Agenda
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
June 7, 2011
| 3:00 - 7:30 p.m. Las Olas Foyer |
Registration |
| 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Sky Terrace |
Welcome Reception |
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Bottled Water sponsored by Ampac Executive Courier Bags sponsored by Resin Technology inc |
June 8, 2011
| 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Las Olas Foyer |
Registration & Continental Breakfast Sponsored by InterGroup International, Ltd. |
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Las Olas Ballroom |
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Latest Trends & Technologies in Pouch Packaging and Machinery Dennis Calamusa, President, AlliedFlex Technologies In recent years, a dramatic shift toward a wide variety of new pouch formats and innovations has meant the emergence of a major pouch movement. In an always enlightening and provocative speech, Dennis Calamusa, one of the industry’s longtime leading influencers, will explore the latest pouch packaging trends and technologies solving today’s most challenging applications. This keynote address will feature a visual and digital montage of how technologies, machinery and packaging structures will affect the future of flexible packaging. |
| 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Las Olas Foyer |
Networking Break Sponsored by ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. |
| 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Las Olas Ballroom |
TECHNOLOGIES & INNOVATIONS SESSION I The Consolidation of Flexible Packaging: A Key Driver for the Future Connecting With the Consumer: Branding and Communicating the Benefits of Retort Packaging |
| 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Atlantic Ballroom |
Networking Lunch |
| 1:15 - 3:00 p.m. Las Olas Ballroom |
THE MARKET LANDSCAPE New Technologies and Trends Affecting Key Pouch Segments Pet Treat and Pet Food Market David Staker, President/CEO, Plastic Packaging Technologies LLC Pet food packaging and pet treat applications continue to experience high growth, and new trends in packaging formats and pouch configurations could make a difference, as could sustainability and source-reduction efforts. Learn what technologies are emerging, such as the box pouch, and how printed packaging formats could drive change. Healthcare/Pharma Market Dhuanne Dodrill, President, Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc. Hear from a leading converter of flexible material for medical and pharmaceutical applications how new technologies and market change will affect one of the most prominent growth areas for pouches and bags. How will the emergence of new film structures and formulations affect this rising market? Liquid Packaging Market Danny Beard, President, Packaging Specialists, Inc. A tremendous amount of new products have been introduced in liquid beverages and other liquids over the past year, including the new Gatorade Prime pouch and other specialty drinks. Find out how this market is offering encouraging growth unseen since the launch of Capri-Sun in pouches years ago and whether flexible packaging will compete with rigid formats for market penetration. Food Market Laurens Last, President, IPN Europe As one of the largest global segments of packaging, food has always been a key driver of change. The advent of the pouch in the food market continues to make major market strides worldwide. Laurens Last, president of IPN Europe, will share the global landscape of food packaging and the pouch, offer new innovations and technologies on the near-term horizon and share unique dispensing technologies that will add more value to food pouches. A Case Study in Success: The Sunkist Pouch Danny Beard, President, Packaging Specialists, Inc. Sunkist Energy/BioBev Terry Baker, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Fres-co System USA Sunkist made one of the most promising developments in liquid packaged in pouches when it recently launched a new pouch for bulk sizes. Hear how new technologies surrounding both the dispensing unit and processing affected the launch and how the brand owner sizes up the market for specialty drinks and how that could be profoundly affected by the new pouch. |
| 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Las Olas Foyer |
Networking Break Sponsored by Zip-Pak and ZipBox |
| 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Las Olas Ballroom |
Global Trends in Pouches: What’s Coming to North America From Other Regions? Sal Pellingra, Director of Innovation, Ampac Joachim Antz, General Manager, Germany, Ampac Hear a penetrating discussion of some of the key trends and technologies in pouches arriving from Europe and other parts of the globe that could influence how North America moves forward in its pouch development. With many of the current pouch structures and formats originating in foreign markets, this session will offer a look at emerging opportunities coming from the global market, and the foremost challenges they pose for pouches globally. Evolving and Emerging Flexible Pouch Technologies in Japan Edge Stand™ & MicroSteamer™ Pouch and Flat-Zip™ Reclosure Innovations: Development & Commercialization Overview Sakaru Takahashi, President, Chokoku Plast Corp. Learn how this Japanese-based converter took fresh ideas in standup pouches from initial concept through to successful commercial applications with a number of leading food CPGs. Understand how a self-venting microwavable package has penetrated some key Frozen/Chilled market segments, and take a look at a zipper option that is just now on the cusp of commercialization. Global Pouch Technologies Panel Discussion Moderator: Neil Kozarsky, President/CEO, T.H.E.M. Panelists: Steve Gosling, President, Cheer Pack North America Joerg Schoenwald, Principal, Schoenwald Consulting Tom Blaige, CEO, Managing Partner, Blaige & Company |
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Atlantic Ballroom |
Global Pouch Exhibition & Networking Reception |
June 9, 2011
| 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Las Olas Foyer |
Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Las Olas Ballroom |
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS SESSION II Lynn Dornblaser, Director, Custom Solutions Group, Mintel International Joseph Pryweller, Editor/Conference Director, Packaging Strategies In an energetic and entertaining session, Lynn Dornblaser and Joseph Pryweller will offer their brief insights into some of the new and emerging pouches on the market and how they are dictated by the business/financial markets, the consumer markets, and technologies in the packaging industry. You'll learn:
Innovations in Dual Chamber Pouch Design and Reliability Joe Kornick, President, Kornick Lindsay David Wallan, Director, IP and Licensing, DuPont Dual-chamber pouches have many benefits but also have major issues with standing up and with seal failure. In a new development that is set for commercialization, the Genesis Duo-Pouch harnesses advances in science, technology and design to deliver “just in time” products reliably. Learn about some of the new applications for the Duo-Pouch from functional food to pharmaceuticals, and gain insight into how the new pouches offer an evolution in dual-chamber structures and surmount barriers to entry that could lead to new product introductions. High-Speed, Premade Pouch Filling and Sealing Technology Advancements to Replace the Traditional Steel Can Karl Angele, Managing Director, Herman Waldner GmbH & Co. Jeffrey Crangle, General Manager, Packaging Technologies and Inspection (PTI) Uwe Peregi, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc. Premade pouches have had difficulty replacing canning and glass packaging, regardless of consumer preferences, due to limited packaging output capabilities available to fill & seal equipment. Discover new technology that will jump start the migration from can and glass manufacturing to pouches for high-production facilities. You'll learn of the proven savings related to material costs, transportation, storage and energy and how high-speed automation, combined with traditional sealing techniques, could propel pouches into new areas where high-volume production is required. |
| 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Las Olas Foyer |
Networking Break |
| 10:30 - 12:15 p.m. Las Olas Ballroom |
Beverage Development for Pouch Products and Global Beverage Trends in Pouches Mark Lazar, Senior Director, Beverage Business Unit, WILD Flavors Inc. Demand for pouches in the United States is forecast to climb 6.1 percent per year to $7.9 billion in 2012. Aesthetic appeal, recloseable components, portability and lightweighting are a few of the key issues affecting this sharp growth rate. This session, from a pioneering name in the field, will discuss current and future beverage development for pouch products in the U.S. marketplace, offering a brief summary of the market demand for alternative packaging in beverages and showcasing the development process within the context of global beverage trends and consumer trends. Building Carton & Aseptic Package Recycling Access Nationwide Jim Frey, Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Resource Recycling Systems With the growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly packaging and new government policies taking effect, the Carton Council is working to increase access to carton and aseptic packaging recycling. Understand how aseptic packaging and cartons are recycled, why this recycling is important, the data metrics used to achieve household counts and how the Carton Council will work through end markets to meet their 60% access goals. You'll gain new information on the recycling of pouches and bags that fit into this groundbreaking work. Latest Innovations in Aseptic Flexible Packaging Terry Baker, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Fres-Co System USA Learn about continued growth in aseptic processing in foodservice pouches and dispensing systems and how these systems are offering more value to pouch production in high volume applications. Attendees will gain insight into the latest innovations in aseptic packaging, already highly popular in Europe and coming to North America, and how that will drive further market growth Package Introduction! Hook-to-Hook as an Alternative Closure Technology for Pouches Jim Pease, Director of Pouch Division, Karlville Development Easy to apply, easy to use, reliable and cost effective closure systems are a critical part of a successful flexible packaging solution. Karlville Development Group has worked closely with Velcro, the world leader in hook & loop fasteners, during the past several years to develop a new hook-to-hook closure and system to apply this closure in stand-up and three-side seal pouches. It is now possible to apply this closure efficiently on pre-made pouch making machines or on FFS type machines. The exciting new innovation reflects the dynamic nature of the pouch market. |
| 12:00 noon | Forum Adjourns |
