2009

— Vital Technologies for Business Success in Changing Global Market

January 26-28
Omni Royal Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Conference Chairman: Amos Golovoy, amosgolovoy@comcast.net

Manufacturers in western countries are faced with relentless competition from emerging markets with low-priced labor. To achieve continuous success western manufacturers must adopt novel business strategies and implement innovative manufacturing technologies. The theme of Molding 2009 is 'Vital Technologies for Business Success in Changing Global Market.' The 19th annual International Conference & Exhibit will focus on important innovations in manufacturing technologies to enable intelligent molders and manufacturers to stay ahead and prosper. The general topics are selected to provide business executives and engineers a valuable update on the latest developments in various injection molding processes, hardware and controls, as well as a special session on "Best Practices" for top productivity, better quality, and reduced cost. Additionally, issues and opportunities of molding non-commodity materials will be discussed. These conferences are widely recognized by injection molders, manufacturers, and plastics suppliers as the most important forum for technical information and business connections.

EXHIBIT

Many leading companies are exhibiting their products and services at Molding 2009.

Cost of tabletop: $1000. Call 734-737-0507 to reserve a space at the Exhibit.
Note: Available space is very limited; priority is given to the conference sponsors.

CONFERENCE TOPICS In-Mold Assembly and Multi-Material Molding Moderators: Tom Betts, Battenfeld of America, betts.t@vus.battenfeld.com and Herman Plank, Tecnokal LLC, hp@tecnokal.com Emerging Molding Technologies and Novel Molding Equipment Moderators: Uwe Haupt, Arburg, uwe_haupt@arburg.com, and Rick Shaffer, Netstal Machinery, RShaffer@netstal-usa.com LSR Molding: Innovations; Markets; New Opportunities Moderators: Greg Dull, Wacker Silicones, gregory.dull@wacker.com and Tim Erwin, Spectrum Plastics, terwin@spectrumplastics.com Specialty Materials Molding Moderator: Amos Golovoy, AG Research, amosgolovoy@comcast.net SPECIAL FORUM: "Best Practices" Moderator: Deb J. Bristoll-Weis, Engineered Plastics Corporation, deb@engineered-plastics.com