PVC 2021

Keynote: Innovating with the Public
Mark Miodownik MBE (University College London)

Panel Discussion: Innovation

Keynote: Switching to a Circular Economy - Good for the Planet and the Plastics Industry
Iain Gulland (Zero Waste Scotland)

Panel Discussion: The Circular Economy

Strategy, Direction & Global Markets

Defending Without Being Defensive (or Offensive!)
Domenic De Caria (Vinyl Institute)

Global Vinyls - The Opportunities and Pitfalls in Charting a Secure Future
Henry Warren (IHS Markit)

VinylPlus® confirms leadership in Circular Economy
Brigitte Dero (ECVM)

Innovation with Vinyl in a Changing Environment
Geir Tuft (INOVYN)

The biggest Niche in PVC: The global Paste PVC Market
Juergen Luderer (Vinnolit)

Operation Clean Sweep
Herve Millet (Plastics Europe)

Circular Economy, Sustainability, Recovery & Recycling

Plastisols & Flexible PVC

Lean Manufacturing, Machinery & Processing Technology

Science, Policy and Public Opinion: How the Wheels Turn
Michaela Mastrantonio (European Plasticisers, Belgium)

Decades of Phthalates Discussions - Facts, Myths and Alternatives
Matthias Pfeiffer (BASF SE)

Additive Manufacturing with PVC - Status and Outlook after 3+ Years in the Field of 3D Printing
Timo Seibel (Chemson)

PVC Separation
Dennis Collins (PVC Separation Pty Ltd)

Blending for Performance: A New Generations of Extender Resins to get the Most from Paster PVC Applications
Daniel Ortiz Martinz (INOVYN Manufacturing Belgium SA)

Scaling Up Laboratory and Pilot Plants
Maurizio Palumbo (Plas Mec srl)

Toward Sustainability: Japan's Response to Marine Litter and More Plastic Recycling
Hideo Shindo (Vinyl Environmental Council Japan)

Taking of Car Interior Challenges with High Molecular Weight Plasticisers
Didier Naert (ExxonMobil Chemical Europe)

Overcoming Limitations of Traditional Compounders for Difficult PVC Formulations
Amanda Erickson (B&P Littleford)

Circular Economy with PVC in Healthcare
Ole Grøndahl Hansen (PVC Med Alliance)

Analytical Techniques for Determining Plasticiser Compatibility
Kate Burns (alphagary)

Compounding Solutions for Sustainable Flooring
Karsten Kretschmer (X-Compound GmbH)

Innovation: The Major Leverage for Vinyl Markets in a Circular Economy
Daniel Ortiz Martinz (INOVYN Manufacturing Belgium SA)

How Speciality Vinyls are Making a Difference in Automotive Sealants
Frederec Boschet (INOVYN)

The Case for Processing Recycled PVC with Continuous Mixing Technology
Pen Ye (Farrel Pomini)

New Acrylic Lubricants for the Use in Rigid PVC
Harald Braun (Kaneka Belgium NV)

Advanced Circular Recycling of Polyester-Based Materials
Oliver Burt (Eastman Chemical Company)

The Creation of a Predictive Model for pPVC: Using Spectroscopic Techniques
Kate Irvin (alphagary)
 

Pelletizing PVC Pellets without Fines
Maria Hoelzel (Coperion GmbH)

Designing a Circular Economy within the Resilient Flooring Sector
Jane Gardner (European Resilient Flooring Association)

Comparative Studies between Phthalate and Non-Phthalate Fast Fusing Plasticisers
Megan Kravec (Valtris)

Sustainability in PVC Processing of Various Product Groups on Counter-Rotating Twin-Screw Extruders
Christian Stuetzinger (Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik GmbH)

The VinylPlus Product Label: A European-wide Sustainability Standard for PVC Building and Construction Products
Vincent Stone (ECVM)

PVC-based Artificial Leather: A Versatile Decorative Material
Frauke Messik (Vinnolit GmbH & Co KG)

TBC
Juliette Richard (Polyloop)

Break

What is a Sustainable PVC Window?
Charlotte Röber (EPPA)

Recommended Adjustments on Dry-Blend Process when Replacing Fossil-based Plasticisers by Biobased Plasticisers
Diego Garcia Touza (Varteco Quimica Iberica SLU)
 

How to Use Digitalization in Profile Extrusion
Thomas Balak (Extranet GmbH)

PVC Window Recycling from a UK Perspective
Simon Scholes (Veka Recycling)

Phosphate Esters as Flame Retardant Plasticisers for Flexible PVC
Otto Mauerer (Lanxess Deutschland GmbH)

Additives

Regulatory & Environmental Matters

Markets, Products & Applications

Global Trend of Stabiliser
Ryo Sasaki (Sun Ace Corporation)

REACH and PVC: Latest Developments and New Requirements
Chris Howick (INOVYN Chlorvinyls)

Shale Gas Impacts Combine with two Asian Tigers to Tame Global PVC Market Outlook
Jim Seidewand (Resin Technology LLC)

Sn Stabilisation for PVC Applications. Regulations, Trends and Implications
Stefan Fokken (Baerlocher GmbH)

US Vinyl Industry Market and Strategy Update
Richard Krock (The Vinyl Institute)
 

New Developments for Additives for the Production of Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring
Scott Blackwell (Reagens UK Limited)

EU Policies Regarding Fire Safety in Buildings
Arjen Sevenster (European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers)
 

3D Printing with PVC - A Successful Reality
Claudine Bloyaert (INOVYN Manufacturing)
 

Polymerisation, Resin Development & Production

Renewable Plasticizer Solutions Through the Mass-balance Concept
Linder Zellner (Perstorp AB)

Pushing the Boundaries of PVC Polymerisation Recipes
Karl Duffy (INOVYN Vinyls Technologies)
 

"Day in the Life" of a PVC Stabiliser Technologist
Steve Harrison (Reagens UK Ltd)
 

Solid CaZn and CaOrg Stabilisers in Flooring and the Circular Economy
Bernhard Pelzl and Sean Cockett (Akdeniz Chemson Additives AG)

Evolutions of E-PVC Resin for Top Layer Application
Thierry Pascal (KEM One)

 

Comparing Impact Modifier Types for Outdoor Rigid PVC Formulations
Agnès Verbois (Dow France SAS)
 

A Multi-angle Approach to Dark, Cool Coloured R-PVC Outdoor Applications
Daniel Llado (Ferro Performance Pigments)

Advances in Antifouling Agents and their Applications
Koen Vanduffel (Nouryon)
 

C-PVC: Combining Superior Performance with Ease of Processing
Laurent Piessé (KEM One)

Development of PVC-based Composite Profiles with Exceptional Performance During Fire
Michail Kalloudis (Impact Solutions)

Recycling Water from the Suspension PVC Manufacturing Process
Mark Forbes (Akvotek)

Mixing Different K-values: What are the Benefits?
Catherine Michel (Shin-Etsu PVC BV)
 

Concrete Assets of Bio-based External Lubricants in PVC Processing
Christian Mueller (Emery Oleochemicals)

Evolution of Legislation for VCM and PVC Manufacturing. Relevant Industry Actions
Arjen Sevenster (European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers)

These are the Days of Our Lives - India Paves the Way for Lead-Free Stabilisers
Michael Schiller (HMS Concept e.U.)

New Perspective on S-PVC Stabilising Agents and Market Drivers
Matt Gosden (Synthomer)

Application of Fracture Mechanic Techniques in Large Diameter PVC Pipes
Antonio Rodolfo Jr (Braskem S/A)