Smart Manufacturing CONFERENCE

F I N A L P R O G R A M

Smart Manufacturing INTELLIGENTLY FORMING THE FUTURE

September 20-22, 2021

JW Marriott Grand Rapids Hotel and DeVos Place

Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

28th SPE Thermoforming CONFERENCE®

H T T P S : / / T H E R M O F O R M I N G D I V I S I O N . C O M

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RECORDING AND PHOTOGRAPHY By registering, attending and/or participating in the SPE Thermoforming Conference, Participants consent to and grant to SPE, the unrestricted, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free and transferable right and license to use and to distribute (both now and in the future) Participants’ image and/or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes (both live an on demand) of SPE. Do not take or distribute pictures of or copy research posters/presentation materials unless explicit permission is granted. Participants violating these rules may be expelled from the SPE Thermoforming Conference without a refund at the discretion of SPE.

Conference InformationAll conference events and activities will be held at

DeVos Place with the exception of the SPE

Thermoforming Awards Dinner and After Party

Networking Event (JW Marriott).

ONSITE REGISTRATION DATES & HOURS OUTSIDE EXHIBIT HALL BC

Sunday, September 19 1 PM – 4 PM

Monday, September 20 7 AM – 4 PM

Tuesday, September 21 8 AM – 5 PM

Wednesday, September 22 8 AM – 2 PM

EXH IBIT HOURS EXHIBIT HALL BC

Tuesday, September 21 9 AM – 5 PM

Wednesday, September 22 9 AM – 2 PM

NETWORKING EVENTS Included with full conference registration; tickets available for purchase at registration.

Monday, September 20

• The Welcome Reception 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM DEVOS OUTDOOR PATIO SPONSORED BY:

Tuesday, September 21

• SPE Thermoforming Awards Cocktail 6 PM – 7 PM Reception JW MARRIOTT GRAND RAPIDS SPONSORED BY: INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM

• Thermoforming Awards Dinner 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM JW MARRIOTT

• Networking Reception 8:30 PM – Midnight

JW MARRIOTT SPONSORED BY:

THERMOFORMING AWARDS COCKTAIL RECEPTION

THANK YOU TO OUR

2021 CONFERENCE

AUXILIARY SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR

2021 CONFERENCE

MEDIA SPONSORS

HOTEL KEYCARDS

WELCOME RECEPTION BEER

CONFERENCE LANYARDS

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Exhibitor Set-Up: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM THIN GAUGE HEAVY GAUGE THIN GAUGE HEAVY GAUGE

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Strachan

Thin Gauge

Workshop

Grand Gallery C

McConnell

Heavy Gauge

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Grand Gallery AB

Executive

Forum (by invitation

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ribbon Cutting & Exhibit Hall Open

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM RC Car Qualifying Heat

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Exhibits Floor Open 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM RC Car Qualifying Heat

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Smart Manufacturing

Technologies:

The OEM Experience

Grand Gallery AB

Plastics Supply Chain Disruptions in the Wake of Covid-19 Panel Discussion Moderator: Phil Karig, Mathelin Bay

Grand Gallery AB

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Coffee Break on the Exhibit Hall Floor 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Coffee Break on the Exhibit Hall Floor

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Smart Manufacturing Technologies: The User Experience Grand Gallery AB

The Future of Global Packaging Benjamin Trent, Smithers Grand Gallery CD

Distributed Intelligence

Claudio Bottos, SELF GROUP

Fabio Gaiazzi & Ken Burleson, CMS

Grand Gallery AB

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Exhibits-Only and RC Car Qualifying Heat Exhibits-Only and RC Car Race Final (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch Break Lunch Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Strachan

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Grand Gallery CD

McConnell

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Grand Gallery AB

Executive Forum

(by invitation only)

Grand Gallery F

Exhibits-Only and RC Car Qualifying Heat Exhibits-Only

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual Plant Tour: Styl’monde (Priay, France) Grand Gallery AB

PLA in the Circular Economy

Joe Jankowsi, Total Corbion Grand Gallery CD

Laser Technolgy Advancements

Rich Rohn, COMI Americas Grand Gallery AB

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Coffee Break on the Exhibit Hall Floor

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Making a Difference with Sustainable Plastics

Theresa Vanna, Primex Plastics

Grand Gallery CD

How Investing in Automation Can

Increase the Competivity in the

Production of Large Heavy Gauge

Thermoformed Parts

Eric Burrill, Cannon USA Grand Gallery AB

Improving Operational Efficiency with Industry 4.0

Gregory Romanski, WM Thermoforming Grand Gallery CD

Leveraging Digital Tools to Solve Your

Productivity Challenges

Jeff Waters, Rockwell Automation Grand Gallery AB

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Technologies that Enable Smart Manufacturing

Justin Benner, Rockwell Automation

Grand Gallery CD

Additive Manufactured Thermoforming Tooling

Darrell Stafford, Catalysis Additive Tooling

Grand Gallery AB

Science Has Found a Way: Cost Benefit of High Speed Extrusion

Brian Winton, PTi Grand Gallery CD

From Industrial Design to Final Package

Jon Novitt, Wilbert Plastics Grand Gallery AB

After 5:00 PMWelcome Reception

DeVos Center Outdoor Patio 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Thermoforming Awards Dinner (JW Hotel) 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Cocktail Reception sponsored by Spartech Corporation

7:00 – 8:30 PM: Dinner & Program 8:30 PM – Midnight: Networking Reception sponsored by

MAAC Machinery and Plastics Machinery Group

*These sessions have been developed with the support and cooperation from the SPE European Thermoforming Division

Presentation Color Key

■■ PANEL DISCUSSION AND

VIRTUAL TOUR

■■ HEAVY GAUGE

■■ THIN GAUGE

■■ EXECUTIVE FORUM


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Highlights below are located in the SPE Learning Center,

near the Parts Competition, Exhibit Hall BC:

TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 21 • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Roger Moore, TSL; Gerry Sposato, DAVIS-STANDARD

Presentation 1: Narrow Web Former and Trim Press for the

North American Market

Presentation 2: Sheetline Technology for Thermoforming

Applications

First presentation will be on a 33” wide former and trim press utilizing faster cycle times and quicker tool changes. Second presentation, the focus will be on optimizing the types of sheetline systems that can be utilized for both in-line and off-line thermoforming applications

TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 21 • 11:30 AM – NOON

Claudio Bottos, SELF GROUP

Thermoforming Molds and Vacuum Engineering - Applications

WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 22 • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Julie Griswold, SHARPLES

Design Considerations When Building a Steel Rule Die for

Trim Applications Sharples, a leader in Steel rule die making for thermoformers will go through some of the basics of Steel rule dies and some considerations that are critical to understand as you design tools for your inline trim station. We will run through options including knife heights, proper buildups, locating options, adding heat to the knife, striker plate options and floating dies.

Visit the NEW Pandemic Response

Showcase near booths 624/626.

Product submissions from companies that

answered the call and manufactured

products used in the battle against COVID-19

are on display. Samples include PPE and

equipment used in the medical industry.

NEW!

Pandemic Response Showcase

RMOFORMTHERMOFORMINGBOOTH 309

ANGLE TOOL WORKS, INC. Margaret Borse 16W171 83rd Street Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-325-0200

Email [email protected] Website https://www.angletoolworks.com Angle Tool Works has been a leader in the design and building of thermoform tooling, thermoform product sampling, blow molds, and precision parts manufacturing since 1961. We also perform repairs and complete refurbishments and do inspections on existing tools in order to improve tool performance and help solve forming issues.

BOOTH 626

ARKEMA INC. Dwana Gresham 900 First Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 484-680-1285

Email [email protected] Website https://www.extremematerials-arkema.com/ Arkema is proud to introduce Kepstan® PEKK, a member of the PAEK family known for its superior temperature & chemical resistance along with excellent mechanical performance. The controllable crystallization of Kepstan® PEKK allows the material to be thermoformed amorphously prior to being crystallized, thereby unlocking the true potential of this high performance polymer. To learn how Kepstan® PEKK can transform your industry (aerospace, O&G, etc), please stop by our booth to learn more.

BOOTH 401/403

BROWN MACHINE GROUP Lynn Govitz 330 N. Ross Street, PO Box 434 Beaverton, MI 48612 989-435-7741

Email [email protected] Website www.brownmachinegroup.com

BMG delivers innovative & sustainable turnkey solutions to meet today’s global packaging needs. Brown Machine has grown to include several brands that specialize in Forming, Tooling & Automation. These brands are Brown, Lyle, GN, Freeman, NAS & aXatronics. BMG machines are proudly designed and made in the USA and Canada. We support our customers around the world from our offices in the USA, Canada & Czech Republic. Our expert service technicians are available 24/7 for equipment support.

BOOTH 303

CASTEK, INC. Harry Piero 527 Ternes Ave Elyria, OH 44035 440-365-2333

Email [email protected] Website https://www.castekusa.com/ Castek has dedicated themselves to serving the thermoform plastic’s industry for almost three decades. Well-equipped to take your plastic project from initial concept to a finished turn-key tool, our state-of-the-art facilities include CNC-cut patterns & models, multiple 3 & 5 axis machining of both cast and billet molds & last but not least, our precision cast foundry services. Sales/Service/Quote Inquiries: [email protected] Contacts: Harry Piero, Sales Manager

BOOTH 300

CATALYSIS ADDITIVE TOOLING Darrell Stafford 2300 Marilyn Park Lane Columbus, OH 43219 614-715-3674

Email [email protected] Website catalysis3d.com Catalysis Additive Tooling has the capability to design and 3D-print tooling. We can manufacture parts as well, providing our customers with a “One Stop Shop." We are able to provide mass production level low to medium volume parts in half the time and for half the cost when compared to traditional tooling.

BOOTH 207

CMS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Ellie Jensen 4095 Karona Court Caledonia, MI 49316 616-648-9924

Email [email protected] Website www.cmsna.com CMS, manufacturer of CNC machining centers since 1969, produces solutions for aerospace, composites, light alloys. High Speed/Precision 5-Axis machining centers from small to X-large envelope for advanced materials, including honeycomb, carbon fiber, polyurethane tooling board, aluminum. Full service and personalized training, 24/7 technical support and extensive parts inventory.

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Denotes companies displaying machineryM

Booth Exhibitor

309 Angle Tool Works, Inc.

626 Arkema

401 Brown Machine

303 Castek Aluminum

300 Catalysis Additive Tooling

207 CMS North America

319 CMT Materials

127 COMI Americas

225 Cumberland/AEC

415 Davis-Standard

221 Duo Robotics

201 Ellwood Specialty Steel Group

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508 Highland Plastics

220 ILLIG North America

307 Kiefel Technologies

202 Loose Plastics

424 MAAC Machinery

320 Modern Machinery of Beaverton

326 Monark Equipment

301 Multiax

421 Mytex Polymers

313 OMG

327 Paulson Training

218 Plastics Distributor & Fabricator Magazine

420 Plastics Machinery Group

206 PMC Polymer Products

Booth Exhibitor

206 PMC Polymer Products

425 Primex Plastics

525 PTi

324 Ranger Automation

501 SEKISUI KYDEX

520 SELF Group

325 SencorpWhite

414 Senoplast

227 Sharples

308 SIMONA PMC

400 Spartech Corporation

318 Thermoformer Parts Suppliers

314 Thermwood Corporation

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ELLWOOD SPECIALTY STEEL Scott Hesser 499 Honeybee Lane New Castle, PA 16105 800-932-2188

Email [email protected] Website https://ess.elwd.com Since 1992, ELLWOOD Specialty Steel is a division of ELLWOOD Group Inc that has been serving the thermoforming needs of equipment manufacturers by supplying high quality aluminum and steel inventory with fast lead times. ESS is a fully integrated USA producer of tool steels and aluminum for plastic molds, die cast dies, forging dies, and other tooling applications, including 6061 Alloy, QC-10®, 5083 ATP, EllCast5™ Mold Plate – Alloy 5083, & EllCast2™ Mold Plate – Alloy 2618.

BOOTH 213

EMITTED ENERGY CORPORATION David Kember 6559 Diplomat Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48314 855-752-9999

Email [email protected] Website www.emittedenergy.com

BOOTH 214

FUTURE MOLD CORP. Mike Otto 215 S Webber St Farwell, MI 48622 989-588-9948

Email [email protected] Website futuremoldcorp.com We are a complete Sales, Design, MFG, Service Company for the Roll-Fed/Inline Thermoforming Industry. Our facility is fully climate controlled and holds the latest in state of the art CNC machinery and Design Systems/Software and Technology.

BOOTH 302

FUTUREX Ryan Gilbert 169 E. Smith Street Bloomingdale, IN 47832 800-541-2353

Email [email protected] Website futurexplastics.com Futurex was founded in 1969 with a single extrusion line in a small facility in Bloomingdale, Indiana. Over the years, we have significantly expanded our operations and capabilities and have grown to become a leading supplier of the following types of plastic sheet: ABS, HIPS, HDPE, HMWPE and PP Our customers come from a multitude of industries such as RV, automotive, POP, and printing.

MBOOTH 219

GEISS, LLC Michael Roche 42 Ozick Drive, Unit 6 Durham, CT 06472 203-988-9426

Email [email protected] Website www.geissllc.com With competent & innovative experience in the production of plastic processing machines, we have been actively working in the worldwide market for over 70 years. As the market leader in Vacuum Forming Technology, we continuously invest in drive technologies & efficiency concepts. Not only does this reduce cycle times by 60%, but the relating energy consumption is also reduced by more than 50%. With our 160 strong workforce & state of the art manufacturing, we provide customer focused expertise.

BOOTH 508

HIGHLAND PLASTICS, INC. Paula Balhorn 525 North Second Street Shepherd, MI 48883 800-866-8208

Email [email protected] Website www.highlandplastics.com

BOOTH 220

ILLIG N. AMERICA Conor Carlin 1100 South Tower 225 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30303 617-997-3448

Email [email protected] Website www.illig-na.com ILLIG is a leading global supplier of high-performance thermoforming machines and molds, as well as solutions for the packaging industry. The company's product and services portfolio includes the development, design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of complex production lines and components. Illig has representation in over 80 countries and services locally these countries.

BOOTH 319/321

CMT MATERIALS Jamie Stebbins 107 Frank Mossberg Drive Attleboro, MA 02701 508-226-3901

Email [email protected] Website https://cmtmaterials.com/

Innovative Tooling Materials for Thermoforming Great Plugs = Great Parts CMT Materials designs and develops innovative tooling materials for thermoforming. HYTAC® syntactic foam plug assists are used by leading toolmakers & thermoformers around the world. Our product line includes syntactic foam which is available in a variety of sizes: rod, sheet, or block. We also offer custom-cast solutions for large plugs with complex geometries.

BOOTH 127

COMI AMERICAS Matt Rizkallah 46850 Magellan Drive Novi, MI 48377 248-499-0037

Email [email protected] Website www.comispa.it

COMI is an industrial machinery manufacturer and new technologies integrator, with a global leadership position in thermoforming machines in the manufacturing of refrigerators inner liners and doors gained with more than 2000 units installed all around the world. COMI is able to design and manufacture standard and special machines including: Thermoforming Machines, in-line as well as single station, Thermoforming Molds, 5-Axis CNC Milling Machines, 3-5 Axis WaterJet Cutting Machines, 5 Axis Laser Cutting & Milling Systems, Fully Integrated and Stand Alone Automation Systems.

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CUMBERLAND / AEC Cory Gagnon 2900 S. 160th Street New Berlin, WI 53151 262-641-8618

Email [email protected] Website www.cumberlandplastics.com Cumberland offers a variety of thermoforming granulators & feedrolls that are ideal for inline processing of thermoformed scrap. From crushing large cups and containers to running edge trim, thin sheet, and web, Cumberland has size reduction solutions to meet your specifications. AEC is a leader in supplying the plastics market with a broad portfolio of auxiliary equipment including: blending, drying, conveying, process cooling and temperature control. Ask our expert staff for a demo today.

BOOTH 413/415

DAVIS-STANDARD & THERMOFORMING SYSTEMS Christine Maxam 1 Extrusion Drive Pawcatuck, CT 06379 860-599-1010

Email [email protected] Website https://www.davis-standard.com

Davis-Standard supplies systems for inline thermoforming or extruder capable of producing sheet as thin as 0.006” or as thick as 1.5”. Systems range from single layer to eleven layer co-extruded structures. Coextrusion technology is available to produce layer multiplication providing hundreds of layers for barrier applications. TSL product lines include state-of-the-art thermoformers, pre-punch stations, trim presses and cut in place thermoformers which can accommodate 30" to 65" wide molds.

BOOTH 221

DUO ROBOTICS Sumer Petrous 50570 Wing Drive Shelby Township, MI 48315 586-883-7559

Email [email protected] Website www.duorobot.com We provide the Automotive, Aerospace and Composite industries with cost effective turnkey robotic solutions. We have standard systems that can be equipped with up to 4 robots specializing in material removal applications such as: Waterjet Cutting (water only and abrasive added) - Waterjet Surface Preparation & Cleaning - Routing - Knife and Ultrasonic Cutting - Laser Cutting




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MP3 S.R.L. Cedric Biseuil Via Castefranco 52 Valsamoggia, BO 40053 Italy +39 51 6715 811

Email [email protected] Website www.ilpa-mp3.com Founded in Italy in 1978, MP3 produces premium quality materials for thermoforming application. Our philosophy of continuous improvement, investments in state of the art production lines and constant staff training, allows us to offer for the highest quality standards of the industry, a BRC certified production site (grade AA) and > 95% of on time delivery. These are some of the values appreciated by our customers all over the world.

BOOTH 301

MULTIAX AMERICA, INC. Mike Devries 3000 Remico Street SE Grandville, MI 49418 616-534-4530

Email [email protected] Website www.multiaxamerica.com Standard and tailored CNC routers with 3, 4, 5 or more working axes, with machines designed for plastic trimming through light alloy metal cutting, Machine sizes from 5’x5’ to 20’x200’. Multiax has a machine and options to fit your every need.

BOOTH 421

MYTEX POLYMERS Nicholas French 1403 Port Road Jeffersonville, IN 47130 502-780-0092

Email [email protected] Website mytexpolymers.com

MYTEX Polymers USA Corp. compounds high-performance engineered polyolefin materials for a wide variety of applications. Mytex is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Company and has access to the expertise of one of the world’s largest and successful chemical companies. Mytex Polymers sets the standard for quality, innovation, and consistency for performance applications.

BOOTH 313

OMG THERMOFORMING Matt Broesche 3407 Avenue D Arlington, TX 76011 469-336-0062

Email [email protected] Website [email protected] OMG srl is a leading company in Italy in producing thermoforming machines. OMG srl was born on 1965 in Turin. The success was achieved through a simple philosophy that the company considers a must: supplying “solutions” not simply “machines.” O.M.G. can thermoform PET, PVC, PS, EPS, PC, PMMA, PP, ABS and general thermoplastics materials with thickness from 0.1mm to 10mm.

BOOTH 327

PAULSON TRAINING PROGRAMS Michelle Paulson 3 Inspiration Lane Chester, CT 06412 860-526-3099

Email [email protected] Website www.paulsontraining.com Paulson Training Programs Inc. is a dynamic technical training company that teaches the fundamentals and advanced topics of scientific injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and more for the plastics industry, all from the “Plastics Point of View”, via computer-online based courses and seminars. The company empowers individuals, companies, and academic organizations with proven, expert, vendor-neutral knowledge and skills that will ensure lasting success.

BOOTH 218

PLASTICS DISTRIBUTOR & FABRICATOR MAGAZINE David Whelan P.O. Box 669 LaGrange, IL 60525 708-588-1845

Email [email protected] Website www.plasticsmag.com PD&F Magazine is edited for all aspects of the plastic shapes industry. We reach qualified decision makers active in the sale and fabrication of plastic sheet, rod and tube. Featuring regular columns, news and new products, we provide the information our readers need to stay current and competitive on the sawing, routing, bending, bonding, welding and forming of plastic shapes.

BOOTH 307

KIEFEL TECHNOLOGIES Donna Berry 200 International Drive, Suite 105 Portsmouth, NH 03801 603-766-6356

Email [email protected] Website https://www.brueckner-usa.com As your technology partner for packaging solutions, Kiefel offers more than just machines. From product design, to the process, to the tool–we are your single source. We support you from the joint development of new packaging to turnkey solutions. With our comprehensive knowledge of various thermoforming technologies and engineering expertise ensures the success of your project. Products include: plastic trays, plastic cups, and our Fiber Product Solutions: Kiefel Fiber Thermforming.

BOOTH 200/202

LOOSE PLASTICS Scott Loose 1016 East First Street Gladwin, MI 48624 989-429-6746

Email [email protected] Website looseplasticsincorporated.com

Loose Plastics is your #1 source for quality custom sheet extrusion. Service and quality are our top priority and if you are not satisfied, we aren't either.

LYONDELLBASELL Chelsea Henderson 1221 McKinney Street Houston, TX 77010 330-668-7290

Email [email protected] Website https://www.lyondellbasell.com/en

LyondellBasell is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. With an enhanced TPO and Styrenic portfolio backed by a team of creative solution providers, LyondellBasell can support your developmental and technical needs from concept to creation across a variety of markets. Leading product names that are advancing extrusion and thermoforming applications include Sequel, Polytrope STR, Indure, Hifax and Centrex. Discover more at www.LyondellBasell.com.

BOOTH 424/426

MAAC MACHINERY Vanessa DelGallo 590 Tower Blvd. Carol Stream, IL 60188 630-665-1700

Email [email protected] Website www.maacmachinery.com

MAAC Machinery is the world’s largest thermoforming machinery manufacturer focusing exclusively on cut-sheet thermoforming applications. We design and manufacture the highest quality shuttle and rotary thermoforming machines specializing in vacuum forming, pressure forming, twin sheet forming and a wide variety of automotive OEM and custom thermoforming applications.

BOOTH 320

MODERN MACHINERY OF BEAVERTON, INC. Janel Redman 3031 Guernsery Road, POB 423 Beaverton, MI 48612 989-435-9071

Email [email protected] Website www.itsamodern.com Modern Machinery is a state of the art manufacturer of custom thermoforming machinery, equipment, & controls.

BOOTH 326

MONARK EQUIPMENT Steve Clark P.O. Box 335, 4533 S Garfield Road Auburn, MI 48611 989-662-7250

Email [email protected] Website www.monark-equip.com Since 1996, Monark has led the industry with an Application/ Solution based approach to providing the design & construction of customized Thermoforming-Equipment solutions, unique to each customers needs, for both roll-fed & cut-sheet thermoforming-equipment. Monark offers New & Comprehensive-Rebuilt Thermoforming-Equipment, as well as Upgrades/Retro-Kits, Replacement-Parts & Field-Service Support.




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BOOTH 418/420

PLASTICS MACHINERY GROUP Donald Kruschke 5455 Perkins Road Bedford Heights, OH 44146 440-498-4000

Email [email protected] Website www.plasticsmg.com

Plastics Machinery Group specializes in buying and selling, new & used plastics equipment for over 25 years. As the trusted source for Plastic Injection Molding, Thermoforming, Blow Molding & Extrusion machinery, our equipment specialists provide quality plastics machinery that meet customers’ needs and budget. Contact Plastics Machinery Group at 440-498-4000 or visit www.plasticsmg.com.

BOOTH 206

PMC POLYMER PRODUCTS Stephanie Angelo 100 Station Avenue Stockertown, PA 18083 610-759-3690

Email [email protected] Website https://pmcpolymerproducts.com At PMC Polymer Products, our passion is innovation. But our goal is to provide innovative solutions for our customers. We offer an industry-leading combination of experience, expertise and flexibility that allows us to work with you to develop custom formulations that meet your exact requirements. As North America’s largest supplier of flame retardant masterbatch, we specialize in the design and development of additive masterbatches and flame retardant compounds.

BOOTH 425/427

PRIMEX PLASTICS Lisa Nixon 1235 North F Street Richmond, IN 47374 800-222-5116

Email [email protected] Website www.primexplastics.com

Primex leads in custom extruded plastic sheet & roll products for thermoforming, fabricating & printing. We are committed to quality, sustainability and innovation, and work diligently to help our customers reach their goals. Primex operates six custom sheet-manufacturing facilities, two Color, Compounding & Additives locations, a Design & Fabrication facility, a Technology & Innovation Center, and our own fleet of trucks for distribution of our products.

BOOTH 525/527

PTI PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES Kathleen Flannery 2655 White Oak Circle Aurora, IL 60502 630-585-5800

Email [email protected] Website www.ptiextruders.com

PTi is a leading global supplier of high performance sheet extrusion systems offering many advanced design features resulting in superior equipment performance and reliability. PTi sheet extrusion systems are engineered to precise quality protocols for manufacturing sheet goods to the highest quality standards found anywhere throughout the industry.

BOOTH 324

RANGER AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, INC. Nate Pelis 9 Railroad Avenue Millbury, MA 01527 508-3261247

Email [email protected] Website thermoformingautomation.com

BOOTH 501/503

SEKISUI KYDEX Keri Lebo 6685 Low Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-387-6997

Email [email protected] Website https://kydex.com/

SEKISUI KYDEX innovates sustainable thermoplastic material solutions for the next generation of product design, manufacturing bespoke materials with short lead times in small quantities. Our Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) model at three manufacturing campuses expands beyond thermoplastic sheet. The KYDEX® portfolio also includes proprietary Infused Imaging™ technology, integral special effects, unique textures, and custom products and design.

MBOOTH 518/520

SELF GROUP SRL Elena Giacomello Via Giordano Bruno, 13 Rivignano, Teor 33061 ITALY +39 0432 775144

Email [email protected] Website https://www.selfmoulds.com

LEADERS IN THERMOFORMING SOLUTIONS Self group is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing of large aluminium moulds and auxiliary tools. The new SELF GROUP Srl is internationally recognized as one of the most advanced companies in the production of aluminum molds for thermoforming. We not only supply high quality molds, but also consultancy for product design and development, process simulation, prototyping and soft-tooling.

BOOTH 325

SENCORPWHITE Allison Gilson 400 Kidds Hill Road Hyannis, MA 02601 508-776-9449

Email [email protected] Website www.sencorpsystems.com SencorpWhite’s thermoforming machines are recognized as the industry standard for producing blisters and clamshell packaging for consumer products, medical, food, cosmetics, and electronics industries. The ULTRA thermoformer features quick tool-changeover, increased tonnage presses, longer ovens, and closed-loop thermal imaging.

BOOTH 412/414

SENOPLAST USA Jessica Arizmendi 75 Executive Drive, Suite 129 Aurora, IL 60504 630-898-0731

Email [email protected] Website www.senoplast.com/en/

Since more than 60 years Senoplast has dealt with the production of extruded plastic sheets and films for thermoforming and other processing methods. Over the years the company has grown into a specialist for the co-extrusion of multi-layer sheets and films. Around 50,000 tons of senosan® products per year are delivered from the main site in Piesendorf/Austria and the production facilities in Querétaro/Mexico and Suzhou/China to around 60 countries.

BOOTH 227

SHARPLES Julie Griswold 211 John Dietsch Square North Attleboro, MA 02763 508-695-5656

Email [email protected] Website https://sharplesdie.com/ Thermoformers turn to Sharples as their diemaker of choice for Trim Station Tooling. Thermoforming is an industry in which Sharples has a strong reputation in steel rule dies. We establish many of our new accounts from recommendations. Sharples can start with a file, part drawing, formed sheet and create a full set of tooling that includes steel rule dies, plates, strippers, stackers. Sharples also has experience in floating dies, multi-level, and heated dies. Visit us at booth 227!

BOOTH 308

SIMONA PMC Keisha Dean 2040 Industrial Dr. Findlay, OH 45840 470-484-8822

Email [email protected] Website https://simona-pmc.com/ A vertically integrated manufacturer, PMC saves customers time and money by offering an efficient, one-stop shop solution for custom extruded sheet and roll stock products, laminated sheets and decorative films. PMC differentiates by providing world class manufacturing, fast response times and creative solutions. Design, engineering and expert technical support... we are your go to guys.

BOOTH 400/402

SPARTECH CORPORATION Suzanne Fenton 11650 Lakeside Crossing Court St. Louis, MO 63146 314-569-7464

Email [email protected] Website www.spartech.com

A leading plastics manufacturer that leverages its knowledge of materials, processing and application development to deliver the highest value to customers. Spartech is a responsive partner that shapes Custom Sheet & Rollstock and Packaging Technologies projects into success for customers.




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THERMOFORMER PARTS SUPPLIERS Brad Moore 3818 Terry Diane Beaverton, MI 48612 989-435-3800

Email [email protected] Website www.thermoformerparts.com Thermoformer Parts Suppliers is the lead supplier for repair and maintenance parts for the Thermoforming Industry. We offer Thermoformers an extensive wealth of knowledge, along with fair pricing and in-stock supply of many Original Equipment replacement parts for their machines. We are the only supplier for obsoleted thermoform machinery manufacturers’ parts. Call TPS and see what a different it makes doing business with a company that understands your needs.

BOOTH 314

THERMWOOD CORPORATION Andrew Fischer 904 Buffaloville Rd. Dale, IN 47523 812-639-1779

Email [email protected] Website www.thermwood.com Thermwood Corporation, located in Southern Indiana and established in 1969, offers both 3 & 5 axis CNC machining centers ideally suited for the production, fabrication & trimming of wood, plastics, non-ferrous metals, composites and other advanced materials. Thermwood is a US company with distributors worldwide and provides extensive and complete support, installation, training & ongoing service.

BOOTH 500/502

TOOLING TECHNOLOGY GROUP Nate Ruhenkamp 100 Enterprise Dr Fort Loramie, OH 45845 937-295-3672

Email [email protected] Website https://toolingtechgroup.com/

Founded in 1982, the Tooling Tech Group has grown organically, and through acquisition, to become the largest tooling provider in the US. Tooling Technology has deep knowledge and industry experience in the design and manufacture of molds and tooling for a variety of applications and industries such as automotive, appliance, recreation, heavy truck, lawn and garden, to name a few. We also produce our line of Segen quick-change components for use in molding and a variety of diverse applications.

BOOTH 315

VIEWTECH BORESCOPOES Kristin Hooper 1745 Barlow Street Traverse City, MI 49686 231-943-1171

Email [email protected] Website https://www.viewtech.com ViewTech Borescopes is North America's top borescope company. The VJ-3 mechanical articulating video borescope is a nondestructive visual testing instrument used for the remote visual inspection of machinery, equipment and components. Visit booth #315 or contact us about a no-cost, no-obligation demo program to test-drive the VJ-3 video borescope at your own facility.

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Due to requests by prior workshop attendees, the first morning session will concentrate on “Thermoforming 101”.

MORNING SESSION I: Mark Strachan

Fundamentals of Thin Gage Thermoforming

• In-line vs offline extrusion • Feeding the sheet • Heating the Sheet • Forming the Sheet • Trimming the Part • Offline Operations • Final Part handling

AFTERNOON SESSION I: Mark Strachan and special guest

presenter Matt Banach (PTI)

Advanced Thin Gage Thermoforming Techniques

The advanced session will consist of a case study – Part Design to Production

• Machinery and Tooling Considerations- – Cavity Layouts, – Clamp Ring Sizing, – Trim in place or Post trim – Venting • The Plastic Sheet – Additives important facts to know when using Mineral fill,

Impact Modifiers, Colorant, Clarifiers and more – Sheet Gage and sheet Width Calculations – Draw ratios and final part thickness determination • Plug assists – Materials – Design • Advanced feature considerations – Coining the part – Vacuum Bleed – Air savings • Mold Cooling Requirements • Trimming the part considerations – Trim In place – Form / Trim/ Stack – Post Trim • Intelligent molding systems • Troubleshooting techniques

Advance Registration Required. Available with Full Conference and Monday Conference Registration

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Advance Registration Required. Available with Full Conference Registration

MORNING SESSION I

Thermoforming 101 and Part Design Consideration

Robert Browning, McConnell Company

Due to requests by prior workshop attendees, the first morning session will concentrate on “Thermoforming 101” and considerations for thermoforming part design.

MORNING SESSION II – AFTERNOON SESSION I

Materials and the Thermoforming Process

Don Hylton, McConnell Company

This seminar is designed to provide a basic understanding of material behavior in thermoforming. It will provide a brief overview of how material properties relate and control thermoforming.

The session will cover the following:

• A review of thermoforming grade development.

• An overview of Standard Data Sheets

• An explanation and meaning of key tests on Data Sheets (ASTM, ISO, etc.)

• An explanation of material properties that are essential for successful and consistent thermoforming.

• Recommended tests for sheet that directly relate to thermoforming behavior

AFTERNOON SESSION II

“Is What You Think You Know Correct” or “Do You Know What

You Don’t Know”?

Robert Browning, McConnell Company

“Is what you think you know actually correct,” or are you causing many of your own problems? “Do You Know What You Don’t Know” with regards to thermoforming?

This session will be a detailed look at the principles and essentials of thermoforming and how they have to be applied in order to be successful. Case Studies will be used as both “good and bad” examples of thermoforming and how to correct the problems.

MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 20 • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM • GRAND GALLERY AB


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10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Welcome and Introductions

Roger Jean, SIMONA PMC Executive Forum Chair

Rules of Engagement

10:15 AM - NOON Roundtable Discussion Topics and

Moderators

Automation Peter Jasinski, Dart Container

Labor Shortages/Succession Planning

Steve Zamprelli, Formed Plastics

Cellular MFG./Lean MFG.

Samantha Stacy, SIMONA PMC

ERP Software

Gordy Murphy, LINDAR Corporation

Business Planning

Jay Kumar, Universal Plastics

Thermoforming Conversion Opportunities

Evan Gilham, Productive Plastics

NOON - 1:30 PM Lunch Break

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Roundtable Discussion Topics continued

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Parting Words and Feedback

Roger Jean, SIMONA PMC Executive Forum Chair

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The video starts with the raw material warehouse.

All material sheets and components come in there. Controls are caried out regarding colour and gloss levels using

electronic devices giving the delta E compared to the accepted colour match. Other controls by measurements etc. Then everything is tagged, accepted and stored in the warehouse. Production orders are also coming in and necessary components are prepared and put into a dedicated area.

Then we move to the tool warehouse which is a dedicated area where all incoming moulds are controlled and stored.

We then move to the production hall where thermo-forming of large and small sized parts are created. Also, CNC equipment on fixed and moving tables are used according to the part sizes. This is also the area where assembling takes place: Gluing, welding and assembling a large mix of different products.

We then move to the quality control room. This is where the customer CAD are compared with the moulded parts

to check any offsets of the mould and detailed remaining thickness quality.

The material that is to be recycled is put into dedicated containers and is available for visual inspection by the managing team.

This session has been developed with the support and cooperation from the SPE European Thermoforming Division.

Participation is included in one-day and full conference registration

TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 21 • 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM • GRAND GALLERY AB

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Smart Manufacturing Technologies: The OEM Experience

Brian Golden, BROWN MACHINE GROUP

No less than the customers they serve, thermoforming machinery manufacturers and tool builders were forced to make radical changes to many of their processes, including machine/tool acceptance, remote installations, and virtual monitoring. How do you show your customer that their new equipment can meet all the criteria in a final acceptance test? Our panel of suppliers will discuss how they quickly researched and vetted a variety of technologies newly applied to thermoforming. From FaceTime and WhatsApp to Microsoft Hololens and augmented reality, we explore the nexus of human/machine interface, AI techniques, and remote monitoring tools.

TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 21 11:00 AM – NOON • GRAND GALLERY AB

Smart Manufacturing Technologies: The User Experience

Mark Strachan, GLOBAL TTI

The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 forced many changes on many people. It also underscored what we have known since the dawn of time: that necessity is the mother of invention. Even though the rise of “Industry 4.0” has been discussed for some time now, in the world of thermoforming, the pace of adoption has accelerated rapidly in the past year as many plastic manufacturers experienced both a spike in demand and a bottleneck in supply. With engineers and technicians grounded across the world, converters have scrambled to adapt to new, smart technologies that seek to replicate the in-person experience when qualifying machines and tools. Our panel will talk about the challenges and opportunities associated with this brave new world.

TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 21 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM • VIRTUAL TOUR

Virtual Plant Tour: Styl’monde


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How Investing in Automation Can Increase the Competitivity in the Production of Large Heavy Gauge Thermoformed Parts

Eric Burrill, CANNON USA

Ed Probst, PROBST PLASTICS CONSULTING

In these times of increasing competition within the manufacturing industry, the market is witnessing an increasing demand for the development of advanced, automatic production solutions for the thermoforming of large parts.

In some situations, where manpower cost is increasing, or conversely, the skill level of the workforce is reduced, investing in automation has proved itself as an effective solution to reduce overall production cost and maintain competitivity.

Furthermore, when handling and managing large thermoformed part, automation can improve the level of safety of the workplace and keep accident risk levels at a minimum.

All of these technological advantages, which require a higher level of initial investment, have proved to be easily amortizable due to the flexibility and versatility of the proposed solutions, where the same plant, properly designed, can be used for multiple production series thanks to the capability for autonomous production over multiple shifts requiring little to no manpower to be carried out.

A case history of a plant that can produce parts up to 4500 x 2500 x 1000 (h) mm [14.7 x 8.2 x 3.3 ft.] with an expected output >1000 kg of plastic parts every hour requiring only supervision and logistic servicing by as little as a single person team, will be presented.

About Eric Burrill

Changes in the economy in 2008 led Eric into the composite plastic industry in 2008, which started his career that has been built working within companies that have built success on controlled manufacturing solutions. From 2 Part Adhesives in the non-porous material composite panel industry, polyurethane foam in rigid part manufacturing to his current position focused on developing the North American Market for Cannon’s

controlled process heavy gauge thermoforming equipment. Controlled plastics manufacturing equipment is a specialty, as we all know the environmental and working conditions have everyday variables. Eric’s focus in the industry since 2008 has been working within Industry leaders to optimize manufacturing environments through material and/or equipment.

TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 21 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM • GRAND GALLERY AB

Additive Manufactured Thermoforming ToolingDarrell Stafford, CATALYSIS ADDITIVE TOOLING

Ian Munnoch, MSA COMPONENTS

Vacuum forming with conventional metal tooling can be expensive and also have a long delivery time. Now, imagine if there was a better tooling method that could actually cut that cost and time nearly in half.

At Catalysis Additive Tooling, we have developed a solution for low-cost 3D printed tooling that enables low volume production parts to be produced in half the time and at half the cost of traditional tooling.

We will review the different options for 3D printed tooling such as either 3D print the part directly and just have the one part or use a 3D printed tool to make thousands of mass-production spec level parts. In addition, we will touch some of the different 3D printing technologies available and how

Catalysis Additive Tooling takes an agnostic approach to utilizing these 3d printing technologies.

We will share some of our latest projects and success stories.

About Darrell Stafford

Darrell is a mechanical engineer with over 31 years of experience at Honda of America Manufacturing. Over the course of his career with Honda, Darrell worked in Auto Assembly and Equipment Development before ultimately wrapping up his last five years with the company serving as the Honda North America Lead for Additive Manufacturing across all Honda Business Teams (Styling, Development, Manufacturing, Tooling, End Life Parts).

WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 22 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM • GRAND GALLERY AB

Plastics Supply Chain Disruptions in the Wake of COVID-19 Panelists also include:

Phil Karig, MATHELIN BAY

From resin producers to plastics processors to end-users of plastic products, the pandemic and its aftermath have wreaked havoc all along the plastics supply chain. This panel will provide an overview of what happened, as well as a look at where things are likely to be going forward. Panelists from various segments of the plastics supply chain will share their personal experiences, what went right and wrong in their individual organizations, what they might have changed and what their expectations are for the future.

WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 22 11:00 AM – NOON • GRAND GALLERY AB

Distributed Intelligence (Multiple independent sub-systems coordinated in a large project)

Panelists also include:

Ed Probst, PROBST PLASTICS CONSULTING

A vision for ultra-efficient electric vehicles with the best-in-class forming technology available on the market lead to CMS fully automatic thermoforming production cells and to dedicated SELF GROUP aluminum molds and trimming fixtures. Collaboration begins with project assessment and carries through with coordinated project management.

From flat sheets to trimmed parts without operator interventions in order to achieve the maximum productivity and efficiencies. The process requires team collaboration and early idea sharing.

This results in processing that reflects competence, confidence, and enthusiasm from all team members.

Starting from an ARCIMOTO project, an interesting case history for a successful project with the right partners.

Processor:

Juliet Goff

Extruder:

Paul Uphaus

Claudio

Bottos SELF GROUP

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After his studies in engineering, Claudio Bottos started to work in SELF Group, in the thermoforming division, in 2006. He was in charge of a project aimed to study the main factors that influence the plastic thermoformed parts: plastic shrinkages, aluminium shrinkages for cast moulds, surface roughness and the distribution of the temperature on the mould surface.

After this first job, he continued to work in the technical area as a proposal engineer where he was in charge to propose technical solutions for thermoforming applications. Then, in the 2014, he moved to the sales area as technical sales manager, and two years later he became business development manager.

Claudio is in charge of market analysis and sector trends, development of new markets, budgeting, developing and increasing of target markets (Geographic - Technologic).

About Fabio Gaiazzi

After his studies in informatics, Fabio started working as a software developer. In 2004, he began working in Villa company as a software developer following automation for thermoforming machines introducing a redesigned HMI and brushless motors integration. In the next years, Fabio switched to the after sales department following all the customer support and operations activities. By operating side by side with most experienced customers, his experience in the thermoforming process grew. After moving to CMS (member of SCM group), he was in charge of the technical support to selling network for thermoforming products.

Today, Fabio is the product manager for thermoforming machines for CMS. He is responsible for all the technical development and market positioning of all the thermoforming machines made by CMS. He’s the inventor of different patented solutions connected to this technology.

About Ken Burleson

Ken is currently the Plastic Product Manager for CMS in USA and Canada. Ken has been working in the Automation and Manufacturing Segment for 15 years and has primarily supported Top Tier OEMS in their efforts to procure machinery designed for their specific projects.

Following a business degree from the University of Missouri, Ken started in the Industry at Boeing in St. Louis. He later transitioned to machinery sales at KMT Waterjet where he was responsible for Western USA and Canada. He later advanced his career managing the Western States for Multicam CNC where he was responsible for two direct offices and distribution. His journey has afforded him the opportunity to work in the most advanced applications in aerospace, automotive, space, power and agriculture.

WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 22 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM • GRAND GALLERY AB

Laser Technology AdvancementsRich Rohn, COMI AMERICAS

Todd Harrell, PLASTICS MACHINERY GROUP

COMI has spent years understanding and applying their laser cutting technology into many different market sectors and applications including the cutting of plastics and acrylic.

• Design and production flexibility

• Ease and minimized cost of product changeover

• Drastically decreased maintenance costs

• Elimination of secondary operations

• Cleaner work environment

• Conversational programming

• In-line automation or stand-alone systems

During our presentation we will provide the technical aspects and benefits that our laser cutting technology can provide that will include case studies, videos, and detailed information to inform our market here in the US of what cutting-edge technology can do for them.

About Rich Rohn

Rich has been providing customers with the latest technologies in manufacturing solutions for the past 25 years and has been given the opportunity to lead the growth of the COMI brand here in the Americas through their newest subsidiary, COMI Americas.


Leveraging Digital Tools to Solve Your Productivity ChallengesJeff Waters, ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

James Alongi, MAAC MACHINERY

Join Rockwell Automation as we discuss current manufacturing hurdles and how digital production tools are being used to work with smart devices and control systems to provide insights for you and your customers. By leveraging these tools, you can expect to see a boost in productivity and growth in business.

You will learn about:

• Current manufacturing hurdles and industry challenges

• How digital tools can be used to address these challenges

• The impact solving these challenges will have on business growth and productivity

• An overview of Rockwell Automation’s solution offerings in this space

• Examples of how customers are already experiencing success



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Jeff Waters is a Solution Consultant for Rockwell Automation who focuses on smart machine design and industry 4.0 Solutions. He helps OEMs and machine builders address industry challenges and manufacturing hurdles through smart machine design concepts and digital tools. Jeff has been with Rockwell Automation for five years, starting as a Field Service Engineer before becoming a Solution Consultant. He has

a broad background of technical and application expertise in Rockwell’s FactoryTalk industrial automation software suite.


From Industrial Design to Final PackageJon Novitt, WILBERT PLASTICS

Steve Zamprelli, FORMED PLASTICS

This presentation will highlight the steps required to bring a complex thermoformed part assembly from the industrial design phase to final packaging. The example will be associated with a medical application that utilizes multiple thermoformed components along with numerous fabricated hardware. The case study will include:

• The approach to customer expectations related to color/texture/materials and solution for selected process

• Tooling requirements related to forming, trimming, and assembly

• Processing plan related to forming, trimming, and assembly (vision/projected work instructions)

• Packaging solution related to WIP, kitting, and service

• Infrastructure needs such as employee training, ERP, and real time production monitoring

About Jon Novitt

Jon C. Novitt is the Vice President and General Manager of Thermoforming at Wilbert Plastic Services, headquartered in Belmont, NC. Jon manages engineering, estimating, sales, and marketing for the thermoforming business. Before his role as Vice President and General Manager of Thermoforming, Mr. Novitt began his career at Wilbert as a Project Engineer in 1997. He then advanced to Director of Engineering in 2009. In 2016,

Jonathan added manufacturing responsibilities as he became a plant manager of Wilbert’s White Bear Lake facility.

Throughout his tenure at Wilbert, Jon has led several notable engineering and manufacturing projects that involve advancements in tooling technology and adopting new manufacturing processes. He has also developed hundreds of plastic solutions for major medical, industrial, and agricultural manufacturers.

Mr. Novitt earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from the University of Wisconsin Stout. He also possesses extensive experience with mechanical, electrical, machining, and fabrication from a small business he has operated since 2001.

Mr. Novitt also serves the community as a mentor and industry partner through regular interaction with students at a local college and high school program.


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TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 21 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM • GRAND GALLERY AB

Smart Manufacturing Technologies: The OEM Experience


No less than the customers they serve, thermoforming machinery manufacturers and tool builders were forced to make radical changes to many of their processes, including machine/tool acceptance, remote installations, and virtual monitoring. How do you show your customer that their new equipment can meet all the criteria in a final acceptance test? Our panel of suppliers will discuss how they quickly researched and vetted a variety of technologies newly applied to thermoforming. From FaceTime and WhatsApp to Microsoft Hololens and augmented reality, we explore the nexus of human/machine interface, AI techniques, and remote monitoring tools.

TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 21 11:00 AM – NOON • GRAND GALLERY AB

Smart Manufacturing Technologies: The User Experience

Mark Strachan, GLOBAL TTI

The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 forced many changes on many people. It also underscored what we have known since the dawn of time: that necessity is the mother of invention. Even though the rise of “Industry 4.0” has been discussed for some time now, in the world of thermoforming, the pace of adoption has accelerated rapidly in the past year as many plastic manufacturers experienced both a spike in demand and a bottleneck in supply. With engineers and technicians grounded across the world, converters have scrambled to adapt to new, smart technologies that seek to replicate the in-person experience when qualifying machines and tools. Our panel will talk about the challenges and opportunities associated with this brave new world.

TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 21 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM • VIRTUAL TOUR

Virtual Plant Tour: Styl’monde


See page 27 for this session description.


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Making a Difference with Sustainable PlasticsTheresa Vanna, PRIMEX PLASTICS

Paul Uphaus, PRIMEX PLASTICS

This presentation will review the basic elements needed to discuss with a customer when they request a “green/sustainable product.” This presentation gives us the understanding of the definition of a sustainable product and the different product categories that are available in the marketplace so that we become better equipped to support our customers’ efforts.

We will review a brief description of the most commonly used sustainable plastics and explore different pros and cons of each one. Understanding that with all sustainable product offerings there are rules and regulations that need to be followed when marketing the sustainability of the product will also be included in this presentation. Since the discussion around sustainability is an ever growing one, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

About Theresa Vanna

Theresa M. Vanna is the Primex Market Specialist. Theresa has over 30 years of plastics industry experience in both flexible and rigid plastic sheet and films. She has been serving the Graphic Arts Industry as a resource of printable materials for Packaging, Point of Purchase, Point of Sales Items and In-Store Environment applications.

Her real passion in sustainability has allowed her the opportunity to serve as a Biodegradable Product Specialist for several organizations and is currently serving on Primex’s Sustainability Committee and on the Executive Board of Directors of SGP (Sustainable Green Printing) Partnership Organization. Since she is well versed in both sustainable products and processes, she has provided several educational webinars and has proven to be a good resource for sustainable plastics products.

TUESDAY • SEPTEMBER 21 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM • GRAND GALLERY CD

Technologies that Enable Smart ManufacturingJustin Benner, ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

Steven Clark, MONARK EQUIPMENT

Join Rockwell Automation for a discussion about the Digital Transformation Journey centered on leveraging smart components as the foundation of machine intelligence providing additional capabilities for improved performance and machine differentiation.

You will learn about:

• Improving machine performance through gathering of actionable data within smart sensing devices

• Simplifying design and speeding build cycles via key integration capabilities of a Rockwell Automation solution

• Increasing asset performance with predictive and prescriptive analytics through key enabling technologies at the device level

• Streamlining setup and changeovers utilizing smart devices

• Providing enhanced levels of equipment protection

• Leveraging “device to dashboard” capabilities through implementation of smart devices

About Justin Benner

Justin Benner is an Intelligent Devices Technology Consultant for Rockwell Automation and is a passionate advocate for smart devices and demonstrating how they work together. Justin has over 15 years of experience in industrial automation primarily focused in the automotive industry based in Detroit. He is a graduate of Michigan Technological University (BS EET) and holds the credential of TÜV Functional Safety Technician for Machinery.

WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 22 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM • GRAND GALLERY AB

Plastics Supply Chain Disruptions in the Wake of COVID-19 Panelists also include:

Phil Karig, MATHELIN BAY

From resin producers to plastics processors to end-users of plastic products, the pandemic and its aftermath have wreaked havoc all along the plastics supply chain. This panel will provide an overview of what happened, as well as a look at where things are likely to be going forward. Panelists from various segments of the plastics supply chain will share their personal experiences, what went right and wrong in their individual organizations, what they might have changed and what their expectations are for the future.

WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 22 11:00 AM – NOON • GRAND GALLERY CD

The Future of Global PackagingBenjamin Trent, SMITHERS


The global market for packaging is large and growing. This presentation will provide insights on the current state and future outlook for the global packaging market:

• What are the macro trends in this space, and how do they affect demand?

• How is COVID expected to impact this market?

• What are the latest trends in sustainability and how are they affecting brands packaging choices?

• What is the growth outlook for packaging material by end use and region?

• What are the opportunities and challenges for the thermoforming sector?

About Benjamin Trent

Benjamin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and an M.B.A from the University of Akron. Benjamin has spent the last eight years in market research and strategic consulting across a wide range of industries. In this time, Benjamin has participated in all functions of these roles including conducting primary and secondary research, analyzing trends, developing market size estimates, evaluating competitive landscapes, authoring

reports, developing strategic recommendations, and conducting presentations.

In his current role, Benjamin leads the strategic consulting division of Smithers Information in North America. This division works with clients to gather a deep understanding of their business goals, and to

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develop in-depth research programs to provide visibility into markets and niches. This process is designed to dig deep into a wide variety of industries and topics, gather insights, and provide an unbiased view of the key challenges faced by our clients. These efforts allow our clients to evaluate their strategic plans and make decisions based upon credible data and analysis, supported by robust research conclusions and recommendations.

WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 22 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM • GRAND GALLERY CD

PLA in the Circular EconomyJoe Jankowsi, TOTAL CORBION

Laura Pichon, EX-TECH PLASTICS

In order attain a circular economy, we must firstly reduce our dependency on fossil carbon and make a shift to renewable carbon. Then we must utilize waste streams and products at their end-of life as the basis for new products, instead of disposing of them.

PLA is biobased and has characteristics that enable the full range of sustainable end of life options:

• Mechanical recycling

• Chemical recycling / feedstock recovery

• Composting / biodegradation

• Anaerobic digestion

• Incineration with renewable energy recovery

This talk will show PLA makes an ideal solution for the circular economy.

About Joe Jankowski

Joe is a business development manager for Total Corbion PLA, a JV which recently announced a second production site in France. Joe started his professional career in the US Navy, then joined Sunoco Refining as a machinery engineer. He has held commercial roles over the past 10 + years with Braskem and recently joined the Total Corbion PLA team to help them ambitiously move the needle and “Enable Others to do Good.”


Improving Operational Efficiency with Industry 4.0Gregory Romanski, WM THERMOFORMING

Brian Golden, BROWN MACHINE

How a thermoformer can provide the end-user with thousands of machine data thanks to the OPC UA protocol which is connected to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), servers and other equipment to define the “Overall Equipment Effectiveness” (OEE).

The most important machine data is integrated with the production data resulting in a very efficient system of data collection, management and real time processing.

About Gregory Romanski

Gregory Romanski started working as a graduate in Business Administration and a major in strategic marketing at the chemical company BASF where he was responsible for the strategic marketing and communications of Mexico and Central America.

In 2008, he successfully obtained projected profit and market share objectives through defining long-term strategies as a brand manager at 3M. In 2010, he joined MAN as a sales manager where he gained new important clients and maximized growth potential in Europe and Asia.

After several years of vast international experience in strategic marketing and sales, he incorporated WM Thermoforming Machines in 2015.


Science Has Found a Way: Cost Benefits of Next Generation High-Speed Extrusion

Brian Winton, PTI

The development of a high speed 90mm extruder takes system performances to new levels in regards to output and flexibility. Discussions will include how advances in technology have brought about multi-resin capabilities, higher regrind recovery rates, reduced maintenance costs and increased throughput with a minimal change to the physical footprint size of the equipment.

Case study analysis will provide further insight into the technology’s capability of efficiently processing various low bulk density feed stocks, overlaid with capital, operating and production cost savings – demonstrating a 30-35% increase in output and 20-25% increase in manufacturing footprint efficiency over the current high-speed technology.

About Brian Winton

Brian Winton is the VP/Sales for Processing Technologies International (PTi). Brian has over 35 years of experience in domestic and international capital equipment sales and project management. He began his career in the thermoforming industry in 1985 and continued into extrusion and plastic recycling. Brian has worked primarily for equipment manufacturers in manager, director and vice president capacities, with past technical sales and marketing teams including John Brown Plastics Machinery, Modern Machinery, Lyle Industries, and The Brown Machine Group.

Brian has extensive process and industry knowledge, and started his career managing turnkey projects for sheet extrusion and thermoforming operations. This included designing and properly sizing ancillary features, downstream equipment and plant utilities, while coordinating comprehensive installation and training services. Brian works closely with his customers to clearly understand their current and future needs. He also collaborates with suppliers and other engineering sources to technically define and promote the latest cutting-edge solutions.

As a graduate of Michigan State University, Brian further promotes the plastic industry through his involvement with schools, colleges and universities. He is an active member of his local Plastics Sector Alliance, which identifies and matches the educational needs of individuals with companies that require a properly educated workforce.

Brian is highly involved in the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Thermoforming Division and has served as a board member since 2002. He continues to serve on the Promotion Committee, AARC Committee and Student Activities Committee, and has previously served as ANTEC Technical Program Chair and Conference Chair.



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As a young adult, Hal Gilham began his informal education by working at Productive Woods, his father’s wood pattern shop. Mr. Gilham graduated from Lynchburg College with a degree in political science and for a short time he successfully entered corporate sales in the greater New York City area. However, motivated by the freedom and opportunity he saw in his father’s small business, Hal joined the company and quickly made an impact by bringing in modern accounting, job costing, and business operations analysis. It wasn’t long before more business came in, including thermoforming tooling. After working with a team reworking a fiberglass mold, Hal saw an opportunity and decided to expand the business into plastics processing. He purchased his first machine, and Productive Woods became Productive Plastics.

As the business grew with a steady flow of heavy gauge work, Mr. Gilham sought ways to expand his business, which included providing ‘value added’ services. By offering information on the materials, design, and the thermoforming process to his customers, Mr. Gilham expanded the business into more active markets. The electrical device market in the New York Metropolitan Area and the introduction of pressure forming as an alternative to injection molding created even greater opportunity.

In the 1990s, the company continued to expand into other markets. Under Mr. Gilham’s leadership, Productive Plastics increased its pressure forming capabilities and began serving the medical device industry, utilizing more heavily engineered materials that required specifications above the usual ABS or HDPE. As new technologies were used in 5 Axis CNC machining and tooling techniques with loose pieces, process improvement became a core value

and a catalyst for running the business. During this time Hal’s father James, the founder of the company, retired and Hal gained complete control of Productive Plastics.

Toward the end of 2010, Productive Plastics conducted numerous projects where plastics purchases were equal to those in metal in cost, which was highly unusual for a small thermoformer. In the same time period, Productive Plastics reduced its machinery from 12 thermoforming machines and 15 CNC machines to six thermoformers and six CNC machines while more than doubling their output.

A former SPE Thermoforming Division Board Member, Hal joined SPE in 1991 and is now an emeritus member of SPE. During his tenure on the Board, Mr. Gilham served as Chairman of the Materials Committee, the Processing Committee, the Machinery Committee and Parts Competition Chair at a few SPE Thermoforming Conferences. In addition, he served on the Division’s Awards and Nominating Committees. Mr. Gilham is now retired but remains engaged in the industry where he spent most of his 40+ year career. His son, Evan Gilham, is now Chief Operating Officer of Productive Plastics.

“Hal Gilham’s career is an inspiration to us all. From the next generation of plastics professionals to those who carry the entrepreneurial torch – in spirit or in practice – Hal’s accomplishments motivate us all to think big,” said Steve Zamprelli, SPE Thermoforming Division Chair. “The SPE Thermoforming Division Board is honored to name Hal Gilham as the 2021 SPE Thermoformer of the Year.”

NOTE: Access to the cocktail reception and dinner is included in full conference registration only. You must wear your conference badge to this event to gain entry. Tickets are available for purchase at conference registration.

2021 SPE Thermoformer of the Year

HAROLD GILHAM JOIN US ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, TO CELEBRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE YEAR’S AWARD WINNER.


2021 Scholarship Winners


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STUDENT INNOVATION COMPETITION The SPE Thermoforming Division has a new program

to support student innovation! This design competition will

culminate in a race to the finish at this year's conference.

• Entrants will be supplied with a sponsor-furnished electric radio-controlled car.

• Entrants must design, manufacture and decorate the car body to be mounted on the chassis. Modifications to the chassis/motor are not permitted.

• The car body must be formed using clear plastic: PET, PETG, Acrylic or Polycarbonate. The body must be produced using the vacuum/thermoforming process. Cars will be judged for presentation and thermoforming complexity. The only design limitation is your creativity!

• Students may participate as individuals or in teams. Each entrant is required to submit an article on their RC Car project for publication in SPE Thermoforming Quarterly® magazine.

• Entrants will race each other on an indoor race track at the conference in Milwaukee.

• Student participants may qualify for travel expense support based on need.

• All participants – regardless of race placement – will keep the RC Car they designed. Winners will receive cash prizes.

EVENT SPONSORS Olivia Ferki, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LOWELL

Olivia Ferki is a graduate student and research assistant studying plastics engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Pennsylvania College of Technology with a B.S. in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology and a minor in Mathematics in May 2021. During her time at Penn College, Olivia was an active four-year member of the SPE student chapter and served as Secretary and Vice President (twice). She has also been a member of the Alpha Chi Honors Society since April 2019.

While completing her undergraduate degree, Olivia worked as a resident assistant, a student college relations assistant, a research assistant, and a writing, economics, and mathematics tutor. She enjoyed playing violin in the Lycoming County Community Orchestra and led tours for prospective Penn College students. Olivia was also selected to deliver a speech as the student commencement speaker.

During the Summer of 2019, Olivia worked as a Research and Development Intern at SEKISUI KYDEX where she executed a product study for an aerospace formulation, conducted material re-formulations to minimize known defects while conforming to ISO low heat release standards for aviation interior specific materials, processed thermoformable sheet using twin conical screw extruders, and performed mechanical and thermal properties tests. During the Summer of 2020, Olivia worked as an Intern and Research Assistant for the Plastics Innovation and Resource Center (PIRC). There she completed her senior project, which consisted of validating and qualifying processing conditions for a new rotational mold. She also assisted in providing educational material and coursework to plastics professionals while also performing materials testing projects.

Olivia worked for the PIRC during the academic school year as a part-time Research Assistant from January 2020 to May 2021. She performed plastics processing and materials testing for the PIRC, supported and assisted in conducting material studies for industry level projects, provided technological resources, and overcame processing challenges to minimize material and part defects. Olivia also interned for Becton Dickinson during the Summer of 2021 as a Materials CoE Intern to explore innovation opportunities and to conduct technology landscaping to improve patient care.

Isabella Gayoso, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY

Isabella Gayoso, from Moon Township, PA, is a rising junior at Penn State University. She is a double-major in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with minors in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and IST for Aerospace Engineers.

During Summer 2020, Isabella worked as a Process and Quality Engineering Intern at Brentwood Industries, a thermoforming plastics company in Reading, PA. In Spring 2021, Isabella interned as a Build Reliability Intern at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. Isabella is interested in how thermoformed plastics can be used in aerospace applications, and hopes to use her experiences to positively impact both industries.

During the school year, Isabella is actively involved in the Society of Women Engineers, Women in Engineering Program Orientation, Phi Sigma Rho (engineering sorority), Engineering Ambassadors, and Undergraduate Research. Isabella is passionate about empowering women to pursue and stay in engineering.

TIME TRIALS: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM • 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

TIME TRIALS: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

FINAL RACE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 • Noon - 1:00 PM

The racetrack is located on the exhibit hall floor

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MACHINERY COMMITTEE

James Alongi

MAAC Machinery 590 Tower Blvd. Carol Stream, IL 60188 T: 630.665.1700 [email protected]

Steven Clark (Chair)

Monark Equipment PO Box 335 4533 S. Garfield Road Auburn, MI 48611 T: 989.662.7250 [email protected]

Brian Golden

SencorpWhite 400 Kidd’s Hill Road Hyannis, MA 02601 T: 508.771.9400 [email protected]

Todd Harrell (Chair)

Plastics Machinery Group, Inc. 5455 Perkins Road Bedford Heights, OH 44146 T: 440.498.4000, ext. 117 [email protected]

Brian Winton

PTi 2655 White Oak Circle Aurora, IL 60502 T: 630-585-5800 [email protected]

MATERIALS COMMITTEE

Juliet Goff

Kal Plastics 2050 East 48th Street Vernon, CA 90058-2022 T: 323.581.6194 [email protected]

Roger P. Jean

SIMONA PMC 2040 Industrial Drive Findlay, OH 45840 T: 567.208.9758 [email protected]

Phillip Karig

Mathelin Bay Associates LLC 11939 Manchester Road #148 Saint Louis, MO 63131 T: 314.630.8384 [email protected]

Dennis Lemmon

Cascade Engineering 1701 Magda Drive Montpelier, OH 43543 T: 419.485.1110, ext. 7390 [email protected]

Ian Munnoch

MSA Components, Inc. 6556 County Road KP Mazomanie, WI 53560 T: 812.322.5080 imunnoch@msa components.com

Matt O’Hagan

LyondellBasell 1317 Battalion Drive Charleston, SC 29412-9616 T: 248.760.8590 matt.ohagan@ lyondellbasell.com

Laura Pichon

Ex-Tech Plastics PO Box 576 11413 Burlington Road Richmond, IL 60071 T: 847.829.8124 [email protected]

Ed Probst

Probst Plastics Consulting P.O. Box 26365 Wauwatosa, WI 53226 T: 414.476.3096 [email protected]

Eric Short

SIMONA PMC 2040 Industrial Drive Findlay, OH 45840 T: 248.705.2830 [email protected]

Dan Sproles

Sproles Business Consulting, LLC 5210 Canton Street South Bend, IN 60071 T: 574.747.7997 dan@sprolesbusiness consulting.com

Paul Uphaus

Primex Plastics 4164 Lake Oconee Drive Buford, GA 30519 T: 1.800.935.9272 [email protected]

PROCESSING COMMITTEE

Jim Arnet

Hagans Plastics Co. 121 W. Rock Island Road Grand Prairie, TX 75050 T: 972.974.3516 [email protected]

Robert Browning

McConnell Company P.O. Box 450633 Atlanta, GA 31145 T: 770.939.4497 [email protected]

Evan Gilham

Productive Plastics 103 W. Park Drive Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 T: 856-778-4300, x225 EGilham@ productivecompanies.com

Travis Kieffer (Chair)

Plastics Unlimited, Inc. 303 1st St. N.W. Preston, IA 52069 T: 563.589.4752 TravisK@ plasticsunlimited.com

Jay Kumar

Universal Plastics 5 Whiting Farms Road Holyoke, MA 01040 T: 607-227-1034 [email protected]

Stephen Murrill

Profile Plastics 65 S. Waukegan Lake Bluff, IL 60044 T: 847.604.5100 x29 [email protected]

Steve Zamprelli

Formed Plastics, Inc. 297 Stonehinge Lane Carle Place, NY 11514 T: 516.334.2300 s.zamprelli@ formedplastics.com

DIRECTORS EMERITI

Lola Carere

302 Sable Trace Ct. Acworth, GA 30102-7617 T: 770.883.7055 [email protected]

Richard Freeman

221 Coldbrook Lane Soquel, CA 95073 T: 510.651.9996 [email protected]

Steve Hasselbach

CMI Plastics 222 Pepsi Way Ayden, NC 28416 T: 252.746.2171 [email protected]

Donald Hylton

McConnell Company 646 Holyfield Highway Fairburn, GA 30213 T: 678.772.5008 [email protected]

Roger Kipp

Roger C. Kipp Consulting 3C Owens Landing Court Perryville, MD 21903 T: 717.521.9254 [email protected]

Gwen Mathis

6 S. Second Street SE Lindale, GA 30147 T: 706.346.2786 [email protected]

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