Hello Future FIBCA Member,
We have another great turnout and another great program on deck for our upcoming conference. Don't miss this opportunity to hear industry leading speakers and network with FIBC manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of related products and services from around the world.
Here are a few details about the upcoming conference to hep you decide.
- 98 Conference Attendees / 119 with Spouses
- Presentations On (Click below for details):
- Bronze Conference Sponsors:
Here are the presentation details.
Andrew B. Busch
www.andrewbusch.com
Expert on the world financial markets and how these markets are affected by global political events.
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Frequent appearances on CNBC's Talking Numbers and in major financial news outlets, including: the WSJ, The Hill, Politico and USA Today.
- Advisor to Republican presidential candidate John McCain.on the economy and the financial markets.
- Consultant to the staff of the U.S. Treasury, Congress, and the White House on economic and financial market issues; he has met and advised the last three U.S. Treasury secretaries
- Editor-in-chief for the global market and public policy newsletter, "The Busch Update."
- For 22 years, he was the global currency and public policy strategist for BMO Capital Markets
Global Politics and Money:
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
After one of the best global stock market rallies in decades, the rest of 2014 will be a gunfight for central banks and politicians. Audiences need to know who will be the good, the bad and the ugly in 2015. Which central banks will be quick on the draw and which ones will be slow to act? Will the gunslinger Putin create a showdown in geopolitics that leads to an economic shootout? What politicians will be "All hat and no cattle" as they face voters? With over 30 years of experience at the crossroads of politics and money, Andy Busch brings a unique, multi-media approach to make sure audiences understand and help them avoid "squattin' with their spurs on." Busch explains how to ride the investing and electing herd and not be trampled by it.
Richard Puig
Bonding and Grounding Type C FIBCs and changes to NFPA standards.
The standards that apply to Type C FIBCs (IEC 61340-4-4 and NFPA 77 & 654), recent changes seen in the Standards. Bonding and Grounding Products that help customers comply with requirements related to the use of Type C bags. Bonding and Grounding around all FIBC bags. How to help your customers with questions and concerns.
Important IEC 61340-4-4 Labeling Changes for Electrostatic FIBCs.
Changes to the label were recently approved and TEXENE will be updating you on those important revisions before they have even been published.
Jeffrey Quill
PART 2: Correlating Laboratory Weathering to Outdoor Exposures of FIBC Materials
Mr. Quill will be returning to present the UV study tensile data and address the controversy over the ISO 21898 UV test duration (200 Hr. vs. 300 Hr.)
Durability of flexible intermediate bulk containers is subject to many factors, one of which is outdoor exposure. Sunlight, heat, and moisture degrade virtually all materials. One question is how much does the performance of FIBC products decrease over time as a result of these natural forces. ISO 21898 exists to ensure a minimum standard of performance of FIBC products in the marketplace, and this standard includes a UV resistance test to ensure that sunlight doesn't cause premature failures of FIBCs. A second question is whether the requirements of this standard adequately address the durability concerns of products used outdoors and subject to the degrading forces of sunlight, heat, and moisture.
In this study, Q-Lab exposed commercially available FIBC products and similar materials outdoors in south Florida and Arizona. Tensile strength of these materials was tested after several exposure periods, generating time versus degradation curves for each material. These same materials underwent several laboratory weathering tests, including the fluorescent UV test given in ISO 21898, an alternative fluorescent UV cycle, two xenon arc cycles, and Q-TRAC concentrating sunlight testers. By completing identical tensile strength testing of the laboratory weathered materials, the relationship between natural weathering exposures and laboratory methods was ascertained. Data for these studies will be presented.
Justin Murphy & Will Mintz
Food Safety Committee Chairs
- GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative)
- Summary of Survey Results
FIBC Import Statistics
Committee Work Sessions
Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Food Safety
- FIBC Safe Handling
- Voluntary Quality Pledge / Industry Standards
Networking Receptions (2),
Lunch & Breakfast
A welcome reception will take place on Wednesday evening (light appetizers & open bar) and another on Thursday evening. It's a perfect opportunity to get to visit before heading out for dinner. There will also be a networking breakfast and lunch on Thursday.
FIBCA Golf Tournament
Friday 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Enjoy 18 holes at Chicago's Harborside Golf Club. It's a great opportunity to network with your fellow FIBCA members and win some of the $1,000 in prizes.