Day 1
11 September, 2024
KEYNOTE
Understanding the demand trends shaping compounding and masterbatch
09:30 - 10:00
Compounding World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Development of thermoplastic materials having piezoelectric properties
10:10 - 10:30
Compounding World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Graphene nanoplatelet masterbatch - towards sustainable plastic
10:40 - 11:00
Compounding World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
The renaissance of natural fibres as renewable reinforcing agent for polymers
11:10 - 11:30
Compounding World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Synergies between conductive fillers for enhanced EMI shielding and thermal conductivity in conductive plastics
11:40 - 12:00
Compounding World Expo Theatre
Speakers
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Anthony Passchyn
Global Head of Strategy and Product
Bekaert Fiber TechnologiesAnthony Passchyn, Global Head of Strategy and Product, Bekaert Fiber Technologies -
Jérôme Crepin-Leblond
R&D Group Leader Additives for Conductive Plastics
ImerysJérôme Crepin-Leblond, R&D Group Leader Additives for Conductive Plastics, Imerys
TRAINING SEMINAR
Solving the challenges of PHA compounding with continuous mixing technology
12:10 - 12:40
Compounding World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Optimising the pigment optics in white and coloured plastics
13:40 - 14:00
Compounding World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Novel carbon black for high jetness in polymers
14:10 - 14:30
Compounding World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Sustainable strength: 100% recycled glass beads as reinforcing agents in plastics
14:40 - 15:00
Compounding World Expo Theatre
BUSINESS DEBATE
Discussing successful strategies for masterbatch makers
15:15 - 16:00
Compounding World Expo Theatre
Moderator
Speakers
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Dr. Cristian Fusardi
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Rifra MasterbatchesDr. Cristian Fusardi, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Manager, Rifra Masterbatches -
Dr. Derek Hepburn
Group Technical Director
ColloidsDr. Derek Hepburn, Group Technical Director, Colloids -
Dr. Gary Ogden
Technical Manager
Wells Performance MaterialsDr. Gary Ogden, Technical Manager, Wells Performance Materials -
Tiina Luttikhedde
Head of Innovation & Application Development and Quality Control
Budenheim/QolorTechTiina Luttikhedde, Head of Innovation & Application Development and Quality Control, Budenheim/QolorTech
Day 2
12 September, 2024
KEYNOTE
Current challenges and regulations within Europe
09:30 - 10:00
Compounding World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Enabling sustainability in black plastics with circular masterbatch and carbon black solutions
10:40 - 11:00
Compounding World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Using the adaptability of planetary roller extruders to handle complex compounding and reaction processes
11:10 - 11:30
Compounding World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Using graphite additives to deliver flame retardancy and thermal conductivity in e-mobility and green energy applications
11:40 - 12:00
Compounding World Expo Theatre
TRAINING SEMINAR
Process design optimisation and machine technology for increasing energy efficiency in compounding lines
12:10 - 12:40
Compounding World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Making the most of advances in batch mixing technology – improving flexibility, reliability, scalability and efficiency
13:40 - 14:00
Compounding World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Not invented here — working together to take a compounding concept to commercial production
14:40 - 15:00
Compounding World Expo Theatre
BUSINESS DEBATE
Discussing successful strategies for technical compounders
15:15 - 16:00
Compounding World Expo Theatre
Moderator
Speakers
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Dr. Mehmet Ali Oral
R&D Manager
RavagoDr. Mehmet Ali Oral, R&D Manager, Ravago -
Nicolas Schlutig
Technical Support and CAE Manager
Sumika Polymer CompoundsNicolas Schlutig, Technical Support and CAE Manager, Sumika Polymer Compounds -
Niklas Lidholm
Process Engineer
PolykemiNiklas Lidholm, Process Engineer, Polykemi
Day 1
11 September, 2024
KEYNOTE
Overview of the latest EU legislative developments relevant to food contact materials
09:30 - 10:00
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Fatigue testing method for accelerating the prediction of the fatigue life stresses on different polymers
10:10 - 10:30
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Improving the quality of flexible film recycling
10:40 - 11:00
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
PANEL DISCUSSION
Future of pipes
11:15 - 12:00
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
Moderator
Speakers
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Andy Wedgner
President
PE100+ AssociationAndy Wedgner, President, PE100+ Association -
Florian Albrecht
Global Product Manager, Product Management Infrastructure
GF Piping SystemsFlorian Albrecht, Global Product Manager, Product Management Infrastructure, GF Piping Systems -
Jan Weiss
Head of Raw Materials and Compounding EMEA
AliaxisJan Weiss, Head of Raw Materials and Compounding EMEA, Aliaxis
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Developing labels to enhance HDPE recycling
12:10 - 12:30
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Innovative inline measurement of double-wall corrugated pipes
13:30 - 13:50
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
New PHA grades — as compound element for improved biodegradability and biocontent
14:00 - 14:20
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Top tips for using twin-screw extruders to upcycle waste plastics
14:30 - 14:50
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
TRAINING SEMINAR
Twin-screw extrusion simulation: using 1D and 3D modelling to increase process efficiency and reduce tests costs
15:00 - 15:30
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
Day 2
12 September, 2024
KEYNOTE
Outlook for flexible packaging in view of legislative challenges
09:30 - 10:00
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
INDUSTRY DEBATE
Future of plastic film in Europe
10:15 - 11:00
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
Moderator
Speakers
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Graham Houlder
Project Co-ordinator
CEFLEXGraham Houlder, Project Co-ordinator, CEFLEX -
Guido Aufdemkamp
Executive Director
Flexible Packaging EuropeGuido Aufdemkamp, Executive Director, Flexible Packaging Europe -
Mike Baxter
External Affairs Director
BERRY-BPI GROUPMike Baxter, External Affairs Director, BERRY-BPI GROUP
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
The use of twin-screw extruders in chemical recycling applications
11:10 - 11:30
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Using advanced compatibilisation technologies to improve the recycling of multi-layer films
11:40 - 12:00
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Halogen-free and low-halogen flame retardant solutions for PP, PA, PC and HIPS, with improved physical properties and thermal stability
12:10 - 12:30
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Towards circular multilayer plastic films – key results and challenges from the CIMPA project
12:40 - 13:00
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
Sustainability — more than just circular economy
14:10 - 14:30
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Paving the road towards a sustainable future
14:40 - 15:00
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Online rheology in compounding and recycling applications
15:10 - 15:30
Innovation and Extrusion Theatre
Day 1
11 September, 2024
KEYNOTE
Calculation of recycled plastic content under the single-use plastics directive
09:30 - 10:00
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
KEYNOTE
Navigating change: advancements in mechanical and chemical recycling in Europe
10:10 - 10:35
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Recycling scenarios and their impact on material quality
10:40 - 11:00
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Repairing and restoring recycled plastics using reactive masterbatches
11:10 - 11:30
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY DEBATE
Uncovering legislations effect on producers, recyclers and consumers
11:45 - 12:30
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
Moderator
Speakers
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Julia Roettgerding
Policy Officer
European CommissionJulia Roettgerding, Policy Officer, European Commission -
Maria Vera-Duran
Project Manager
EuRIC – European Recycling Industries’ ConfederationMaria Vera-Duran, Project Manager, EuRIC – European Recycling Industries’ Confederation -
Monika Romenska
Regulatory & Public Affairs Manager
EXPRAMonika Romenska, Regulatory & Public Affairs Manager, EXPRA -
Theresa Kjell
Head of Chemicals Policy
ChemSecTheresa Kjell, Head of Chemicals Policy, ChemSec
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
How bio-based slip additives protect your polymer during mechanical recycling
13:30 - 13:50
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Innovative high capacity granulation systems for post-consumer plastics recycling
14:00 - 14:20
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Fundamental and supporting elements for chemical recycling processes
14:30 - 14:50
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY DEBATE
Packaging focus: the changing role of plastic packaging in Europe
15:00 - 15:45
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
Moderator
Speakers
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Alena Maran
Director Strategy & Sustainability, Labels
Avery DennisonAlena Maran, Director Strategy & Sustainability, Labels, Avery Dennison -
Guido Aufdemkamp
Executive Director
Flexible Packaging EuropeGuido Aufdemkamp, Executive Director, Flexible Packaging Europe -
Tony Nawar
VP, Sustainability, Strategy & Innovation
Berry bpiTony Nawar, VP, Sustainability, Strategy & Innovation, Berry bpi
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
New additive strategies for PFAS-free and high-performance recycled plastics
15:55 - 16:15
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Innovative solutions for sorting and separating
14:10 - 14:30
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
Day 2
12 September, 2024
KEYNOTE
Nestlé’s approach to sustainability in packaging
09:30 - 10:00
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Advanced mechanical recycling using adaptive in-line rheology control
10:10 - 10:30
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Innovative post-consumer recycling solutions for polyolefins: new super-cleaning and odour reduction processes
10:40 - 11:00
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
A new level in recycling: super clean recycling systems for the processing of post-industrial and post-consumer polymer waste
11:10 - 11:30
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Influence of moisture content and bulk density consistency on the quality and extrusion output of flexible materials drying in the recycling process
11:40 - 12:00
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
TRAINING SEMINAR
Understanding the complementary nature of mechanical and chemical recycling to deliver successful recovery of complex waste streams
12:10 - 12:40
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
Full-scale solution for efficient plastics recycling
13:40 - 14:00
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
5R solutions for a circular textile economy
14:40 - 15:00
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
INDUSTRY DEBATE
Beyond 2030: developing sustainable supply chains and long-term strategies for plastics recycling
15:15 - 16:00
Plastics Recycling World Expo Theatre
Moderator
Speakers
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Monda Van Eijl
Senior Product Manager
TotalEnergies CorbionMonda Van Eijl, Senior Product Manager, TotalEnergies Corbion -
Nicola Lelli
Senior Advisor
Alliance to End Plastic WasteNicola Lelli, Senior Advisor, Alliance to End Plastic Waste -
Siddharth Bagri
Head of Recycling
LandbellSiddharth Bagri, Head of Recycling, Landbell -
Silke Einschuetz
Senior Consultant
AMISilke Einschuetz, Senior Consultant, AMI -
Vanya Veras
Secretary General
Municipal Waste EuropeVanya Veras, Secretary General, Municipal Waste Europe
Disclaimer: Information correct at time of publishing.