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THURSDAY OCT 9 AT 11AM
ExxonMobil + Milliken: Enhance Recycled Polypropylene to Meet Automotive Material Standards
The push to increase the use of recycled polypropylene (rPP) in automotive parts has led original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to focus on high-performance functional components. This shift has been accelerated by the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) directive in the EU.
OEMs require rPP compounds that meet stringent material demands for impact resistance across various temperatures and stiffness standards. Additionally, these compounds must be optimized for rapid injection molding cycles to manage costs effectively.
To address these needs, ExxonMobil and Milliken have developed trial formulations incorporating Milliken’s DeltaMax® performance modifiers and ExxonMobil’s Exact™ polyolefin elastomers (POE), designed to meet automotive performance and processing specifications.
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Meet the Speaker | Jasper Holsbeek
Graduated in Chemistry with focus on Analytical Science in 2014 Joined ExxonMobil in 2014 to focus on Polyethylene flexible testing and extended expertise in rigid packaging with Polypropylene via Extrusion and Injection Molding techniques.
As of 2022 focusing on Customer and Application Development with specific focus on Polypropylene, Vistamaxx™ Performance Polymers and Exact™ polyolefin elastomers.
Special focus on Rigid and Recycling applications to help customers meeting their recycling incorporation targets.
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Meet the Speaker | Philippe Scheerlinck
Philippe Scheerlinck joined Milliken in 2013 as New Business Development Manager for the Chemical Division in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In this role he has developed markets for weight reduction of polypropylene for the automotive industry, for electro-conductive plastics and for synthetic colorants in fertilizer applications.
In his current Downstream Sales Manager role for Plastic Additives, he is focusing on developing the market for Masterbatch Solutions that improve the performance and sustainability of virgin and recycled polypropylene and polyethylene.
Prior to joining Milliken, Philippe worked in technical, marketing and new business development roles for ExxonMobil Chemical, Terumo BCT, Johns Manville and Bekaert. Philippe holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry from the Catholic University Leuven in Belgium.
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FRIDAY OCT 10 AT 11AM
NOVA + Milliken: Advancing WVTR Barrier Performance - Unlocking New Potentials in HDPE Applications
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) resins are widely used in various film applications due to their excellent mechanical properties and moisture barrier performance, which are vital in preserving the quality and extending the shelf life of food products. NOVA Chemicals recently developed SURPASS™ HPx267-AB, a high-performance resin that sets a new industry standard for moisture barrier performance. Collaborating with materials science expert Milliken & Company, the resin incorporates Milliken’s UltraGuard 2.0 solution, which increases barrier performance by roughly 20% over the current benchmark. This advancement highlights the importance of integrating molecular and additive technologies to unlock new material potentials. Attendees will gain insights into the development process of this new product as well as potential use cases, including recommendations for performance & cost optimization through blends and multilayer film incorporation.
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Meet the Speaker | Norman Aubee
Norman Aubee is a technical service fellow with NOVA Chemicals and focuses in the area of solid-state orientation and development of film structures. In addition to his application development activities, he will be leading efforts to enhance training and skill development within the technical service organization.
Prior to working in the application development team, Norm provided technical support to many of NOVA’s flexible packaging customers.
Norman joined NOVA Chemicals in 1985 and held a variety of laboratory positions before moving to the technical service group in 1991. He graduated from the Plastics Engineering Program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 1984.
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Meet the Speaker | Henrique Noguchi
Henrique Noguchi is a Technical Service & Development Manager for Milliken Chemical’s Plastics Additives Business and is based at the company’s headquarters in Spartanburg, SC, USA. In his role, he manages the team that provides support to customers in North America, assisting with product recommendation, trials, troubleshooting and any other technical inquiry.
Henrique started his career at Milliken in 2014 as a Technical Service and Development Engineer. He held positions in both Technical and New Business Development before taking his current role in 2021.
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MONDAY OCT 13 AT 11AM
Hyperform HPN 58e | Improving thermoforming packaging: a new nucleating agent technology for PP thermoforming applications
Hyperform® HPN® 58ei is an advanced nucleating agent specially developed for polypropylene sheet extrusion and thermoforming applications. It’s designed to improve both the appearance and performance of thermoformed packaging parts and sheets made from homopolymer polypropylene.
This next-generation additive significantly enhances optical properties, reducing haze in both sheets and formed parts for a cleaner, more appealing look. It also maintains excellent isotropic shrinkage, delivering a uniform shrinkage profile that boosts productivity by increasing cycle rates—without compromising part quality.
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Meet the Speaker | Pazula Namaiti
Pazula Namaiti is the global product line manager at Milliken’s chemical division. He manages Milliken’s Hyperform product line which is the leading nucleating agent brand in the polyolefin industry.
Pazula joined Milliken in 2018. He has worked on several roles and transitioned to this new role since April 2024.
Pazula has a polymer science and engineering degree from East China University of Science and Technology, and an MBA from Grenoble Ecole de Management. He has more than 13 years of experience in polymer industry. Prior to joining Milliken, Pazula has worked 6 years in Michelin with variance roles, in their passenger car tire and agricultural and construction tire segment.
Pazula lives near Brussels, speaks Uyghur, Mandarin, English and French.
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MONDAY OCT 13 AT 3PM
RESIST | Challenges and Solutions of coloring of high temperature polymers
At K 2025, Milliken will introduce its RESIST and RESIST XTR colorants developed for high heat engineering polymers. These colorants are designed to address the technical challenges associated with achieving high-chroma reds, oranges, and yellows in materials such as polyamides and polyphthalamides (PPAs). The focus will be on our long-term thermal stability and consistency of colour after heat aging. Additionally, the session will explore applications in next-generation e-mobility and electrical and electronic (E+E) components, highlighting solutions for maintaining performance under demanding conditions.
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Meet the Speaker | Dayne Shaw
Dayne Shaw is Global Product Line Manager at Milliken & Company, responsible for shaping Milliken’s offering for high heat engineering polymers and building strategic partnerships across the plastics industry. Based in Brussels, Belgium, Dayne leads the Advanced Polymer Colourants and RESIST portfolios within the company’s Plastic Additives business. He joined Milliken in 2017 through the acquisition of Keystone Aniline Corporation, where he served as Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Prior to becoming Global Product Line Manager in September 2023, Dayne worked as a Key Account Manager at Milliken, supporting compounders of high heat engineering polymers with tailored technical and commercial solutions. He has been active in the chemical industry since 2013, with experience spanning specialty colourants, additives, and strategic business development. Dayne holds a bachelor's degree in International Relations from the University of Leeds.
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TUESDAY OCT 14 AT 11AM
Milliguard® AOX-1 | Amine-free and Low Emission Antioxidant for Comfort and Automotive Polyurethane Foam
In the changing and challenging regulatory landscape for PU additives, including antioxidants, Milliguard AOX1 technology offers a technology platform to protect polyols and flexible PU foams. Some other antioxidants, such as diphenylamine, are facing upcoming regulatory changes.
Our reactive, diphenylamine-free antioxidant is chemically bound in the PU polymer matrix and gives good scorch performance and protection against NOX and UVA.
It is non-emissive and meets stringent VOC regulations for automotive, like VDA 278.
Milliguard AOX1 can be used in two ways:
Upstream during the polyol production to improve polyol stabilization: as a prepared antioxidant blend, either separately in combination with a Hindered Phenol, like Irganox 1076.
Downstream as an extra additive during foam production to give enhanced foam quality.
The presentation shows the results of trials proving the good performance of Milliguard AOX1 technology
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Meet the Speaker | Herbert De Breuck
Herbert De Breuck is Global Technical Manager of the PU business at Milliken Chemicals. He is based in Gent, Belgium.
In this role he is responsible to create the innovation strategy, and he manages the technical output of the project portfolio. He leads the global technical coordination between the different Milliken PU labs worldwide.
Prior to Milliken, he started his career in the polycarbonate lab, Makrolon, at Bayer Antwerp in 1996.
3 Years later he became Production Manager Foaming at Recticel Turnhout for the rigid PU division, leading the PU and phenolic foam productions.
In 2002 he joined Luxilon, a successful extrusion company as R&D Manager. He was responsible for all innovations and projects for the medical and technical textiles division. He participated in 9 EU research projects.
In 2017 he assisted the start-up of Farbenpunkt GmbH in Germany, a company developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable inks and dyes for the textile industry.
In 2019, he joined Milliken. Initially in the role as Lab Manager and TS&D Engineer EMEA, but since January 2021 as the Global Technical Manager for the PU business.
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