Conference Program

December 8, 2004

CPP Films: Application and production technology
Ross Rennex, Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering

Coextrusion technology: How many layers are necessary, how many are possible?
Gary Oliver, Cloeren Inc.

High-speed infrared online measurement technology for superior thickness control
Hector Marchand, NDC Infrared Engineering

New roll stand technology offers advancements for making precision sheet
Dana Hanson, PTi

Blending and conveying systems for film and sheet extrusion
Dick Hatherlie, ACS Group

Integrating single and twin screw extruders to develop new film/sheet products
Augie Machado, Charlie Martin, Leistritz

Resin drying and preheating options for sheet/film extrusion
Dana Darley, Extrusion Auxiliary Services

Lunch speaker: The year ahead for film and sheet extruders
Bill Wood, Mountaintop Economics

Wood composite sheet extrusion
Gary Donoian, Crompton Davis-Standard

The undulating fusion screw
Timothy Womer, Xaloy

PC vs. PLC control architectures for film and sheet extrusion
Al Hodge, FACTS Inc.

PET sheet production system for 100% recycle without crystallization and predrying of feed material
Dieter Ernst, Berstorff

Sheet and film made by novel compounding and degassing method
Keith Luker, Randcastle Extrusion Systems Inc.

Reception

December 9, 2004

New Developments in Cast Film Coextrusion
Paul Bullock, Reifenhauser

Turret winder technology: How to choose the right winding features for your sheet or cast film application
Mirek Planeta, Benjamin Prinsen, Macro Engineering & Technology, Inc.

Gear-pump assisted extrusion
Matt Upton, Maag USA

Multi-layer barrier sheet for automotive fuel tanks
Peter Kuhne, American Kuhne

Gravimetric extrusion control--Improving productivity and profitability for film and sheet extruders
Terry Good, Maguire Products Inc .

Screen changer technology for film and sheet extrusion
Kevin Tuttle, Dynisco

Importance of uniform extrudate from twin screws in sheet and film lines
Dan Mielcarek, Coperion Corp.

Polymeric additives for improved thermoformability
Leigh Allen, Larry Simmons, and Abuzar Syed, Crompton Corp.

Lunch speaker: Resin pricing 2005 and beyond
Bill Bowie, Resin Technology Inc.

Modern advances in flat-die technology
Dennis Paradise, Extrusion Dies Inc.

Getting the most from your corona treating system
Bruce Stobbe, Corotec Corp.

How to foam cast film and sheet
Bob Lapierre, Polyfil

How the right ERP software increases profits
Jacob Aharon, PlastiSoft

Automatic servo positioned air knife systems for optimal cast film quenching
Beth Wells, Black Clawson

Lunches and coffee breaks are included both days.

Program is subject to modification.