GENT - BELGIUM - September 6 & 7, 2012
Therefore, the 4th edition of the World Carpet Congress will focus on different application areas for carpets and rugs, including outdoor/landscaping, transport, office... and has invited keynote speakers from consumer organisations, in order to offer a complete picture of the carpet business.
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DAY 1 | THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6
8.45 h - 12.30 h | PLENARY SESSION (Chairman: Vanden Bossche G. - Balta (B))
Welcome by the Chairman
1. Yes, carpets and rugs are an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the decoration of your home, office, hotels...
De Prest N. - Big Fish (B)
2. Yes, carpets and rugs are brilliant for the indoor and outdoor environment
Vankann E. - GUT (D)
3. Yes, carpets and rugs are a splendid option in all kinds of different applications
Vander Beke B. - Centexbel (B)
COFFEE BREAK
4. Modulyss®, Responsible Styles in Carpet Tiles
De Cooman K.-Modulyss (B)
5. Life Cycle Analysis of wool
Van Delden E. - IWTO (B)
6. Innovative multifunctional carpets
Van Parys M. - Unitex / University College Ghent (B)
12.30 h | LUNCH
14.00 h - 17.30 h | PARALLEL SESSIONS
Session A | Chairman: Schröder E. - TFI (D)
1. Contemporary concept of digital carpet printing
Marazzi R. - Clariant International (CH)
2. ChromoJET process colour printing of woven carpets
Naschberger T. - ZIMMER AUSTRIA | Digital Printing Systems (A)
3. Superdome carpetflow: the economical solution for dyeing of small batches PES and PA-carpets
Chiappini G. - MCS-Group (IT)
COFFEE BREAK
4. Latest innovations: a carpet does not need to be just a carpet!
Langerock A. - Devan Chemicals (B)
5. From fibre to finish: the holistic carpet approach by Tanatex Chemicals
Ruchser T. & Nyhofen R. - Tanatex Chemicals (NL)
6. Ecology and sustainability in the Carpet Industry
Easton J. - DyStar (D)
7. Carpet lamination using hotmelt as adhesive
Vanneste M. - Centexbel (B)
Session B | Chairman: Laperre J. - Centexbel (B)
1. Innovation by Van de Wiele safeguards the future of the carpet weavers
Verschelde J. - Van De Wiele (B)
2. Is polyester BCF an entirely American phenomenon? Technical requirements, review and outlook
Rademacher M. - Oerlikon Neumag (D)
3. Influence of spin finishes on carpet properties
Bildhauer M. - CHT R. Beitlich (D)
COFFEE BREAK
4. An integrated approach to wool research and wool supply
Meade W. - AgResearch (NZ)
5. Energy and handling optimized Volkmann Cabler and Twister
Beckmann M. - Volkmann (Oerlikon Saurer) (D)
6. Fine dust in indoor air: test method and evaluation of textile floor coverings
Belly M. - Centexbel (B)
7. Lenocarpets: lightweight floorcovering
De Clercq G. - University College Ghent (B)
18.00 h - 22.00 h | RECEPTION AND BBQ
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DAY 2 | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7
9.00 h - 12.30 h | PLENARY SESSION (Chairman: van de Vrande S. - ECRA (B))
1. Eco-design methodology for recyclable textile coverings used in the European construction and transport industry
Gloy Y. - RWTH (D)
2. Modern textiles need modern heat
Keuterickx G. - Weiss Technik Belgium (B)
3. Efficient energy and material usage in carpet plants by new microwave technology and complex controls
Pleva R. - Pleva (D)
COFFEE BREAK
4. Recycling of synthetic fibres and carpets - using the example of PP and PA materials
Fellner C. - NGR (A)
5. Latex- free carpets for the automotive industry
Ville J. - Fibroline (F)
6. Go Cradle to Cradle® to boost innovation and a responsible business
Kranendijk S. - Desso (NL)
12.30 h | LUNCH
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION FEES
first participant:
€ 200 for Unitex, Centexbel and/or Fedustria members
€ 300 for non-members
from the second participant of the same company onwards:
€ 150 for Unitex, Centexbel and/or Fedustria members
€ 250 for non-members
All prices include congress lectures, lunches, reception and BBQ on Thursday 06/09 | excluding VAT (21%)
Please make bank transfer mentioning the name of participant & key words: ‘ Carpet Congress 2012'
to UNITEX - KBC Bank 442-7639321-19 (IBAN BE 39 4427 6393 2119 Swift nr KRED BEBB)
Attention: payment has to be made after receiving the invoice
REGISTRATION
register form overleaf
direct register via : http://www.worldcarpetcongress.be
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION
20/08/2012
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