TRFA opens registration for 2011 Annual Meeting.
Press Release Summary:
Scheduled for Sept 11-13, TRFA's 2011 Annual Meeting will include full schedule of Technical Papers, Regulatory Affairs Update, and annual Table Top Showcase, as well as meetings of TRFA's Market Focused Committees, association's Annual Business Meeting, and presentation of the second annual Excellence in Thermoset Polymer Research Award. A special keynote presentation on Global Energy Trends will we given by Dr. Michael Webber, a well-known expert on clean energy.
Original Press Release:
TRFA Opens Registration for 2011 Annual Meeting
Glen Ellyn, IL-Leaders of the Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA) have developed a rewarding, two-day schedule for the association's 2011 Annual Meeting set for September 11 - 13 at the Crowne Plaza Niagara-Fallsview in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Registration is now open via the association's website. www.trfa.org.
Annual Meeting highlights include a full schedule of Technical Papers, a Regulatory Affairs Update, the annual Table Top Showcase, meetings of TRFA's Market Focused Committees, the association's Annual Business Meeting and the presentation of the second annual Excellence in Thermoset Polymer Research Award. Attendees can also look forward to a special keynote presentation on Global Energy Trends by Dr. Michael Webber, a well-known expert on clean energy.
TRFA Technical Paper presentations are essential to achieving one of the association's key objectives, which is to be "the premier forum to interact and exchange knowledge among formulators and suppliers." The 2011 meeting schedule will include presentations from each of TRFA's Market Focused Committees:
o Adhesives and Sealants ; Melanie Chaney, Air Products & Chemicals, Chairman
o Coatings, Civil Engineering and Floorings; Dr. Rajesh Turakhia, The Dow Chemical Company, Chairman
o Composites and Tooling; Pete Toohey, Evonik Degussa, Chairman
o Potting, Encapsulation and Electrical; Hubert Monteiro, Royce International, Chairman
A complete listing of the Technical Papers accepted thus far is available on the website.
TRFA established the "Excellence in Thermoset Polymer Research Award" to encourage and recognize advances in the science & engineering of the thermoset polymer industry. Entries are submitted in the form of research papers, in the traditional scientific journal format. Eligible candidates are students who are candidates for BS, MS & PhDs at an accredited college/university in the USA and Canada whose research topics are related to Thermoset Polymer Science & Technology. All research paper submissions are due June 14th. The award consists of a $500 cash award and an award plaque, an invitation to present the paper at the TRFA annual meeting with complimentary registration, two-night's accommodation for the winning student at the TRFA meeting's hotel/venue and an additional travel allowance of up to $500, and posting of the winning paper on TRFA's website.
The Table Top Showcase offers participating suppliers a great opportunity to showcase their products to the largest forum of thermoset resin formulators in North America. The showcase is taking place in the same room as the technical paper sessions so displays will be visible to all attendees during the entire day on September 12th. Setup will take place from 7:00 am to 8:00 am.
In addition to the busy meeting schedule, attendees will benefit from a number of networking opportunities throughout the schedule, including two receptions and an optional networking adventure on Sunday, September 11th.
Complete meeting information and registration, hotel reservation information and important travel particulars for Canada are all available on the TRFA website, www.trfa.org.
TRFA is comprised of thermoset formulators, raw material suppliers, distributors, equipment manufacturers, manufacturer sales representatives of materials or equipment, importers of raw materials or processing or other equipment, consulting firms and academic institutions serving industries which include adhesives, coatings, civil engineering applications, electrical laminates, composites, tooling, castings and moldings. To learn more about TRFA, please visit the website at www.trfa.org or contact the association at (630) 942-6596.
