TAPPI’s Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum is Right Around the Corner
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JJoin your fiberglass mat industry colleagues in Denver, CO October 1-3, 2024 for TAPPI’s 2024 Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum. Gain access to a wealth of knowledge and industry experts during three days of in-depth discussions and engaging networking experiences.
This year’s event kicks off with the ‘Glass Mat 101’ course, led by industry experts Pete Wallace and Chuck Diller and includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Johns Manville Technical Center in Littleton, CO, a 325,000-square-foot, world-class research and development facility that sits on 83 acres at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. You will see various scientific labs used for acoustics and fire testing, microscopy and surface analysis, and building science and product performance.
You’ll learn from subject matter experts from some of the biggest names in the fiberglass mat arena, including NALCO, ChemTreat, American Roller Company, Borregaard, Hexion, Kadant, AME, National Gypsum, and FEA as they dive into fascinating topics like:
- Chemical sustainability
- The use of biocides in fiberglass production
- Benefits of dual layer plasma coating technology
- Sustainable lignin biopolymers as glass mat binders
- Safety
- The importance of fiberglass mat on gypsum panels•
- And much more! Check out the preliminary schedule.
Get to know your fellow attendees at Tuesday’s Cocktail and Table Top Reception and continue the discussions Wednesday evening at Lucky Strike Denver where you and your peers will enjoy some bowling and arcade games—sure to be an evening filled with fun, food, beer, and wine.
Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned manufacturer, supplier, distributor, or mill manager the Forum has something for everyone. To register and learn more about the event, visit tappifiberglassmat.org. Check out who is already attending the forum. Register today and add yourself to the list.
