29th Annual Vinyl Compounders Conference

July 15 - 17, 2018

Held At: Belmond Charleston Place Hotel

Sunday, July 15, 2018

10:00am – 3:00pm Golf Outing – Patriot Point Additional cost: $175

Off site, transportation to be provided.

11:00am – 3:00pm Fishing - Inshore fishing in Charleston Additional cost: $200

Cost includes licensing, bait and tackle. Perfect for both experienced and novice

fishers.

5:30pm – 6:00pm First-Timer and FLiP Attendee Reception Grand Hall

6:00pm – 7:30pm Opening Reception for all registrants Grand Hall

Monday, July 16, 2018

8:00 am - 8:30am Breakfast Buffet Riviera Ballroom

8:00am – 10:00am Spouse Breakfast Flag Pole Terrace

8:30am - 8:45am Opening and Greeting Riviera Ballroom

8:45am - 9:45 am Keynote

J.D. Foster, USCoC Senior VP, Economic Policy Division & Chief Economist

US Chamber of Commerce

Economic Outlook 2018 – Staying in the Sweet Spot

The U.S. economy has found the sweet spot after many years of trying. Can it stay

there?

9:45am – 10:15am Break

10:15am – 11:00am Ana Lopez Associate Director Chlor-alkal, Vinyls IHS Markit

Chlor-Alkali Cycles: a new global equilibrium In this presentation we’ll explore the history of the chlor-alkali cycle, what

influences the cycle and what we can glean from the cycle pattern with respect to the future of caustic soda prices and the ECU value. We will examine the ways price can influence both chlorine and caustic demand growth. While there is not one specific item for either chlorine or caustic that moves the needle, the combination together of all items can eventually help sync up the demands or chlorine and caustic soda.

11:00am – 11:30am Bill Carteaux, President & CEO

Plastics Industry Association

PLASTICS Update; The Plastics Journey Starts with Us Bill will provide an update on the activities of PLASTICS, working for you and your industry. In particular Bill will share details of the recently launched This is Plastics resource, designed to help you inspire meaningful discussions about the power of plastics.

11:30am – 1:00pm Open Lunch

12:00pm – 1:00pm FLiP lunch (by invitation) Drayton

12:00pm – 1:00pm Flexible Vinyl Alliance Business Lunch (by invitation) Ashley Cooper

1:00pm – 1:45pm David Reece, Technology Manager – Thermoplastics

Huber Engineered Materials

Flame Retardants and Smoke Suppressants in Plastisols

This presentation will examine the effect of various flame retardants and additives on flame and smoke properties of a model plastisol formulation. In addition, the impact of flame retardant/smoke suppressant loading levels on viscosity and mechanical properties will be examined.

1:45pm – 2:30pm Dave Klein, Vice President, Science and Technology

Thomson Research Associates

Antimicrobials in PVC: Simple Solutions for Maintaining Product Integrity

Many PVC formulations are susceptible to microbial attack, particularly with

outdoor or high traffic applications. Antimicrobial products can effectively prevent

such degradation, helping to maintain product integrity. The selection of proper

test methods when assessing antimicrobial properties is key to ensuring lab results

are representative of performance in the field.

2:30pm – 2:45pm Break

2:45pm – 4:00pm David Peters

President

Shawnee Chemical Company

Glenn Riggs

SVP Corporate Logistics Operations & Strategy

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation

Perc Pineda

Chief Economist

Plastics Industry Association

Transportation Panel – getting your products to customers

Trucks, Trains and sometimes Airplanes, the logistics of moving your product to

your customers is becoming more challenging. Our session includes David Peters,

talking about his real-world experience, Glenn Riggs, whose company specializes

in materials transport, and Perc Pineda, PLASICS Economist. This panel will

discuss these challenges and the effect on your bottom line.

4:45pm Buses depart hotel for dock

5:00pm – 7:30pm Reception on the Spirit of the Low Country

Join us for an evening cocktail cruise around Charleston Harbor on the Spirit

of the Low Country.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

8:00 am – 8:30am Breakfast Buffet Riviera Ballroom

8:00am – 10:00am Spouse Breakfast Flag Pole Terrace

8:30am - 9:00 am Russ Miller, Director of Sales Specialty Division

Formosa

Market Update - PVC

Russ will discuss the current PVC market, reviewing what has changed, the

dynamics of raw materials, supply and demand developments.

9:00am – 9:30am Cristian Barcan, VP Sustainability and Industry Affairs

Vinyl Institute

Vinyl Industry Sustainability Initiative Update

Vinyl industry in the United States is getting ready to launch a branded

sustainability initiative in 2018 to allow leading organizations in the vinyl value

chain to measurable contribute to sustainable development and be recognized

while doing so. The presentation will highlight the latest developments in this

process and the path forward.

9:30am – 10:00am Ashley Hood- Morley, Director Sustainability

Plastics Industry Association

Sustainability at PLASTICS

In the past few years, the Plastics Industry Association has continued to build

efforts to increase sustainability in the industry by leading and supporting a number

of initiatives. This activity, including end market development projects, international

collaboration, legislative action, and stewardship programs, engages the full value

chain from material suppliers to brand owners. During this session, Ashley will

provide an overview of what sustainability means at PLASTICS and an update on

the work of our committees and staff in this area.

10:00am – 10:15am Break

10:15am – 11:00am Chris Wallace, Global Intermediates Sustainability & regulatory Affairs

Manager

ExxonMobil Chemical Company

Global Plasticizer Regulatory Developments

There have been a number of recent developments in the plasticizer regulatory

space. The speaker will cover those developments as well as focus on 2 specific

examples related to high molecular weight phthalates.

Commercial Sessions

11:00am – 11:20am Peter Gall

Technical Services Specialist

Mexichem Specialty Resins

Mexichem Specialty PVC Resins

Mexichem Specialty Resins – A brief overview of who we are, the various

technologies we utilize and resin family highlights.

11:20am – 11:40am David Faherty

Vice President and General Manager Americas

Troy Corporation

Premium Performance of OBPA- Based Antimircobials in Flexible PVC

OBPA-based antimicrobials continue to be the preferred technology for flexible

PVC in the North American market. This presentation will discuss OBPA's long

history of successful use in flexible PVC as well as its continued growth in the

North America, due to this technology's highly effective antimicrobial protection,

broad-spectrum efficacy, and lowest treatment costs. Recognizing the demand in

the flexible PVC industry for OBPA, Troy Corporation supports its registration for

the US market, and is the sole participant in the US EPA’s data call-in. This

presentation will detail the efforts undertaken by Troy Corporation to keep OBPA

available in the US market for the benefit of the flexible PVC industry, as well as

provide an update on OBPA's favorable future.

11:40am – 12:00pm Michael Devereux, Partner & Director of Manufacturing, Distribution &

Plastics Industry Services

Mueller Prost

Corporate Tax Reform

Learn the latest on the recent corporate tax reform legislation. How will it impact

my business? What does it mean to me, individually? Find out the answers to

these questions and more.

12:00pm – 1:30pm Open Lunch

1:30pm – 2:15pm

Paul Daniels Retired Problem Solving in Flexible PVC With flexible PVC, like an other material, there are sometimes problems in its processability or in its finished properties. This presentation describes a systematic approach towards identifying and solving with PVC (or anything else).

2:15pm – 2:45pm Jason Clark, Business Unit Manager – General Purpose Plasticizers

Eastman Chemical Co,.

Market Update - Plasticizer

Spanning applications that touch each one of us directly and indirectly, PVC is

ubiquitous. Plasticizers - plain and simple - make hard, rigid PVC into flexible

PVC. Although a modest growth market, plasticizers have been impacted by

phthalate perceptions, regulations, and consumer preference. We’ll review some

of these trends today.

2:45pm – 3:00pm Break

3:00pm – 4:00pm 2 Things you need to know

1 Prop 65 Labeling – In August 2018 the labeling requirements for articles containing a Prop 65 listed substance (i.e. DEHP, DINP) are changing. New labeling requirements will include:

- Envisions negotiation between retailers, distributors, and manufacturers

to accept P65 liability

- There will be a hazard pictogram at the start of the label.

- The phrase “This product contains” will be modified to say, “This product

can expose you to”.

- A chemical, of any chemicals in the product that are on the Prop 65 list,

must be specified.

- California OHHEA has set up a web site that lists all the Prop 65 listed

chemicals and describes what the hazards are. This web site must be

shown in the warning lab.

Michael D. Easter, J.D., CHMM , Principal

EnSIGHT

2 Perconomics For Vinyl – The U.S. is heading into what could be the longest economic expansion on record. Amidst the promise of continued prosperity in the next couple of years, what’s in store for vinyl? The cost of doing business is projected to increase. The factors affecting demand for vinyl will change. Higher prices are expected, and competition will intensify. PLASTICS Chief Economist will share an update on market vinyl trends against the backdrop of an economy that is projected to grow this year and the next.

Perc Pineda, PhD, Chief Economist

Plastics Industry Association

5:30pm – 7:00pm Table Top Reception Riviera

Ballroom

Join us for the closing reception. Meet the program sponsors at their tabletop

displays. Enjoy good food and networking as the program comes to a

close. Thanks for Attending!