TECHNICAL FORUM GRAVURE... stronger together. October 10-11, 2018 Millennium Hotel Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH GRAVURE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS

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1 TECHNICAL FORUM October 10-11, 2018 Millennium Hotel Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH GRAVURE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS GRAVURE... stronger together Publication

2 PRELIMINARY AS OF JULY 16, 2018 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, :30PM-8:30PM GAAmericas Board of Directors Meeting WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, :30AM-8:30AM Continental Breakfast 8:30AM Conference Opening Remarks Frank Passarelli, Bobst; Chair, GAAmericas Tony Donato, Harper Corp.; Technical Forum Chair 9:00AM-10:00AM NIR- Technology an Enhancer in Gravure Printing for Decor and Packaging The drying of inks, especially of water-based gravure printing inks, is still mostly today the application and performance driving process step. In this presentation the NIR-technology, a new drying technology for gravure printing applications is introduced and the major working principles outlined in comparison with the today s conventional drier solutions (like hot air, infrared, hot drum).possible printed product enhancements and production performance improvements are demonstrated and real case advantages outlined. Dr. Kai Bär is the Managing Director/President of the adphos Digital Printing GmbH. He is one of the founders of the IndustrieSerVis GmbH (legal predecessor of AdPhos). Before he was the leader of the business segment High Temperature Technology and Installations at IABG, Ottobrunn. Dr. Bär was responsible for the Technology-Program HERMES-Heatstructure-Tests and graduated as Dr.-Ing. (with award) at the faculty of mechanical engineering at the RWTH Aachen in Germany. Malte Tadday is head of the digital printing department at Interprint GmbH in Arnsberg, Germany. Prior to joining Interprint in digital printing research & development, he held various positions in the print industry including media designer and department manager at Zimmermann Druck+Verlag GmbH. He began his career training as an offset printer with Werner Freiburg GmbH & Co. KG and completed an apprenticeship as a media designer with Agentur Finger Print GmbH. 10:00AM-10:30AM Coffee Break Check for updates at Conference topics/presenters subject to change due to events beyond our control.

3 We know how print is going to continue to face challenges as a medium in the future, and it s through cooperative sharing of ideas, techniques, and insights that the industry will continue to survive and even thrive. So often print businesses look at each other as competitors, and while that s somewhat true, there are ways that coming together benefits everyone. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018 CONTINUED 10:30AM-12:00PM 12:00PM-1:30PM Printed Electronics Dr. Bill Ray, Nth Degree John Berg, Carpe Diem Technologies Bilge Altay, Western Michigan University Lunch Featuring Golden Cylinder Awards 1:30PM 2:30PM 2:30PM-3:30PM 3:30PM-4:00PM Color Match/Print Issues and Solutions Moderator: JD Harris, Gravure Association of the Americas Brandon Fetterolf, OMNOVA Solutions Frank Watson, Dominion Packaging Preventative Maintenance Panel Johnny Stamey, Max Daetwyler Corp. Don Romig, Fres-co System USA, Inc. Coffee Break 4:00PM-5:00PM Basic 101 and Fingerprinting: A Starter Course Does your company have new Operators, Supervisors or Process Techs who intellectually know gravure printing but would really benefit from comprehensive hands-on training? Is your company talking about fingerprinting again, but still has NO comprehensive D-O-E outlined with a compelling value proposition? Has your company fingerprinted previously, although you re not really sure what, if any, improvements were realized? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you don t want to miss this session where you will find the answers you seek. JD Harris, GAAmericas 5:00PM-7:30PM Global Marketplace Reception Featuring Cylinder Society Inductions

4 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, :30AM-8:30AM Continental Breakfast 8:45AM-9:15AM Chrome/Polymer Mike Keating, RotoHybrid 9:15AM 10:30AM The Business Case for Transformative Breakthrough in Gravure Professor Robert Eller, Rochester Institute of Technology Professor Robert Eller delivers an update on the opportunity to gain market share for Gravure and the testing and production taking place to realize that goal. Bob Eller is an Endowed Professor in the School of Media Sciences. He teaches the school s Printing Technology and Packaging Printing courses. His research interests include the Future of Gravure, Conventional and Digital Printing Technologies, Image Preference, and Package Printing. He chairs the Operations Committee for the School of Media Sciences. Before coming to RIT, Bob was an ExxonMobil Executive with responsibility for creating corporate alliances and step-out new businesses in the area of Packaging. During his career at ExxonMobil, he held senior management positions in the areas of Business Process Re-Engineering, Information Technology, Logistics, Quality, and Technology Development. He holds a BA and MA in Mathematics from the University of Missouri. 10:30AM-11:00AM Coffee Break 11:00AM-1:00PM 1:00PM Retrofit/Upgrade Gravure Presses Panel Massimo Ardito, Bobst Gene Plavnik and Glenn Emory, Heat Technologies Ernest Schneider, BST Box Lunch 2:30PM-3:30PM Tour of Verst Group Facility We have arranged for a tour of the Verst Group facility in Hebron, KY which is on the way to the airport. Verst Group applies gravure printed sleeves to various containers and you will have the opportunity to tour and observe their operations.

5 GAAmericas TECHNICAL FORUM LOCATION Millennium Hotel, 150 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH, Tel: or Hotel accommodations are not included in the conference fee and are the responsibility of individual attendees. Please make reservations by calling the Millennium Hotel Cincinnati directly and asking for the Gravure Association of the Americas Conference Rate of $ state and local taxes. We encourage you to use the Millennium Hotel Cincinnati, not only for the convenience, but because our room block commitment allows us to keep overall lower conference prices. The discounted rate is available until September 8, 2018 or until the room block sells out (whichever comes first). Note: Rates are offered three days before and three days after the event, based on availability. FEES *Attention Gravure PRINTERS: SIGNIFICANT Cost Savings if you register more than one attendee from the same location. Contact Pamela Schenk at or pwschenk@gaa.org before you register online or for more information. Gravure Technical Forum fees are as follows: Member Technical Forum Attendance Registration: Member Global Marketplace Participation: Nonmember Technical Forum Attendance Registration: Nonmember Global Marketplace Participation: $ USD $ USD $ USD $ USD REGISTRATION Conference fees include two (2) continental breakfasts, two (2) lunches, one (1) evening reception, refreshment breaks, access to Global Marketplace, and all conference proceedings. Fees must accompany registration. Major credit cards are accepted. Checks must be in U.S. dollars payable to Gravure Association of the Americas. Please complete the form and send with payment to the address indicated or go online for a registration form. GLOBAL MARKETPLACE Conference presentations are designed to have minimal commercial content. To accommodate commercial interests who wish to display literature, demonstrate equipment, and meet customers, prospective customers and associates, a tabletop exhibit area is adjacent to the conference area. A draped table, chairs, and electrical outlet are provided. FOOD RECEPTION Cocktails and hors d oeuvres will be provided during the Global Marketplace reception, allowing time for dinner plans afterward. Everyone is cordially invited to attend, socialize, network, and enjoy the evening. CANCELLATION Substitution from the same company may be made at any time. Cancellations requested in writing and received a full 14 days before the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations received in writing less than 14 days before will be assessed a $150 fee to cover administrative costs. People who do not show will not receive a refund. GAAmericas assumes no responsibility for travel costs should it become necessary to cancel/reschedule the event. DRESS Dress will be business casual throughout the event.

6 GRAVURE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS Please Send Gravure Technical Forum Registration & Payment To: Gravure Association of the Americas P.O. Box Rochester, New York Tel: Fax: Register On-line at or fill out the form and return to GAAmericas Name...Company... Title Badge First Name... Address... City/State/Zip...Phone... Fax... Cell... Emergency Contact...Phone... Food Allergies/Special Needs (i.e. vegetarian, nut allergy, etc.) *Attention Gravure PRINTERS: SIGNIFICANT Cost Savings if you register more than one attendee from REGISTRATION FEES the same location. Contact Pamela Schenk at or before you register online or for more information. GAAmericas Members $600 Non-Members $800 We would like to participate in the Global Marketplace GAAmericas Members $300 Non-Members $900 I plan to participate in the tour of Verst Group METHOD OF PAYMENT CHECK ENCLOSED (payable to Gravure Association of the Americas) CREDIT CARD Name on Card... Visa MasterCard American Express Account #...Expiration Date... Amount...

7 GRAVURE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS Please Send Gravure Technical Forum Registration & Payment To: Gravure Association of the Americas P.O. Box Rochester, New York Tel: Fax: Additional Registrants from Same Company Location Using the Same Payment Option (Must accompany main registration page when returned) Name...Company... Title Badge First Name... Address... City/State/Zip...Phone... Fax... Cell... Emergency Contact...Phone... Food Allergies/Special Needs (i.e. vegetarian, nut allergy, etc.) I PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TOUR OF VERST GROUP Name...Company... Title Badge First Name... Address... City/State/Zip...Phone... Fax... Cell... Emergency Contact...Phone... Food Allergies/Special Needs (i.e. vegetarian, nut allergy, etc.) I PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TOUR OF VERST GROUP If more registrants, print additional copies of this page and complete.

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