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IMDA AnnuAl ConferenCe

May 19-21, 2015Hilton Indian Lakes Resort • Bloomingdale, IL USA

Metal Packaging: Solutions through Education The Hilton Indian Lakes Resort will once again be our host venue for the 2015 Conference. Planning sessions have been as fruitful as you would expect and the agenda’s offering will surely provide guidance and information useful in your application of metal decorating technology. We begin the Conference session with Jan Dunphy, Vice President Sales and Marketing for Beverage Containers from Crown Cork & Seal. Jan will give us insight into Crown’s perspective for the ever growing craft brewers’ use of cans for their packaging. Joining in the conversation will be Aimee Quinkert of Revolution Brewing to present their success using cans for their craft brews. Other highlights of our Wednesday program include a motivational presentation from long time NFL referee, Jerry Markbreit, who will entertain and motivate us with his stories from many years working for the 3M Corporation and from serving as one of the best loved NFL referees on record. As is customary, we will hold our Awards Luncheon of Wednesday to honor our Member of the Year, Decorators of the Year and Excellence in Quality award winners. We are pleased to announce that we will be bring-ing our Breakout session format back into the agenda with segments loaded with technical know how. Our well attended Sponsored Exhibition will round out the day with hospitality second to none. There are still spaces available; act soon as we will surely sell out the spaces again this year.Thursday’s agenda will start out with a key presentation from Pantone Xrite which will focus on color management which is crucial to our success. We will follow up the management segment with a lesson on terms and technology used when communicating color. We are offering a presentation on one of the hottest management topics today, How to Deal with the Generational Divide in the Workplace. Understanding the needs and desires of the various age groups in our society is a must in recruiting and keeping valuable team members. This seminar content is a must see!While we may be focusing on technical, management, and marketing topics, we will always include presentations on our environment and ways in which we can improve the impact metal packaging has on the world.Register now and join the more than 300 metal packaging personnel in the premier educational event of the year!

2015 Annual Conference & Scholarship Golf OutingTuesday, May 19 – Thursday, May 21, 2015

JERRY MARKBREIT3M Corporation – National Football League Referee

Sincerely, Your IMDA Conference Committee

Jerry Markbreit's position as Trade and Barter Manager for 3M Company was unique in the business world. That position, combined with his experience as one of only sixteen National Football League Referees, has given him the background to develop an interesting and worthwhile message for the IMDA.

Markbreit retired from the 3M Company after 38 years. In his position, he daily negotiated and traded millions of dollars of advertising, media time, materials, etc. with businesses throughout the world.

After officiating football for nine years, Markbreit became a member of the Big Ten Football officiating staff.

His most memorable games in the Big Ten include:The 1966 Notre Dame/Michigan State National Championship Game (10-10) tie, The 1972 Rose Bowl game between Stanford and Michigan, and Six Ohio State/Michigan games, including the 1971 (10-7) Michigan victory when Woody Hayes stormed the field in his "first national tirade."

Markbreit wrote a weekly football column for the Chicago Sun Times for several years while working college football and in 1973 he wrote The Armchair Referee published by Doubleday & Company. In 1988 his autobiography, Born to Referee, was published by William Morrow Company. He currently writes an internet column for the Chicago Tribune under ChicagoSports.com

Markbreit is best known as one of the most popular NFL referees today. 1998 was his 23rd and final season in the league. His career reads like a history book - refereeing Superbowls 17, 21, 26, and 29 and 8 Championship Games.

He is currently an assistant supervisor in the NFL officiating office, in charge of training referees.

ConferenCe AgendA2015 2015

Wednesday, May 20th7:00 am – 9:00 am REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAl BREAKFAST

8:00 am – 8:45 am ANNUAl MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST MEETING This is our annual meeting of the membership and for new members.

8:45 am – 9:00 am PRESIDENT’S OPENING REMARKS Janelle Harris, IMDA President

9:00 am – 10:00 am KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Janice Dunphy, VP Sales & Marketing Beverage Container, Crown Cork & Seal Featuring Aimee Quinkert, Revolution Brewing Co.

GENERAl SESSION10:00 am – 10:30 am Vision Systems Boulder Imaging

10:30 am – 10:45 am Break

10:45 am – 11:15 am BPA and Regulatory Update Tom Mallen, Valspar Corp.

11:15 am – 12 Noon MOTIVATIONAl SPEAKER Born to Referee Jerry Markbriet, Retired NFL Referee

12 Noon – 1:15 pm AWARDS lUNCHEON Scholarships, Member of the Year, Decorators of the Year & Excellence in Quality – We will continue our recognition program this year as in the past. We will recognize our Scholarship Recipients, the 2014 Member of the Year, our Decorators of the Year, and the Excellence in Quality award recipients during our awards luncheon.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm FlAT SHEET SESSION

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Curing Methods John Clark, Heraeus Noblelight, LED Systems Marcus Greenbrook, GEW, Arc Lamp Systems

AT A GlANCE

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Exhibitions & HospitalityEvening Open

Thursday, May 21 - Conference7:00 am – 8:30 am: Continental Breakfast8:30 am – 11:30 am: General Session11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Luncheon & Networking12:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Technical Tutorials

Tuesday, May 19 - Golf Outing7:00 am: Tee Time 12:30 pm: Tee Time5:30 pm: Hospitality 7:00 pm: Dinner

Wednesday, May 20 - Conference7:00 am – 9:00 am: Registration & Breakfast8:00 am – 8:45 am: Annual Membership Meeting & Breakfast9:00 am – 12 Noon: General Session12 Noon – 1:15 pm: Awards Lucheon1:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Technical Session

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2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Press Fingerprinting and Curves Fuji

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Ultrasonic Acoustic Drying Technology Gene Plavnik, Heat Technologies Inc.

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Break

3:15 pm – 4:00 pm Thermal Oven Maintenance Round Table Jeffrey Robinson, ES&T and Industry Leaders

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Digital Roundtable Industry Leaders

4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Question & Answers

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm TWO PIECE SESSION

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Inline Inspection Systems for 2 Piece Decorating Tom Murphy, Pressco Technology 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Digital Printer / Decorator Len Ver Hoven, Stolle Machinery

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Finishing Techniques Alex Folloso, INX International Ink Co.

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Break

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Pilot Press Usage Peter Strode, Intercan

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Roundtable Discussion on Conversion from Analog to Digital ESKO, Stork, Dantex & Anderson Vreeland

4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Question & Answers

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm TABlETOP EXHIBITS & ENHANCED HOSPITAlITY PrIZe drAWIng gIVeAWAYS @ End of Session Win cool electronics!!! (Must be present to win.)

Thursday, May 21st7:00 am – 8:30 am CONTINENTAl BREAKFAST

8:30 am – 9:15 am KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Precise Color Measurement in the Workflow on Metal Decorating Raf Mulla, Xrite Pantone

9:15 am – 9:45 am life Cycle Analysis Jessica Sanderson, Novelis

9:45 am – 10:15 am Color Spaces Joe Finan, INX International Ink Co.

10:15 am – 10:30 am Break

10:30 am – 11:30 am Generations in the Global Workforce Margaret Schweer, Ph.D., Tammy Erickson Associates 11:30 am – 12:30 pm lUNCHEON & NETWORKING Final Raffle Drawing and Closing Remarks

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm TECHNICAl TUTORIAlS

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Our Outing continues to support a most worthy cause. The proceeds from the outing are used to fund our IMDA Scholarship Fund. These funds are awarded to our members’ children and grandchildren who will continue their pursuit of learning at the college level.

Golfers will enjoy the camaraderie and sportsmanship of fellow metal decorators as they play on the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort golf course. Upon completion of the play, we will host our ever-popular banquet that evening. This event has been a fun-filled and enjoyable evening for many attendees over the years. During the banquet we will recognize the achievements of the day’s golfers and recognition is given on many fronts. The banquet is also open to those who choose not to play golf and want to share in the festivities and fellowship of the other industry members. To register and find more details go to:

IMDA ConferenceHotel Reservation Request

Hilton Indian lakes Resort250 W. Schick Road Bloomingdale, IL 60108

A block of rooms have been reserved for our conference. The special room rate of $145.00 plus tax per night will be available until April 30th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. In the past we have experienced a fully booked conference. Be sure to reserve your room early. We ask that you only reserve the amount of rooms you intend to use so we have rooms for all of our attendees on site. In the event the hotel does not have rooms available, contact the IMDA at ampmgt@aol.com or 410-252-5205 for a list of alternate hotels. Also, check back with the hotel as rooms become available due to cancellations.

REGISTER ONlINEGo to our website: metaldecorators.org

Click on the events icon, and select “Reserve Your Room.” You will be directed to our IMDA Hilton Hotel website where you will be able to reserve your room.

You can also call the hotel to make reservations:1-800-HIlTONS • 630-529-0200

www.indianlakesresort.comCut Off Date for Reservations is April 30th.

Be sure to mention code MDA to receive the special rate of $145.00 + tax.

IMDA Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing & Banquet

Tuesday, May 19, 2015Hilton Indian Lakes Resort • Black Hawk Trace

Bloomingdale, IL

www.metaldecorators.organd click on the golf outing logo.

May 19-21, 2015Hilton Indian Lakes • Bloomingdale, IL USA

PRODUCT SPONSORSHIP & DISPLAYPromote Your Company • Showcase Your Technology

Networking Opportunities • Prizes Awarded

NOTE: Sponsorship does not include Conference Registration Fees. Attendees must register for the Conference.Display registrants must also register for the Conference.

Sponsorship and Exhibitor fees must be paid by May 8, 2015 to be included in all onsite promotional materials.

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2015 Sponsorship

Show your dedication to the industry, promote your company and get your name in front of 300+ metal packaging attendees during the IMDA 2015 Annual Conference.

Sponsorship Includes:

1. On-site company recognition throughout hotel conference center via signs and banners.

2. Logo placement/hyperlink on IMDA website for 1 year.

3. Complimentary tabletop display during Sponsor Hosted Hospitality Event.

4. Recognition by industry peers with special attendee badge.

5. Free listing in Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus booklet.

6. $1,000 fee contributes to motivational speaker, conference giveaways, speaker gifts, exhibitor hospitality, promotional signage and other promotional costs incurred.

Product Display ExhibitsThe Annual Tabletop Display Sponsor Hosted Hospitality Event will take place at the conclusion of Wednesday’s general session. Displays will be set up in one large ballroom at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort. During the Hospitality Event, refreshments and heavy hors d’oeurves will be served. Prizes will be awarded to those in attendance.

Guidelines:1. The Display and Sponsor Hosted Hospitality Event will be held on Wednesday, May 20th.

2. The Exhibit fee is $350.00 USD. Electrical services are available upon request for an additional $35. The Exhibit fee is waived for those who have signed up for Conference Sponsorship.

3. Display space must be requested in advance by April 30th. Tables will be available on a 1st come basis.

4. Display areas will be limited to 30” x 72” of table space.

5. Display set-up will take place on Wednesday after the luncheon.

6. Information for display set-up will be forthcoming.

Please complete the enclosed information form for the exhibit program to be distributed at the conference. For those attending the conference, please complete the enclosed conference registration form.

Please return this form to: IMDA • 9574 Deereco Road, Timonium, MD 21093, USA • Fax: 410-628-8079 • Email: info@metaldecorators.org

Sponsor: Yes No $1,000 – Includes FREE Exhibit Table. Please reserve a table at no cost. Add electric at $35 additional.

Exhibitor: Yes No # Tables: $350.00 per table without electric $385.00 per table includes electric

Special needs (electrical for $35.00 additional):

Name: Company:

Phone: Email:

Enclosed is a check # in the amount of $ USD, payable to the International Metal Decorators Association

Please charge my credit card $ USD

American Express Visa Master Card Cardholder Name:

Card Number: Expiration Date:

Signature:

2015 ANNUAL IMDA CONFERENCE

We will have a good representation of industry companies exhibiting. Our tabletop exhibition will be held during our Hosted Hospitality Session on Wednesday afternoon upon completion of our sessions. The following companies will be sharing their products and services. If your company wants to participate in our exhibition, please submit the enclosed form, or contact info@metaldecorators.org. Once again, you can also download a form from our website: metaldecorators.org. Act quickly! We will be sold out again this year.

EXHIBITORS

As of this mailing the following companies have signed up for Conference Sponsorship and the IMDA is most grateful for their generous support. If your company wishes to join the ranks of those listed below, please submit the enclosed form or contact info@metaldecorators.org. You can also download a form from our website: metaldecorators.org.

CONFERENCE SPONSORS

AkzoNobelApplied VisionBrodie System

Bunting MagneticsCanmaking News

CanTech InternationalCrabtree of Gateshead Ltd.

DYC SupplyFinzer Roller

Fuji Kikai Kogyo Co., Ltd.GED Integrated Systems

GEW (EC) LimitedGrace Darex Packaging Technologies

Intercan Group Ltd.INX International Ink Co.

JAX Inc. & Xact Fluid SolutionsJL Clark

KBA-MetalPrint GmbHMiltec UV

Nordson CorporationPerm Machine & Tool Company

Premier Blanket ServiceSensory Analytics (SpecMetrix)

SGS InternationalStolle Machinery Company

Sun ChemicalThe Canmaker

Toray InternationalValspar

Xrite Incorporated

American UltravioletAnguil Environmental Systems, Inc.

Apex Tool WorksApplied Vision

AVTBabcock & Wilcox Megtec

Belvac Production MachineryBrodie System

Bunting MagneticsCanmaking News

Canned Water 4 KidsCanTech International

CMC-Kuhnke, Inc.Crabtree of Gateshead Ltd.

Dantex RBCorDYC Supply

Epcon Industrial SystemsFinzer Roller

Fuji Kikai Kogyo Co., Ltd.GED Integrated Systems

GEW (EC) LimitedGrace Darex Packaging Technologies

Greenbank Technology Ltd.Intercan Group Ltd.

INX International Ink Co.JAX inc. & Xact Fluid Solutions

KBA-MetalPrint GmbHKMP Co. Ltd.

Miltec UVNordson Corporation

Perm Machine & Tool CompanyPrinting 3D Parts

Premier Blanket ServiceSensory Analytics (SpecMetrix)

Stolle Machinery CompanySun ChemicalThe Canmaker

Toray InternationalTravis Ltd.

Valspar

Decorators of the YearThe IMDA supports the recognition of the craftsmanship displayed by those who are active in the decoration of metal products. Our industry is fortunate to have many individuals who have demonstrated a performance level worthy of recognition by their peers. Companies are afforded the opportunity to recognize those individuals who have displayed exemplary craftsmanship while carrying out their duties operating or maintaining metal decorating equipment. We encourage managers to submit applications for those who meet the IMDA’s criteria to be considered for such recognition. Our judged winners will be known as our Decorators of the Year, 2015. We have mailed out entry forms earlier to decorating company personnel. You can also obtain an entry form from our website: metaldecorators.org. Please enter the Events section and then navigate to the Decorators of the Year form. All nominees will be given a complimentary registration to the conference and will be recognized during Wednesday’s Awards Luncheon.

Excellence in Quality CompetitionDuring Wednesday’s Awards Luncheon the best of the best will be put up on the big screen for all to view and acknowledge the winners’ exemplary metal decorating. Submit your entries into our 19th Annual “Excellence in Quality” competition. Your world-class decorating will be presented to a panel of judges who select the Best of Category and Award of Excellence entries for 7 categories. From all of the Best of Category winners they will select the Grand Award for the best decorating for the year. Entry forms have been mailed so don’t be left out. In need of a form? You may request an entry form by emailing ampmgt@aol.com or download one from our website: metaldecorators.org.

INTERNATIONAL METAL DECORATORS ASSOCIATION9574 Deereco Road • Timonium, MD 21093 USA

Tel: 410-252-5205 • Fax: 410-628-8079E-mail: info@metaldecorators.org www.metaldecorators.org

Art Hurley, Chair Silgan ClosuresLevi Boss Ball CorporationDebbie Burslem SS StudiosJohn Clark Hereaus NoblelightSam Courtney VN GraphicsTim Duca Ball CorporationCarrie Dumars Valspar CorporationCraig Eberts IMDA HonoraryJoe Finan INX International Ink Co.Mark Finch Silgan ContainersJohn Friedman Northern ContainerGene Furey IMDA HonoraryBill Graue IMDA Honorary

John Greenwald IMDA HonoraryNick Hammer Ardaugh GroupJanelle Harris IMDA PresidentJim Hogan Rexam BeverageBill Hoyle Hoyle ConsultingKyle Hurla INX International Ink Co.Thor Johdahl Viking ChemicalJack Knight INX International Ink Co.James Lore Watson StandardCarl Martel Coral ChemicalMike Masenior AmeriproKen Matyska IMDA HonoraryMark Novotny Nordson Corporation

Renee Schouten INX International Ink Co.Philip Shaughnessy Crown Cork & SealGary Silke IMDA HonorarySteve Steerman Ball CorporationJennifer Volcansek Nordson CorporationMark Von Bokel SGS InternationalJohn Wise Anheuser BuschMike Wilks Bunting MagneticsMike Yavorski Valspar Corporation

2015 Committee Members

We are thankful for our generous Sponsors for the this year's 2015 Showcase

gold LevelINX International Ink Co. • Perm Machine & Tool

Silver LevelAkzoNobel • Chromatic Technologies, Inc. • Environmental Services & Technologies

Bronze LevelBrodie System • Meridian Arts & Graphics • SGS International • Youngstown PrePress