Miami to Host World Adhesive Conference
April 1, 2008
The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) will host the World Adhesive Conference and Expo (WAC) April 20-23 in Miami, FL.
From a welcome reception to the ASC 50th anniversary celebration, numerous organized social events will allow attendees to network and make contacts.
WAC is co-sponsored by trade associations from around the world, who share ASC’s core competency of representing and advocating for the adhesive and sealant industry. From Canada to China, it is the global nature of WAC that truly makes it such a remarkable event (see sidebar for a list of co-sponsors).
The global nature of the event brings more than just the support of international associations and glue companies. Various members of the trade press and academic community have been valuable contributors to the WAC program and promotional efforts. Most notably, ASI magazine has stepped up as the conference media partner and has worked to ensure the success of the conference. “WAC unites the entire industry,” ASC President Lawrence D. Sloan said. “From the reporters who cover chemical news to the scientist working on advances in adhesion science, WAC has value for everyone in the industry.”
About ASC
The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) is a North American trade association dedicated to representing the adhesive and sealant industry. Incorporated in 1958, ASC is bound by the collective efforts of its members, and strives to improve the industry operating environment and strengthen its member companies. Today, ASC members account for more than 75% of aggregate industry revenues, exceeding some $6 billion annually. The Council is comprised of 125 adhesives and sealants manufacturers, raw material and equipment suppliers, and industry consultants. For more information about ASC, visit www.ascouncil.org.For more information on WAC, including sponsorship and registration, visit ascouncil.org/industry/WAC/index/cfm..
2008 World Adhesive Conference Exhibitors
Company/BoothACC Solvents Industry Group 88
Accumetric, LLC M 42
Albion Engineering Company M 59
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. M 9 & 16
Applied Test Systems, Inc. 55
Arizona Chemical Company SM 6
Ashland Inc. M 96
ASI magazine S 90
BASF Corporation S 13
Bayer MaterialScience LLC SM 7 & 8
Brenntag North America 98
CAS-MI Laboratories 71
Celanese Corporation SM 47 & 48
The ChemQuest Group, Inc. SM 25
Chemsultants International M 80
Clariant Corporation M 20
Cognis Corporation M 104
Cox North America, Inc. 24
Cray Valley M 29 & 30
Croda Inc. M 50
Cytec Performance Chemicals M 84 & 85
DKSH North America, Inc. M 81
Dorf Ketal Chemicals LLC M 78
The Dow Chemical Company M 67 & 68
DSM NeoResins+ M 87
Dynasol, LLC SM 21 & 22
Eastman Chemical Company SM 53 & 54
Enercon Industries Corporation 65
Emerald Performance Materials SM 61
EMX Industries Inc. 100
Evonik Degussa Corporation M 43 & 44
ExxonMobil Chemical Company SM 14
Fischbach USA Inc. 12
FlackTek, Inc. 77
Florachem Corporation 69
Forbo Adhesives, LLC – Synthetic Polymers M 34
Franklin Industrial Minerals M 49
Gelest Inc. 38
Hercules Incorporated SM 63
Hexion Specialty Chemicals M 19
Honeywell International SM 40
Huber Engineered Materials M 76
Industrial Specialties LLC 105
Industrias Negromex S.A. de C.V. (INSA) M 23 & 97
Interfibe Corporation M 32
International Specialty Products SM 45 & 46
IVK / Adhasion / Fraunhofer-IFAM / GEV 27 & 28
JBW Systems 56
Kaneka Texas Corporation M 11
Kenrich Petrochemicals, Inc. M 73
Kolon Industries, Inc. 91
Kraton Polymers U.S., LLC SM 33
Kuraray America Inc. (w/ Septon) M 57 & 58
Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. M 99
MAUSER Corp. 93
MERQUINSA 92
Mettler-Toledo, Inc. 102
The Milin Corporation 95
Momentive Performance Materials SM 26
Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium 72
Myers Engineering Inc. 101
Munzing/Ultra Additives, LLC M 94
Newborn Brothers Company 31
Newport Industries Limited 51 & 52
Nuplex Resins LLC M 82
Omya Inc. M 36
Petro-Canada S 66
Quickblades, Inc. 62
Reynolds Industries, Inc. M 75
R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc. M 41
Saiden Technologies M 5
Sartomer Company, Inc. M 39
Semco Packaging & Application Systems 60
Showa Denko America, Inc. 18
SI Group, Inc. M 103
Sonoco Products Company M 35
SpecialChem S.A. 37
Sulzer Mixpac USA (form. ConProTec Inc.) 17
Synasia, Inc. 89
TAH/Nordson M 64
Teckrez, Inc. M 10
Tekkote, a Div. of Jen-Coat, Inc. 74
Texture Technologies Corporation 15
Thermoset Resin Formulators Association 79
Troy Corporation M 106
UPM-FUCC 86
Velsicol Chemical Corporation M 83
Verichem Inc. M 70
Wacker Silicones SM 1, 2, 3, & 4
SM – Sponsor and ASC Member S – Sponsor
2008 World Adhesive Conference Schedule at a Glance
Saturday, April 19, 20082:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Speaker Ready Room
Oxford, Mezzanine Level
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Satellite Registration Desk, Mezzanine Level
Sunday, April 20, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Satellite Registration Desk, Mezzanine Level
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Association Heads Meeting
(by invitation only)
Michaelangelo, Mezzanine Level
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Attendee Orientation
Chopin Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Information/Help Desk
Near Satellite Registration Desk, Mezzanine Level
Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Speaker Ready Room
Oxford, Mezzanine Level
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremony
Chopin Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Bayfront, Lobby Level
Monday, April 21, 2008
6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Satellite Registration Desk, Mezzanine Level
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Mezzanine West, Mezzanine Level
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
General Session
Chopin Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Coffee Lounge
Mezzanine West, Mezzanine Level
9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Information/Help Desk
Near Satellite Registration Desk, Mezzanine Level
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Speaker Ready Room
Oxford, Mezzanine Level
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Morning Education Sessions
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch
Mezzanine West, Mezzanine Level
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon Education Sessions
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Expo
Grand Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Expo Reception
Grand Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Early-Riser Exercise “Boot Camp”
Poolside, Plaza Level (weather permitting)
6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Registration Open
Satellite Registration Desk, Mezzanine Level
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Mezzanine West, Mezzanine Level
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
General Session
Chopin Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Coffee Lounge
Mezzanine West, Mezzanine Level
9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Information/Help Desk
Near Satellite Registration Desk,
Mezzanine Level
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Speaker Ready Room
Oxford, Mezzanine Level
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Morning Education Sessions
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Mezzanine West, Mezzanine Level
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Coffee Lounge
Mezzanine West, Mezzanine Level
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Afternoon Education Sessions
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
ASC 50th Anniversary Celebration
Mezzanine, Mezzanine Level
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Mezzanine West, Mezzanine Level
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Closing Session
Chopin Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
10:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Q-Lab Tour
(optional, pre-registration required)