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CALL FOR PAPERS

	CAD RETEC^® 2008 Conference Information “Driving Color Into the Next Decade” September 21-23, 2008 Dearborn, Michigan Hyatt Regency Dearborn
	CALL FOR PAPERS ABSTRACT DEADLINE: January 15, 2008 PAPER DEADLINE: MAY 18, 2008 The Color and Appearance Division in conjunction with the Detroit Colour Council (DCC) presents “Driving Color into the Next Decade” in Dearborn , MI. Situated in the heart of the automotive industry, this venue is the perfect location to present your topic to a broad network of plastics industry professionals. Year after year, this conference is consistently well attended, and this year is sure to be a repeat of previous year’s success. Any paper related to the color and/or appearance of plastic will be considered. Appropriate topics might apply to one these typical categories: Color Measurement Testing and Quality Control Color Matching Techniques Processing and Equipment Materials (Colorants, Additives, Polymers) Property Retention/Durability Instrumentation and Test Methods Regulatory Issues Color Trends Decorative or Special Effects Other Color/Appearance Related Topics So get your abstract to us soon! For more information, please contact: Joe Cameron [joecameron@roadrunner.com] Bill Longley [colourbill@sbcglobal.net] or Frank Lavieri [frank@pigments.com].

CONFERENCE

CAD RETEC® 2008 CONFERENCE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPT 17, 2008

HOTEL ROOM RATES EXTENDED UNTIL SEPT 12, 2008

Hosted by SPE Color & Appearance Division (SPECAD) & Detroit Colour Council (DCC)

Online Conference Registration

Registration by Mail/Fax Form (pdf)

Pre-conference Tutorial “Coloring of Plastics”

Tutorial Overview

Tutorial Registration Form (PDF)

If interested in attending this tutorial, register before Sept 12!!!

Conference Brochure (pdf)

Technical Program

Conference Schedule (see below)

New Technology Forum (coming soon)

Exhibitors (see below)

Online Exhibitor Registration

Exhibitors Mail/Fax Registration Form (pdf)

Corporate Sponsorship Form (pdf)

Online Sponsorship Donation

Hospitality Suites (pdf)

Conference Hotel Reservations Online

(Enter Group/Corp#: G-CADR)

Closest Airport: DTW

Airport-Hotel Transportation: Taxi ~$35

Dearborn, MI Attractions

Map of Dearborn

The Color & Appearance Division of SPE working with the Detroit Colour Council have put together a great program for the CAD RETEC® 2008 in Dearborn, Michigan. These two great organizations complement each other extremely well. The Detroit Color Council focuson on both exterior and interior coloring issues within the automotive industry for all materials, while the SPE CAD specifically looks at the coloring of plastics but across all industries including automotive.

Our specific theme is “Driving Colour into the Next Decade.” By the time we meet inthe fall of 2008, the automotive industry in particular will be working on color and styling trends for 2010 and beyond. We will start the cdonference with a key note address from THE CAR LAB looking at the state of the auto industry on a world-wide basis as well as styling trends looking into the next decade. Don’t miss this talk!

We are continuing our offering of the New Technology Forum which allows exhibitors to showcase their companies and their products or services. A new twist is we are doing this late afternoon on Monday, followed by a networking reception held in the tabletop area.

And don’t forget the golf outing organized by the DCC for Sunday morning and the opening reception on Sunday evening.

I hope to see you in Dearborn in September.

Bruce Mulholland

bruce.mulholland@ticona.com

ph: 859-525-4756

Conference Hotel

Hyatt Regency Dearborn

600 Town Center Drive

Dearborn, MI 48126

To Reserve By Phone:

Tel: +1 313-593-1234

Request “CAD RETEC 2008” Rate!

To Reserve Online:

Hyatt Reservations Online

Enter Group/Corp#: G-CADR

Reservations open now.

Discounted room rate:

$147/night- single occupancy

$172/night- double occupancy.

Room block is open now!

Room block extended to Sept 12, 2008.

Rates subject to change after Sept 12, 2008.

Important Note:

Make sure to get your room at the conference hotel. Meeting our contracted number of rooms helps defer the cost of meeting space and helps obtain lower room rates for the attendees. Make sure your room and Hospitality Suite are part of the CAD RETEC 2008 room block.

Registration & Fees

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILBLE

UNTIL SEPT 17, 2008 !

Advance Registration (CLOSED)
SPE or DCC Member	$325
SPE Member w/ membership renewal	$435
Non-Member w/ SPE Membership	$440
Non-Member declining SPE Membership	$460
Late or On-Site Registration (after 9/5)
SPE or DCC Member On-Site	$425
SPE Member w/ membership renewal	$535
Non-Member w/ SPE Membership	$540
Non-Member declining SPE Membership	$565
Speaker/Moderator	$160
SPE Emeritus Member	$100
Student (Valid ID required)	$50
Conference Literature
Extra Conference CD (available on-site)	$25
Preprint Book (shipped after conference)	$100
SPE CAD Archive CD- a compilation of conference papers from 1961-2007 SPE member price SPE non-member price Price shown is discounted $75 for RETEC attendees!	$125 $225

Special Events
Welcome Reception (Sunday)	Included
Golf Outing (Sunday)	$125
5K Fun Run/Walk (Tuesday)	$20
Networking Lunch(Monday)	Included
Networking Reception (Monday)	Included
Awards Lunch (Tuesday)	Included
Exhibitor and Sponsor Only
Exhibit space (2 conf. registrations included	$900
Sponsor Donation	Platinum, Gold, Silver levels
Pre-Conference Tutorial -Sun Sep 21
“Coloring of Plastics” Tutorial w/ Charvat Requires separate registration by mail/fax REGISTER FOR THIS TUTORIAL BEFORE SEPT 12!!!	$450

Special Events

Sunday, Sept 21, 2008

Golf Outing

The Lakes of Taylor Golf Club

Contact: Terry Pickard, ph. 248-553-8169

The 35th annual Detroit Color Council golf outing will be a joint outing with the SPE CAD RETEC. Join the DCC and SPE for golf at “The Lakes of Taylor Golf Club.” The course is about 15 minutes from the hotel.

Golf Format: Scramble

Tee Times: 7:30am

Fee: $125/person

Fee Includes golf, cart, driving range, breakfast, lunch, and prizes. Prizes will be awarded at the Opening Reception.

Sunday, Sept 21, 2008

Welcome Reception

Hyatt Regency Dearborn

The opening reception will be held on Sunday, september 21st at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn. Please join us between 6pm and 8pm for cocktails and appetizers. Make time to socialize and network while listening to the sounds of the SPE CAD’s own “Color Eye Blind.”

Golf prizes will be awarded at the reception. Look for your drink coupons in your registration packet.

Fee: included with registration

Monday, Sept 22, 2008

Networking Reception

Hyatt Regency Dearborn

New for this year is a networking reception in the Exhibit area on Monday evening. Don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with the exhibitors and see the latest products for polymer color and appearance. The reception starts immediately following the New Technology Forum, an hour long session where the exhibitors tell you “what’s new” in the latest products and services.

Tuesday, Sept 23, 2008

5K Fun Run/Walk benefiting Habitat for Humanity

Event Sponsor: Dominion Colour

Contact: Howard Kennedy, Dominion Colour, howard.kennedy@domcol.com

Start your tuesday morning off right. Join us for a fun walk/run around Fairlane Town Center. You’ll be back in time to catch the first paper. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.

Time: 7:00am-meet in lobby

Fee: $20/person (pre-register for this event)

Fee includes a t-shirt.

Your $20 donation will be matched by SPECAD.

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Platinum Level

Gold Level

Silver Level

Dominion Colour

Standridge Color

Daily Event Summary Schedule (subject to change-check signs at conference for latest schedule)

Sunday, September 21

Monday, September 22

Tuesday, September 23

Golf Outing – the Lakes of Taylor Golf Club

(Pre-register for this event)

6:30am – Meet at Club

7:30am – Tee Time (Scramble Format)

(Sponsored by Detroit Colour Council)

7:15a-5:00p Registration Desk Open

5K Fun Run/Walk for Habitat for Humanity

(pre-register for this event)

7:00am – Meet in Hyatt Lobby

(Sponsored by Dominion Colour)

7:00a-8:00a Breakfast (Sponsor-Clariant)

7:30am-12:00pm Registration Desk Open

8:00a-10:00a Technical Program

7:30 am-8:30am Breakfast (Sponsor-Sun Chemical)

10:00a-6:00p Exhibits Open

8:30am-3:00pm Exhibits Open

Note: Exhibits will close during the Awards luncheon

10:00a-10:30a Coffee Break (Sponsor-Shepherd)

8:30am-10:00am Technical Program

10:30a-12:00p Technical Program

10:00am-10:30am Coffee Break (Sponsor-DuPont)

12:00p-1:30p Networking Lunch (Sponsor-Tronox)

10:30am-12:00pm Technical Program

1:00pm-5:00pm Exhibitor set up

1:30p-2:00p Technical Program

12:00pm-1:30pm Awards Luncheon (Sponsor-LTL Color)

2:30p-3:00p Coffee Break (Sponsor-BASF)

1:30pm-3:00pm Technical Program

3:00pm-6:00pm Registration Desk Open

3:00p-4:00p Technical Program

3:00pm-3:30pm Coffee Break (Sponsor-TBD)

4:00p-4:50p New Technology Forum

3:30pm-4:00pm Technical Program

6:00pm-8:00pm Welcome Reception-Hyatt

(Sponsor-EMD Chemicals)

5:00p-6:00p Networking Reception (Sponsor-Nubiola)

Exhibit Area

4:00pm Survey Raffle/Closing Remarks

Technical Program(subject to change)

New Technology Forum

Monday, Sept 22nd

at 4pm

Moderator: Robert Charvat, Charvat & Associates

Tentative schedule for NTF to be posted after Sept 2nd.

Only tabletop exhibitors are eligible to participate in theNew Technology Forum.

In the event there are more NTF presenters than time allows, presenters will be determined by lottery.

Contact Sandra Davis for more info.

Other Noteworthy Information:

Annual SPE CAD Survey Raffle

Your Opinion Counts and may be rewarded! Be sure to complete this year’s SPECAD Feedback survey and drop it off at the SPE CAD booth before 12pm on Tuesday. Each completed survey will be entered in a drawing for prizes. Drawing will be at 4pm on Tuesday after the last paper.

SPE CAD 2008 Survey (pdf)

Prizes include:

Sony iPod (donated by Konica Minolta)

Got prizes and giveaways? Contact Bruce Mulholland (bruce.mulholland@ticona.com)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Make your company more visible at the conference! Platinum, Gold, and Silver level sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsors receive publicity on specad.org, in registration materials,

on posters, and at special events. If your company is interested in becoming a conference sponsor, please contact

Sharyl Reid,

(ph: 864-968-2426, sharyl_reid@xxxaschulman.com)

Exhibitor Space-Reserve by Aug 15, 2008

Tabletop Exhibit Space is available to showcase your company. Space is limited, so reserve early. Each Exhibit includes 2 paid conference registrations. New for 2008 is a networking reception to be held in the exhibit area on Monday evening.

For reservations, Contact Brian West (ph: 865-457-6700) or fax your request to him at FAX: 865-457-3012. Reference ‘2008 CAD RETEC’

Awards Luncheon Program

Be sure to join us to for the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept 23 as we celebrate participation in SPE CAD.

Awards to be given include:

2008-2009 Scholarship Recipients

ANTEC 2008 Best Paper Award

CAD RETEC 2007 Best Paper Award

5K Fun Run/Walk Awards

Outgoing CAD Board Member Recognition

CAD RETEC Sponsor Recognition

Honored Service Member Award

CAD RETEC 2008 Committee Recognition