Schedule
As of 9.22.23 (Subject to change)
Monday, October 16th |
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6PM - 9PM |
Speakers Dinner - Old Gillman Grill |
Tuesday, October 17th |
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7AM - 8:30AM |
Breakfast |
7AM - 4:30PM |
Registration |
8:30AM - 8:45AM |
Welcome and Introductions |
8:45AM - 10AM |
Wet Chop and Sizing 101 - Mike Morrill, NEG Fiberglass sizing plays a significant role in wet use chopped strand (WUCS) applications – especially for roofing shingles. This seminar will explain the basics of a fiberglass sizing including its general makeup, chemistry, and stability. Means of applying the sizing in manufacturing processes and impacts on mat production and quality will be discussed. Some frequently asked questions from wet chop fiberglass users will be addressed as well. |
10AM - 10:15AM |
Coffee Break |
10:15AM - 11AM |
Asphalt Shingle Manufacturing Overview - Leah Lemmons, Malarkey Fiberglass reinforced asphaltic roofing products are a mainstay in the realm of both commercial and residential roofing. The roofing industry is a large consumer of nonwoven fiberglass. In this presentation Leah Lemmons will provide an overview of the process of using fiberglass reinforcement to produce asphalt shingles. The presentation will begin with a brief concept overview, then will move through a mini mock up of the shingle process, followed by a video of the actual shingle manufacturing process. |
11AM - 12PM |
Specialty glass nonwoven market and applications - Tony Wu, Owens Corning |
12PM - 1PM |
Lunch |
1:15PM - 2:15PM |
Glass Mat Formation Using Allimand Hydrofiber Pilot Line - Jean-Marc Phelep, Allimand |
2:15PM - 3:15PM |
Glass fiber sizing build-up in WW impacts GM finished product properties - Eric Dong, Certainteed |
3:15PM - 3:30PM |
Coffee Break |
3:30PM - 4:30PM |
Mill Safety |
5PM - 7PM |
Cocktails, Table Tops and Heavy Hors d'oeuvres |
Wednesday, October 18th |
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7AM - 8AM |
Breakfast |
7AM - 5PM |
Registration |
8AM - 9AM |
Keep the Machine Running - Dietmar Sporer & Tamiris Mena, Voith |
9AM - 10AM |
Pump review for glass fiber wetlaid - Joerg Pichler, Andritz |
10AM - 10:15AM |
Coffee Break |
10:15AM - 11:15AM |
Rollers – Design and Application Considerations - Pete Eggen The presentation explores the often underestimated importance of rollers as fundamental components in web lines, being the sole point of contact with the material during processing. Delving into crucial design and operational principles, the discussion encompasses topics such as mechanical design factors (stress, deflection, ratios, bearings), line speed considerations (balance, critical speed, air entrapment), temperature impacts (construction materials, thermal expansion, heat transfer rolls), and critical roller specifications (surface finish, coatings, geometry, tolerances, alignment). This session sheds light on the significance of meticulous roller selection for optimal performance in diverse applications. |
11:15AM - 11:45AM |
Fiberglass Mat Committee Meeting - Members and Non-Members Welcome |
11:45AM - 1PM |
Lunch / Women in Industry Lunch |
1PM - 2PM |
Creating Value with Plasma Coatings - William Bradley, American Roller Company |
2PM - 3PM |
Optimizing Wire Cleaning Strategies - Jerry Vandoros, Kadant |
3PM - 3:15PM |
Coffee Break |
3:15PM - 4:15PM |
Glass Mat Jumbo Rolls Winding - Karel Maruska, Trima In this presentation, we delve into the intricate process of precision winding glass mats into Jumbo Rolls using turret winding systems. This phase presents unique challenges, encompassing tension control, tension curves, slitting techniques, and dust management. Achieving top-notch roll quality and a fully automated winding process involves a range of automated systems, such as mandrels, slitter positioning, and core handling. Aligning with INDUSTRY 4.0 standards, we focus on reducing human involvement while enhancing safety, production efficiency, and quality. Leveraging divided handling of finished rolls, shafts, and cores through floor-mounted lifting carts and overhead manipulation substantially optimizes cycle times. The JUMBO WINDER seamlessly integrates longitudinal slitting equipment, dust removal, quality inspection, corona treatment, and more. TRIMA also offers Jumbo Rewinders for doctoring, converting, and laminating. Even with comprehensive automation, safety remains uncompromised through cutting-edge safety systems combining mechanical barriers, light barriers, and sensors. Our commitment to long-term, trouble-free operation is underpinned by vast experience, global service, remote diagnostics, robust componentry, and user-friendly maintenance strategies. This support extends to North America through our HQ and local Dietze Schell US subsidiary in Anderson, SC. |
4:15pm - 5:15pm |
How Machine Vision is Used for End-to-End Process Improvement in the Pulp and Paper Industry Machine vision technology continues to revolutionize wet formed paper and nonwoven manufacturing by automating processes, cutting waste, and maintaining high quality standards. Deep learning, exemplified by the open-source Segment Anything Model (SAM) from Meta AI, takes this progress even further. SAM allows machines to learn complex patterns without relying on costly human input. This paper demonstrates how SAM can provide paper makers with crucial data about wood chip size, a major factor in paper production expenses. With SAM, this analysis can be done right on the chip conveyor line, boosting fiber yield and reducing chemicals and energy. This innovative approach replaces traditional, small-batch, offline methods that offer insufficient process data. SAM's adaptable platform also introduces a game-changing solution for quality control challenges across the wet formed paper and nonwoven industries. |
6:30PM - 9PM |
SouthSide Social Games and Fun |
Thursday, October 19th |
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7AM - 8AM |
Breakfast |
7AM - 12PM |
Registration |
8AM - 9AM |
Economy Macro View – Brenden Lowney, FEA Real estate and the housing market play an important role in the U.S. economy. At the aggregate level, housing accounts for roughly 17.5% of the US gross domestic product (GDP). Housing impacts GDP in two ways: 1) Residential Fixed Investment = all construction spending for new residential structures, residential remodeling, & brokers’ fees; and 2) Housing Services = all spending on housing services, which includes renters’ rents and utilities and homeowners’ imputed rent and utility payments. Our presentation will focus on the residential fixed investment piece of housing: specifically, housing starts & residential improvements. US housing starts and expenditures on residential improvements have both grown steadily since the Great Recession. What do the next 5 years look like? See what economists and people from the industry are predicting for various housing industry drivers. |
9AM - 10AM |
Recycling of Offgrade Fiberglass Mat - Stephano Danese, SD Polymers |
10AM - 10:15AM |
Coffee Break |
10:15AM - 11:15AM |
Formaldehyde: Regulatory Activity and Potential Implication - Julianne Ogden, ACC |
11:15AM - 12:15PM |
Wet form safety - Roger Fields, IKO The presentation will delve into the crucial topic of safety, beginning with a comprehensive safety demonstration. From there, we will transition into a discussion of notable milestones that lead to a significant achievement: the leadership of the Mat Industry Safety Summit at Owens Corning in 2006. This pivotal event was a direct response to the unfortunate fatality that occurred at Owens Corning's Aiken SC facility in 2005, specifically on the mat production line. We will explore the valuable lessons gleaned from this experience and their relevance in today's context, emphasizing their potential applicability in current safety practices. |
12:15PM |
Adjourn |