Events 3 rd PLA World
Events 3 rd PLA World Congress 27 + 28 MAY 2014 MUNICH › GERMANY bioplastics MAGAZINE presents: 3 rd PLA World Congress The 3 rd PLA World Congress in Munich/Germany, organised by bioplastics MAGAZINE is the must-attend conference for everyone 27 + 28 MAY interested 2014 in MUNICH PLA, its › benefits, GERMANY and challenges. The conference offers high class presentations from top individuals in the industry and also offers excellent networkung opportunities along with a table top exhibition. Please find below the preliminary programme. Find more details and register at the conference website www.pla-world-congress.com 3 rd PLA World Congress, preliminary programme Tuesday, May 27, 2014 (subject to changes, visit www.pla-world-congress for updates) 08:00 - 08:30 Registration, Welcome-Coffee 08.30 - 08.45 Michael Thielen, Polymedia Publisher Welcome 08:45 - 09:15 Hasso von Pogrell, European Bioplastics Keynote Speech: t.b.d. 09:15 - 09:40 Udo Mühlbauer, Uhde Inventa-Fischer PLA for fibres and textiles 09:40 - 10:05 Emmanuel Rapendy, Sulzer Chemtech Latest developments in High Performance PLA Production 10:05 - 10:30 Marcel Dartee, Polyone Raising the bar: PLA for durable applications 10:30 - 10:55 Q&A 10:55 - 11:20 Coffeebreak 11:20 - 11:45 Frank Diodato, NatureWorks latest developments in Ingeo Biopolymers for packaging, fibres and durable applications 11:45 - 12:10 Francois de Bie, Corbion-Purac High Heat PLA, from concept to reality ! 12:10 - 12:35 Andrew Gill, Floreon Increasing the Functionality & Performance of PLA 12:35 - 12:50 Q&A 12:50 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 14:35 Patrick Zimmermann, FkUR Different markets, different requirements – Customized PLA-developments 14:35 - 14:50 Daniela Jahn, IfBB Processing and stabilization of different types of PLA 14:50 - 15:15 Kevin Moser, Fraunhofer ICT Profile Extrusion – New opportunities for PLA compounds 15.15 - 15:40 Tang Junsheng, Tianjin Glory Tang Technology PLA commercial application & waste recycle 15:40 - 15:55 Q&A 15:55 - 16:30 Coffeebreak 16:35 - 17:00 Bob Engle, Metabolix PLA modification using new PHA copolymers Wednesday, May 28, 2014 09:00 - 09:25 Paolo Serafini, Taghleef Industries NATIVIA – The BoPLA film for packaging and labelling applications 09:25 - 09:50 Jarl De Bruyne, Sidaplax Specialty Films The next generation of PLA shrink films 09:50 - 10:15 Francesca Brunori, Roechling Automotive Plantura, ecofriendly automotive biopolymer 10:15 - 10:40 N.N., t.b.c. A brand owners view to PLA: Chances and challenges 10:40 - 10:55 Q&A 10.55 - 11:20 Coffeebreak 11:20 - 11:45 Peter Matthijsen, Synbra BioFoam expanding further 11:45 - 12:10 N.N. t.b.c. 12:10 - 12:35 N.N. t.b.c. 12:35 - 12:50 Q&A 12:50 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 14:35 Ramani Narayan, Michigan State University New developments & Strategies in PLA end-of-life – biodegradability - compostability and recycling issues 14:35 - 14:50 Gerold Breuer, Erema Boost in recycling efficiency - the new Counter Current technology 14:50 - 15:15 Steve Dejonghe, Looplife Upcycling of PLA waste 15.15 - 15:40 Tanja Siebert, Fraunhofer IVV PLA recycling-techniques. State of the art and research. Chances and opportunities. 15:40 - 15:55 Q&A 16:00 - 16:30 Panel discussion: t.b.d. Call for papers is still open. Please send your abstract to mt@bioplasticsmagazine.com 10 bioplastics MAGAZINE [01/14] Vol. 9
3 rd PLA World Congress 27 + 28 MAY 2014 MUNICH › GERMANY PLA is a versatile bioplastics raw material from renewable resources. It is being used for films and rigid packaging, for fibres in woven and non-woven applications. Automotive industry and consumer electronics are thoroughly investigating and even already applying PLA. New methods of polymerizing, compounding or blending of PLA have broadened the range of properties and thus the range of possible applications. That‘s why bioplastics MAGAZINE is now organizing the 3 rd PLA World Congress on: 27-28 May 2014 in Munich / Germany Experts from all involved fields will share their knowledge and contribute to a comprehensive overview of today‘s opportunities and challenges and discuss the possibilities, limitations and future prospects of PLA for all kind of applications. Like the first two congresses the 3 rd PLA World Congress will also offer excellent networking opportunities for all delegates and speakers as well as exhibitors of the table-top exhibition. The conference will comprise high class presentations on Register now ! Early Bird discount ends Feb 28 register online before 28 th February 2014 to benefit from the Early Bird discount. The conference fee is EUR 899.00 before the Early Bird deadline you pay just EUR 799.00 The conferece fee includes documentation, meals and refreshments. Don't miss the legendary Bavarian Night in a rustic Munich beerhouse › Please find the online registration form as well as an updated programme at www.pla-world-congress.com • Latest developments • High temperature behaviour • Blends and Compounds • Foam • Processing • Additives • Stabilization • Applications (packaging and durable applications) • Fibers, fabrics, textiles, nonwovens • Recycling organized by we thank our sponsors:
