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Composites Industry Statistics & Outlook
Presented By: Tom Dobbins, ACMA; Larry Cox, Structurlite Composites Consultants, and Doug Eng, PPG Fiber Glass

Topics include:

  • The latest resin statistics and what they mean to the composites industry
  • The significance of ACMA’s 2009 Composites Industry Report
  • Member company PPG’s viewpoints of where the market is heading as well as potential growth and declining industry segments

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Combustible Dust:
Inspections, Violations & Mitigation

Presented By: Sanji Kanth, OSHA & Bob Lacovara, Convergent Composites

Topics include:

  • Technical and practical dust handling procedures
  • Hazard mitigation techniques
  • OSHA standard compliance considerations
  • Tangible benefits of dust control

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Which Closed Molding Process is Right for You?
Presented By: Hank Yeagley, CCT-I, North Region Technical Support Manager, Composites One

Topics include:

  • The differences between closed mold processes and the necessary equipment/systems
  • How to select closed mold processes based on manufacturing output
  • Actual cost comparisons between LRTM, CCBM and VIP
  • How to estimate the initial investment needed
  • Why closed mold processes are styrene-free
  • How to find expert assistance you’ll need to convert to closed molding

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Help Us Help You: Fighting Proposed Classification of Styrene
Tom Dobbins, Chief Staff Executive, ACMA and John Schweizter, Sr. Director of Government Affairs, ACMA

Topics include:

  • How you can help ACMA reach out to Congress with important messages about composites
  • How the National Toxicology Program's (NTP) recommended classification of styrene is threatening the industry
  • What you need to do to support ACMA's efforts to stop this threat and promote good science
  • How to prepare your company to respond to questions about styrene health effects

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Showing You’re “Green” Through Life Cycle Assessment Tools:
Presented by Michael Lepech, Ph.D., Stanford University

Topics include:

  • International standards for conducting life cycle assessments
  • Case studies illustrating the effectiveness of using LCA tools
  • Quantitative strategies for implementing eco-friendly initiatives

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How to Prepare for and Handle an OSHA Inspection:
Presented by Lawrence P. Halprin, Partner, Keller and Heckman

Topics include:

  • What OSHA looks for in an inspection
  • OSHA standards: interpretation and settlement trends
  • How alleged violations are classified by OSHA
  • Serious abatement issues

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How To Secure State and Federal Grants:
Presented by Lori Luchak, President, Miles Fiberglass & Composites, Inc.

Topics include:

  • Grant Selection
  • Kinds of Grants Available
  • Creating Partnerships
  • Basic Components of a Proposal
  • Where to Go to Get Help

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Defending Your Price in a Tough Economy:
Presented by Tony Kotler, Kotler Marketing Group

Topics include:

  • Learn the 5 mistakes that undermine your negotiating position
  • Recognize how to avoid the "low price" trap
  • Find out how your company compares to industry best practices
  • Hear how to compete against suppliers and manufacturers from low-cost countries

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Sustainable Composites:
Moving forward in uncertain times

Topics include:

  • Manufacturing efficiency
  • Exposure to chemicals
  • Transition technologies

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Sustainable Composites - Styrene Exposure Reduction Opportunities:
Addressing regulatory challenges with technical solutions

Topics include:

  • Strategic analysis & potential solutions
  • Tactical information on technologies
  • Options for reducing exposures

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Sustainable Composites - Process Methods to Advance the Industry:
Examining technologies for a viable future

Topics include:

  • Regulatory & manufacturing challenges of open molding
  • Strengths & weaknesses of various technologies
  • Options for advancing composites manufacturing process

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Dust Explosion Prevention & Protection
Dealing with OSHA’s new emphasis on dust control

Topics include:

  • Can a dust explosion occur in a composites shop?
  • Technical and practical dust handling procedures
  • OSHA standard compliance
  • Tangible benefits of dust control

Questions
Any questions concerning this program should be directed to the American Composites Manufacturers Association at 703-525-0511 between 9:00am-5:00pm EST. You may also reach the office via fax at 703-525-0743 or via email at events@acmanet.org.

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