Featured Speakers
Get ready to be inspired, informed and enlightened. The 2011 IAPD Convention has lined up speakers with expertise on a wide range of subjects of interest to plastics distribution executives such as yourself. From them you will gain ideas and strategies that you can implement immediately to grow your business.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
BRIAN WESBURY
"It's Still Not As Bad As You Think"
From the depths of what has been called the"worst economic crisis since the Great Depression," the US economy has been remarkably resilient. Real GDP has expanded for five consecutive quarters, consumer
spending is at an all-time high and private sector jobs have expanded for 10 straight months. This recovery was predicted by our speaker, but the mood of the country remains cautious or even fearful. With the Congress changing hands and the Fed printing even more money, the future is dynamic. Brian Wesbury, a nationally-known economist, will defend his predictions from last year and cast a vision for the future.
Brian Wesbury is Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P., a financial services firm based in Wheaton, Illinois. The Wall Street Journal ranked Mr. Wesbury the nation's #1 U.S. economic forecaster in 2001, USA Today ranked him as one of the nation's top 10 forecasters in 2004 and Speakers Platform named him a Top 5 Keynote Speaker in 2011.
Learn more about Brian Wesbury
DAVID RABINER
"Peak Performance During Challenging Times"
David Rabiner's presentation will focus on the principles of peak performance, including a discussion of the most important qualities (or areas of focus) for leading a group during challenging times; the obstacles that keep people from acting consistently with those qualities, and a step-by-step process that ends with turning those qualities into personal virtues and an organizational culture. He will discuss the important differences between individuals (and organizations) that operate at the high end of the bell curve and those that operate in the middle. The program will conclude with an important leadership tool for communicating effectively, making difficult discussions easier, and keeping good talent.
This program promises be powerful, fast-paced, and very entertaining. Most important, for each participant will leave with the tools to create a personal leadership and peak performance plan.
EDUCATION SESSIONS
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
"Building the Demand for Distributed Plastics: Emerging Markets for Plastics Applications"
Moderator: Richard Rappaport, Business Answers International
Panelists: Angela Albert, Eastman Chemical Company; Richard Leibfried, Victrex Polymer Solutions;
Thom Price, KYDEX LLC; and Mike Hill, Total Plastics Inc.
Industry research indicates that the top growth markets for distributed plastics include transportation, medical, food processing and energy. In this session, panelists representing all levels of the distribution chain will review what’s driving that growth and the impact of global demands. They will then discuss what distributors need to consider when evaluating new markets and offer tips on how to introduce a new product line and to market effectively to engineers.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
4:45 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
"OUTSOURCING SALES...DOMESTICALLY?"
Hosted by the IAPD Manufacturers' Representatives CIG
Panelists: Bernie Willms, Quadrant EPP; William Kistler, Sheffield; Paul Krawczyk, Röchling Engineering Plastics and Greg Martino, Harvel
What are manufacturer principals' expectations, benefits, challenges, results, and future direction for going to market with independent representatives? Join us at the Manufacturers' Representative CIG session to hear from a panel of some of our industry’s leading manufacturers who are contracting with independent manufacturers’ representatives to grow their business and markets for their products.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
"Finding Success with Sustainability"
Hosted by the IAPD Environmental Committee
Presenter: Marci Kinter, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA)
This session will examine how the environment is affecting the print community. It will illustrate the increasing importance of companies differentiating themselves environmentally.
APPLICATION SEMINAR
Thursday, September 15, 2011
8 a.m.-10 a.m.
Are you using other materials in your applications when plastics are the better choice? In your existing applications, switching to plastics can:
- Increase productivity
- Lower costs
- Reduce strain on machinery
- Improve chemical resistance
- Eliminate lubrication
- Improve aesthetics
This seminar, presented by experts in the plastics industry, will help you identify different industries and applications so you can use plastics in the most innovative way. It will cover some of the most relevant industries for plastics shapes applications, including food and beverage, architectural, signs and display, electrical power plants, recreation and transportation.
Admission is included in full-convention and Expo-only registration.
When you leave the IAPD Plastics Applications Seminar, you’ll be able to:
- Locate and specify applications for plastics shapes
- Identify how plastics can benefit your existing applications
- Ask the seven most important questions
- Match materials with applications
- Think creatively of new ways to use plastic materials
- Put this new-found knowledge into practice
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
Thursday, September 15, 2011
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
"Thermoplastic Industrial Piping Systems"
Presenter: David Chasis, Chasis Consulting Inc.
Thermoplastics are the fastest growing and most used piping material in the world. Gaining knowledge of plastic piping will allow distributors, manufacurer reps, installers, architects and specifying engineers to better serve their clients. This session will give you a working proficiency and comfort level of designing, selecting, applying and installing industrial plastic piping systems. In addition, new piping materials and "green" markets will be discussed.
11 a.m.-12 a.m.
"Plastics Routing and Machining"
| Sponsored by |
 |
Presenter: Scott Feimster, LMT Onsrud
Are you using the right tool for your plastic machining?
Come explore the geometry needed for optimum plastics machining. Learn what tool types are available and the benefits they have to offer your machining or routing needs.
In today’s market there is a broad range of cutting tools available. Learn how today’s plastic tooling has been designed to work with the characteristics of your material. Tooling specifically engineered for your applications result in better finishes and reduced cycle times.
We will discuss techniques to improve job set up and how to maximize the productivity of your plastic machining.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
12 p.m.-1 p.m.
"Why Plastics"
Presenter: Jim. Harrington, CPMR, Engineered Material Sales, Inc.
Learn why and when plastics are the best choice for an application during this informative session. Jim Harringon, CPMR, Engineered Materials Sales, Inc. will discuss the unique properties of plastics and why plastic materials hold significant advantages for a variety of markets. This session is perfect for engineers and designers who select and specify materials as well as inside and outside sales personnel.
1 p.m.-2 p.m.
| Sponsored by |
 |
“New and Innovative Products in the Food, Conveying and Packaging Industry”
Presenter: Tim Brown and Bob Healy, Röchling Engineering Plastics
Explore new and advanced materials for metal and X-ray detectable applications within the food, conveying and packaging industry.
2 p.m.-3 p.m.
"Proper Solvent Welding Techniques"
Presenter: Stephen Gardiner, IPS Corporation
This presentation will lead attendees through the proper techniques for solvent welding PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings in accordance with ASTM D2855. Learn the basic principles of solvent welding, proper techniques, set and cure times, causes of failed joints, and safety precautions. Have your questions answered during the 15-minute Q & A session at the end of the presentation.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
3 p.m.-4 p.m.
| Sponsored by |
 |
"Innovative Applications Using UV Flatbed Printing"
Presenter: Thomas Giglio, Océ
This session will highlight the growing number of applications using various plastic substrates that are printed and decorated with UV-curable digital flatbed printers for a diverse range of markets. Special focus will be on the core technologies that are evolving today, ink choices and substrate selection and criteria. A large emphasis will be directed to reviewing functional examples of end-uses. A look into customer buying patterns and decision processes will also be highlighted.
