AMI's Polymers in Flooring 2018 took place on September 20-21 at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
Following its highly successful launch in 2017, AMI was
pleased to announce the 2nd annual US edition of Polymers in Flooring. The conference provided a unique forum
bringing the polymer flooring industry together to debate technical and market
trends, whilst networking with key stakeholders and experts from the industry.
Polymer flooring is in the midst of a transition and
is experiencing a wave of investment that shows no signs of abating. It also
has uses across a diverse range of applications from residential, commercial
and industrial to healthcare, sports and leisure. Innovative high-quality
products enabled by new materials and process developments are changing
customer perceptions and opening up new high-value markets.
Polymers in Flooring 2018 examined the latest
opportunities and applications in this dynamic industry. Highlights from the
2017 conference include:
- Over 110 attendees
- 15 international flooring
producers
- 10 countries represented
- Full 2-day conference program
with interactive presentations
- More than 8 hours of networking
Polymers in Flooring 2018 brought an international
line-up of expert speakers together to discuss new developments in polymers,
additives and compounds aimed specifically at flooring products. Advances in
product design, production technologies and decoration systems are addressed in
dedicated sessions as part of the comprehensive two-day conference program.
The scope of the conference covered the full range of
polymers used in flooring systems, including vinyl, polyolefin, polyurethane,
acrylic and epoxy technologies, as well as reinforcements, backings and
adhesives. Developments in production technologies including calendared films,
digital printing, embossing and lacquering were discussed as well as recycling
and regulations of polymer flooring.
In addition to a packed program of expert
presentations, Polymers in Flooring 2018 provided ample opportunities for
networking with key industry stakeholders from the entire supply chain. These
included refreshment breaks in the exhibition area, lunches and a networking
reception at the end of the first day.
For more information on registering, exhibiting, or sponsoring at
next year's invaluable event please contact Ms. Christa Beveridge, Conference
Coordinator, christa.beveridge@ami.international, Tel: +1 610 478 0800,
Fax: +1 610 478 0900.