RACE 4 Asia Showcases Speakers and Panelists From Across the Globe
Posted: 08/02/2021
Industry leaders and decision makers joined forces on July 15th & 16th 2021 to discuss recycling opportunities and overcoming challenges during the pandemic and complexities within the recycling industry. The two-day conference included networking, knowledge sharing and ideation across the plastics ecosystem.
The conference had +250 delegates from over 20 countries virtually tune in for the conference. Companies such as Colgate, ICIS, Borouge, Expra and even key Governmental bodies of India took part in exciting presentations and panel discussions. Few of the topics included were ‘Circular Economy: Global Best Practices’, ‘Challenges in Collection & Segregation of Plastics Waste’ and ‘Creating a Vibrant Market for Plastic Recyclate’.
This year’s conference was organized by Polymerupdate, PWorld Technology Pvt Ltd, SPE (Society of Plastic Engineers) Global and SPE India. The conference was supported by Plastivsion India and had the privilege of having Borouge and Lyondellbasell as conference patrons.
Mr. Sajjid Mitha, CEO of Polymerupdate, Polymerupdate Academy and PWorld Technology Pvt Ltd, said, “As we strive towards greater sustainability, I am confident that RACE Conferences will offer a recognised and global platform of choice for the world’s best knowledge givers and knowledge seekers on the subject of Recycling And Circular Economy. Our next conference is scheduled on the 7th and 8th of October this year. We hope to have all our readers register for RACE Americas."
As RACE 4’s leg in Asia concluded, organizers, patrons and delegates have already started to get ready for RACE 4 Americas which will be held virtually on October 7th and 8th 2021.
Patrick Farrey, SPE CEO added “Through the amazing work of RACE team producers and organizers, these events are growing in stature, bringing together recycling experts from around the world for peer-to-peer interaction and to share ideas focused on important topics that impact everyone on a global level.”
SPE India’s President, Mr. Ramesh Parasuraman also added, “RACE 4 highlighted the need for all the actors in the value chain, to come together and create a sustainable framework for a circular economy to be achieved. Legislative mandates are also the need of the day. RACE is making a difference in the ecosystem and educating the players in this sector with all relevant inputs from across the globe"
Race Conferences is a platform where speakers present ways to help our planet heal through recycling and shifting from a linear to a circular economy. RACE conferences include discussions from a panel of experts, renowned and respected industry leaders and key decision-makers within the plastics ecosystem. If you are interested in attending or being part of RACE America this year, please send an email to support@raceconferences.com and visit www.raceconferences.com for more information.
If you would like more information about this topic, please call Nilesh Shah on +91-9820 002 627 or email support@raceconferences.com.
Kim McLoughlin Senior Research Engineer, Global Materials Science Braskem
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About the Speaker
Kim drives technology programs at Braskem to develop advanced polyolefins with improved recyclability and sustainability. As Principal Investigator on a REMADE-funded collaboration, Kim leads a diverse industry-academic team that is developing a process to recycle elastomers as secondary feedstock. Kim has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Cornell. She is an inventor on more than 25 patents and applications for novel polyolefin technologies. Kim is on the Board of Directors of SPE’s Thermoplastic Materials & Foams Division, where she has served as Education Chair and Councilor.
A Resin Supplier’s Perspective on Partnerships for the Circular Economy
About the Speaker
Gamini has a BS and PhD from Purdue University in Materials Engineering and Sustainability. He joined Penn State as a Post Doctorate Scholar in 2020 prior to his professorship appointment. He works closely with PA plastics manufacturers to implement sustainability programs in their plants.
A Resin Supplier’s Perspective on Partnerships for the Circular Economy
About the Speaker
Tom Giovannetti holds a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Tulsa and for the last 26 years has worked for Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. Tom started his plastics career by designing various injection molded products for the chemical industry including explosion proof plugs and receptacles, panel boards and detonation arrestors for 24 inch pipelines. Tom also holds a patent for design of a polyphenylene sulfide sleeve in a nylon coolant cross-over of an air intake manifold and is a Certified Plastic Technologist through the Society of Plastic Engineers. Tom serves on the Oklahoma Section Board as Councilor, is also the past president of the local Oklahoma SPE Section, and as well serves on the SPE Injection Molding Division board.
Joseph Lawrence, Ph.D. Senior Director and Research Professor University of Toledo
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About the Speaker
Dr. Joseph Lawrence is a Research Professor and Senior Director of the Polymer Institute and the Center for Materials and Sensor Characterization at the University of Toledo. He is a Chemical Engineer by training and after working in the process industry, he has been engaged in polymers and composites research for 18+ years. In the Polymer Institute he leads research on renewably sourced polymers, plastics recycling, and additive manufacturing. He is also the lead investigator of the Polyesters and Barrier Materials Research Consortium funded by industry. Dr. Lawrence has advised 20 graduate students, mentored 8 staff scientists and several undergraduate students. He is a peer reviewer in several journals, has authored 30+ peer-reviewed publications and serves on the board of the Injection Molding Division of SPE.
Matt Hammernik Northeast Account Manager Hasco America
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About the Speaker
Matt Hammernik serves as Hasco America’s Northeast Area Account Manager covering the states Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. He started with Hasco America at the beginning of March 2022. Matt started in the Injection Mold Industry roughly 10 years ago as an estimator quoting injection mold base steel, components and machining. He advanced into outside sales and has been serving molders, mold builders and mold makers for about 7 years.
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