PANELTIM SYMPOSIUM
Bonding with Paneltim
Paneltim is pleased to announce a knowledge-sharing symposium on November 21st, 2024.
This event, held in the historic city of Bruges, Belgium, will bring together people from all fields as well as academic experts to explore the latest advancements in bonding materials for polyolefins, such as polypropylene and polyethylene.
The event will offer a unique platform for:
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Sharing and enhancing knowledge:
Participants will gain valuable insights from industry experts and reseachers on the theoretical and practical aspects of polyolefin bonding. -
Innovation Showcase:
Several partners will present innovative bonding methods and their application in Paneltim panels through practical demonstration. -
Cross-pollination of Expertise:
The event fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange between industry partners, academia, and end-users, leading to advancements in the field.
We invite you to embark on this insightful journey with Paneltim and contribute to the collective knowledge of polyolefin bonding.
BMCC
The BMCC, which will host the Paneltim Symposium on 21st of November 2024, lies right next to the historic heart of Bruges, Belgium. Combining innovative and modern design with a view of old town of Bruges shows that innovation can go hand in hand with history.
As a pioneer in plastic panels, innovation was always at the core of Paneltim from our inception in 1997. To this day we follow on that principle, which is why we're organising a one of a kind knowledge sharing opportunity with various partners from industry, acadamia and more.
Speakers
The Paneltim Symposium will feature industry-leading experts and renowned academics who will share their insights on the latest advancements in bonding materials with polyolefin products, such as our Paneltim panels. Here below are some of the many distinguished speakers attending our event. They represent a diverse array of world-class organizations, celebrated for their innovative research and applications.
Anton Ginzburg
Assistant Prof. - KU LEUVEN
Mr. Anton Ginzburg has an extensive carreer both in academia as well as in the petrochemical industry. He will share his expertise on the transformation of commodity polyolefins into differentiated materials using easy and affordable methods.
Steven De Meester
Professor - Ghent university
As one of Belgium's leading experts on seperation technologies, Mr. Steven De Meester will address the subject of seperation of composite materials with paneltim Panels, both with mechanical as well as chemical approaches.
Peter Toonssen
Business Developer - TNO
Striving to put the BeNeLux region back on the map as the go-to region in regards to Photovoltaic expertise, Mr Peter Toonssen will show some of the technological developments and their opportunities.
Jean Georges Leininger
Herbert Meyer Machines
Jean Georges Leininger, with his extensive expertise in thermoplastic adhesives and industrial machinery, will discuss the principles of lamination machines and the benefits of flat laminating, providing both technical and commercial support for project implementation across various industries.
Jelle Vets
Mavom Specialty Chemicals
Jelle Vets, with over 15 years of experience in adhesive applications, will provide a comprehensive overview of the bonding industry at our symposium. He will focus on the challenges of bonding materials like olefins, offering practical tips and innovative solutions for substrates that are typically difficult to bond, sharing valuable insights for all attendees.
Isabel De Schrijver
Centexbel
With a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Ghent University, she has specialized in the development of analytical methods for plastics. Since 2008 she focused on areas such as nanotechnology and fire retardancy, with a specialization in extrusion applications and has since grown into the R&D Manager at Centexbel for functional thermoplastic textiles and others.
Lieven Daeleman
Pontacol AG
With over 30 years of experience in the adhesives and bonding industry, including more than a decade at Bostik and Collano, he has developed deep expertise in this field. Since 2021, he has been serving as the Area Sales Manager at Pontacol AG, where he continues to apply his extensive knowledge. His presentation will focus on Multilayer Films for Lightweight Panels.
Lieke Kelchtermans
MAPO Group
As COO of the MAPO Group, her topic of expertise are functional coatings designed to enhance the performances of materials such as polyolefins and PP. In her presentation she will give a brief overview of the possibilities and test results from the cooperation with Paneltim.
Arantxa Penninger
Sirris
As the lab coordinator at Sirris, Arantxa oversees the planning and execution of a wide variety of testing protocols.
With a background in quality testing, Arantxa specializes in characterizing materials and testing aging performance, recently contributing to the testing of Paneltim panel coatings.
Steven Dehollander
Pilipili
Upon completing his Master's degree in Product Development, he launched his own business as an industrial designer targeting the Belgian market in 1993. Three years later, he established pilipili NV. Over the years, Pilipili has evolved into a comprehensive design agency, primarily serving the Belgian market and providing expertise in product design, UX design, engineering, strategy, and marketing. Steven delivers an insightful lecture on the extensive potential of Paneltim.
Bob Coberley Jr.
B² Pools
Bob Coberley Jr., drawing on his 25+ years of experience in construction, sales, business development, and management across several companies including Spiratex, Paneltim LLC, and Insulspan, joined forces with his father, Bob Sr., to establish B Squared Pools. Their deep understanding of construction and business, coupled with feedback from the pool industry, led to the creation of a patented interlocking system for inground pools, even in challenging spaces.
- Welcome by Paneltim
- Keynote on Bonding on polyolefins by Isabel de schrijver (Centexbel)
- Mavom (glues for polyolefins surfaces)
- University of Leuven (Functional Transformation of polyolefins surfaces)
- Meyer-machines (Lamination machines for hollow core thermoplastic composites panels)
- PiliPili (Product design experience with Paneltim)
- TNO (Flexible photovoltaic lamination on polyolefins surfaces )
- MAPO (Functional coatings on polyolefins surfaces)
- Pontacol (Adhesive films for thermoplastic composites)
- B² Pools (Paneltim pools with pvc liner)
- Over 15 tabletops of partners' and speakers' organisations
- University of Ghent (Recycling scenarios for thermoplastic composites)
- Sirris (Testing strategies for lamination and coating)
- Q&A
- Paneltim Closing Session
- Networking drink & tabletops
- Walking dinner (estimated end around 20h)
Tabletops
A summary of the participants in the tabletop sessions along with their respective topics:
- Placora: Application of sprayed cork for furniture
- H2O: Construction of swimming pools
- MAPO: Functional coatings
- Sirris: Testing Methods of bonding strength
- TNO: Solar cell lamination / general bonding
- Meyer: Double belt press manufacturer
- Pontacol: Glue film manufacturer
- B²Pools: PVC liner in a Paneltim B²Pools swimming pool
- PiliPili: Show furniture & demo skid
- Ugent: Recycling of panels with polyester
- Centexbel: Basics of bonding on PP
- KULeuven: MZA Bath
- Permabond (Mavom) Glue manufacturer/distributor
- Weiss Technic: Manufacturar of IR lights
- Indurium: Engineering office
- Beologic: Double belt machine testing
- Wegener: Welding machines
- Ritmo: Welding machines
- Paneltim: Lightweight Structural Plastic Panels
Come visit our Factory
Complete your trip to Belgium with an exclusive tour of the Paneltim Headquarters in Lichtervelde. Join us on the morning of Friday, November 22, 2024, following the symposium, to see how our panels are made, from raw materials to finished product ready to be shipped.
Immerse yourself in our production process, meet the dedicated team behind our products, and see people and processes of our quality department. Don't let this special opportunity to witness the future of construction materials in action slip away – secure your spot today and be a part of this unforgettable experience!
Registration is now open
Register now to reserve your ticket for the Paneltim Symposium and the factory visit now
Sponsors
The Paneltim Symposium extends its gratitude to the sponsors for their invaluable support: