ADF&PCD New York is proud to unveil the conference program for ADF, September 6 and 7, at The Altman Building & Metropolitan Pavilion in New York, it was announced by Christelle Anya, Show Director, ADF&PCD New York.

The program, which attracted standing-room-only crowds last year, is designed to educate and inspire attendees at the only aerosol and dispensing trade show in North America.

Speakers hail from brands such as Beiersdorf AG, Kao Europe Research Laboratories, L’Oréal USA, among others, as well as leading contributors, regulatory and industry associations including BAMA, Consumer Specialty Products Association, McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, National Aerosol Association, and an array of aerosol and dispensing suppliers.

Hot topics include market trends; circular economy; technical advances and innovation including counterfeiting, digital printing, quality control, and more; eco-design and sustainability; and more.

Most of the sessions in the program are presented in the popular “TED” style, with several brief presentations under an umbrella topic. Complimentary admission is granted with a free show badge. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) Conference Schedule

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

10:00am – 12:20pm Market trends in the US and Northern Europe highlights
Chair: Gregory L Johnson, President of NAA & Director Legislative Affairs, The Sherwin-Williams Company

What trends are currently impacting the aerosol and dispensing industry? How is the Trump administration affecting it? This session will cover that as well as European trends, consumer appeal, safety and branding,

10:00am European Trends: Aerosols and Dispensing for Consumer Appeal
Presented by Jo Jackson, Marketing & Innovation Manager Corporate Marketing & Innovation, Colep, UK

10:15am Aerosols: Leadership, Safety and Branding
Presented by Chair Gregory L Johnson, President of NAA & Director Legislative Affairs, The Sherwin-Williams Company

10:30am The Trump Administration and Its Impact on the Aerosol Industry
Presented by Steve Caldeira, CEO of the Consumer Specialty Products Association, USA

11:00am A Safer Consumer Experience
Presented by Joe Bowen, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Aeropres Corp, USA

11:20am A New Day for Aerosols
Presented by Dave Studeman, Principal, Connector Branding LLC, USA

12:05pm Impinging Jet Micro Nozzles for High Flow Rates
Presented by Anne Mechteld Mosman, Account Manager, Medspray, The Netherlands

1:45pm - 4:00pm Aerosol Technology: Production, Technical Advances and Innovations
Chair: Ryan Young, Director- Packaging, Hair Care/Aerosol, L’Oréal USA

What’s next for aerosols? This session will discuss the future of aerosols, including digital printing, anti-counterfeiting, quality control, waterproof options, sealing and more.

2:15pm What is an Aerosol? The Basics
Presented by Nora Schiemann, MCD Deutschland GmbH & Co KG

2:30pm Existing and Next Generaton Aerosol Innovation
Presented by Jason Galley, Ball Aerocan

2:45pm 2017: The Breakthrough Year of Digital Printing for Round Hollow Bodies
Presented by Alexander Hinterkopf, Hinterkopf GmbH

3:00pm Counterfeiting and How to Prevent It from a Packaging Perspective
Presented by Eduardo Alegria, Sun Chemical

3:15pm Innovations in Quality Control of Metal Cans and Bottles
Presented by William Geller, Quality by Vision

3:30pm Waterproof Aerosols
Presented by Tom Hunter, Emerson

3:45pm Aerosol Can Sealing Opportunity for a New Future
Presented by Franck Flecheux, AERION Packaging & Conseil SPRL

The ADF&PCD Innovation Awards presentation will follow.

Thursday, September 7, 2017

10:00am – 11:45am Aerosol & Dispensing Technologies: State Of The Art
Chair: Bernhard Felten, Front End Innovation - Packaging, BEIERSDORF AG, Germany

This session will look at cutting technologies for healthcare aerosols, propellants, fluids, valves, can shape, and more.

10:00am Introduction presented by Bernhard Felten

10:15am Consumer Healthcare Aerosols: Better Living Through Aerosol Convenience (and Compliance)
Presented by Eric Dann, Formulated Solutions

10:30am New Propellants - Green Alkane Gases
Presented by Sandra Esteves, South Wales University

10:45am Spraying Viscous Fluids
Presented by Evan Hartranft, Senior Research & Development Engineer, DLH Bowles

11:00am Consumer Perceptions of Plastic Aerosols
Presented by Murdoch Crawford, Plastipak

11:15am Shape Control for Finished Aerosol Cans
Presented by Ralf Freiberger, Mühlbauer Group

11:30am THE DUAL® 2-in-1 Aerosol
Presented by Christian Czech, CEO, Toyo & Deutsche Aerosol

11:45am Creating Unexpected Value for Manufacturers and Consumers with Smart BOV Packaging
Presented by Mathieu Hagedorn, Aptar

12.00 Noon The Future of Aerosols and the UK Aerosol Market
Presented by Amy Favley, Communication Manager, BAMA, UK

1:30pm – 3:30pm - Eco-Design and Sustainable Development: Challenges and Prospects
Chair: Peter Lamboy, Director Packaging Development, Kao Europe Research Laboratories, Germany

Sustainability is here to stay. Explore the circular economy that preserves and enhances natural capital, optimizes resource yields, and minimizes system risks by managing finite stocks and renewable flows. It works effectively at every scale.

1:30pm Introduction presented by Peter Lamboy

2:15pm Circular Economy: An Introduction to the Cradle to Cradle Certified Products Program
Presented by Ken Alston, McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry

2:30pm Innovation and Design
Presented by Philip Walsh, Kinneir Dufort

2:45pm Weight-Reduced Aerosol Cans
Presented by Harry Brühlmeier, Caprosol

3:00pm Unique package design with unparalleled sustainability
Presented by Gadi Har-shai, Greenspense, CEO

3:15pm Recycling for Profit: The New Green Business Frontier
Presented by Mitch Hedlund, Recycle Across America