M A R K E T G R O W T H , T E C H N O L O G Y & I N N O V A T I O N

MARCH 29 - 31 | CHICAGO, IL, USA

RELEASE LINERINDUSTRY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

AWA GLOBAL

2017PLATINUM SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORSGOLD SPONSORS

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Program highlightsTHE 17TH ANNUAL GLOBAL RELEASE LINER INDUSTRY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION IS THE ONLY CONFERENCE DEDICATED TO THE RELEASE LINER INDUSTRY. THE 2017 CONFERENCE WILL FOCUS ON THE THEMES OF MARKET GROWTH, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION, AND WILL include a full-day Silicone, coating & MateRial technology foRuM.

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the PRogRaM featuReS PReSentationS fRoM Key PlayeRS in the induStRy, Panel diScuSSionS on challengeS and oPPoRtunitieS Within acRoSS the ReleaSe lineR induStRy, and inteRactiVe SeSSionS, and offeRS eXcellent netWoRKing oPPoRtunitieS.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCESILICONE, COATING & MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY FORUMthe conference kicks off with a full day dedicated to Silicone, coating and Material technology

KEY NOTE PRESENTATION:State of the induStRy: Michael aPPeRSon, ceo, loPaReX REAL-TIME INDUSTRY SURVEYthe global Release liner industry conference & exhibition is a unique forum, bringing together key players across the release liner industry. the Real-time industry Survey provides a unique snapshot and useful insight into the state of the industry – live – in real time! INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP PANELan impressive and important panel of leaders discuss key issues in the industry, including globalization, leadership, strategy, market growth, technology and innovation. MARKET & APPLICATION DEEP DIVE Presentations from leading companies in key release liner market segments.

2016 delegateS By PoSition

President/CEO

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director

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engineerPress otherEXHIBITION & NETWORKING

accompanying the formal program is a table top exhibition and networking sessions, providing the ideal setting to promote your company and its products to a target audience, and network with colleagues from across the world and across the value chain.

BMGI BMgi is a consulting partner that collaborates with every level of your business to create and execute strategy that delivers innovation, growth and outstanding operations. through a portfolio of Strategy, innovation, Performance excellence and change Management services, we help you solve today’s toughest problems while building your team’s capabilities so you can sustain success and drive change tomorrow. When we bring your people and our people together, anything is possible.

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WEBPACKAGING Webpackaging is the global platform for connecting packaging buyers with packaging suppliers. it is the packaging industry’s most powerful search engine scanning news, products, specifications, web sites, documents, videos, containing 10,000+ comprehensive company portals with over one million pages of tagged content. Webpackaging is where successful brands source packaging.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM29 MARCH: SILICONE, COATING, & MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY FORUM

DR. PATTI HUBBARDVICE PRESIDENT R&D, MATERIALS GROUP NORTH AMERICA, AVERY DENNISON

FORUM CHAIR

Dr. Patricia Hubbard is the Vice President of R&D for Avery Dennison’s Materials Group in North America. In this role, Dr. Hubbard is responsible for leading new product development for growth and material re-engineering for cost-out, building organizational capability, and helping drive innovation and a global R&D agenda. She joined Avery Dennison in mid-2016, after spending 9 years with PolyOne Corporation, a premier provider of specialty polymer materials, services and solutions. At PolyOne, Dr. Hubbard most recently held the position of VP of Corporate R&D, leading strategic innovation across the company to drive growth through new product and process development. She had previously served as the Global Technology Director for PolyOne’s Specialty Engineered Materials business, where her team was instrumental in transforming the business from commodity to specialty. Prior to PolyOne, she spent 10 years with General Electric in their Plastics, Silicones and Quartz businesses. At GE, Dr. Hubbard successfully led global product and process development teams in diverse disciplines of material science including engineered thermoplastics, silicone fluids, and ceramic chemical vapor deposition. While at GE, she earned her Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Hubbard began her career formulating architectural and container coatings formulations at ICI Paints. Dr. Hubbard earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Case Western Reserve University and her Ph.D. in polymer science from the University of Akron.

FORUM PROGRAM 8.00 - 9.00am

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EXHIBITION OPEN REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

FORUM OPENING & INTRODUCTION Corey M. Reardon, President & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates

FORUM KICK OFF: INNOvATION & TECHNOLOGyDr. Patti Hubbard, Vice President R&D, Materials Group North America, Avery Dennison

SILICONE, COATING & MATERIAL PANEL DISCUSSION Moderator: Dr. Patti Hubbard, Vice President R&D, Materials Group North America, Avery DennisonPanelists: Dr. Stefan P. Stadtmüller, Vice President of Product Line Surface Technologies, Evonik Charlie Zimmer, Global Strategic Market Director - Packaging, Elastomers, Electrical & Telecom, Dow Corning Sean Duffy, SURFACE Business Unit Director, Bluestar Silicones Terry McEwen, Global Key Account Manager, Wacker Chemical Corporation Graham Alexander, Business Manager Silicone PSA and Release Coatings, Shin-Etsu Silicones of America COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

CONCURRENT SESSION TRACK 1: SILICONE & COATING CONCURRENT SESSION TRACK 2: MATERIAL TECHNOLOGy

LUNCH

CONCURRENT SESSION TRACK 1: SILICONE & COATING CONCURRENT SESSION TRACK 2: MATERIAL TECHNOLOGy COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

RELEASE LINER TRENDS – FROM A TECHNOLOGy & INNOvATION vIEW Edwin Hortelano, Global Vice President, R&D, Loparex 5S for releaSe linerS (SuStainable, Safe, Simple Silicone SolutionS) Mark Rossman, Technical Service Team Leader, Bluestar Silicones

CLOSING REMARKS COCKTAIL RECEPTION

CONFERENCE PROGRAM29 MARCH: SILICONE, COATING, & MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY FORUM

11.15 - 11.45pm THE EffEcTs of ViscoElasTic BEHaVior on coaTing Mark Miller, Founder, Coating Tech Slot Dies Coating rubber bands is not easy. So when you look at coating liquids that have molecules already formed, or the fluid has a rubbery nature, care needs to be taken to conisder the effects of viscoelastic behaviour.

11.45 - 12.15 Managing linEr cHangEs and linEr innoVaTion in siliconE rElEasE coaTings Kyle Rhodes, Core Research Chemist, Avery Dennison With consolidations within the liner supply industry, plus new innovations in paper stock, managing the impact of changes to silicone release coatings can be a challenge. This presentation will explore test methodology and concepts for managing the interactions between the liner, the silicone, and the adhesives. 12.15 - 12.45 novel SAM - Self AdheSive MAteriAl with A wAter Soluble protective lAyer Shilpan Patel, CMD, Arrow Greentech Novel SAM potential for addressing the prevailing economical and sustainability challenges in the release liner industry.

12.45 - 1.45 luNch

1.45 - 2.15 coAtiNg defectS 101: SolviNg SheAr-relAted iSSueS At the puMp Douglass Weeks, Technical Sales, Tacmina Material flow is an essential part of the coating process. Coating application fluid chemistry ranges from the simple to the exotic to address a product’s needs, and the more exotic the material, the more careful the handling required. When defects such as streaks, clogs, curls, cracking, or material delamination occur, often you are seeing the results of shear.

Shear occurs when a fluid reacts to energy imparted to it by the transfer process. Many coating applications require specialized pumping equipment to handle the material and the requirements of both the coating application and the fluid itself.

This presentation is a 101-level examination of the causes and effects of shear in the coating process, how different pump technologies affect the final application, and potential solutions for avoiding shear defects.

2.15 - 2.45 why doeS My releASe liNer Not releASe? how to MAke Sure thiS Never hAppeNS AgAiN Hans Oerley, Sales Manager, Dr. Schenk Modern optical inspection systems (AOI) are a powerful remedy to overcome label application problems such as deformation, insufficient thickness or incomplete coatings. These AOI’s are based on digital line cameras and feature specially designed multi-channel and multi-color LED line illuminations.

2.45 - 3.15 eNhANced perforMANce froM eMulSioN SilicoNe releASe coAtiNgS Mike Reed, Account Manager Engineered Products Division, Glatfelter Using a high efficiency rheology modifier to improve the performance properties of an emulsion silicone coating. This additive improves the flow properties of the coating without negatively impacting any of the desired characteristics of the silicone release formulation. 3.15 - 4.15 coffee & NetworkiNg breAk

CONCURRENT SESSION TRACK 1: SILICONE & COATING

CONFERENCE PROGRAM29 MARCH: SILICONE, COATING, & MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY FORUM

11.15 - 11.45 A Behind the SceneS Look At FiLmS

GeorgeM.Orlych,VPofTechnicalOperations,MTIPolyexe Various topics on film extrusion and formulation will be covered from a film manufacturer’s perspective. There will be a general overview of polyolefins and polyolefin nomenclature. Manufacturing precesses of plastic films. Resin and film additives, including colors. Other topics: opacity, storage and weathering of films and corona treatment. 11.45 - 12.15pm Fit-For-purpose creating more value in release liners JaakkoRautalahti,HeadofProductDevelopment,UPMSpecialtyPapers Release liners form the base for many applications in pressure-sensitive field whether it’s labels, tapes or other applications. Typically our industry has relied on a few standard release base materials for various applications. This is obviously a safe approach but there is a lot to gain from new fit-for-purpose solutions. Examples of current fit-for-purpose solutions include down-gauging of liners, engineering of surface coatings and optimizing of base material composition. Fit-for-purpose is not just about creating savings, it’s about finding best value for each end-use. 12.15 - 12.45pm release liner paper: renewable source, recyclable and environmentally sustainable MarceloPeixoto,ManagingPartner,Polpel Since 2008 release liner paper recycling is a reality in Brazil. Through a clean, low cost and effluent free process, Polpel developed a technology able to recycle the release liner paper, transforming it into cellulose pulp.

12.45 - 1.45 luncH 1.45 - 2.15 an eFFicient release liner solution oF grapHic art applications - ccK paper versus pcK paper GunnarSieber,ProductGroupManagerReleaseLiner,Sappi The global graphic arts market is dominated by two paper based release liner solutions: Clay Coated Kraft papers (CCK) and PE Coated papers (PCK). The release liner solutions have to meet the graphic art market demands for good dimensional stability, high internal bond strength, high mechanical strength and excellent lay flat properties. When it comes to market adoption in North America and European markets there are clear differences. In Europe CCK grades are predominantly in use for the graphic arts market whereas the North American market has traditionally relied more on PCK grades. 2.15 - 2.45 pressure sensitive adHesives and adHesive selection criteria IngridBrase,TechnicalMarketStrategist This presentation will provide an outline for key criteria to consider before calling an adhesive supplier for assistance in recommending a pressure sensitive adhesive for a new product. Using this checklist and a approach will enable the product developed to reduce development time by gathering necessary information up front. 2.45 - 3.15 new papermaKing materials For release base papers BobHamilton,President,StirlingConsulting,Inc. Considers new raw material developments for papermaking, their potential benefits and issues in commercialization of these technologies.

3.15 - 4.15 coFFee & networKing breaK

CONCURRENT SESSION TRACK 2: MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY

CONFERENCE PROGRAM30 MARCH: INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

8.00 - 9.00am EXHIBITION OPEN REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

9.00 - 9.30 REAL-TIME INDUSTRY SURVEY

9.30 - 10.00 GLOBAL RELEASE LINER MARkET OVERVIEW Corey M. Reardon, President & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates

10.00 - 10.30 kEY NOTE: STATE OF THE INDUSTRY, WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Michael Apperson, CEO, Loparex Loparex is the leading, global manufacturer of silicone release liners. Weprovideglobalmanufacturingcapabilities,experiencedR&Dteam drivingglobalinnovation,world’slargest,mostexperiencedsalesand technical teams, consistent quality and reliable performance, capacity tomeetthechangingneedsofourcustomerandcustomizedsolutions for the most demanding release liner business areas.

10.30 - 11.30 COFFEE & NETWORkING BREAk

11.30 - 12.30pm EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PANEL DISCUSSION Moderator: Corey M. Reardon, President & CEO, Alexander Watson Associates Panelists: Michael Apperson, CEO, Loparex Dr. Markus Fuerst, Managing Director Release Liner, Mondi Michael Szidat, President, Felix Schoeller North America Tomas Rink, President, Ritrama Amit Kalra, President, Polyplex Group Dr. Robert Gnann, President, Wacker Silicones

12.30 - 1.30 LUNCH

1.30 - 2.00 DRIVING VALUE THROUGH MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Bill Hornell, Managing Director, Mesirow Financial

2.00 - 2.20 PULP & PAPER RAW MATERIAL TRENDS AND INSIGHTS Greg Rudder, Editor, Pulp & Paper Week at RISI 2.20 - 2.40 RESIN & FILM RAW MATERIAL TRENDS AND INSIGHTS Peter Callais, VP Global Sales, Townsend Solutions

2.40 - 3.00 TRENDS OF PLATINUM AND INSIGHTS THAT COULD CHANGE FUNDAMENTALS OVER THE COMING yEARS Miguel Perez-Santalla, Global Business Unit, Heraeus Metals Management 3.00 - 4.00 COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

4.00 - 5.00 KEy NOTE: InnovatIon - the methods USED TO ANTICIPATE TECHNOLOGy TRENDS Dr. Phil Samuel, Chief Innovation Officer, BMGI It’s hard to fathom, but science fiction is being moved to the history shelf. That’s because there’s little we conceive that we don’t eventually create. In today’s world, there’s a whole lot of science going on…and little of it will turn out to be fiction. For business leaders, the question is, “How can we peer into the future to see what’s coming so we’re not surprised? How can we see the future before our competitors do? And how can we take control of this future to create competitive advantage.” During this hour long keynote, David Silverstein will introduce the audience to the methods used to anticipate technology trends, how to use these methods to develop new products and processes, and how to manage and protect the intellectual property that results. 5.00 - 5.15 CLOSING REMARKS PRESENTATION: AWA RELEASE LINER INDUSTRy LEADERSHIP AWARD

5.15 - CASINO NIGHT - DINNER & DRINKS SPONSORED By:

CONFERENCE PROGRAM31 MARCH: MARKET & APPLICATION DEEP DIVE

8.00 - 9.00am EXHIBITION OPEN REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE 9.00 - 10.00 SuSTAINABILITy: AN INduSTRy ISSuE & OPPORTuNITy Introduction and Release Liner Waste Corey M. Reardon, President & CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates Sustainability & Leadership Avery Dennison Closing the Loop Introduction-CalvinFrost,Chairman,ChanneledResourcesGroup Presentation-TedHansen,CEO,ConvergenEnergy

10.00 - 10.30 ReLeaSe LIneRS – automotIve and aeRoSpaCe SoLutIonS – oveRvIeW MarieBoulos,AdvancedProductDevelopmentSpecialist, 3MAutomotiveandAerospaceSolutionsDivision

10.30 - 11.00 CONSuMER ELECTRONICS MARkETS - appLICatIonS tRendS LawrenceL.Chiang,TechnicalAccount/BusinessDevelopmentManager, Avery Dennison

11.00 - 11.45 COFFEE & NETWORkING BREAk 11.45 - 12.15pm COMPOSITE dEMANdS ON SuBSTRATES ANd LINERS CarlCraven,SeniorProjectManager,WebIndustries 12.15 - 12.45 RELEASE LINERS IN THE dIGITAL AGE JamesM.Casey,VicePresident,Technology,FLEXcon

12.45 - 13.00 CLOSING REMARkS

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www.dowcorning.com

www.bluestarsilicones.com

www.algrosol.com

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www.mondigroup.com

MTI & Polyexe are manufacturers of multi-layer, colored, coextruded films up to 90” wide. Capabilities include: silicone coating, embossing & specialty coatings. Applications: industrial tapes, building & construction, graphics, electronics, label.

In-line annealing system on blown film extruder is unique; creates low caliper variation film with high dimensional stability. Specialty expertise includes manufacture of tough, anti-skid/friction films with high UV resistance.

BillerudKorsnäs provides high quality paper and state of the art packaging expertise. Together with our global network of converters we develop smarter packaging solutions that save costs, boost brands thanks to improved design, and contribute towards smoother logistics and a cleaner environment. We have a turnover of SEK20 billion and employ 4,400 people in 13 countries.

LOPAREX LLC is the leading, global manufacturer of silicone release liners. We provide global manufacturing capabilities, experienced R&D team driving global innovation, world’s largest, most experienced sales and technical teams, consistent quality and reliable performance, capacity to meet the changing needs of our customers and customized solutions for the most demanding release liner business areas.

STARKRAFT is the leading supplier of high-quality, bleached kraft paper, produced on Europe’s most modern kraft paper machine. Our flying rhino symbolizes the strength of our paper and the flexibility of our offering. We operate in international markets providing both standard and individual, future-oriented base paper solutions for the packaging and Release Liner industries.

Dow Corning Corporation has more than 70 years of labeling expertise and market-driven innovation. Our global network of technical experts work alongside customers to identify ways in which Dow Corning’s silicone technology can reduce cost, improve efficiency and deliver optimal performance. An extensive portfolio of silicone solutions is available for pressure-sensitive adhesion and release coating applications include labeling solutions, water-based release coatings, pressure-sensitive adhesives, protective films and tapes. For customers who need help to improve a formulation or to refine and improve production processes, we offer ongoing technical support. But we’re also keen to put our innovation expertise to work to meet market trends whether it’s the shift from paper to heat sensitive filmic release liners, or the desire to reduce platinum dependency or increasingly challenging converting conditions. For more information on how we can help you visit www.dowcorning/psi

Bluestar silicones is one of the foremost fully-integrated silicone manufacturers in the world. With over 60 years’ silicones expertise, Bluestar Silicones offers a comprehensive range of silicone products in the sectors of release coatings, engineering elastomers, healthcare products, specialty fluids, emulsions and resins. The Bluestar Silicones SILCOLEASE range is unique in its ability to cover all technologies used in silicone release coatings: Solventless Thermal, Solventless Radiation (epoxy chemistry withcationic cure, Acrylate chemistry with free radical cure), Emulsion and Solvent. For 2013 and 2014 UV products to complement our already wide range have been launched.

SAPPI is a leading manufacturer of speciality papers. The silicone base paper range Algro Sol offers sustainable and efficient solutions for different self-adhesive applications. Customers around the world benefit from the excellent siliconizing properties of the CCK papers, like low silicone consumption combined with homogenous silicone surface, fast silicone curing and superior silicone anchorage.

Additional advantages are high dimensional stability, good lay flat properties, low shrinkage of the paper during thermal stress, high ply bond and stiffness and a sustainable and environmentally-friendly solution. Sappi aims to support it’s customers to grow top line and bottom line through reliability, global availability, fully committed to the business and close links to customers and stakeholders.

WACKER is a globally operating chemical company with 25 production sites, 21 competence centers and 50 sales offices; we are close to our customers. Its SILICONES division, with a range of over 3,000 silicone products, ranks among the world’s largest manufacturers of silanes and silicones. Whether you want more efficient processes, innovative coating solutions or higher machine speeds, WACKER offers a perfect combination of siliconebased DEHESIVE® release systems, industry knowledge and technical expertise.

MONDI Advanced Materials is a business segment of Mondi’s Europe & International division and a leading global supplier of hygiene components, speciality films and release liners with an international plant network. Production sites are located in Europe, North America and Asia. Mondi Advanced Materials focuses on hygiene and healthcare sectors as well as packaging, manufacturing and processing industries serving multinational and local customers. Advanced Materials hygiene components add value to diapers and femcare products. Its speciality films and release liners bring functionality to all kinds of technical processes and are used for a wide variety of applications ranging from packaging to labels, tapes, graphic arts as well as fibre composites and automotive. With its strong market orientation Mondi Advanced Materials offers innovative product and process development as well as product and customer support through an experienced sales force, application engineering and R&D centre.

UPM is the world’s leading producer of high quality face and release base papers. Its packaging papers’ range consists of C1S and Barrier papers. We are constantly developing our solutions and technology to fulfil our customers’ requirements. The global presence guarantees local e.g. sales, logistics, technical and extensive environmental services worldwide. UPM is responding to the rapidly growing demand for environmentally sustainable products. Our products are sustainable over their lifecycle. The products are made of renewable, recyclable and biodegradable materials in two high-performing mills. We optimise our processes to minimize the environmental impact of our product throughout their entire lifecycle.

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