the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s Tape Summit 2015. The industry-focused event will provide segmented and flexible learning options to help attendees formulate the most effective knowledge-building experience possible.
The event will begin with Tape Summit’s Tape University session on Adhesives/Advanced Technology of PSA Tape. Fundamentals of PSA Tape will take place on Tuesday, May 12.
The PSTC Spring Membership Meeting will be held May 12-13, concurrently with Tape Summit. Open to PSTC members only, the event is designed as a gathering for organization and industry information sharing, including PSTC education and marketing initiatives. Speakers will address relevant business and other cultural topics.
TECH 38 will begin with a Welcome Reception from 5-6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12. Sessions begin on Wednesday, May 13, and run through Friday, May 15. Highlights will include a keynote presentation on Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics.
Following the keynote will be sessions discussing Raw Materials and Supply/Demand. An Exhibitor Lunch will be held at noon, then sessions will pick up again at 1 p.m. with a track on Processing. From 3:30-5:30 p.m., delegates can attend an Exhibitor Reception/Poster Session. This networking event is intended for attendees looking for the most up-to-date innovative product and service suppliers to the tape industry.
Tuesday morning’s events will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a Welcome/PSTC RTM Overview, followed by a John Johnston technical session. After a break at 10:15 a.m., the program will continue with a session on New Technology. After lunch at noon, delegates will return to a technical session on Test Methods at 1:30 p.m.
On Friday, May 15, delegates will breakfast at 8:30, followed by a technical session on Application. The meeting will adjourn at 10:10 a.m.
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TECH 38 Schedule-at-a-Glance
Wednesday, May 13
8:30-8:45 a.m. — Welcome
8:45-10:00 a.m. —
Keynote Presentation/Q&A by Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics
10:00-10:20 a.m. — Break
10:20 a.m.-12:00 p.m. —
TECH 38 Session I: Raw Materials and Supply/Demand
12:00-1:30 p.m. — Exhibitor Luncheon
1:30-3:30 p.m. — TECH 38 Session II: Processing
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Exhibitor Reception/Poster Session
Thursday, May 14
8:30-8:45 a.m. — Welcome/PSTC RTM Overview
8:45-12:00 p.m. —
TECH 38 Session III: John Johnston Session and TECH 38 Session IV: New Technology
12:00-1:30 p.m. — Lunch
1:30-3:30 p.m. — TECH 38 Session V: Test Methods
Friday, May 15
8:30-10:10 a.m. — Welcome/TECH 38 Session VI: Application
Exhibitors*
Adhesives & Sealants Industrymagazine
Advanced Polymers International
Air Products
Arizona Chemical
Arkema Coating Resins
Ashland Inc.
Aurora Specialty Textiles
Avery Dennison Performance Polymers
BASF Corp.
Bluestar Silicones
Bostik Inc.
BYK USA Inc.
Channeled Resources Group
ChemInstruments
Chemsultants
Davis-Standard LLC
Dexco Polymers
The Dow Chemical Co.
Dow Corning Corp.
Dyna-Tech Adhesives Inc.
Eastman Chemical
EPS Materials
Evonik Goldschmidt Corp.
Expera Coated Products
Expera Specialty Solutions
FiberMark North America LLC
Franklin Adhesives and Polymers
Henkel Corp.
Hero Coatings/Functional Coatings
Huhtamaki
ITW Dynatec
Kraton Polymers
Laufenberg GmbH
Lawter Inc.
Loparex LLC
M.H. Stallman Co.
Mallard Creek Polymers
Mayzo Inc.
Milliken
Momentive Specialty Chemicals
Mondi Akrosil
MPI Release
Mylan Technologies
Olbrich
OMNOVA Solutions Inc.
Pinova Inc.
Process Sensors Corp.
Resinas Sintéticas
Sekisui Voltek
Siliconature USA
Sonoco
Texture Technologies
Total Cray Valley USA LLC
Toyo Ink America LLC
Vinavil Americas
Wacker Chemical Corp.
*as of 3/31/15
Arizona Chemical – Booth 39
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
info.arizona@azchem.com
www.arizonachemical.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.
Eastman Chemical Co. - Booth 19
Eastman will be sponsors of the PSTC Tape Summit next week in Baltimore. Experts on Eastman's broad line of products - including hydrocarbon resins, hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins, low volatile pure monomer resins, amorphous polyolefins, and resin dispersions - will be available to discuss trends in the tape and adhesives market. Eastman has a rich tradition of commitment to the adhesives industry and to its customers' success. With reliable global supply, a broad range of products for nearly any adhesive need, and expert technical assistance available, Eastman is a trusted supplier for adhesive resins and polymers.
www.tackifier.com
