PLGA Global October 2008 Conference Presentations
Gravure Sustainability Through Technology

Ink Techchnologogy
Moderator: Mike Impastato, Flint Group
Overview of the latest technology available, from water-based inkto solvent recovery. An exploration into what differentiates Gravure from other processes in regard to the application of inks, the transition to water based ink, reducing ink thicknesslay down, and printing water ink on film.

Sustainability, An Ink Suppliers Perspective, Manuel Rivas, Siegwerk Ink
The Latest Advances In Water Based Technology, Ron Huber, Sun Chemical
Reduced Ink Film Weight, Bryan McDufford, Keating Charlotte
The Transition To Water Based Ink,
        Mark Glendenning, Inland Printing and Marketing Services

Cylinders and Imaging
Moderator: David Haslam, SGS International
An overview of imaging technologies, image carriers and practices deployed towards sustainability. The use o flight weight cylinders and the related reduction in shipping cost. Reduced volume imaging and best practice manufacturing techniques and their impact on waste reduction.

Lightweight Cylinders, Recycling Image Carriers,
        Gerd Koehler, VP Sales, Max Daetwyler Corp
Lean Production Methods, Vic Baranowski, SGS International

Substrates
Moderator: Ed Lieb, Sonoco Flexible Packaging
A review of recycled materials, Bio-degradable non-petroleum based films, down gauging film thickness and related printability issues.

Recycled Board, Mike Heldman, International Paper
Biodegradable Films, Donald Stewart, Exxon Mobil
The Variables Of Processing Thinner Gauge Films,
        Bray Brunkhurst, Milprint/Bemis

Press and Associated Hardware Technology
Moderator: Heine Hieniga, Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp.
Developments in presses and associated technologies such as register systems, how waste and energy consumption can be reduced. The drivers behind the major capital equipment purchases and how sustainability fits into these decisions.

Sustainable Rotogravure Presses
       Clemons Brinkmann, Windmoeller & Hoelscher KG
Ink Reduction and Efficiency Improvements in the Printing Process,
       Steve Boettcher, Flxon
Waste Reduction and Energy Saving Improvements for the Gravure Process,
        Bobbie Olp, Quad Tech Inc.
Gravure Technology, Warehousing and the Environment,
        Stephan Lammers, Saueressig GmbH + Co. KG

Innovations in Package Design
Moderator: Phil Pimlott, Cylicron
A look at the application of new materials and a partnered approach to innovation, where sustainability has become a major factor impacting concept design.

Frans Van Heertum, President, Van Heertum, Tilburg, Netherlands
Jean Charles Fresnel, VP Sales, Sleever International, Paris, France
Michael Keating, President, Keating Specialist Cylinders Ltd., Deeside, UK

Keynote Address: The End User‘s Perspective
Session Moderator: Annette Crampton, Miller Brewing Company
Keynote speeches from consumer product companies expressing their expectations of our industry relating to sustainability. These packaging end users discuss objectives they want us to achieve and how our industry is uniquely able to accommodate these objectives.

Mark Dressel, Manager Packaging Materials, Miller Brewing Co
Alberto Gaza, Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Procurement, Cadbury North America.