WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

1:00 – 5:00 pm

1:30 - 2:30 pm

2:30- 3:15 pm

3:15 - 4:30 pm

4:30 - 6:30 pm

Ryan Chan, UpKeep Maintenance

There is no doubt that the job market will look very different 10 years from now. Automation, digital platforms & other innovations are changing the fundamental nature of work. Over the next decade, technology will not only enable humans to be more productive but will also be a catalyst for constant improvement at the personnel and organizational level. Ryan, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, will help you understand the ways technology will change industrial jobs & how workers can adapt to stay in the game.

HOW TECHNOLOGY WILL CHANGE INDUSTRIAL JOBS: THE HARD TRUTH

REGISTRATION

EXHIBITORS NETWORKING BREAK

WELCOME RECEPTION

Sponsored by ERLENBACH GMBH

RAW MATERIAL TECH PANEL

Sponsored by FLINT HILLS RESOURCES, LP

Drink tickets sponsored by NOVA CHEMICALS

Jon Lewis, Styropek USA

Eric Weisenbach, BASF Corporation

Don Harris, NOVA Chemicals

Jean-Pierre Gibeault, Nexkemia Petrochemicals

Bengi Terry, Flint Hills ResourcesBack by popular demand! EPS resin experts will share their field experiences and provide hands-on insight on achieving molding perfection. This session will identify common & uncommon technical issues found in the field and explore how those issues impact raw material & process performance. Bring your questions, the resin panel has the answers.

2019CONFERENCE AGENDA

NOV 13-14THE L

INQ

LAS VEGAS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Josh Livingston, Atlas Molded Products

Lock-out/tag-out can pose significant risks to both personnel & equipment. Josh will present best practices for lock-out/tag-out procedures & how to develop and implement policies that prevent injury and damage.

7:30 - 8:30 am

9:15 - 10:15 am

10:15 - 11:00 am

11:00 - 11:45 am

8:30 - 9:15 am

11:45 - 1:00 pm

2:45 – 3:30 pm

3:30 – 4:30 pm

5:00 pm

Agenda and speakers subject to change

Sponsored by BASF CORPORATION

Betsy Bowers, EPS Industry Alliance

Discover what forces are shaping the EPS industry, what they mean for our future & how EPS-IA is leading the way. See what EPS-IA initiatives are being developed to address the industry’s greatest challenges & opportunities. Betsy will outline the 2020 strategy, association growth plan & financial outlook.

Miki Horton, Atlas Molded Products

The traditional mentality to hire new employees no longer applies to the new generation. Today’s talent requires an effective onboarding program to successfully integrate them into the culture. Miki will share onboarding tactics that will help your company maintain top talent & keep employees motivated to perform their best.

Jody Millsap, Water Solutions Engineering

Many of us don’t really understand how critical our water is to our operations and our products. Jody will not only provide you with the ABC’s of effective and efficient chemical water treatment but he will also help you better understand where your system might be lacking. He will also describe some focal points and how money could be saved through, water, chemicals and energy. Discover how to better understand chemical water treatment so that you can optimize the performance of your water systems.

CHEMICAL WATER TREATMENT 101

EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING: BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE RETENTION

EPS-IA GENERAL SESSION

EXHIBITORS NETWORKING BREAK

Sponsored by KURTZ ERSA, INC.

BREAKFAST BUFFET

LUNCH

EXHIBITORS NETWORKING BREAK

CERTIFICATION & COMPLIANCE OPPORTUNITIES & OPTIONS

CONFERENCE ADJOURNS

Rick Hudson, NOVA Chemicals

Rick will show you how to save time and money by taking full advantage of your resin manufacturers’ certifications, and discuss various certification options, e.g. Intertek, UL, ULC, FM Approvals, and ICC-ES. In addition to this, a brief overview of environmental certifications and frequently requested one-off tests will be provided.

MOLD LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Josh Livingston, Atlas Molded Products

Get firsthand insight on the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of disaster planning. Josh will discuss how new methods & technology in crisis management planning ensures manufacturing companies like yours are better equipped to respond to all manner of emergencies. With a culture of preparedness, your supply chain, assets, employees & your bottom line will be well protected.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER PLANNING

2:00 - 2:45 pm

Candice George, R.F. MacDonald Co.

Tasha Rogers, R.F. MacDonald Co.

Not all boilers are created equal. Learn how to evaluate the performance of your boiler system & see how to gain enhanced efficiency with proper testing. This session will cover all the essentials for obtaining an ideal boiler system for EPS manufacturing.

ACHIEVING TOP BOILER PERFORMANCE

Sponsored by FLINT HILLS RESOURCES

Sponsored by HIRSCH AMERICAS