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CAD RETEC^® 2014 CONFERENCE INFORMATION (PRELIMINARY INFO)
September 14-16, 2014

Hosted by SPE Color & Appearance Division (SPECAD)

"IT\’S A COLORFUL WORLD"

Registration is Closed!

The 52^st Annual Society of Plastics Engineers Color and Appearance Division CAD RETEC® is quickly approaching. The conference hotel is located near New Orlean\’s French Quarter and will serve as an excellent setting for the theme of this year’s CAD RETEC®, “It\’s a Colorful World”. CAD RETEC® is the largest technical conference hosted in North America that is specifically dedicated to the color and appearance of plastics.

CAD RETEC® 2014 will be held from September 14-16. I invite you to join us in colorful New Orleans because “It\’s a Colorful World”.

Earl Balthazar

Conference Chair

2014 SPE CAD RETEC^{®

ebalthazar@tx.rr.c}^om

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General Info

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General Info

Plastic Engineering Magazine Ad (jpgf)

April 2014 postcard (pdf)

Golf Outing flyer (pdf)

July Postcard (pdf)

New Technology Forum Schedule (PDF)

Pocket Program (pdf)

For Attendees-CAD RETEC

Mail/Fax Registration Form (editable doc,)

Hotel

LINK NOW ACTIVE

Download papers link should be avialble by 9/20. We apologize for the delay. You must be registered to download the papers. Instructions supplied in registration packet

If you have trouble downloading send us an email: help@xxxspecad.org (remove xxx before sending)

For Exhibitors

General Shipping Instructions -(pdf)

Freeman Shipping Instuctions -(pdf)
Freeman-Order by Sept 5 for discounted rates

Final Instructions (pdf)

2014 Exhibitor FAQ (pdf)

For Sponsors

Corporate Sponsorship Info (editable .doc)

NOTE: To appear in conference mailing, sponsorships must be receved by June 1,2014

@CADRETEC
#CADRETEC

SPECAD page

SPE Color & Appearance Group

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS –Now Seeking Sponsors for CAD RETEC 2014.

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 Scott Aumann, (ph: 912-210-0175, scott.aumann@xxxemdmillipore.com).(remove the xxx from Scott\’s email address before sending). Deadline for sponsors logo to appear in final brochure is June 1, 2014.

Platinum

Level

Gold Level

Silver Level

REGISTRATION FEES

Link available until Sept 5 After that, register onsite.

Conference Registration*	Advance (by 8/14)	Onsite/ Online Late (after 8/14)
SPE Member	$340	$440
Non-Member w/ SPE Membership	$490	$590
Non-Member declining SPE membership	$550	$650
Speaker/Moderator	$170
SPE Emeritus Member	$100
Student (Valid ID Required)	$ 50
SPE Membership Dues Renewal Only	$109
*Each registration includes One Conference CD or flash drive containing all papers
Events Registraton
Golf Outing (Sunday)	$130
Welcome Reception (Sunday)	Included (RSVP when you register)
Networking Reception(Monday)	Included (RSVP when you register)
5K Fun Run/ Walk (Tuesday)	$20
Awards Lunch (Tuesday)	Included	RSVP when you register
Extra Conference Literature
Extra Conference CD	$115
SPE CAD Archive DVD-searchable compilation of conference papers from 1961-2007 ($25 discount for RETEC attendees)	$175
Exhibitors and Sponsors Only
Exhibit Space (incl. 2 conference registrations)	$950 (by 8/15)	$1,175 (subject to availability)
Sponsor Donation	Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels available (Inquire)
PreConference Seminar "Coloring of Plastics": Registration Deadline-n/a
Coloring of Plastics w/ Bob Charvat (Sunday)	Cancelled for 2014. Check back in 2015.

CONFERENCE HOTEL

CONFERENCE HOTEL INFORMATION

Marriott New Orleans

To Reserve by Phone:

504-581-1000 or

1-888-364-1200

Request Group Rate:
"Society of Plastics Engineers –
Color & Appeance Division"

Marriott New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

555 Canal Street
New Orleans Louisiana 70130

Phone: 504-581-1000
Toll Free: 1-888-364-1200

Discounted Conference. Room Rate:

$159/night-single occupancy

$159/night-double occupancy

Room Block Dates: Sept 12-17

Rates will increase significantly after August 15, 2014 at 5pm or whenever the room block is full.
Cancellation policy: Any hotel reservation canceled within 48 hours of arrival date will be charged for one (1) night\’s room and tax.

Hospitality Suite Reservations:

Please contact conference chair Earl Balthazar (ebalthazar@xxxtx.rr.com) for information about hospitality suite reservations.
(remove the xxx from Earl\’s email address prior to sending)

Important Note to Attendees:

Be sure to stay at the conference hotel if possible. Meeting our contracted number of rooms helps defer the cost of meeting space and registration fees and helps us obtain lower room rates of the attendees. Make sure your room and hospitality suites are part of the CAD RETEC 2014 room block.

Thanks for your support and cooperation.

Transporation Information

You are strongly advised not to drive in New Orleans. There are many options for transportation from the airport.

Discounted Transportation from Airport

SPECAD RETEC 2014 Official Discounted Airport Shuttle
We have arranged for discounted Airport Shuttle Service:
Discounted Round Trip: $35/person
One Way Round Trip: $20/person

Rules to use this discount:

Booking reservation must be made ONLINE.
Booking must be completed at least 24 hours prior to your flight’s arrival time in New Orleans
The discount does not apply if you make the reservation by phone..
Changes to your online booking (existing reservation) can be made by phone (866-596-2699).

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE & TECHNICAL PROGRAM
(Subject to Change-Check Back Often for More Details)
(Central Time Zone)

Sun, September 14

Mon, September 15

Tues, September 16

9:00am-3pm	Golf Outing
8:30a-5:00p	Pre-Conference Seminar: Coloring of Plastics CANCELLED

1:00p-6:00p	Registration Desk Open Acadia Foyer
1:00p- 5:30p	Exhibitor Set Up
6:00-8:00p	Welcome Reception Bissonet *Sponsors: EMD & Kronos* (Pick up your registration packet prior to this event to get your complimentary drink coupons) Golf Outing Prizes will be presented at the Welcome Reception.


	Hotel Keycards Sponsor: BASF

7:30a	Breakfast- Bissonet Sponsor: Lansco
7:30a	Registration Desk Open


	Morning Session Mardi Gras Ballroom Moderator: Bruce Mulholland, Celanese
8:15a	Opening Remarks Earl Balthazar
8:30a	Keynote "Public Percepton of Plastics" Rudy Underwood, American Chemistry Council
9:30a	"The Global Economy-Precariousness of Supply Chain, Globalization of Regulations, and How to Protect Yourself" Bruce Howie, Dominion Color
10:00a	Coffee Break (Exhibits Open-) Sponsor: Clariant
10:30a	"Fundamentals of Twin-Screw Extrusion- Color MB Prossessing: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them" Paul G. Anderson, Coperion
11:00a	"Influence of TiO2 Feeding on Twin Screw Extrusion Compounding" J.D. Connolly, DuPont Titanium Technologies
11:30a	"Dispersion of Pigments in Plastics Applications" Mahesh Mettelloo, Sudarshan
11:30p-1:30p	Lunch On Your Own:
	*Afternoon Session* *Mardi Gras Ballroom* *Moderator: Nathan Karszes, Nubiola*
1:30p	Panel Discussion: " Color Tolerancing " Moderator: Sharon Ehr, Uniform Color Panelists: Diane McLendon, Otterbox Doug Koerner, Keystone Bruce Mulholland, Celanese Alan Bodi, Uniform Color Earl Balthazar, Datacolor Audience Response Devices will be available to each audience member for responding to poll questions during the panel discussion. .
3:00p	Coffee Break Sponsor: Shepherd Color
3:30p	"Pigments for Sensitive Applications" Tom Chirayil, BASF
4:00p	"Advances in Liquid Color Technology" Inga Lesko, Clariant BU Masterbatch

4:30p	New Technology Forum (pdf) *Mardi Gras Ballroom* NTF Moderator: Sandra Davis, Dupont Titanium Technoloigies NTF Schedule (pdf)
6:00p	Networking Reception- Acadia Ballroom Sponsor: Nubiola

7:00a	5K Fun Run/Walk for Habitat for Humanity Plastics (Pregister for this event) Sponsor: Dominion Colour
7:30a	Breakfast–On your own

	*Morning Session* *Mardi Gras Ballroom* *Moderator: Austin Reid, Dupont Titanium Technologies*
9:00a	"Colorants for Plastics-Emerging Trends and Technologies" Krishnamoorthy Sivakumar, PolyOne
9:30a	"Iron Oxides/Inorganic Pigments for Plastics" George Podolsky, Rockwood Pigments

10:00a	Coffee Break Sponsor: DuPont Titanium Technologies
10:30a	"Blue Undertone Enhancement of Black and Grey PP Injection Molded PP" Nathan Karszes, Nubiola
11:00a	"Lighter, Faster, Stronger: Additive Solutions for Automotive Plastics" Emilie Meddah, Clariant BU Additives
11:30a	"Gaining Competitive Advantage through Digital Appearance Technology in teh Automotive Interior Supply Chain" Phil Ruggiero, Datacolor
12:00p	Awards Luncheon included with registration Preservation Hall Sponsor: Tronox
	*Afternoon Session* *Mardi Gras Ballroom* *Moderator: Jim Figaniak*
1:30p	" Inorganic Pigments: From Caveman to the 21st Century" Mark Ryan, Shepherd Company
2:00p	"Measurement Technology to Evaluate Light Protection: What You See May Not Be What You Protect" Phil Niedenzu, Dupont Titanium Technologies
2:30p	Coffee Break Sponsor: Munzing
3:00p	"Effects of Disinfectant Grade Cleaner on Physical Properties of Cell Phone Cases" Diane McLendon, Otterbox
3:30p	"It\’s a Colorful World: Developing Technologies to Keep it that Way" Joseph Fay, BASF

4:00p	Closing Remarks-Earl Balthzar Survey Raffle – MC-Tracy Phillips, Uniform Color Grand Prizes: IPad mini Android tablet Apple TV Other Prizes- Archive DVD Free Night at Westin-Indy Free Night @ Marriott- New Orleans Free Night at New Orleans Marriott Free Registration at CAD RETEC 2015 Emergency Radio CAD RETC Limited Edition Art (must be present to win)

SPECIAL EVENT DETAILS (Preliminary-Subject to change)

(NOTE: remove XXX from email addresses before sending email to contact)

Sun, September 14

Golf Outing (Subject to change)

TPC Louisiana
11001 Lapalco Blvd, Avondale, LA
(504)436.8721

Golf Outing Flyer (pdf)

Golf Club Videos

Contact: Mark Tyler, Celanese
email: mark.tyler@xxxcelanese.com
(remove xxx before emailing)

Fee – $130/person
includes warm up range balls, green fees, cart fees and box lunch

(Must Pre-register for this event.)

Join your friends at the CAD RETEC Golf Outing at the Golf Club, Transportation is on your own.

Golf Format: Shot Gun Start at 12:00pm CST
Golf prizes will be awarded at the Welcome Reception.

11:00a – Registration at Club

12:00p- Shot Gun Start
Awards at CAD RETEC Welcome Reception

CANCELLED:
Pre-Conference Seminar

"Coloring of Plastics"

Unfortunately, the very popular "Coloring of Plastics" seminar will not be offered in 2014.

Bob Charvat, our dear friend and champion of all things color and plastic, passed away unexpectedly in January 2014.

Out of respect for Bob, we will not offer this seminar this year. We know Bob would want us to continue his legacy of plastics coloration education, so we hope to offer the course again at future CAD RETECs.

Welcome Reception
6pm-8pm (TIME CHANGED)

Marrott
Bissonet