18th Global Gypsum Conference, Exhibition & Awards
22 - 23 October 2018, Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, Canada
#globalgypsumconference
Confirmed presentations 2018 - others in the process of confirmation
‘Global market trends in gypsum supply and demand to 2028,’ Robert Grupe, associate consultant, Smithers Apex
‘Where has all the gypsum gone?’ Maarten Hendriks, New West Gypsum Recycling
‘The Merger of Titans: A perspective on the takeover of USG by Knauf,’ Robert Morrow, Innogyps
‘Alpha-gypsum produced using waste CaCl2 in China,’ Zhibao Li, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences
‘Gebr. Pfeiffer R4C – compact gypsum calcining solutions, integrated plants for wall stucco and/or wallboard production,’ Viktor Zerr, Gebr. Pfeiffer
‘The planning of brownfield plants by use of 3D laser-scanning technology,’ Ryan Hogan, Claudius Peters Americas
‘Considerations on the calcination, stabilisation and cooling of stucco,’ Alfred Brosig, consultant
‘Development of robust evaluation methodology for improved fibreglass processing: How to mimic and evaluate glass fibres for wallboard applications,’ Reggie Buckley, Owens Corning
‘A tiny change for maximum gain: How knives could be the key to exceeding your Continuous Improvement targets, increasing output, reducing bottlenecks and improving your bottom line,’ Nick Wright, Fernite of Sheffield Ltd.
'Efficient paper machine for light weight and high strength plasterboard liner,’ Wijai Homsakmongkol, SCG-Paper Packaging
‘Evaluation of gypsum casts by Digital Image Correlation (DIC) when exposed to temperatures >500°C,’ Dick Engbrecht, Ph.D.
‘The three root causes of poor material discharge and bin hang-ups with natural, synthetic and recycled gypsum: Case studies from Syncrude and USG,’ Jamil Bundalli, Kamengo
‘Understanding centrifugal fans for maximum performance in gypsum plant dedusting systems,’ Luis J. Castano, IAC
‘Clean dosing and filling to save resources,’ Michael Mestekemper, Haver & Boecker
‘From commodity gypsum to consumer product and onwards to outer space,’ Mark Flumiani, Gyptech
‘Understanding soluble anhydrite,’ Jeff Warren, Gyptech
...to propose a presentation, please email your presentation title to rob@propubs.com as soon as possible!
Outline Conference Programme 2018
Sunday 21 October 2018 |
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| 16.00 | Exhibitors can access the exhibition area |
| 16.00 - 20.00 | Conference registration opens. Collect your material and name badge. |
| 18.00 - 20.00 | Welcome reception in the exhibition area for all exhibitors, delegates, spouses and speakers. |
| 20.00 onwards | Free evening |
Monday 22 October 2018 |
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| 08.00 | Coffee in the exhibition area, and conference registration |
| 09.00 | Conference introduction and welcome, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor |
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Session 1: Global gypsum trends |
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| 10.45 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
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Session 2: Gypsum processing |
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| 13.00 | Lunch |
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Session 2: Gypsum processing - continued |
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| 15.15 | Meet the delegates 1 - Delegates have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience |
| 15.30 |
Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
| Session 2: Gypsum processing - continued | |
| 16.45-17.15 | Meet the delegates 2 - Delegates have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience |
| 17.45 |
Start to load buses for the Global Gypsum Gala Dinner (buses depart at 6pm). Pre-booked guests only. Bring your tickets! Includes the presentation of the Global Gypsum Awards 2018 and the announcement of the location of the Global Gypsum Conference 2019. |
| 23.30 (approximately) | Delegates arrive back at hotel |
Tuesday 23 October 2018 |
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| 08.00 | Coffee in the exhibition area |
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Session 3: Gypsum product production optimisation |
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| 10.00 | Speed-dating 1: Bring plenty of business cards for this popular networking session |
| 10.30 |
Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
| Session 3: Gypsum product production optimisation - continued | |
| 12.30 | Speed-dating 2: Bring plenty of business cards for this popular networking session |
| 13.00 | Global Gypsum Lunch Discussion Groups - Each table conducts its own discussion forum: Moderators report back to conference in final session. |
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Session 4: Adding value to gypsum products |
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| 15.15 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
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Session 4: Adding value to gypsum products - continued |
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| 16.30-17.00 | Results of Global Gypsum Lunch Discussion Groups - Discussions - Final conference summary - End of conference session |
| 17.00-19.00 | Farewell reception - 26th Floor, Sheraton Wall Centre South Tower - Conference prizegiving - All welcome |
Conference Programme 2017
Tuesday 24 October 2017 |
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| 16.00 | Exhibitors can access the exhibition area |
| 16.00 - 20.00 | Conference registration opens. Collect your material and name badge. |
| 18.00 - 20.00 | Welcome reception in the exhibition area for all exhibitors, delegates, spouses and speakers. |
| 20.00 onwards | Free evening |
Wednesday 25 October 2017 |
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| 08.00 | Coffee in the exhibition area, and conference registration |
| 09.00 | Conference introduction and welcome, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor |
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Session 1: Global gypsum trends |
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| 09.15 |
Paper 1: ‘The European policy agenda for gypsum-based construction solutions,’ Christine Marlet, Eurogypsum |
| 09.45 |
Paper 2: ‘The economic impact of a gypsum factory,’ Robert Morrow, Innogyps |
| 10.15 |
Paper 3: ‘100 years of gypsum prices in the US,’ Rob Crangle, USGS |
| 10.45 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
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Session 2: Gypsum processing |
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| 11.30 |
Paper 4: ‘Raw gypsum processing,’ Oliver Pralle, Haver Niagara |
| 12.00 | Paper 5: 'The differences between synthetic gypsum and natural gypsum to be considered when selecting and designing pneumatic conveying systems,’ Steve Becker, Schenck Process UK Ltd |
| 12.30 | Paper 6: ‘Understanding stucco conditioning,’ Jeff Warren, Gyptech |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
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Session 2: Gypsum processing - continued |
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| 14.15 |
Paper 7: ‘Two-step calcining system,’ Peer Hannecke, Claudius Peters Projects GmbH |
| 14.45 | Paper 8: ‘Raymond planetary roller mill for grinding, drying and calcining FGD and natural gypsum,’ Michael Chen, Arvos Raymond Bartlett Snow LLC |
| 15.15 | Meet the delegates 1 - Delegates have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience |
| 15.30 |
Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
| Session 2: Gypsum processing - continued | |
| 16.15 | Paper 9: ‘Comprehensive solutions for gypsum grinding and calcining - Latin America contract commissioned,’ Viktor Zerr, Gebr. Pfeiffer |
| 16.45-17.15 | Meet the delegates 2 - Delegates have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience |
| 17.45 |
Start to load buses for the Global Gypsum Gala Dinner (buses depart at 6pm). Pre-booked guests only. Bring your tickets! Includes the presentation of the Global Gypsum Awards 2017 and the announcement of the location of the Global Gypsum Conference 2018. |
| 23.30 (approximately) | Delegates arrive back at hotel |
Thursday 26 October 2017 |
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| 08.00 | Coffee in the exhibition area |
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Session 3: Gypsum product production optimisation |
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| 09.00 |
Paper 10: ‘Why use DuraCore glass in your gypsum process?’ Dany De Kock, Johns Manville |
| 09.30 |
Paper 11: ‘Glass non-woven helps gypsum boards to increase market penetration in lightweight construction,’ Rachel Marcon, Owens Corning |
| 10.00 | Speed-dating 1: Bring plenty of business cards for this popular networking session |
| 10.30 |
Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
| Session 3: Gypsum product production optimisation - continued | |
| 11.30 | Paper 12: ‘Air heating systems for wallboard dryers,’ Ivan Sigfrid, Gyptech |
| 12.00 | Paper 13: ‘The new PacPal palletizer,’ Bernd Luebbert, Claudius Peters Projects GmbH |
| 12.30 | Speed-dating 2: Bring plenty of business cards for this popular networking session |
| 13.00 | Global Gypsum Power Summit Lunch - Each table conducts its own discussion forum: Moderators report back to conference in final session. |
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Session 4: Adding value to gypsum products |
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| 14.15 |
Paper 14: 'Reducing the shrinkage behaviour of glass fibre reinforced plasterboards by use of special clay blends to improve fire resistance,’ Matthias Schellhorn, Ralf Diedel, Stephan Schmidt KG |
| 14.45 |
Paper 15: ‘Insight into the effects of sodium dicarboxylates on the crystal habit of alpha-calcium sulfate hemihydrate,’ Yongbo Tang, Southeast University of China |
| 15.15 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
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Session 4: Adding value to gypsum products - continued |
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| 16.00 |
Paper 16: 'The influence of additives on the morphology of gypsum and its technical properties,' Christian Pritzel, Institut für Bau- und Werkstoffchemie, Universität Siegen |
| 16.30-17.00 | Results of Power Summit Lunch - Discussions - Final conference summary - End of conference session |
| 17.00-19.00 | Farewell reception - Hotel Bar - Conference prizegiving - All welcome |
