17th Global Gypsum Conference, Exhibition and Awards
25 - 26 October 2017, Kraków, Poland
Early confirmed presentations:
‘The European policy agenda for gypsum-based construction solutions,’ Christine Market, Eurogypsum
‘Gypsum situation in Zimbabwe,’ Moses Chipurura, Plaster Centre (Zimbabwe)
‘Raw gypsum processing,’ Oliver Pralle, Haver Niagara
'The differences between synthetic gypsum and natural gypsum to be considered when selecting and designing pneumatic conveying systems,’ Richard Ellis, Schenck Process UK Ltd
‘Understanding stucco conditioning,’ Jeff Warren, Gyptech
‘Two-step calcining system,’ Peer Hannecke, Claudius Peters Projects GmbH
‘Raymond planetary roller mill for grinding, drying and calcining FGD and natural gypsum,’ Michael Chen, Arvos Raymond Bartlett Snow LLC
‘Air heating systems for wallboard dryers,’ Ivan Sigfrid, Gyptech
‘Optimisation of burner control for improved gypsum product quality and process energy efficiency,’ Damian Chandler, Process Optimisation Solutions
'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
‘How glass non-woven help gypsum board to gain share,’ Jean-Jacques Michat, Owens Corning
‘The new PacPal palletizer,’ Bernd Luebbert, Claudius Peters Projects GmbH
‘Technical feasibility study of mineral carbonation using Korean phosphogypsum,’ Ja-Hyung Koo, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd.
Outline 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 and speakers. |
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 |
| Session 1: Global gypsum overview | |
| 10.45 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
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Session 2: Improving performance in gypsum products |
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| 15.30 |
Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
| 17.45 | Start to load buses for Gala Dinner (buses depart at 6pm). |
| 22.30 (approximiately) | 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 2: Improving performance in gypsum products - continued |
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| 10.30 |
Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
| Session 3: Gypsum handling and processing | |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
| Session 4: Gypsum product manufacturing advances | |
| 15.30 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
| 18.00 | Final conference summary - End of conference session |
| 18.00-20.00 |
Farewell reception - All welcome
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Conference Programme 2016
Monday 24 October 2016 |
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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 and speakers. |
Tuesday 25 October 2016 |
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| 08.00 | Coffee in the exhibition area, and conference registration |
| 09.00 | Conference introduction and welcome, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor |
| Session 1: Global gypsum overview | |
| 09.15 | Paper 1: 'Gypsum brands in the Thai market,' Supachai Hirunyanitiwana, Gypman Tech Company ltd. |
| 09.45 | Paper 2: 'From a gypsum manufacturer: The implementation of Lean Six Sigma,' Chris Lawson, SVP Corporate Excellence, USG Corporation |
| 10.15 | Paper 3: 'Transportation challenges affecting global gypsum markets,' Rob Crangle, US Geological Survey |
| 10.45 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area, sponsored by Johns Manville |
| 11.30 | Paper 4: 'Globalisation of lightweight gypsum board products,' Mark Flumiani, Innogyps |
| 12.00 | Paper 5: 'An update on the development of the gypsum industry in China,' Luoyi Xu, Director, Gypsum Association of China Building Materials Federation |
| 12.30 | Paper 6: 'Gypsum industry in Iran,' Farshid Eskandari, Tandis Alborz Gypsum Company |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
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Session 2: Improving performance in gypsum products |
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| 14.00 |
Paper 7: 'So, you've decided to build a gypsum factory. Now what?' Robert Morrow, Innogyps |
| 14.30 |
Paper 8: 'Enhanced gypsum products through the 'Give Me Five Method' (5kg/m2 of gypsum board) to obtain a fast penetration in South America’s non-board, traditional market,' Marcelo Pereira, Aswell S.A. |
| 15.00 |
Paper 9: 'Transforming the Asia-Pacific building market with glass – delivering superior performance to gypsum boards,' James Lyon, Owens Corning |
| 15.30 |
Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area, sponsored by Johns Manville |
| 16.15 | Start to load buses for Gala Dinner |
| 16.30 |
Departure for the Awards Gala Dinner at the Siam Niramit Theatre (pre-booked tickets only - bring your tickets!) |
| 17.30 approx. | Arrival at Siam Niramit Theatre - Awards Dinner, entertainment |
| 19.30-21.30 | Show at the Siam Niramit Theatre |
| 21.30-21.45 | Load buses for departure to conference hotel |
| 22.30 (approximiately) | Delegates arrive back at hotel |
Wednesday 26 October 2016 |
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| 08.00 | Coffee in the exhibition area |
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Session 2: Improving performance in gypsum products - continued |
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| 09.00 |
Paper 10: 'The secrets behind DuraCore glass for gypsum products,' Dany De Kock, Johns Manville |
| 09.30 |
Paper 11: 'Improving strength of lightweight gypsum board by using of modified tapioca starch,' Worachard Chawanasporn, SMS Corporation |
| 10.00 |
Paper 12: 'Research on the preparation of high strength gypsum plaster using industrial by-product gypsum as raw materials,' Jiawei Chen, Jiangsu EFFUL science and Technology Co., Ltd |
| 10.30 |
Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area, sponsored by Johns Manville |
| Session 3: Gypsum handling and processing | |
| 11.30 | Paper 13: 'Conveying and storage solutions for natural (rock) and synthetic gypsum: 90 years of experience,' Nikolai Velten, AUMUND |
| 12.00 | Paper 14: 'From quarrying to recycling - Screening in the gypsum life-cycle,' Oliver Pralle, Haver & Boecker |
| 12.30 | Paper 15: 'Gypsum treatment with Pfeiffer technology for better plaster properties,' Robert Schnatz, Gebr. Pfeiffer |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
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Session 3: Gypsum handling and processing - continued |
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| 14.00 | Paper 16: 'Achieving and maintaining high accuracy and reliability in dry material feeding,' Steve Becker, Schenck Process |
| Session 4: Gypsum product manufacturing advances | |
| 14.30 | Paper 17: 'Controlling gypsum set times: More than additives,' Markus Müller, Sika Services AG |
| 15.00 | Paper 18: 'Using calorimetry to evaluate set modifiers,' Jeff Warren, Gyptech |
| 15.30 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area, sponsored by Johns Manville |
| 16.00 | Paper 19: 'The changing demands on forming belts in gypsum wallboard production,' Neil Woolliscroft, Derco |
| 16.30 | Paper 20: 'What to do with an ageing dryer,' Ivan Sigfrid, Gyptech |
| 17.00 | Paper 21: 'TIP900 – Wallboard Monitoring with automated defect detection- the latest technology for gypsum wallboards,' Enrico Drews, Raytek GmbH |
| 17.30 | Paper 22: 'Increasing energy efficiency at gypsum and gypsum wallboard plants with gas turbine cogeneration,' Anshuman Pandey, OPRA Turbines B.V. |
| 18.00 | Final conference summary - End of conference session |
| 18.00-20.00 |
Farewell reception - Plaza Athéné Hotel - Kandhavas Place (6th floor) - All welcome |
