THE COMPOSITES RECYCLING CONFERENCE 

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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The 2018 Composites Recycling Conference brought nearly 90 experts and industry professionals from the U.S. and around the world to Knoxville, TN, on April 10-12. The inaugural event highlighted the most relevant technology and business developments which are turning composites recycling into a reality. This conference:
 
  • Connected businesses and industry stakeholders with an international professional network
  • Shared findings from research institutions who are making composites recycling happen
  • Supported the development of a self-sustaining composites recycling ecosystem

 Conference Recap

The conference program featured panel discussions and presentations from companies, including Boeing, Owens Corning, the Composite Recycling Technology Center, EuCIA, University of Tennessee - Knoxville, University of Strathclyde, Ashland, and ELG Carbon Fibre. Notable sessions focused on how recycled composites can be used to create products that have purpose and value. The comprehensive program addressed a range of topics, from recycling and reusing thermoplastic and thermoset CFRPs to state-of-the-art recycling technology.

Four dynamic companies exhibited their latest recycling technology and products. Jeff Austad of Ventilation Solutions, a conference exhibitor and sponsor said, “We were pleasantly surprised with the conference. It was very informative and had a good mix of customers, suppliers and academia…we really wanted to understand more about composites recycling and what role we could play in the overall process.” Industry suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers met with exhibitors, asked questions, and gained hands-on experience with recycled products during networking breaks.

As a bonus, over 30 attendees toured three dynamic facilities: IACMI — The Composites Institute Lab at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, and Local Motors. The participants witnessed how government funded laboratories are addressing their unique challenges and making strides, including developing a robust and scalable composite recycling methodology as well as how a local manufacturer is creating products from recycled carbon fiber.

Stay Tuned! A Recycling Conference will be held again in 2020. Contact us to be notified when more information is available (and have that email go to events@acmanet.org. For more information on ACMA's recycling efforts, contact Dan Coughlin at dcoughlin@acmanet.org. 


 

WHO ATTENDED 

Industry professionals from all segments are invited including: OEMs, Suppliers, Manufacturers, C-Suite/Senior Leaders, Engineers, Research & Development, Product Development. Join 150+ industry professionals and leaders, technicians, and engineers to discover, learn, and share!
 

OVER 50 CONFIRMED ATTENDING COMPANIES 

A. Schulman - Engineered Composites

Adesso Advanced Materials, Inc.

Allied Moulded Products, Inc.

AOC, LLC

Argo Navis Colsult, LLC

Asbury Graphite Mills, Inc.

Ashland LLC

Beacon Recycling

The Boeing Company

Borealis Polyolefine GmbH

Canon Virginia Inc.

Carbon Fiber Recycling

CDCQ

CHZ Technologies

Composite Application Group

Composites Coalition

Composites One, LLC

Composite Recycling Technology Center

Cornerstone Environmental, Health and Safety, Inc.

Covestro LLC

Crane Composites

CTC GmbH (an Airbus Company)

Cytec Engineered Materials

Datong Jingzheng Composites Material Tech Ltd.

Dixie Chemical Company

Dupont

ELG Carbon Fibre Ltd.

EuCIA

Evertrak

Global Fiberglass Solutions

IACMI

Interplastic Corporation

Jushi

MVP - Magnum Venus Products

Michelman, Inc.

Molded Fiber Glass Companies

National Composites Centre

Owens Corning

Polyone Advanced Composites

Purcom Quimica Ltd

R&M International 

Scott Bader – ATC

Skagit Valley College Marine Technology Center

SRAM

Strongwell

Tecton Products, LLC.

Tenowo GmbH

Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of Nottingham

University of Strathclyde

Vanderbilt University

Vartega Carbon Fiber Recycling, LLC

Ventilation Solutions

Wabash National Corporation

Wipag Group

Wisconsin Oven Corporation

 
ABOUT KNOXVILLE

Knoxville, Tennessee is often described as a hidden gem. First-time visitors are typically amazed by all this city has to offer. The fact that some of its most appealing attractions are within walking distance of a very vibrant downtown is a plus. Very few places offer the opportunity to experience live musiccultureoutdoor adventure, eclectic shopping and highly acclaimed cuisine in one unique location. In this one, unique city, mountains meet music… art meets adventure… and culture meets cuisine. McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) serves Knoxville.
 
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
 
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Silver:
 
 
 
Exhibitors:
Composites Coalition
ELG Carbon Fibre Ltd.
IACMI - The Composites Institute
Ventilation Solutions
 
 
Partner:
Composites Coalition
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When

Where

Registration Closed

Event Starts:
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Event Ends:
Thursday, April 12, 2018

Hilton Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee

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