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Last Year's Program

DOWNLOAD THE 2008 PROGRAM (2.4MB PDF)

For the 2009 conference, the IMDA Forum will take place after lunch on Thursday and will include the following presentations:

Introducing the International Metal Decorators Association

Jack Knight
Senior International Technical Service Manager
INX International Ink Company
Secretary/Treasurer, IMDA
Committee Member, IMDA Annual Convention
Jack takes a brief look at the history of the association and its mission and provides a preview of the annual convention to be held in May.

New and Innovative Technology to Measure Applied Can Coatings

Mark Novotny
Global Marketing Manager, Container Systems
Nordson Corporation
Member, IMDA
Committee Member, IMDA Annual Convention
Mark presents a non-contact, non-destructive method of accurately measuring coating film thickness on the interior and exterior of both two and three-piece cans, featuring optical sensory technology.

For over 25 years at Nordsonâ Corporation, Mark Novotny has been involved in the development and commercialization of products and applications used throughout the world by canmakers to achieve greater productivity, reduce costs, and increase operating efficiencies. He is currently Global Marketing Manager for Nordson's Container Systems Business, providing products that apply, control, cure, and measure coatings, sealants, and lubricants used in the 2pc and 3pc can-making industry.

The Regulatory Battleground

Dr. William Hoyle
Hoyle Consulting
Member, Board of Directors, IMDA
Committee Member, IMDA Annual Convention
Bill examines the regulatory issues currently facing the two and three-piece can industries as well as industry responses to educate government agencies, the news media, and consumers with the actual facts regarding these crucial challenges.

Bill has a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Iowa State University and a BS with a dual major in Chemistry and Mathematics and a minor in Psychology from Northern Illinois University. He has more than 30 years experience in the packaging industry. Currently he is an industry consultant in the areas of regulatory affairs, material selection, project selection and project management.

Premier Exhibition

Latincan is pleased to announce our collaboration with the International Metal Packaging Association in developing this year's program. For the IMDA forum see program.