Extrusion International USA 3-2020

28 Extrusion International 3/2020 EXTRUSION INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY NEWS International Converting Exhibition & Conference USA – America’s leading trade event for paper, film and foil con- verting – announced fall dates and a location for 2021. The biennial event will take place October 19 to 21, 2021 return- ing to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Formerly, International Converting Exhibition USA, event organizers revise show name to emphasize education while maintaining core identity. In a strategic decision that creates greater timing between the spring Munich edition of the event, International Con- verting Exhibition & Conference USA’s move to Fall will al- low manufacturers, providers and buyers an opportunity to attend both events and stay more aware of innovation and best practices throughout the year. In partnership with bellwether partner, AIMCAL, show management is also dedicated to building and promoting Reed Exhibitions www.reedexpo.com www.convertingshow.com a comprehensive education program in that will equip con- verting engineers and executives with the tools they need to stay informed and lead in the web-based substrate land- scape. “We are very pleased that in cooperation with the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Lami- nators (AIMCAL), The ICEC USA Technical Conference and AIMCAL Fundamentals course will once again provide in- dustry leading educational content. In addition the Future of Converting Theater on the show floor will showcase the latest technology from our industry partners.” added Event Director Bob Chiricosta, “ We have even changed the tag- line and name of the show to reflect this commitment to the conference, course work, one on one expert meetings and networking that are only provided to the industry at ICEC USA.” As previously announced, International Converting Exhibi- tion & Conference came under newmanagement as a result of the February 2019 acquisition of Mack Brooks Exhibitions by Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX. The acquisition has been received positively by both parties who cite delivering customer value and leading innovation as top priorities. International Converting Exhibition USA: New Event Name US Support Boosted Leading international manufacturer of surface treatment technology, Vetaphone, has added Eric Hopfensperger to its North American Technical Support Team. Based in the US, and working from the company’s office in Chicago, he will be responsible for field support to existing Vetaphone users across the country. Speaking for the company, Vice President Technical Sales, Kevin McKell explained: “Eric brings us many years of inter- national experience in the printing and converting industries of America, Europe and Asia. His expertise makes him a highly valued member of our team and highlights our ongo- ing commitment to grow the Vetaphone business in the US.” Acknowledging his new role, Hopfensperger commented: “I am very excited to join the amazing Vetaphone team. I look forward to being a part of their growth and expansion in the American market.” Eric Hopfensperger has joined Vetaphone to provide Technical Support to the company’s American customers Vetaphone www.vetaphone.com