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RETEC 2010 Conference
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(last update 9/7/2010)
Registration for this event is open.
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CAD RETEC® 2010 PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE INFORMATION
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Hosted by SPE Color & Appearance Division (SPECAD)
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Please join us in Nashville for another great CAD RETEC Conference. For over 47 years, our division's annual technical Conference, CAD RETEC®, has been the premier conference and meeting devoted to the subject of plastics coloration and is attended by leading technologists from around the world. The 2010 CAD RETEC will be held in Nashville, Tennesee from September 13-16. The conference hotel was not affected by the recent Nashville floods.
See you in Nashville!
-Brian West
CAD RETEC 2010 Chairperson
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QUICK LINKS
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CORPORATE SPONSORS
The generous donations of our sponsors helps keep the registration fees low. Please visit the sponsor\\\\\\\'s website by clicking on their logo:
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| Make your company more visible at the conference! Platinum, Gold, and Silver level sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsors receive publicity on specad.org, in registration materials, on posters, and at special events. If your company is interested in becoming a conference sponsor, please contact Sharyl Reid, (ph: 864-968-2426, sharyl_reid@xxxaschulman.com) |
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Your Company Could Be Here! |
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REGISTRATION FEES (Approximate -subject to change)
AFTER THAT, REGISTER ONSITE.
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Registration *
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Advance
(by 8/13)
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Onsite/Late
(after 8/13)
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SPE Member
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$325 |
$425 |
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Non-Member w/ SPE Membership
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$444 |
$544 |
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Non-Member declining SPE membership
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$470 |
$570 |
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Speaker/Moderator
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$160 |
$160 |
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SPE Emeritus Member
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$100 |
$100 |
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Student (Valid ID Required)
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$50 |
$50 |
| *Each registration includes one Conference Abstract Book and one CD containing all papers. |
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Conference Events
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Opening Reception (Tuesday)
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Included |
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Golf Outing (Mon, 1pm)
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$99 |
must preregister
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5K Fun Run/Walk (Thurs AM)
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$20 |
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Networking Reception (Weds)
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Included |
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Awards Luncheon (Weds)
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Included |
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Conference Literature
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Extra Conference CD
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$115 |
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SPE CAD Archive DVD- a compilation of conference papers from 1961-2007.
($25 discount for RETEC attendees)
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SPE Member
$175
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SPE Non-Member
$175
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Exhibitors and Sponsors Only
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Exhibitor Space (incl. 2 conf registrations)
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$900 (by 8/13/10) |
$1,125
(after
8/13/10) |
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Sponsor Donation
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Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels available (inquire) |
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PreConference Tutorial "Coloring of Plastics":
Registration Deadline Sept 1
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| "Coloring of Plastics" w/ Bob Charvat (Mon PM, Tues AM) |
$450 |
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| SPE Annual Membership |
$109 |
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CONFERENCE HOTEL
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611 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Tel: 615-255-8400
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Discounted Conf. Room Rate:
$149/night-single occupancy
$149/night-double occupancy
Room Block Dates: Sept 10-18.
If booking prior to Sept 10 or after September 18, different rates may apply.
Rates subject to change after August 12, 2010.
Due to recent floods in Nashville affecting available city lodging, we recommend you reserve your hotel space early.
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To Reserve by phone: Tel: 800-266-9432
Request "SPE" Rate
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To Reserve Hotel Online:
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Hospitality Suite Reservations:
Please work directly with the hotel to reserve your Hospitality Suite space.
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Important Note to Attendees:
Be sure to stay at the conference hotel if possible. Meeting our contracted niumber of rooms helps defer the cost of meeting space and registration fees and helps us obtain lower room rates fo the attendees. Make sure your room and hospitality suites are part of the CAD RETEC 2010 room block.
Thanks for your support and cooperation.
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Transportation:
From Nashville Aiport (NHA)
Direction-8 miles E.
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Alternate transportation:
- Gray Line Downtown Airport Express; fee: 12 USD (one way) ;on request
- Estimated taxi fare: 24.00 USD (one way)
Renaissance Parking:
Valet parking, fee: 25 USD daily
Off-site parking, fee: 6 USD daily
Onsite Parking - Self Parking at $6.00 per day,
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE & TECHNICAL PROGRAM
(Preliminary Program-Subject to Change)
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Mon, September 13
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| 1:00p |
Golf Outing (Pre-register for this event) |
1:00p-
5:00p |
Pre-Confernece Seminar Part 1: Coloring of Plastics with Bob Charvat (Separate Registration required) |
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| Tue, September 14 |
| 8:00a-12:00p |
Pre-Conference Seminar Part 2: Coloring of Plastics with Bob Charvat |
| 10:40a |
Registration Desk Open |
11:00a-
3:00p |
Exhibitor Set Up |
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Afternoon Session
Moderator: Jack Ladson |
| 1:30p |
Introduction & Welcome
Brian West, Techmer PM |
| 1:45p |
Plenary Lecture
Kurt Beyerchen, Nissan USA |
| 3:00p |
Coffee Break
Sponsor: Shepherd Color |
| 3:30p |
"Solutions for Bio-Based Polymers,"
Tad Finnegan, BASF |
| 4:00p |
"Spreading the Word on Product Safety,"
William Smith, Clariant |
| 4:30p |
Session Ends |
6:30p-
9:00p |
Welcome Reception-Renaissance
Sponsor: EMD Chemicals
(Pick up your registration packet prior to this event to get your complimentary drink coupons) |
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Wed, September 15
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| 7:00a |
Breakfast
Sponsor: Lansco Colors |
| 7:15a |
Registration Desk Open |
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Morning Session
Moderator: Jim Figaniak |
| 8:30a |
Plenary Lecture: "Pushing the Perceptual Envelope: Inducing Specific Hallucinations and Forbidden Colors,"
Vincent Billock, National Research Council |
| 9:30a |
"Food Contact Colorand and Regulatory Limitations,"
Jim Rediske, Lanxess |
| 10:00a |
Coffee Break
Sponsor: Sun Chemical
EXHIBITS OPEN |
| 10:30 |
"Effect Pigments Create a NEW Colorspace,"
Scott Aumann, EMD Chemicals |
| 11:00a |
"VOC , UVs (and hte dog ran away) - A Country Ballad for Colorful Nashville,"
Bruce Mulholland, Ticona |
| 12:00p |
Awards Luncheon included with registration
Sponsor: Dominion Colour |
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Afternoon Session
Moderator: Johnny Suthers |
| 1:30p |
"Sustainability: A Case Study"
Prakash Patel, Ampacet |
| 2:00p |
"Effect Pigments Processing Concerns,"
Joe Fay, BASF |
| 2:30p |
"High Solids Viscosity for TiO2 Masterbatch and its Relationship with Extruder Operations,"
Philipp Niedenzu, DuPont |
| 3:00p |
Coffee Break
Sponsor: Dupont Titanium Technologies |
| 3:30p |
"New Options in High Performance Pigments,"
Scott Heitzman, Sun Chemical |
| 4:00p |
"Rheological Considerations When Blending Materbatch and Resin,"
J. Donald Connolly, DuPont |
4:45p-
5:45p |
New Technology Forum
NTF Moderator: Bob Charvat |
5:45p-
7:00p |
Networking Reception- Exhibit Hall
Sponsor: Nubiola |
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Thurs, September 16
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| 7:00a |
Speaker\'s Breakfast
Sponsor: BASF |
| 7:00a |
5K Fun Run/Walk for Habitat for Humanity Plastics (Pregister for this event)
Sponsor: Dominion Colour |
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Morning Session
Moderator: Tom Rachal |
| 8:30a |
"Polymer Coloration in Fingerprinting Applications"
Charles Steel, Aneval Inc |
| 9:00a |
"The Effects of Accelerated Weathering onthe Physical Properties of Aluminum Flake-Pigmented Materials,"
Jeff Drusda, Silberline |
| 9:30a |
Coffee Break
Sponsor: Clariant |
| 10:00a |
"Reducing Color Development Risk inthe Virtual World"
Shannon Radcliffe, Techmer PM
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"Innovative New Pigments the Provide an Eco-friendly Way to Sustain Bright Shades,"
Helen Hatcher, Rockwood Pigments |
| 11:00a |
Closing Remarks
Survey Raffle |
| 12:00p |
Conference Ends |
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SPECIAL EVENT DETAILS
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(NOTE: remove XXX from email addresses before sending email to contact)
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| Mon, September 13 |
Fee - $99/person
includes cart and lunch
(Must Pre-register for this event)
. Prizes will be awarded .
Join your friends at the CAD RETEC Golf Outing at the Windtree Golf Club in Mt. Joliet, TN just minutes from downtown Nashville.
Golf Format: 4 Man Scramble
Golf prizes will be awarded at the course.
Tentative :schedule-subject to change:
11:00a - Registration at Club
12:00p- Lunch (included)
1:00p - Tee Time (Shotgun Start)
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PreConference Seminar
Renaissance
Fee: $450 (separate registration required)
Fee includes tutorial materials and coffee breaks. Lunch is on your own.
Monday: 12:30pm - Registration
Monday: 1-5pm Session 1
Tuesday: 8am-12pm- Session 2
Subject to cancellation of minimum participants is not met.
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Tues, September 14
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PreConference Tutorial
Renaissance-Blue Grass Room
Tuesday: 8am-12pm- Session 2
(See Monday for details)
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Welcome Reception
Renaissance
Fee: included with registration
The opening reception will be held on Tuesday, Sept 14 at the Nashville Renaissance. Please join us between 6pm and 8pm for cocktails and appetizers. Make time to socialize and network while listening to the sounds of the SPE CAD\\\'s own "Color Eye Blind."
Look for your drink coupons in your registration packet.
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| Wed, September 15 |
Awards Luncheon Program
Renaissiance
Contact: Roger Reinicker
(roger.reinicker@xxxbasf.com)
Fee: included with registration
Be sure to join us for the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept 16 as we celebrate participation in SPE CAD. Awards to be given include:
ANTEC 2010 Best Paper Award
CAD RETEC 2009 Best Paper Award
Outgoing CAD Board Member Recognition
CAD RETEC Sponsor Recognition
CAD RETEC 2010 Committee Recognition
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New Technology Forum
Renaissance
The New Technology Forum is an hour long session where the exhibitors tel you "what\\\'s new." in the products and/or services. Tentative schedule for NTF to be posted after September 10.Only tabletop exhibitors are eligible to participate in the New Technology Forum.
In the event there are more NTF presenters than time allows, presenters will be determined by lottery.
Moderator: Robert Charvat, Charvat & Associates
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Networking Reception
Renaissance
A repeat event due to popularity: a networking reception in the Exhibit area on Weds evening. Don\\\'t miss this opportunity to mingle with the exhibitors and see the latest products for polymer color and appearance. The reception starts immediately following the New Technology Forum.
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| Thurs, September 16 |
Fun Run/Walk to benefit Habitat for Humanity
Renaissiance
Contact: Howard Kennedy
(howard_kennedy@xxxdomcol.com)
Fee: $20, register separately for this event
Fee includes a t-shirt.
Your $20 donation will be matched by SPECAD.
Start your Tuesday morning off right. Join us for a fun walk/run around the famous sites of Nashville including the Music Walk of Fame, Printers Alley, and LP Field. You\\\'ll be back in time to catch the first paper.
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Annual SPE CAD Survey Raffle
Technical Session Hall
Your Opinion Counts and it may be rewarded! Be sure to complete this year\'s SPECAD Feedback survey and drop it off at the SPE CAD booth before 10am on Thursday morning.. Each completed survey will be entered in a drawing for prizes. Drawing for prizes will be after the last paper on Thursday. It pays to stay!
Prizes include:
Grand Prize: Apple iPAD!
Other Prizes:
Plantronics Noice Cancelling Bluetooth Headset
CAD Conference Archive DVD
Limited Edition RETEC Artwork
SPE CAD Conference Archive DVD
We are looking for prizes and giveaway donations.
Got prizes and giveaways? Your company will be mentioned as the donator when the prize is raffled.
Contact Brian West for more info.
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EXHIBITORS (As of 8/25/2010)
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Exhibitor Space-Reserve by August 13, 2010 (after that, inquire)
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Tabletop Exhibit Space is available to showcase your company. Space is limited, so reserve early. Each Exhibit includes 2 paid conference registrations. A networking reception will be held in the exhibit area on Wednesday evening.
For reservations, Contact Brian West (ph: 865-457-6700) or fax your request to him at FAX: 865-457-3012. Reference: 2010 CAD RETEC\'
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| CAD RETEC 2010 Committee |
| Chair |
Brian West, Techmer PM |
| Vice-Chair |
Austin Reid, Dupont Titanium Technologies |
| Technical Program |
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| New Technology Forum |
Sandra Davis, Dupont Titanium Technologies
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| Registration |
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| Sponsorship |
Sharyl Reid, A. Schulman |
| Exhibitors |
Brian West, Techmer PM |
| Printing |
Sharon Ehr, Uniform Color |
| Publicity/Web Site |
Tracy Phillips, Uniform Color |
| Fun Run/Walk |
Howard Kennedy, Dominion Colour |
| Golf |
Jack Marshall, RTP Company |
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