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A Collaborative Biopolymers Forum for the Global Ingeo Community
MARCH 30 – APRIL 1, 2016 | ORLANDO WORLD CENTER MARRIOTT
SPOTLIGHT O
N ITR 2016
Innovation Takes Root, Orlando | March 30 – April 1, 2016 @NatureWorks #ITR2016 | innovationtakesroot.com
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ITR IS THE WORLD’S COLLABORATIVE BIOPOLYMERS FORUM FOR THE GLOBAL INGEO COMMUNITY.
If we can say only one thing about ITR it would be this: ITR is the must attend event for everyone currently working with the latest renewably sourced, functional materials, and for those who are just beginning the journey. If you’re ready to gain first-hand knowledge and insight into material features and functionality, discover new solutions, and network with the full spectrum of plastics industry subject matter experts, join us at ITR for what past attendees tell us is an unparalleled conference experience.
ITR is a three-day event bringing global Ingeo channel partners from the entire bioplastic value chain together for the latest developments in the market based on new product introductions and developments in applications, processing, and converting, amidst a broader context on what is happening around the world from a policy, legislative, and societal perspective.
“This event is reminiscent of a time decades ago when the big polymer producers would gather together other segments of the industry—machine builders, additive suppliers, and processors—to help each other learn how to tap the potential of an upstart family of materials that was challenging the established order...”
- Matthew H. Naitove, Plastics Technology
PARTICIPANTS WILL: Hear compelling case studies on developments that are pushing the envelope in terms of biopolymers innovation.
Meet key decision makers from leading European, South American, Asian, and North American companies.
Take part in lively discussions on topics that involve sustainability, energy, health, and social, market, and product trends.
Learn from the experts in pre-conference workshops.
Hear about the latest innovations that are opening the doors to new applications.
Network with clients, suppliers, and peers.
WHAT IS ITR?
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WHO ATTENDS
PROCESS ENGINEERS Ryan McEneany, Senior Engineer
Sustainable Materials Development, KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
Process engineers will have an opportunity to interact with machinery suppliers showing the latest technologies for processing Ingeo and Ingeo blends. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to advance your knowledgebase.
PRODUCT DESIGNERS Jim Orrock, Director, Materials
Development, STRATASYS
Often, products require a unique set of properties and visual appeal to set them apart from competitive products. ITR provides an excellent opportunity to meet with material suppliers to learn the latest in additives for altering Ingeo properties.
RESEARCHERS & JOURNALISTS Academia, Polymer Scientists,
Trade Media
The bioplastics arena is changing at a rapid pace with the advent of new polymers, additives, and machinery. ITR brings the entire Ingeo community together share ideas and spur innovation.
MARKETERS Scott Jenkins, Chairman, Board of Directors,
GREEN SPORTS ALLIANCE
Learn from the best speakers in the industry as they share their knowledge and best practices with you. Discover the latest trends in Ingeo-based products and marketing, boost your knowledge, and meet industry colleagues from leading companies.
ITR2016. The place where Ingeo channel partners and the market converge to create the premier event of our industry.
RETAILERS Allan Rasmussen, Senior Project Manager,
LEGO SYSTEM A/S
ITR is all about innovation, performance, carbon footprint, cradle-to-cradle reuse, and engaging a growing segment of the market that admires retailers that give them meaningful options. The conference provides a vital forum on all of these issues.
BRAND OWNERS Guerino Madeddu, Quality, Development
and Services Americas, DANONE
ITR features a products showcase of Ingeo based products. These products spur discussions with retailers, converters, and other brand owners. New products and stimulating presentations lead to insights on how to utilize Ingeo to differentiate your products.
SUSTAINABILITY MANAGERS Gayle Schueller, Vice President, Global
Sustainability, 3M
ITR is a great forum for professionals involved in improving the sustainability of their organizations. ITR provides a 360° look at the issues. ITR’s collegial environment can help stimulate ideas that open opportunities for those dedicated to greater sustainability.
PACKAGING PROFESSIONALS Roman Forowycz, Chief Marketing Officer,
CLEAR LAM PACKAGING INC.
ITR brings together all aspects of the supply chain in the growing area of bioplastics. In just two days, packaging professionals have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments and convey the demanding needs for today’s packaging market.
See who attended in 2014
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3Dom Filaments Limited
3M
AGC America, Inc
AgRecycle Inc
A-Line Textiles
AMETEK Westchester Plastics
Andersen Co
API
Arkema Inc
Asean Co
Aspen Research Co
BASF SE
BI-AX International, Inc
BioAmber
bioplastics MAGAZINE
Biopolymer Network Ltd
Biovation II LLC
Bonset America
BP Consulting Inc
Bright Beat
British American Tobacco
Calysta Energy
Cardno ChemRisk
Cargill
Cedap Mexico
Center for Sustainable Polymers, U of MN
Chemol Company Inc
Chien Fua Bio-Tech Industry Co Ltd
Clariant Co
Clear Lam Packaging, Inc
Cortec Co
Credit Suisse
Daihachi Chemical Industry Co Ltd
Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co Ltd
Dandelion Research Limited
DaniMer Scientific LLC
Danone Canada
DanTrade - Danone
DICAM University Bologna
DuPont
Earth Renewable Technologies
EconCore NV
Eco-Products
Elevance Renewable Sciences
Engel Machinery Inc
EP Resources Pte Ltd
Esprix Technologies
Estilo Pack
European Bioplastics
Fabri-Kal Co
Far Eastern New Century Co
Fargo 3D Printing
Fiber Innovation Technology
First in Colours Inc
Floreon Transforming Packaging Ltd
Gala Industries
GeoEssence Solutions Ltd
Goodwin Procter LLP
Goulston Technologies Inc
Great Plains Institute
GreenBlue
GreenDrop Recycling
Greener Polymers Inc
Grow Plastics
GSI Exim America Inc
Hangzhou Seemore New Material Technology
Hefei Hengxin Environmental Science & Tech
Henkel
Highland Co
Hirshberg Strategic
Hubei Guanghe Biotech Co Ltd
Huhtamaki Films
Huhtamaki Inc
ICO Polymer Specialty Powders
ICO Polymers NA
Indorama Ventures / Auriga Polymers
Innovia Films Inc
InPro Co
Interfacial Solutions
ISCC Systems GmbH
Isolution
ITENE
JACC
Jamplast Inc
JL Enterprises Ltd
JSP International
Kaneka North America LLC
Kao Co
Kao Specialties Americas LLC
Kimberly-Clark Co
King Yuan Fu Packing Co Ltd
Kitamura Chemicals Co Ltd
Kodak
Kuraray America, Inc
Lanka Textile (PVT) LTD
Laurel BioComposite LLC
LEGO System A/S
Leistritz Extrusion
LG Hausys
Linde
Magical Film Enterprise Co Ltd
Makerbot
McGill University
Metabolix Inc
Michigan State University
Minaplast
Mitr Phol Group
Mitsubishi Plastics Inc
Mitsui Bussan Logistics Inc
MuCell Extrusion LLC
Nanofiber Tech Inc
Natur-Tec
Ningbo Home-link Plastic Product Mfg Ltd
Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences
Nissan Chemical Industries Ltd
Nisshinbo Chemical Inc
Northern Technologies Intl Co
Nypro Inc
OBIC Bioproduct Innovation Center, The Ohio State University
Onsemiro Inc
PTT Global Chemical
PTT MCC Biochem Company Ltd
PTT Polymer Marketing Co Ltd
Pulcra Chemicals
Parkinson Technologies Inc
Pepsi Co
Pinova Inc
Pittsburgh Pirates
Plastic Suppliers
Plastics News
Plastics Technology Magazine
Plastics Today, The Molding Blog
Plastilite Co
Plaxica
Polymaterials AG
Polymer Processing Tech LLC
PolyOne Co
Polyvel Inc
Poynter Agencies Ltd
Preserve
President Packaging Ind Co
Procter & Gamble
PromaPlast
Proviron
re:chem
Rhein Chemie Rheinau GmbH
Risupack Co
RMAX
RWTH Aachen University
Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology
Samsung Fine Chemicals Co Ltd
Schlumberger
Sealed Air Co
Seattle Mariners
Seattle Public Utilities
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Seeplas Pty Ltd
Shanghai B-R-S Biotechnical Co Ltd
Shanghai Natural Shield New Material Technology Co Ltd
Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co Ltd
Smart Lanka Garment
Smithers
Solegear Bioplastics Inc
Srithai Superware Public Company Ltd
Stratasys
Strategic Partners Group
Suiker Unie
Sukano Polymers USA
Sulzer Chemtech Ltd
Sustainable Nonwovens
Synbra Technology bv
Taghleef Industries S.P.A.
Takemoto Oil & Fat Co Ltd
Tecnologia del Plastico
Tecton Products LLC
Teijin Holdings USA Inc
Teknor Apex Company
The Chemical Daily Co Ltd
The Coca-Cola Company
The Dannon Company
The Nonwovens Institute
Top Leaf Chemical Korea Co Ltd
Toray Advanced Materials Korea Inc
Toray Industries (America) Inc
Total Petrochemicals & Refining SA
Total Refining and Chemicals
Toyobo Co Ltd
Trevira GmbH
U.S. Pacific
Uhde Inventa-Fischer GmbH
Unic Technology Co
Unilever
Union Chemical
Unitika Ltd
Universal Dynamics Inc
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Massachusetts Lowell
US Green Building Council
Victory Packaging
VistaTek
Wacker Chemical Co
Wageningen UR - Food & Biobased Research
Wellman International Ltd
WNA Inc
World Centric
World Textile Information Network
Zhejiang Hisun Biomaterials Co Ltd
INDUSTRY INNOVATORS 2014 Attending Companies
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PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCEKEYNOTE SPEAKERS
PLENARY & CLOSING SESSIONS The Innovation Takes Root plenary spans speakers which include global Brands, thought leaders, leading academics, and non-governmental organizations.
Confirmed plenary speakers include Ikea, describing their vision for sustainable materials innovation – “Circular Ikea.” They are joined by the Green Sports Alliance who explain how their more than 300 member sports leagues, teams and arenas are partnering with industry to drive societal change. Hear a broader context on bioplastics place in the USA’s $369 billion bioeconomy from the Director of Duke University’s Center for Sustainability & Commerce. And, understand an NGO perspective from the World Wildlife Fund’s Bioplastics Feedstock Alliance on their partnership with Brands to more responsible bioplastics.
The closing speaker will be NatureWorks President and CEO Marc Verbruggen, giving a perspective on the industry and his company’s place in it. In what has been a well-attended session in prior conferences, Verbruggen gives a commentary that past attendees have described as sometimes blunt, often frank, but always thought provoking.
CRACKING THE CODE ON SINGLE SERVE BEVERAGE DELIVERYThe increase in popularity of single serve beverage systems for coffee, tea, and now soft drinks raises the question of how best to avoid spent capsules ending up in landfill. The conventional plastics in use in the majority of today’s capsules make it impractical to compost the organic material in each spent cup. Similarly, the damp organics, small size and multicomponent structure of the typical capsule means that recycling is not straightforward.
Supply chains which span from nonwovens, to flexible films, to sheet extrusion all converge to produce a performance beverage capsule, and this session includes speakers representative of that entire spectrum, discussing how they’re rethinking the numerous components necessary to enable the industrial compost of spent capsules without compromising taste. Italian coffee company Lavazza will be presenting their vision on the best way to move towards capsules that are compostable without sacrificing the performance expected from their brewing systems. Other confirmed speakers include representative from the Italian Composting Council, Ahlstrom, Club Coffee, and Nippon Gohsei for barrier films.
ADVANCEMENTS IN DAIRY, DESSERT AND CHILLED SNACK PACKAGING In rigid packaging, Ingeo has been used successfully in yogurt cups for several years. This session will focus on the supply chain developments that provide an end-to-end sales solution for rigid packaging. Reduced density performance sheet will be discussed by company representatives from MuCell and Arcil Synerlink. They will review the performance of Ingeo sheet on high speed forming, filling, and sealing packaging machinery.
KAIHAN KRIPPENDORFF The best-selling author of Outthink the Competition, Fast Company blogger, and business strategist sets an appropriate tone for the conference in an opening keynote address that speaks to the very heart of “ITR” - how companies can succeed by unlocking innovation and seizing opportunities others ignore.
JEN OWEN, E-NABLE Hear how the creation of the first 3D printed hand made for a 5 year old child has quickly evolved into a passionate volunteer network that is positively transformed the lives of children around the globe.
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PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE (Cont.)
NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN INGEO FLEXIBLE PACKAGING Designed for participants in the packaging supply chain spanning from suppliers to brand owners, this seminar on sustainable packaging explores the latest in Ingeo-based performance derived from films and sheet. Leading global confectionary company MARS provides the unifying theme for the flexibles section of the seminar. Together with their partner Rodenburg BioPolymers, Mars discuss their journey to develop a new lighter weight, pack-aging film that has the potential to change the way confectionary is packaged. Metalvuoto will unveil its latest Ingeo based technology with increased film barrier via a surface treatment that enables its use as a paper lamination for perishable and long shelf life foods. Void Technologies will describe a process that improves properties and reduces the density of a fiber resulting in improved fabric strength.
FOOD SERVICEWARE WORLD SERIES While food serviceware is a well-established market for Ingeo, rapid evolution in both products and supply chains continues, and this session illus-trates the latest developments on both fronts in an interactive case study format. Hear discussions which include:
PROTOTYPING THE FUTURE – NEW HORIZONS FOR INGEO IN 3D PRINTING The rapid evolution of enhanced material properties for 3D printing filament is taking Ingeo into new areas of application, including Ingeo-based prototypes and parts that rival key ABS properties. This ITR session covers filament, printers, and rapid prototyping, and is collectively designed to provide comprehensive information on the latest from resin to finished product, for filament producers, printer manufacturers, and brand owners that want to bring products to market faster and at less cost through 3D printing. Noteworthy speakers include Polymaker on filaments and D6 for rapid prototyping of packaging. And look forward to a keynote address at ITR by e-Nable on this non-profit’s open source 3D printing of prosthetic hands for children.
INGEO FIBERS AND NONWOVENS ADVANCEMENTS IN SINGLE-USE APPLICATIONS Recent developments in nonwovens have traditionally been a focus of ITR and 2016 will be no exception. The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) frames out the session, overviewing markets and application areas that promise new opportunities for Ingeo. This year major innova-tions featured include Hills, Inc. reporting on its new process for improving loft and performance of Ingeo nonwovens for greater comfort and func-tionality. The session wraps up in the best way possible where the unique properties of Ingeo nonwoven structures make it possible for Treleoni to offer a product with superior performance and economics compared to the competition.
• Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins and Target Field in NatureWorks’ home state of Minnesota;
• Vegware’s work with the education, corporate, and events sectors within the UK to boost recycling rates across foodservice;
• Nature-Tec’s developments with heat resistant, economical, compounds addressing market needs in compostable cutlery;
• SelfEco shares how to incorporate proper design, rapid 3D proto-typing & BPI certification into successful production processes;
• Meredian Holdings Group’s next generation of extrusion coating and lamination products.
• BASF new developments on Ingeo-based compostable packaging with ecovio®
• PTT MCC Biochem Company’s new market opportunities with BioPBS/PLA
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THEORY & PRACTICE IN DELIVERING HEAT RESISTANCE *MARCH 30, 2016 | 9:00AM — 1:00PM(Lunch Included)This workshop will review the state of the science and art of delivering heat resistance for Ingeo systems across a range applications, emphasizing recent advances and commercially available tech-nologies. We will discuss how to formulate, how to process, and how to characterize, heat resistant systems that include injection molding, thermo-forming, fibers, and film.
PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO IMPACT MODIFICATION *MARCH 30, 2016 | 12:15PM - 4:00PM(Lunch Included)This workshop will review practical aspects of deliv-ering impact resistance for Ingeo systems across multiple applications, emphasizing recent advances and commercially available technologies. We will discuss fundamentals of impact modification along with how to formulate, how to process, and how to characterize impact resistant systems in the context of product requirements.
“SYSTEM” WORKSHOPS Distinct from the conference itself, at ITR 2016, these workshops are designed to provide sufficient time for an in-depth technical exploration of performance optimization with leaders in the field.
After a decade of commercial use, a real appreciation has grown for the step changes in properties that are possible when Ingeo is considered not in isolation, but holistically as a part of an integrated system - the material, the process conditions and the final product.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?Research scientists, research engineers, material scientists, application engineers, and technical service engineers responsible for development, commercialization, and support of differentiated Ingeo systems.
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
JED RANDALLSenior Research ScientistNatureWorks
PETER VOLLMANEU Application Development ManagerNatureWorks
NICOLE WHITEMANLead Applications EngineerNatureWorks
ATTEND ONE WORKSHOP $195 * lunch included with admission to workshop
ATTEND BOTH WORKSHOPS $300 * lunch included with admission to workshop
Complimentary Workshop: Product Support the Ingeo Journey
DEEPAK VENKATRAMANTechnical Service & Development EngineerNatureWorks
OSEI OWUSUSr. Materials Scientist & Project LeaderNatureWorks
End of Life and Recovery StrategiesTIM GOODMAN Cradle-to-Cradle Manager
Regulatory Affairs BECKY BROOKS Global Regulatory Affairs Manager
Life Cycle Assessment, Latest Ingeo Eco-profile Data ERWIN VINK Environmental Affairs Manager
Feedstock Diversification ApproachKEN WILLIAMS Program DirectorMethane to Lactic Acid
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Feedstock Sustainability & Certification Options ERWIN VINK Environmental Affairs Manager
MARIAGIOVANNA VETEREEuropean Public Affairs Manager
PRODUCT SUPPORT: PROGRESSING THE INGEO JOURNEY MARCH 30, 2016 | 1:00PM – 4:30PM(Complimentary)This workshop provides an in-depth briefing for the Ingeo community on ques-tions they may have from a cradle-to-cradle perspective. Topics include: latest work in feedstock diversification, feedstock sustain-ability and certification, an update on relevant regional/global regulations, strate-gies and pilots to increase the recovery of Ingeo and the latest Ingeo Eco-Profile data.
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AGENDATUESDAY, MARCH 29 5:00pm – 7:00pm Registration Open
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 7:00am – 5:30pm Registration Open
12:00pm – 5:00pm Exhibitor Set Up
9:00am - 4:30pm PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
9:00am - 12:15pm Theory & Practice In Delivering Heat ResistanceJed Randall, Peter Vollman, Nicole Whiteman, NATUREWORKS
12:15pm - 1:00pm Lunch provided for applicable workshop attendees
1:00pm - 4:00pm Practical Approaches To Impact ModificationDeepak Venkatraman, Osei Owusu, NATUREWORKS
Product Support: Progressing the Ingeo Journey (concludes @4:30pm)Ken Williams, Becky Brooks, Tim Goodman, Mariagiovanna Vetere, Erwin Vink, NATUREWORKS
6:00pm – 8:00pm Welcome Reception sponsored by platinum sponsor Plastic Suppliers, Inc. (West Terrace/outdoor reception)
THURSDAY, MARCH 31
7:00am – 5:00pm Registration Open
7:00am - 7:50am Breakfast sponsored by Bonset America Corporation
7:50am - 8:00am Welcome and Introduction, Peter Clydesdale, NATUREWORKS
8:00am - 9:00am KEYNOTE SPEAKER Unlocking Innovation and Seizing Opportunities — Kaihan Krippendorff
9:00am - 12:00pm PLENARY
9:00am - 9:30am Sustainability and Circular Economy at Ikea Per Stolz, IKEA
9:30am - 10:00am The Green Sports Alliance — A Bioplastics Partnership Connecting Producers, Brands, and Consumers Justin Zeulner , THE GREEN SPORTS ALLIANCE
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AGENDATHURSDAY, MARCH 31 (CONTINUED)10:00am - 10:30am Networking Break sponsored by King Yuan Fu Packing Co.,Ltd.
10:30am - 11:00am Packaging Environmental Sustainability at Nestlé Sokhna Gueye, NESTLE
11:00am - 11:30am The Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance’s (BFA) Journey to More Responsible Bioplastics Erin Simon, WWF
11:30am - 12:00pm Quantifying the US Domestic BioProducts Sector and Efforts to Drive Its Growth Jay Golden, DUKE UNIVERSITY
12:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch sponsored by Metabolix
1:00pm - 7:30pm Exhibit Hall Open
2:00pm - 5:30pm FOOD SERVICEWARE WORLD SERIES CRACKING THE CODE ON SINGLE SERVE BEVERAGE DELIVERY
2:00pm - 2:30pm Compostable Packaging in the Real World: Case Studies From the Front Line of Zero Waste Eilidh Brunton, VEGWARE
Compostable Coffee Capsules into Italian Organic Waste Sector Dario Dell’Anna, ITALIAN COMPOSTING AND BIOGAS ASSOCIATION (CIC)
2:30pm - 3:00pm Minnesota Twins - Swinging for the Fences: Waste Diversion Success at Target Field Jase Miller, MINNESOTA TWINS & Wendell Simonson, ECO-PRODUCTS SILVER SPONSOR
The Espresso Coffee Sector, Lavazza Compostable Capsule Project Dr. Fabio Osculati, LAVAZZA
3:00pm - 3:30pm Learnings from Injection Molding Poly(lactic) Acid (PLA) Shilpa Manjure, NATUR-TEC
The Future is Brewing – Ahlstrom’s Ingeo Journey in Food Packaging Ray Volpe, AHLSTROM
3:30pm - 4:00pm Networking Break sponsored by Leistritz
4:00pm - 4:30pm Product Development Using Plant-based Polymers Danny Mishek, SELFECO
Disrupting Single Serve Coffee: Can the launch of the World’s First Certified, 100% Compostable Pod help bring consumers back to the segment? Claudio Gemmiti, CLUB COFFEE
4:30pm - 5:00pm Next Generation Extrusion Coating and Lamination of Paper Phil Van Trump, MHG SILVER SPONSOR
Nichigo G-polymer: A Solution to Compostable Barrier Packaging Bessie Psihogios, SOARUS LLC
5:00pm - 5:30pm Open New Market Opportunities With BioPBS/PLA Dr. Chinnawat Srirojpinyo, PTT MCC BIOCHEM
New Developments on Ingeo-based Compostable Packaging With Ecovio® Martin Bussmann, BASF SE
6:00pm - 7:30pm Evening Reception (Exhibit Hall)
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FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 20167:00am - 7:50am Breakfast sponsored by Fabri-Kal Corporation
7:00am - 1:30pm Exhibit Hall Open
7:50am - 8:00am Welcome and Introduction, Manuel Natal, NatureWorks
8:00am - 8:30am KENYOTE SPEAKER Enabling The Future of Innovation, Jen Owen, ENABLINGTHEFUTURE.ORG
8:30am - 12:00pm NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN INGEO FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
PROTOTYPING THE FUTURE - NEW HORIZONS FOR INGEO IN 3D PRINTING
ADVANCEMENTS IN DAIRY, DESSERT & CHILLED SNACK PACKAGING
8:30am - 9:00am A Disruptive Step Forward to Sustainable Packaging Sealants Francisco Cavalcanti, PLASTIC SUPPLIERS PLATINUM SPONSOR
3D Printing & Controlling R&D Costs Edward Dominion, D6
Form-Fill-Seal Industrial Experience on PLA Labeled Yogurt Cups Stephane Javault, ARCIL SYNERLINK
9:00am - 9:30am Mars: Revolutionary Development of Sustainable Flexible Packaging Based on 2nd Generation Feedstock Dennis van Eeten, MARS CHOCOLATE Thijs Rodenburg, RODENBURG BIOPOLYMERS
Solving the Key Challenges in Low-Cost 3D Printing Via Material Technologies Xiaofan Luo, POLYMAKER
Foaming with Physics Mark Lindenfelzer, MUCELL EXTRUSION
9:30am - 10:00am Oxaqua® Biocoating, Sustainable Solution in the Flexible Packaging Gianni Costanzo, METALVUOTO
Successfully Growing the Market for 3D Printers in the Educational, Retail and On-line Retail Through Collaborative Innovation Braydon Moreno, ROBO 3D
Functional Additive Advances for Biopolymers John D. Price, SUKANO POLYMERS
10:00am - 10:30am Networking Break sponsored by Polyvel Inc.
10:30am - 11:00am Sustainable Collaboration: A Call to Action Chris Mitchell, INNOVIA FILMS SILVER SPONSOR
New Innovations in Printers and Materials-An Industry Overview Jake Clark, 3DOM USA
INGEO FIBERS AND NONWOVENS ADVANCEMENTS IN SINGLE-USE APPLICATIONS
Bioplastics in Nonwovens: Possibilities or Pipe Dreams? Dave Rousse, INDA
11:00am - 11:30am A Disposable and Compostable Unit Dose That Will Make the Difference Christian Burattini, EASYSNAP TECHNOLOGY
Additive Manufacturing - Present and Future Renato Gross, SWIGRO
The Future of Nonwovens Tony De La Hoz, HILLS
11:30am - 12:00pm Advances in Enc-pla Voided Materials Ryan McEneany, VOID TECHNOLOGIES
Developing FDM Materials: Lessons Learned Bill Yackabonis, AUTODESK
It’s the Beginning of an Evolution – Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products That Offer Performance Rick Mazzoli, TRELEONI
AGENDA
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AGENDAFRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016 (CONTINUED)12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm - 3:15pm CLOSING PLENARY: BRAND OWNER & CEO PERSPECTIVES
1:30pm - 2:00pm Thoughtful Design – Safer Products Erin Helgerson & Michael Raimondi, THE HONEST COMPANY
2:00pm - 2:30pm Why Methane? Rethinking Ingeo Feedstocks Alan Shaw, President & CEO, CALYSTA
2:30pm - 3:15pm NatureWorks: The Next Decade – A CEO Perspective Marc Verbruggen, CEO, NATUREWORKS
THANK YOU SPONSORS
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BREAKFAST LUNCH NETWORKING
GIFT BAGS
PLATINUM GOLD
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EXHIBITORS3DOM FILAMENTS LIMITED www.3domeurope.com | www.3domusa.com
A. SCHULMAN, INC. www.aschulman.com
ANHUI HENGXIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD. www.hfhx.en.alibaba.com/company_profile.html
BP CONSULTING, INC. www.bpc-tyo.com
BI-AX INTERNATIONAL INC. www.evlonfilm.com
BONSET AMERICA CORPORATION www.bonset.com
CLUB COFFEE www.clubcoffee.ca
DKS CO. LTD. www.dks-web.jp
ENABLINGTHEFUTURE.ORG www.enablingthefuture.org
FABRI-KAL CORPORATION www.fabri-kal.com
GALA INDUSTRIES, INC A MEMBER OF MAAG www.gala-industries.com
HILLS, INC. www.hillsinc.net
INNOVIA FILMS, INC. www.innoviafilms.com
KING YUAN FU PACKING CO. LTD. www.kyf.com.tw
KITAMURA CHEMICALS CO., LTD. www.kitamura-chem.co.jp
LAUREL BIOCOMPOSITE, LLC www.laurelbiocomposite.com
LEISTRITZ www.leistritzcorp.com
MEREDIAN HOLDINGS GROUP www.mhgbio.com
METABOLIX, INC. www.metabolix.com
NINGBO HOME-LINK PLASTIC www.linklike.cn
NISSAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD. www.nissanchem.co.jp
NISSHINBO CHEMICAL INC. www.nisshinbo-chem.co.jp
PLASTIC SUPPLIERS, INC. www.plasticsuppliers.com
POLYVEL, INC. www.polyvel.com
PRESIDENT PACKAGING IND. CORP. www.ppi.com.tw
PTT MCC BIOCHEM www.pttmcc.com
SHENZHEN ESUN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD www.brightcn.com
SUKANO POLYMERS CORPORATION www.sukano.com
TOYOTSU CHEMIPLAS CORPORATION www.toyotsu-chemiplas.com
TRELEONI www.treleoni.com
U.S. PACIFIC NONWOVENS IND. LTD. www.us-pacific.com.hk
WACKER CHEMICAL www.wacker.com
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SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELYYour ticket price covers more than just entry to the talks. You’ll also get catered breakfasts, lunches, mid-morning/afternoon breaks and evening receptions – offering ample networking time where attendees can learn from each other. We do everything we can to make each ticket a sound investment. Take advantage of the early-bird deadline, when you register before December 31, 2015.
CANCELLATION DATES & REFUND POLICY JANUARY 13, 2016 Cancellations received by January 13 will be refunded 100%.
JANUARY 14, 2016 – FEBRUARY 22, 2016 Cancellations received between January 14 – February 22 will be refunded, less a 25% service fee.
FEBRUARY 23, 2016 – MARCH 22, 2016 Cancellations received between February 23 – March 22 will be refunded, less a 75% service fee.
MARCH 23, 2016 – ONSITE No cancellations will be issued this date forward.
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ONLY
$15,000 $7,500 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $3,000 $3,000
# of Sponsorships Remaining 1 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT
Registration passes included ($1,495 value per pass) 4 3 2 2 2 1 1
Standard exhibit booth (10’ x 10’)
Opt-In attendee list with full contact information (pre & post event)
Corporate logo & 50-word bio in ITR printed program and on ITR website with hyperlink, driving digital traffic to your website
Corporate logo listing in pre-conference marketing & onsite signage
Custom banner placement at sponsored event (provided by sponsor)
Company Q&A feature in ITR email campaign
Four-color advertisement in ITR printed program Full Page Full Page Half Page
Social media announcement
Premium exhibit booth (upgrade to 10’ x 20’ if desired)
Speaking opportunity from podium during sponsored event (2-3 min)
Company name/logo on sponsored event signage
Company name mentioned in press release
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SPONSORSHIP DETAILS
LUNCH SPONSOR $5,000
1 SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
� Thursday, March 31
• Up to (2) ITR registration passes ($2,290 value)
• Company name/logo on lunch signage
• Banner placement at lunch entrance (provided by sponsor)
• Corporate logo & 50-word bio in ITR printed program and on ITR website with hyperlink, driving digital traffic to your website
• Corporate logo listing in pre-conference marketing & onsite signage
• 10 foot x 10 foot standard exhibit booth
• Opt-In attendee list with full contact information (pre & post-event)SOLD OUT
• Up to (4) ITR registration passes ($5,980 value)
• Recognition & speaking opportunity from podium during opening remarks of sponsored event. (2-3 min)
• Company name/logo on sponsored event signage, including 1 air star balloon
• Custom banner placement at sponsored event (provided by sponsor)
• Double-size table display in prominent location if desired
• Full page, four-color advertisement in ITR printed program
• Company Q&A feature in ITR email campaign (date determined by ITR)
• Corporate logo & 100-word bio in ITR printed program and on ITR website with hyperlink, driving digital traffic to your website
• Corporate logo listing in pre-conference marketing & onsite signage
• Company name mentioned in press release
• Social Media announcement
• 10 foot x 10 foot standard exhibit booth
• Opt-In attendee list with full contact information (pre & post-event)
PLATINUM $15,000
WELCOME RECEPTION �Wednesday, March 30
EXHIBITOR RECEPTION � Thursday, March 31
1 REMAIN
SILVER SPONSOR $5,000
5 SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
• Up to (2) ITR registration passes ($2,290 value)
• Half page, four-color advertisement in ITR printed program
• Company Q&A feature in ITR email campaign (date determined by ITR)
• Corporate logo & 50-word bio in ITR printed program and on ITR website with hyperlink, driving digital traffic to your website
• Corporate logo listing in pre-conference marketing & onsite signage
• 10 foot x 10 foot standard exhibit booth
• Opt-In attendee list with full contact information (pre & post-event)SOLD OUT
GOLD SPONSOR $7,500
1 SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
• Up to (3 ) ITR registration passes ($4,485 value)
• Double-size table display in prominent location if desired
• Full page, four-color advertisement in ITR printed program
• Company Q&A feature in ITR email campaign (date determined by ITR)
• Corporate logo & 50-word bio in ITR printed program and on ITR website with hyperlink, driving digital traffic to your website
• Social Media announcement
• Corporate logo listing in pre-conference marketing & onsite signage
• 10 foot x 10 foot standard exhibit booth
• Opt-In attendee list with full contact information (pre & post-event)
SOLD OUT
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SPONSORSHIP DETAILS
OTHER IDEAS? We’d love to work with you on a custom sponsorship. Let’s work together to create a package that helps you connect and meets your budget.
BREAKFAST SPONSOR $5,000
2 SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE (choose one day)
� Thursday, March 31 � Friday, April 1
• Up to (2) ITR registration passes ($2,290 value)
• Company name/ logo on breakfast welcome signage
• Banner placement at breakfast entrance (provided by sponsor)
• Corporate logo & 50-word bio in ITR printed program and on ITR website with hyperlink, driving digital traffic to your website
• Corporate logo listing in pre-conference marketing & onsite signage
• 10 foot x 10 foot standard exhibit booth
• Opt-In attendee list with full contact information (pre & post-event)SOLD OUT
• (1) ITR registration pass ($1,495 value)
• 10 foot x 10 foot standard exhibit booth
• Pipe and drape
• 8’ high back wall
• 3’ high side rails
• 6’ draped table (3 sides)
• (2) Contour chairs
• Wastebasket
• ID Sign (11”x17”)
• Corporate name and hyperlink to company website in pre-conference marketing including ITR website and printed program
• Opt-In attendee list with full contact information (pre & post-event)
• Opportunity upon registration for attendees to contact exhibitors pre-show for onsite meeting
EXHIBITOR ONLY $3,000
10 EXHIBIT BOOTHS AVAILABLESOLD OUT
NETWORKING BREAK SPONSOR $3,000
3 SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
� Thursday, March 31 (AM) � Thursday, March 31 (PM) � Friday, April 1 (AM)
• Up to (1) ITR registration pass ($1,495 value)
• Company name/ logo on break signage
• Banner placement at sponsored break (provided by sponsor)
• Corporate logo & 50-word bio in ITR printed program and on ITR website with hyperlink, driving digital traffic to your website
• Corporate logo listing in pre-conference marketing & onsite signage
• 10 foot x 10 foot standard exhibit booth
• Opt-In attendee list with full contact information (pre & post-event)SOLD OUT
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2014 OVERVIEW
27
COUNTRIES
352
ATTENDEES
197
COMPANIES
43
SPEAKERS
30
EXHIBITORSWatch the recap video on YouTube See photos on Flickr
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2016 MEDIA PARTNERS
“This suggests an imminent escalation in the adoption of Ingeo PLA fibre by
the industry... A significant number of major suppliers to the global nonwovens industry have been present at this week’s Innovation Takes Root conference held by NatureWorks in Orlando, Florida.”
— Sustainable Nonwovens
“And for me, at least, this event is reminiscent
of a time decades ago when the big polymer producers would gather together other segments of the industry—machine builders, additive suppliers, and processors—to help each other learn how to tap the potential of an upstart family of materials that was challenging the established order...”
— Matthew H. Naitove, Plastics Technology
“Brand owner and converter speakers at
Innovation Takes Root 2014 turn the focus on PLA’s technical functionality. It is almost as though PLA is now being treated as (gasp!) a ‘normal commodity’ plastic.”
— PackWebasiaMEDIA ENQUIRY & PARTNERSHIP For media enquiry and partnership, please contact Steve Sterling, APR STERLING Public Relations, Inc. | [email protected] | (952) 935-0078
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• Exclusive rate available 3 days prior/post conference dates
DEADLINE MARCH 7TH! Our exclusive rates are available through March 7, 2016. Reservations received after March 7 will be confirmed on a space available basis only, and cannot be guaranteed at the group rate.
CONTACTREGISTRATION, SPONSORSHIP & EVENT DETAILS Andrea Ziadi (Andy) [email protected] (952) 562-3303
MEDIA INQUIRIES Steve Sterling, APR STERLING Public Relations, Inc. [email protected] (952) 935-0078
SPEAKERS & PROGRAM Jim Nangeroni. Ph.D. [email protected]
Photos © Liz Linder Photography, Inc.
A Collaborative Biopolymers Forum for the Global Ingeo Community
MARCH 30 – APRIL 1, 2016 ORLANDO, FLORIDA
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