Dow Corning Presents "Paper or Plastic? New Developments in Siliconizing Filmic Substrates" at PSTC
MIDLAND, MICHIGAN, USA - At the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council's Tech 30 Global Conference VI, Dow Corning Release Coatings and Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Application Engineer Peter T. Vert will present "Paper or Plastic? New Developments in Siliconizing Filmic Substrates." The conference will take place this May, in Orlando, Florida, USA.
According to Vert, there are many inherent advantages in the use of films for silicone release liners. The advantages of using filmic liners include better die cutting performance, potential to reduce silicone coat weight, and high speed conversion without web breaks.
"These advantages make filmic release liners ideal for application trends such as 'clear-on-clear' labels for the beverage and personal care markets," Vert said. "Films are the fastest growing segment of the release liner market."
In his presentation, Vert will explore the benefits and challenges in release coating filmic substrates. He also will review the trends toward using films and discuss new developments in silicones that make coating films more practical and cost effective.
The PSTC Tech 30 Global Conference VI, which is part of PSTC's annual Week of Learning, will take place May 16-18, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Dow Corning will also participate in the Exhibit Showcase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 17, at booth 208.
About Dow Corning solutions for the pressure sensitive industry
Dow Corning offers a comprehensive line of silicon-based release coatings and adhesives for pressure-sensitive applications. Products are available worldwide. Local technical support and customer service are available globally as well. The company also provides unique material and service solutions designed to help customers expand into new markets, grow their business, and succeed.
Information about Dow Corning's material, technical, and service solutions for the pressure sensitive industry is available at http://www.dowcorning.com/psi
About the presenter, Peter T. Vert
Peter T. Vert is an application engineer for both release coatings and pressure sensitive adhesives within Dow Corning Corporation's Pressure Sensitive Industries Group. He has been with the company for 10 years, eight of which have been in various roles within Dow Corning's Pressure Sensitive Industry. He holds a bachelor's degree in both chemical engineering and engineering management from Michigan Technological University as well as a Master's of Business Administration from Central Michigan University.
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Dow Corning (www.dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation that offers more than 7,000 products and services, Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated. More than half of Dow Corning's annual sales are outside the United States.
