Thermoformed Molded Fiber Symposium
New for 2024!
December 10-11, 2024 – Wells Conference Center, University of Maine
Join us for this first of its kind symposium dedicated to thermoforming fiber, from wood to non-woods. Learn about the latest technical developments and current trends in producing thermoformed molded fiber at this day-and-a-half symposium.
Registration: $250
Preliminary Schedule
We are adding new speakers daily. Please check back in for updates!
Tuesday – December 10, 2024
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Panel: Optimizing Stock Prep
- “Fibers for Thermforming: 201” – Nick Palumbo, Brueckner Group USA
- Tina Lawton, Director, Sales & Technology, Stock Prep & Recycle, North America, Valmet
- Matt Job, President, Motus US
- Formation Testing and Studies
- Matt Griswold, Vice President of Innovation. Genera
- Tooling Design
- Coating Technologies
- “Overview of Surface Application Technology” – Chuantao Zhu, Molded Fiber Application Expert, Barriers & Coatings, Solenis
- Regulation Activities
- Carol Patterson, Vice President, Government Relations, Foodservice Packaging Institute
- Perspectives from food service
NEW! 6:00 – 7:00 PM – Join us for a reception at the new Central Pub on the first floor of the Wells Conference Center.
Wednesday – December 11, 2024
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Manufacturer’s Panel
- Moderator: Chelsea Cross, Business Development Manager – Barriers and Molded Fiber, Solenis
- Participants:
- Matt Griswold, Vice President of Innovation, Genera
- Scott Lilley, President, Rev1
- Dustin Ziegelman, Process & Engineering Manager, Sabert
- Melissa LaCasse, CEO and Co-Founder, Tanbark Molded Fiber Products
- Asem Mokaddem, President, Tellus
- New Technology Presentations
- Tours and Demonstrations at the Process Development Center
Accommodations
Stay at the Hotel Ursa, a distinctly Maine hotel, located on the University of Maine campus and a 5-minute walk to the Wells Conference Center. For other options, please visit the PDC’s visitors page to learn about housing and dining options in the area!