PVC 101- Resin, Formulations, Compounding and Additives(Moderator: Mark Lavach)
8:30 am - 9:30 am	PVC Resin - Rigid Formulations Bob Paradis, Formosa
9:30 am - 10:30 am	The Mixing of PVC, an Expedition Burkhard Wulf, MTI
10:30 am - 10:50 am	Break
10:50 am - 11:35 am	Stabilizers for Rigid Applications Tony Dymek, PMC
11:35 am - 12:20 pm	Lubrication and Mechanical Stabilization of Rigid PVC Compositions Tom Pedersen, Rheogistics
12:20 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch

PVC 101-Additives and Testing(Moderator: Mark Lavach)
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm	Impact Modifiers & Process Aids Robert Smith, Arkema
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm	Pigments and Fillers Paul Krousl, Teknor Apex
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm	Analysis of PVC Formulations Using Torque Rheometry Christoph Pielen, Brabender
3:45 pm - 4:05 pm	Break
4:05 pm - 4:50 pm	Panel Q&A Paul Krousl, Teknor Apex Robert Smith, Arkema Christoph Pielen, Brabender

State of PVC Industry(Moderator: Bob Weiler)
8:00 am - 8:05 am	Welcome Mark Lavach, Arkema
8:05 am - 8:10 am	Introductory Vinyltec Comments Bill Kuhn, Ronald Mark Associates
8:10 am - 9:10 am	Resin Market Overview Jim Seidewand, Resin Technology
9:10 am - 9:40 am	SPE International - the Future Vision Russell Broome, Managing Director, SPE
9:40 am - 10:00 am	Break
10:00 am - 10:30 am	Applications Rigid-Opportunities of PVC in the Credit Card Market Tim Weatherill, Klockner Pentaplast
10:30 am - 11:00 am	"Nanoscopic Characterization of Suspension Resin Gelation and Fusion Process Utilizing Atomic Force Microscopy" Jerome Jourdan, BASF
11:00 am - 11:30 am	Applications Flexible PVC Derek Laffey, Teknor Apex

11:30 am - 12:00 pm	Lunch Service
12:00 pm - 12:50 pm	Lunchtime Keynote: Why We Should Promote PVC Instead of Bashing It Allan Griff, Consulting Engineer

Additives
12:50 pm - 1:20 pm	Phosphate Plasticizers, Current Products and New Developments Jakub Lison, AICL Industrial Products
1:20 pm - 1:50 pm	Non-Phthalate Plasticizers for PVC Anders Magnussen, Perstorp
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm	Biocide and Stabilizer Interactions with PVC John Scott, Valtris
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm	Break
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm	Controlled Aesthetics in Thermoplastics Through Use of Polymeric Additives Kevin Yocca, Arkema
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm	High Efficiency Modifier for PVC Chris Turnbull, Galata
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm	New Lubricants for Rigid PVC Peggy Schipper, Valtris
4:20 pm - 4:50 pm	New Developments in Ultra Low VOC Ca/Zn and Heavy Metal Free Stabilizers for Semirigid Clear Calendered Films Brent Segally, AM Stabilizers Corporation
4:50 pm - 5:00 pm	General Questions & Closing remarks Mark Lavach, Arkema

Troubleshooting(Moderator:Dave Owen)
8:00 am - 8:10 am	Welcome - Opening comments Bill Kuhn, Ronald Mark Associates
8:10 am - 8:40 am	PVC Reclaim and Recycling Tribu Persaud, Norwich Plastics
8:40 am - 9:10 am	Taking PVC to the Next Level- Layer by Layer with 3D Printing Dennis Planner, Chemson GmbH
9:10 am - 9:40 am	Roll of Molecular Modeling in the Chemical Industry Brian Koo, Arkema
9:40 am - 10:10 am	Break
10:10 am - 10:40 am	Plasticizer Permanence in PVC: Examination and Methods of Measurement Ron Raleigh, Valtris
10:40 am - 11:10 am	Formulating Organosols with Dibenzote Plasticizers Bill Arendt, Emerald
11:10 am - 11:40 am	The Effect of High Solvating Plasticizers on PVC-Based Luxury Floor Tiles Brad Farrell, Emerald
11:40 am - 12:10 pm

Lunch
12:10 pm - 12:40 pm	Lunch
12:40 pm - 1:20 pm	Vinyl Division Meeting(During Lunch)

Code and Regulations(Moderator: Mark Lavach)
1:20 pm - 1:50 pm	D20.24 ASTM Standards Alyson Fick, ASTM
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm	PVC within the ASTM and the path through the Approval Process Alan Kupfer, Axiall
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm	REACH: An Overview and Update from a North American Perspective Bob Drake, BASF
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm	Chemical Regulations Today - Who's in Control? Rich Johnson, Penn Color
3:20 pm - 3:30 pm	Closing Remarks Bill Kuhn, Ronald Mark Associates