Conference Programme
The programme is subject to change.
Tuesday, 10 September 2024
| 19:00 – 22:00 |
FEICA Members Dinner by invitation only
(DCM, ACM, NAM Presidents & Secretary Generals only)
Cheers Sports Cafe, NH Hotel
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Wednesday, 11 September 2024
| 08:30 – 10:00 |
National Association Members Plenary Forum by invitation only
(NAM Presidents + Secretary Generals only)
Cambridge 32
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| 10:00 – 12:30 |
Registration & FEICA General Assembly by invitation only
(DCM, ACM, NAM Presidents & Secretary Generals only)
Boston 9
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| 13:30 – 16:30 |
FEICA Seminar open to FEICA members only
(FEICA members (DCM, ACM, NAM (including NAM members)))
The Seminar ‘A business perspective on regulatory challenges’ is open to FEICA Members and company members of the National Associations only. It provides an excellent understanding of how the experts in the FEICA Working Groups and Task Forces help your business.
Sorbonne 2
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| 13:30 – 13:35 |
Opening of the FEICA Seminar and Introduction
- Michael Frank, Chair of the FEICA Regulatory & Sustainability Board (RSB), Henkel
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| 13:35 – 14:10 |
Reputation Building of Adhesives and Sealants
- Peter Boris Schmitt, Chair of the FEICA Public Affairs Committee (PAC), Henkel
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| 14:10 – 14:45 |
Adapting to Change: the Impact of the New Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
- Martin Gloeckner, Member of the FEICA Construction Working Group, Deutsche Bauchemie
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| 14:45 – 15:15 |
Coffee Break
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| 15:15 – 15:50 |
Packaging Adhesives for Tomorrow
- Jana Cohrs-Rahmoun, Executive Director Regulatory Affairs, FEICA
- Elizabeth Staab, Chair of the FEICA Sustainability & Recycling of Adhesives in Paper & Packaging Applications Task Force, H.B. Fuller
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| 15:50 – 16:25 |
Guidance on Upcoming Labelling Changes (CLP)
- Kim Suetens, Member of the FEICA Chemical Legislation Working Group, Soudal
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| 16:25 – 16:30 |
Close of the FEICA Seminar
- Michael Frank, Chair of the FEICA Regulatory & Sustainability Board (RSB), Henkel
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| 15:00 – 18:00 |
Opening of the Table Top Exhibition
(no parallel Conference sessions)
Details …
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| 16:30 – 18:30 |
FEICA Board of Directors Meeting by invitation only
(Board of Directors only)
Harvard 7
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| 18:00 – 20:00 |
Welcome Cocktail
(all registered Participants, Accompanying Persons & EXPO ONLY passes)
EXPO area
sponsored by
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Thursday, 12 September 2024
| 08:30 – 12:30 |
Business Forum
‘Economic Resilience through Sustainable Solutions’
The Forum will feature respected keynote speakers and will be followed by a panel discussion.
Against the backdrop of a continuously evolving global landscape, the adhesives and sealants industry faces multifaceted challenges. The FEICA Conference seeks to navigate through them by spotlighting the pivotal role of sustainable solutions in shaping economic resilience.
Moderator: Anne De Baetzelier
Atrium
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| 08:30 – 08:40 |
Welcome – Opening of the 2024 Conference
- Eric Dehasque, FEICA President
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| 08:40 – 09:30 |
Thriving in The Never Normal
- Peter Hinssen, Keynote Speaker-Author, nexxworks
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| 09:30 – 10:15 |
Decarbonisation, Circularity and Inclusion as the Driving Forces to a Positive Economy
- Isabelle Kocher de Leyritz, Chairperson and CEO Blunomy and former CEO of ENGIE Group
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| 10:15 – 10:45 |
Coffee Break
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| 10:45 – 11:25 |
The Courage to Change: From Risk to Resilience
- Tina Teucher, Sustainability and CSR Expert
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| 11:25 – 12:00 |
Design for Disassembly – Driving Sustainability and Economic Resilience in the Textile Industry
- Dr Rawaa Ammar, Chief Sustainability & Impact Officer, Resortecs
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| 12:00 – 12:20 |
Business Forum Key Note Speakers Panel Discussion
- Panel Members: All Keynote Speakers, moderated by Anne De Baetzelier
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| 12:20 – 12:30 |
Close of the Business Forum
|
| 14:00 – 15:30 |
Parallel Sessions
- Breakout I – Future Adhesives and Sealants
- Breakout II – Trends in Hotmelt Adhesives
- Breakout III – Innovative Polyurethane Systems
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| 14:00 – 15:30 |
Breakout I:
Future Adhesives and Sealants
Moderator: Dr Axel Heβland, General Manager Technical Affairs, IVK – Industrieverband Klebstoffe e.V.
Atrium
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| 14:00 – 14:30 |
Polyurethanes Made with Mixtures of Polyester and Polycarbonate Diol Polyols Showing Fast Intrinsic Self-Healing at Room Temperature
- Prof. J. M. Martin-Martinez, University Professor, University of Alicante
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| 14:30 – 15:00 |
Carbon Sources for the Future Adhesives
- Prof. Andreas Hartwig, Deputy Director, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM)
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| 15:00 – 15:30 |
How Adhesives Should Flow during Joining? (video presentation)
- Dr Marvin Kaufmann, FEICA & EURADH Adhesion Innovation Award Winner 2023
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| 14:00 – 15:30 |
Breakout II:
Trends in Hotmelt Adhesives
Moderator: Dr Steffen Maier, Global Technology Manager Waterbased Systems, Sika Technology AG
Asamblea
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| 14:00 – 14:30 |
Odour Profile of Some Samples of Hotmelt Adhesives
- Rita Ribau Domingues, Senior Consultant, Olfasense GmbH
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| 14:30 – 15:00 |
Developing Sustainable Packaging Technology Concepts e.g. PUR HM
- Dirka Vermee, CEO, Vermee Packaging Technology
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| 15:00 – 15:30 |
Novel Acrylic Resins to Improve Sustainable Raw Material Share in Adhesives
- Dr Alexander Klein, Global Head of Sustainability Management Methacrylate Resins, Röhm GmbH
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| 14:00 – 15:30 |
Breakout III:
Innovative Polyurethane Systems
Moderator: Dr Jürgen Wichelhaus, Consultant Adhesives & Sealants, Wichelhaus
Sorbonne 2
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| 14:00 – 14:30 |
Hybrid Dispersions: Combining the Best of Solvent and Water Based Heat Activation Adhesives
- Dr Dirk Achten, Head of modern coatings and adhesives applications, Covestro Deutschland AG
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| 14:30 – 15:00 |
Sustainable and Innovative Polycaprolactone Polyols for Polyurethane Adhesives
- Dr Adam Cowell, Technical Market Development Manager, Ingevity
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| 15:00 – 15:30 |
Defossilising Polyurethane Adhesives – Leading the Transition to Renewable Carbon
- Dr Adrian Brandt, Head of Bio-Renewable Materials Platform, Henkel
- Dr Christos Lecou, Marketing Manager, Covestro Deutschland AG
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| 15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee Break
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| 16:00 – 17:30 |
Parallel Sessions
- Breakout IV – Regulatory & Legislative Landscape
- Breakout V – Developments in Reactive Adhesives
- Breakout VI – Adhesives and Circularity
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| 16:00 – 17:30 |
Breakout IV:
Regulatory & Legislative Landscape
Moderator: Dr Axel Heβland, General Manager Technical Affairs, IVK – Industrieverband Klebstoffe e.V.
Atrium
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| 16:00 – 16:30 |
Life across the Channel – a Regulatory Tale of Duplication and Divergence
- Lorna Williams, Executive Officer and General Secretary, BASA – the British Adhesives and Sealants Association
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| 16:30 – 17:00 |
Legislative Developments Impacting Adhesives
- Rachida Semail, Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP
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| 17:00 – 17:30 |
Regulating Silicones: EU Legislation Going Global
- Sindija Armanovica, Public Affairs – Advocacy Advisor, Silicones Europe, a sector group of Cefic
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| 16:00 – 17:30 |
Breakout V:
Developments in Reactive Adhesives
Moderator: Dr Steffen Maier, Global Technology Manager Waterbased Systems, Sika Technology AG
Asamblea
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| 16:00 – 16:30 |
Safer Systems – Novel Isocyanate and BPA Free Technology for Adhesives and Sealants
- Dr Olaf Hartmann, Product Development Manager, Henkel
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| 16:30 – 17:00 |
High Tg and Low Viscosity Amorphous Polyester Polyols for Demanding Polyurethane Hot Melt Adhesive Applications
- Pierre Knockaert, Application Development Scientist, Eastman Chemical Company
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| 17:00 – 17:30 |
Polyether vs Polyester – Which One is Better for One Component Foams?
- Dr Igor Korczagin, R&D Director, PCC Rokita
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| 16:00 – 17:30 |
Breakout VI:
Adhesives and Circularity
Moderator: Dr Jürgen Wichelhaus, Consultant Adhesives & Sealants, Wichelhaus
Sorbonne 2
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| 16:00 – 16:30 |
Design for Recycling Recommendations for Laminating Adhesives
- Dr Jean-Emile Potaufeux, Technical Manager, Plastics Recyclers Europe / RecyClass
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| 16:30 – 17:00 |
How to Save Licensing Fees with Recyclable Packaging
- Dominik Lichtenthäler, Sales Engineer, Interzero Recycling Alliance GmbH
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| 17:00 – 17:30 |
Functional Components for Debonding-on-demand
- Dr Nicolai Kolb, Project Manager, Evonik
|
| 19:00 |
Conference Dinner
‘A Night in Holland’
South and North Beach Restaurant
sponsored by
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Friday, 13 September 2024
| 08:30 – 10:30 |
Parallel Sessions
- Master Class – The Potential of Digitalisation and AI
- Breakout VII – Performance Additives
- Breakout VIII – Advancements in Raw Materials and Methods
- Breakout IX – Sustainable Construction Concepts
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| 08:30 – 10:30 |
Master Class:
The Potential of Digitalisation and AI
Moderator: Jan Van de Poel, Founder, SeeMe.ai
Atrium
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| 08:30 – 08:45 |
Opening of the Master Class
- Jan Van de Poel, Moderator
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| 08:45 – 09:15 |
An Introduction into practical AI
- Jan Van de Poel, Founder, SeeMe.ai
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| 09:15 – 09:40 |
Making Data & AI Applications Feasible and Scalable for Every Organisation
- Stefan Schoonbrood, Managing Partner, MbarQ
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| 09:40 – 10:10 |
Artificial Intelligence in the Manufacturing Industry
- David Clijsters, Data Solution Architect & AI lead, Cegeka
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| 10:10 – 10:30 |
Panel Discussion and Q&A
- Jan Van de Poel, Moderator
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| 08:30 – 10:30 |
Breakout VII:
Performance Additives
Moderator: Klaus Winkels, General Manager, IVK – Industrieverband Klebstoffe e.V.
Asamblea
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| 08:30 – 09:00 |
New Multi-Functional Silane Technology for Hybrid Adhesives and Sealants
- Dr Christine Lacroix, Senior Marketing Manager CAS EMEAI, Momentive Performance Materials
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| 09:00 – 09:30 |
Enhanced Sustainability by Using Breakthrough Minerals
- Marie-Anaïs Caquant, Adhesives, Caulks and Sealants S&T Development Manager, Imerys
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| 09:30 – 10:00 |
Large-Format Ceramic Coverings – a Challenge for Adhesives
- Mario Sommer, Head of Techn. Assistance/Project Consulting, Sopro Bauchemie GmbH
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| 10:00 – 10:30 |
Carbon Footprint for Sustainable Waxes Used in Hot Melt Adhesives
- Dr Peter M. Loggenberg, Executive Vice President, Trecora
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| 08:30 – 10:30 |
Breakout VIII:
Advancements in Raw Materials and Methods
Moderator: Dr Fabio Chiozza, Product and Sales Manager, Adhesives and Specialities, Vinavil SpA
Sorbonne 2
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| 08:30 – 09:00 |
Silane Modified Polymers: Success Story of a Young Sustainable Technology
- Verena Brunner, Senior Marketing Manager, WACKER Chemie AG
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| 09:00 – 09:30 |
EVO-Living with Sustainability: Same High Performance Plasticisers with a Reduced Carbon Footprint
- Dr Kamyar Alavi, Senior Specialist, Nynas
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| 09:30 – 10:00 |
Automation and Digitalization for Transparency and Traceability along the Value Chain
- Ing. Ewald Harrer, Sales Manager, AutomationX GmbH
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| 10:00 – 10:30 |
Functional Plasma Coatings – a Sustainable Alternative to Wet-Chemical, Solvent-Based Processes
- Kevin Braun, Sales Manager, Molecular Plasma Group S.A.
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| 08:30 – 10:30 |
Breakout IX:
Sustainable Construction Concepts
Moderator: Christopher Dobbins, Application Manager Adhesives & Sealants – Construction, Omya International
Boston 17-19
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| 08:30 – 09:00 |
Embodied Carbon Footprint Management in the Building
- Dr Ewa Kosmala, Global Sustainability Director, Selena FM SA
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| 09:00 – 09:30 |
Simplifying Sustainability for Adhesives & Sealants – IMCD Sustainable Solutions
- Cristina Vergani, Technical Manager Adhesives & Sealants, IMCD Group
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| 09:30 – 10:00 |
Beyond CO2 Neutrality – A Holistic Perspective on the Requirements for Truly Sustainable Products
- Dr Patrick Pues, R&D Section Head, ARDEX
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| 10:00 – 10:30 |
Advancing Sustainable Adhesives and Sealants for Decarbonizing the Built Environment
- Rick Miner, Technical Account Coordinator, Arkema
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| 10:30 – 11:00 |
Coffee Break
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| 11:00 – 12:30 |
Parallel Sessions
- Breakout X – Digitalisation and Automation
- Breakout XI – Polyolefin Adhesive Solutions
- Breakout XII – Novel Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
- Breakout XIII – Bio-components for Epoxy
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| 11:00 – 12:30 |
Breakout X:
Digitalisation and Automation
Moderator: Yati Waghray, Marketing Director – Formulated Adhesives, Synthomer – Adhesive Technologies
Atrium
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| 11:00 – 11:30 |
Transformational Customer Experience: Empowering Businesses to Thrive in the Digital Age
- Kimberlee Sinclair, Vice President, Digital Customer Experience, H.B. Fuller
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| 11:30 – 12:00 |
How to Measure Circular Economy in the Organizations: the Experience of Mapei
- Mikaela Decio, Corporate Environmental Sustainability Manager, Mapei SpA
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| 12:00 – 12:30 |
Digitalizing Response: Utilizing Technology to Identify, Prevent, and Respond to Threats.
- Gareth Black, Senior Crisis Consultant, CHEMTREC
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| 11:00 – 12:30 |
Breakout XI:
Polyolefin Adhesive Solutions
Moderator: Klaus Winkels, General Manager, IVK – Industrieverband Klebstoffe e.V.
Asamblea
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| 11:00 – 11:30 |
Polyolefin Encapsulant Platforms for Photovoltaic Modules
- Thomas Kauffman, External Innovation Director, H.B. Fuller
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| 11:30 – 12:00 |
Polyisobutenes with Zero Carbon Footprint for Low PCF Adhesive & Sealant Formulations
- Dr Michael Koch, Marketing and Product Manager, BASF SE
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| 12:00 – 12:30 |
Polyolefin Solutions for Hot Melt Adhesives in Automotive Interior Applications
- Machteld Paree, Sr Application Specialist, Synthomer
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| 11:00 – 12:30 |
Breakout XII:
Novel Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
Moderator: Dr Fabio Chiozza, Product and Sales Manager, Adhesives and Specialities, Vinavil SpA
Sorbonne 2
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| 11:00 – 11:30 |
Flame Retardant Pressure Sensitive Adhesives based on Ethylene – Vinyl Acetate Copolymers
- Dr Rainer Kalkofen, Application Scientist, ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH
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| 11:30 – 12:00 |
New Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives for Environmental and Brand Protection
- Dr Raphael Schaller, CTO, Collano AG
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| 12:00 – 12:30 |
Stay-in-Place Moisture Resistant Positioning Adhesives
- Dr Daniel Everson, Strategic Innovation Hygiene, Health & Consumables, H.B. Fuller
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| 11:00 – 12:30 |
Breakout XIII:
Bio-components for Epoxy
Moderator: Christopher Dobbins, Application Manager Adhesives & Sealants – Construction, Omya International
Boston 17-19
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| 11:00 – 11:30 |
Towards Sustainable and Future-Proof Adhesives: A 3-Step Approach Using Innovative Technology to Target Multiple Challenges along the Value Chain.
- Dr Christoph Schnöll, Vice President of Technology, Bodo Möller Chemie GmbH
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| 11:30 – 12:00 |
Two-Part Bio-Based Foaming Thermoset Polymer
- Mike Czaplicki, Chief Technology Officer, L&L Products
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| 12:00 – 12:30 |
Vegetable Oils-Based Curing Agents for Epoxy Resins
- Dr Maria Dolores Romero, Head of Advanced Materials and Technology, INESCOP. Technology Centre
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| 12:30 – 14:00 |
Conference Close & Networking Lunch
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