PFAS-Free Industry Solutions & Data: Ingenia Polymers & Techmer PM

Come hear the latest on PFAS including:

Overall understanding of what it is and how it affects the plastics industry

Regulatory environment

Technological breakthroughs and potential solutions

Speaker: Mark Early

Research Scientist

Iowa State University,

Polymer & Food Protection Consortium

Mark Early is a pre-doctoral research scientist for the Polymer and Food Protection Consortium (PFPC) at Iowa State University in close coordination with students, staff, and industry partners under the supervision of Dr. Keith Vorst and Dr. Greg Curtzwiler. He provides support for ongoing projects with specific focus on PFAS chemicals, endocrine modulating chemicals, and recycled material odor performance. The PFAS chemical projects focus on targeted and non-targeted identification/quantification strategies for PFAS chemicals and strategy development for PFAS removal, sequestration, remediation, and destruction processes in food packaging materials. Endocrine modulating chemical projects focus on targeted and non-targeted extraction, identification, and quantitation of contaminants in plastics and food packaging materials. Electronic nose evaluation of PCR plastics is being developed for utility in evaluation of lot-to-lot source material evaluation at targeted stages of recycling processes for effective sortation and odor remediation treatments prior to consumer use. Additionally, he is working on commercially scaled re-sealable bio-adhesive trials for food packaging.

He earned a B.S. in Chemistry from California Polytechnic State University. He is completing his Ph.D. in Polymer Science & Engineering from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Speaker: Zach Charlton

Chief Technology Officer - Global

Ingenia Polymers

Zach Charlton has more than 20 years of experience in the polymer industry. He began his career in the downstream polymer conversion industry working as a process engineer and then plant coordinator for a profile extrusion company in Canada. Thereafter he joined Ingenia in 2001 and has held progressive positions in R&D, Sales and Marketing and Operations Management. Zach has contributed to Ingenia’s growth at its Brantford plant, Houston plant, and led the team of professionals which built the Jubail, Saudi Arabia facility and business from 2007 to 2012. Zach has been located out of Ingenia’s Brantford manufacturing and research facility since 2017. Zach has a Master’s in Law from the University of Toronto as well as Master and Bachelor degree’s in Chemical Engineering from McMaster University Canada.

Speaker: Steve Loney

Director of Marketing

Techmer PM

He began his career with Techmer PM in 2000 and has worked in various roles, including technical service, sales, industry management, and market development, where he led the development of Techmer PM’s commercial strategy. In his current role, Steve leads a team of market leaders who help drive the growth and sustainability of Techmer PM’s key market focus areas. He also enables customer success by bringing innovations to market through collaboration with processors, brand owners, and his internal teams.

With over two decades of experience in the plastics industry, Steve believes that solid relationships begin with trust and confidence. He was also a recipient of Techmer PM’s prestigious Chairman’s award and is passionate about assisting others with achieving their goals.

Steve graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Riverside. He enjoys sport-fishing and traveling with his wife Jeannette during his free time. At Techmer PM, if you dream it, we enable it!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Ingenia Polymers is one of the most trusted thermoplastics providers in the world today, and the preferred supplier to some of the most trusted household brands. Today, Ingenia Polymers is composed of two complementary business units. Our Primary Producer Division provides thermoplastic custom compounding, size reduction, custom densified additive blend solutions and product development support for resin producers. Our Proprietary Product Division provides a full array of engineered products such as white and black Masterbatches, additive and color concentrates as well as specialty products that serve the rotomolding, pipe and film market segments. Together each division works to add value to our customers’ supply chains around the world.

We are Techmer PM — the world’s foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we’ve worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions. Whether creating colorful designs and polymers with expertly crafted compounds or using state-of-the-art additives to extend product durability — we find the precise chemical needs of any application. Through technical support and innovative problem solving, our engineers and materials designers can tailor the exact color, appearance, haptics, and functional enhancements that our customers desire.

GROUP RATE & HOTEL LOGISTICS

Last day to reserve a room at the group rate is March 24th. Please email Diane at info@westernplastics.org to add your name to the reservation list. The Long Beach Marriott offers complimentary on-site parking and shuttle service is available to and from the Long Beach Airport.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

If you are interested in being a sponsor at a future event, we would love it! Your support and participation is very much appreciated and allows us to host a great event. To become a sponsor or for more information, please contact us at info@westernplastics.org.

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