ASC Leadership Conference 2015

2015 Leadership Conference June 22-24, 2015 | big sky Resort, montana

Bringing Adhesive and Sealant Industry LEADERS Together

ASC 2015 Leadership Conference

Let ter from the Chair Please accept my invitation to attend the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2015 Leadership Conference. ASC leaders will meet from June 22-24 at the Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana for an agenda that is focused on the future.

This event is held every other year and allows the industry’s CEOs, senior executives and leading suppliers to engage, network and discuss issues impacting the industry and our companies – while exploring new ways to respond.

Thanks to our sponsors, we have invested in a strong speakers line up that is outlined within this brochure. Our two-day program will touch on the economy, success strategies, energy outlook, market valuation trends and chemicals assessment trends.

We will also enjoy our time in Big Sky with networking opportunities as well as time to explore the area “on our own.”

Join us at ASC’s Leadership Conference and invest in your business in a different way. I look forward to seeing you in June 2015!

Sincerely,

Andy Johnston, Vice President, General Manager, Industrial Specialties Ashland Chair, ASC

ASC 2015 Leadership Conference

SPONSORS Chemquest

The ChemQuest Group, Inc. is a leading business strategy firm in specialty chemicals. Our core competency is guiding clients to profitable growth outcomes through: strategic planning and assessments; development of marketable technology visions; channel expertise, point-of-purchase merchandising, and winning sales strategies.

ChemQuest directs market research initiatives and value chain analyses; manages complexity, uncovers manufacturing operational inefficiencies, performs scenario planning and decision & risk analysis and offers formulation assistance and innovation through its expert R&D services. Additionally, access to The ChemQuest Group’s comprehensive Coatings and Adhesives databases provide the statistical “tools” to add value and insight to your market development efforts. www.chemquest.com

Emerald Performance Materials

Emerald is a manufacturer of ingredients for adhesives, sealants, coatings and a wide range of other industrial, food & beverage and personal care applications. Key products from our 4 business groups for adhesives applications include: Kalama® K-FLEX® phthalatefree low VOC plasticizers and coalescents for adhesives, sealants, caulk, coatings and plastisols. In adhesives systems, benefits include improved open/set times, wet tack, viscosity response and dried film resistance to oil, grease and water in adhesives. Compatible with a variety of polymers and formulation systems, exhibiting good MFFT/Tg suppression. kflex@emeraldmaterials.com +1.800.223.0035; CVC Thermoset Specialties EPALLOY™/HyPOX™ specialty epoxy resins and Hypro™ reactive polymers (CTBNs, HTPBs, VTBNX, ETBNs, ATBNs) improve performance in a variety of structural adhesives, coatings, electrical and composite applications. Benefits include enhanced toughness, impact resistance, low temperature mechanical properties, flexibility, and chemical resistance. Cts.customerservice@ emeraldmaterials.com +1.800.296.0040; NYCHEM nitrile emulsions for wet laminating adhesives to join certain substrates. polymers@ emeraldmaterials.com +1.888.889.9150; and Emerald Specialties supplies FOAM BLAST® antifoam/defoamers for adhesive and sealant manufacturing, including 0-VOC grades with certain FDA clearances. EFCTechnicalService@ EmeraldMaterials.com +1.866.688.FOAM (3626) www.emeraldmaterials.com

Kraton

Kraton Polymers, the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of sytrenic block copolymers, can bring improved performance and processing benefits to the adhesives sector.

Its innovative Kraton(R) D and G polymers allow customers to tailor adhesive properties for demanding applications, such as packaging tape, labels, disposables and sealants. www.kraton.com

MWV SPECIALTY CHEMICALS

MWV is a global leader in packaging and packaging solutions for the cosmetics and personal care, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, home and garden and media industries. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., the Specialty Chemical Division resides in Chrleston, S.C. This raw material division provides additives as adhesion promoters, maleic resins and tackifiers to the adhesive industry. One of their specialties is in the area of Tack Coat. Tack coat is a sprayed emulsion that provides a thin, adhesive film between existing pavement and the new surface. Their pine chemicals are also used in the manufacture of adhesives. www.mwv.com

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Program Schedule Monday, June 22 7:30 p.m.

Meet and Greet Networking Dinner

All quests are invited to attend.

Tuesday, June 23 7:30 a.m.

Registration Talus Foyer, First Floor

7:30 to 8:50 a.m. Networking Breakfast

Peaks, First Floor All attendees, including guests, are invited to this breakfast in order to meet each other informally and network.

8:50 to 9:00 a.m. ASC Leadership Program Overview

Andy Johnston, ASC Chair, Ashland, Inc

Talus Room, First Floor ASC Chair Andy Johnston will welcome attendees, provide an overview of the program and networking events.

9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Future Focus: Ahead of the Curve for 2015 and Beyond Brian Beaulieu, Principal and CEO, Institute for Trend Research

Talus Room, First Floor The overall message is one of optimism and action for attendees.

2015 will present some challenges, but that can work to the advantage of companies that are proactive to the economic expansion anticipated for 2015 and beyond.

We will discuss the good and the bad and determine the best course of action for attendees based on an objective, verifiable reality.

In addition, Brian will be looking at the following:

1) What are the megatrends we will all have to contend with?

2) What will be the impact of troubles in the international realm?

3) What will be happening in industries that are key to meeting attendees?

4) What is the longer-term outlook for interest rates?

5) What is the outlook for energy prices?

6) Which of ITR®’s Phase Management ObjectivesTM apply to my company at this time in the business cycle?

10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. to Noon Future Focus: The Art of Achievement in Times of Change

Tom Morris, American Philosopher, Morris Institute of Human Values

Talus Room, First Floor We all need ideas we can trust—ideas that have stood the test of time and can help us achieve success in even the most demanding situations.

Tom Morris will present a simple, powerful and complete framework of seven universal conditions for deeply satisfying, sustainable excellence in all that we do – his “7 Cs of Success.”

Tom will reveal the most fundamental tools for personal and institutional greatness and provide a practical guide for their use every day.

Noon to 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch

Peaks, First Floor 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Future Focus: The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040 Nick Jones, Energy Advisor, ExxonMobil’s Corporate Strategic Planning Department

Talus Room, First Floor Global energy demand is expected to increase by approximately 30 percent in 2040, driving communities across the globe to focus on energy efficiency and greater diversification of energy supplies.

This presentation will provide a long-term view of the world’s energy future over the next three decades, highlighting changes in global demand, and how that demand will be met by various energy sources

including natural gas, which is predicted to be the world’s fastestgrowing major energy source in future years.

The presentation will also provide a special focus on energy demand within the residential, transportation, industrial and electricity generation sectors.

2:45 to 3:00 p.m. Day One Wrap-Up

Matt Croson, President, Adhesive and Sealant Council

Talus Room, First Floor ASC President Matt Croson will highlight the evening’s activities and alert attendees to programming and activities for day two.

3:00 to 5:30 p.m. Attendee Networking “On Your Own” 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Reception & Dinner

Peaks, First Floor

Wednesday, June 24 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Networking Breakfast Peaks, First Floor

8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Future Focus: Market Dynamics Impacting Mergers and Acquisitions John Beagle, Managing Director, Grace Matthews Inc

Talus Room, First Floor John Beagle will walk attendees through the recent merger and acquisitions cycle with an emphasis on valuations, growing strategically given current market dynamics and outline a path to value creation for attendees’ consideration.

9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Future Focus: Innovating with Trends: Identifying Issues Transforming the World Richard Sear, Global Vice President, Visionary Innovation, Frost & Sullivan

Talus Room, First Floor The concept of exploring the future has occupied us for centuries with grand notions of space exploration to far flung galaxies, and a hot beverage materializing in our hand at the mere thought of a coffee.

But the reality is this is a practice that should be far removed from the image of “novelty” research.

Sear will discuss some thought provoking content that is gearing up to transform people, companies and countries over the next ten to fifteen years. Critically we will understand not just the issues at hand but also how these can be shaped into opportunities to drive growth.

10:30 to 10:45 a.m. Networking Break 10:45 a.m. to Noon Future Focus: The Trend in Product Declarations, Strategic Questions CEOs Should Be Asking

Ujjval Vyas, Principal, Alberti Group, LLC

Talus Room, First Floor Within the building and construction space, there is an emerging trend for design specifiers to request Environmental Product Declarations and Health Production Declarations.

Vyas will provide attendees with the current landscape covering this trend, and share key strategic questions CEOs should be asking their internal teams.

Noon to 6:00 p.m. Afternoon on your own 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Chairman’s Reception

Huntley Room, First Floor 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Chairman’s Dinner

Huntley Room, First Floor

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Meet our speakers John Beagle

CEO, Chemicals Practice Lead, Grace Matthews Inc.

John L. Beagle, co-founder and Managing Director, leads Grace Matthews chemicals investment banking group.

Over his 20 year career, John has been the lead banker on over 100 engagements, and has advised clients on mergers, acquisitions and financings in a variety of chemical sectors including adhesives and sealants, paints and coatings, basic chemicals, polymers and plastics, oilfield chemicals and electronic materials. Prior to working in investment banking, John was a research engineer in Digital Equipment Corporation’s Advanced Semiconductor Development group (Hudson, MA). John was part of the R&D effort at Digital that developed the patented Alpha chip technology, which at the time was the fastest commercially available microprocessor ever engineered. John received his B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and his M.B.A. from the Johnson Graduate School of Management, both at Cornell University.

Brian Beaulieu

Principal and CEO, Institute for Trends Research

Brian Beaulieu has been an economist with ITR Economics™ since 1982, serving as a principal and it’s CEO since 1987. At ITR Economics™, his focus is research into using business cycle analysis and forecasts to increase business profits. He is co-author of “Make Your Move”, a book on how to increase profits through business cycle changes.

Mr. Beaulieu is Chief Economist for Vistage International; a global organization comprised of over 14,000 CEO’s and has an active consulting practice. Beaulieu has been providing workshops and economic analysis seminars in 10 countries to literally thousands of business owners and executives for the last 28 years.

Nick Jones

Energy Advisor, ExxonMobil Chemical Company

Nick Jones is an Energy Advisor in ExxonMobil’s Corporate Strategic Planning Department. In this capacity, he is responsible for assessing economic and energy trends, emerging energy technologies, and related market and public policy issues around the world. He is a principal contributor to ExxonMobil’s long-term global energy outlook, including the identification of potential implications for energy markets and the Corporation’s strategic plans. He is also active in communicating ExxonMobil’s view of the energy future to a wide variety of audiences. Nick has worked for ExxonMobil since 2001 in a variety of technical and management positions. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University.

Tom Morris

American Philosopher, Corporate Advisor and Best-Selling Author, Morris Institute for Human Values

While the ancient world had Socrates, for new millennium problem-solving, we have Tom Morris, one of the most pioneering public philosophers of our time. For fifteen years, Morris was a professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame where at one time his teachings became so in demand, as much as an eighth of the student body was enrolled in his classes. He is now chairman of the Morris Institute for Human Values and prolific author of twenty books, including the best-selling If Aristotle Ran General Motors, The Art of Achievement, and If Harry Potter Ran General Electric. One of his latest books is Twisdom (Twitter Wisdom), the first book to capture the pithy daily wisdom that arises out the Twitter. Morris is a frequently sought after business speaker for his insights on current events in context to the lessons of philosophy.

Richard Sear

Global Vice President: Visionary Innovation, Frost & Sullivan

As Global Vice President of Visionary Innovation of Frost & Sullivan Richard Sear oversees our practice focused on mid to long term transformative growth strategies.

In his role Richard has worked with some of the world’s leading companies such as GE, Intel, FedEx, McDonalds, Schneider, Cisco, Boeing, Verizon and many more. Richard has also served as Vice President of Corporate & Executive Development for Frost & Sullivan. In this role Richard drove the alignment of strategic initiatives within our client’s workforce. His nineteen years at Frost & Sullivan has led him to work in virtually every industry, from Energy, Healthcare, to IT and Chemicals. Prior to this Richard worked for PriceWaterhouse Coopers as a Consultant focusing on the future of wireless technologies. Richard holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Middlesex and Master’s degree from Cambridge University.

Ujjval Vyas

Principal, Alberti Group, LLC

Dr. Vyas is the Chair of the national Owners Task Team for the Construction Specifications Institute and has written in detail on the new state of the specifying industry. He is the principal of the Alberti Group, an inter-disciplinary consultancy specializing in risk management, performance, and policy related to the built environment and has lectured and written extensively in both academic and non-academic settings. He holds a doctorate from the University of Chicago and a law degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology Kent College of Law and was a practicing construction attorney for a decade.

ASC 2015 Leadership Conference

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES ASC invites you and your guests to continue building camaraderie throughout the event.

Big Sky Resort is the Basecamp to Yellowstone and the perfect headquarters for mountain adventures. Bring your family and friends to enjoy all the wonderful activities Big Sky has to offer. Contact Basecamp activity specialist how you can save up to 20% on your activities! Call (406) 995-5769 to book your activities today.

Adventure & Nature Ziplines

Ride up then zip down on Big Sky Resort’s new Adventure Zipline Tour which is designed for speed. Embark on the Explorer Double Chair and take in expansive views of Lone Mountain and the Spanish Peaks of the Madison Range. The Nature Zip begins with a 20 minute hike up Lone Mountain and consists of three ziplines ranging from 350’ to 500’ in length, 30 to 60 feet in the air.

Big Sky Golf Course

Combine classic links-style golf and the stunning natural beauty of Big Sky country to witness a golf experience like no other: the award winning, scenic 18 hole - par 72 golf course at Big Sky Resort. The Arnold Palmer course is 6,500 feet above sea level, offering longer drives and spectacular views. Winding along the wildlife-rich banks of the West Fork of the scenic Gallatin River, you tee up with beaver, deer and moose as your gallery.

Bungee Trampoline

Bounce, jump, flip and flip again. Take a ride on Big Sky Resort’s Bungee Trampoline, located in the plaza, a great adventure for kids of all ages.

Climbing Wall

Big Sky Resort brings you another challenge. Harness up and try your hand at climbing to the top of our 25ft wall.

Evening Expedition

Your day full of Big Sky (Basecamp) fun doesn’t have to end when the evening starts. Climb on board the Evening Expedition and enjoy the cool, crisp air of a Big Sky summer evening.

Wildlife may be abundant, so don’t forget the camera! This guided 1.5 hour expedition will take you to the top of Andesite Mountain at 8,800 ft., allowing ample time for enjoyment of your breathtaking surroundings.

Giant Swing

Bounce, jump, flip and flip again. Take a ride on Big Sky Resort’s Bungee Trampoline, located in the plaza, a great adventure for kids of all ages.

Lone Peak Expedition: Tram to the Top

The ultimate scenic view and high point of your summer is at the top of Lone Peak. You will have an experience of a lifetime to stand at an 11,166 ft. summit and view two national parks, three states, and many mountain ranges. You’ll ride to the summit via chairlift, expedition vehicle, and tram with a guide to point out different areas, views, and more.

Mountain Biking

Mountain biking in and around the Big Sky area means miles of back country scenery, wildflowers, wildlife, and few human encounters. Big Sky Resort offers the areas only lift accessible downhill trails from the Swift Current and Explorer lifts right here in the Mountain Village.

For those of you who enjoy the uphill burn or a nice comfortable pedal through the forest, you will be delighted to find that Big Sky Resort is surrounded by National Forest Service land that offers hundreds of miles of forest service roads and trails for mountain biking.

Scenic Lift Ride

Big Sky’s scenic lift ride provides summer visitors with a bird’s eye view of the surrounding mountains. The scenic lift operates during the summer season, weather permitting.

Whitewater Raft & Zip Adventure

Prepare for an exhilarating day! Raft down the Gallatin River, choosing your level of excitement from any half day trips.

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HOTEL INFORMATION

The ASC 2015 Leadership Conference will be held at the beautiful Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana.

Awake refreshed and rejuvenated at the Big Sky Resort.

Located 18 miles north of Yellowstone National Park.

Big Sky is a diverse resort with core lodging at the Summit Hotel, Shoshone, Village Center Suites and Huntley Lodge.

ASC is proud to offer the special group rates for the different lodging options:

Huntley Lodge: $139-$219 The Summit at Big Sky: $169-$369 (all meetings held here) Shoshone Condominium: $219-$259 Village Center: $159-$359 *rates based on individual room selection and number of family/guest occupying the room.

To reserve your room at this rate, contact the hotel at (800) 548-4486 and mention that you will be attending the ASC Leadership Conference. The group rate is available until June 8, 2015. Reserve your room as soon as possible as the group rate will not be available if the ASC room block sells out at any time prior to June 8. Reservation requests received after June 7 will be charged standard rates.

ASC’s Training Academy offers convenient technical webinars to support and enhance your company’s Adhesives & Sealants knowledge.

Academy webinars provide content to both technical and nontechnical personnel to teach and support the fundamentals and basics of adhesion and sealing technologies.

orporate and multi-seat options are available to maximize C training participation and minimize cost for your company.

UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARS… • Regulatory Affairs Update – April 8

(Members Only)

Get an update on critical regulatory issues from our own Mark Collatz

• Intro to Building & Construction – May 13

Paul Majka of Henkel reviews the features and benefits of today’s adhesives technology and their specific contribution to the building’s strength and protection

• Modification of Polyolefin Films in the manufacture of adhesive tapes – May 20 with Mark Strobel and Pat Hager from 3M

• Surface Modification and Analysis – May 27

G iles Dillingham of Brighton Technologies, Inc. will present surface analysis techniques and applications to adhesives and sealants

• Bonding Difficult Substrates – June 17

Kirk Abbey of Alkemere, LLC. brings his extensive experience at Lord Corporation to present the technology behind bonding to difficult substrates including metals and olefinics

• Key Feedstock Trends (Polyurethanes) – August 12 ICIS will provide an update on polyurethane feedstock trends

• Introduction to Polymer Science – September 16 with Dr. Paul Painter from Penn State University

Webinars for the A&S Industry

Register at www.adhesives.org under the Training tab.

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REGISTRATION FORM Please complete this registration form and fax it to (301) 986-9795 or e-mail it to Malinda.Armstrong@ascouncil.org or register online at www.ascouncil.org.

Mr. Ms. Mrs. Dr. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nickname for Badge: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Title: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State or Province/Postal Code: ______________________________________________________________________________ Country: ____________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________________________________________ Fax: _________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Spouse/Guest Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Spouse/Guest Nickname for Badge: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Child/Children Name(s) (1) ________________________________________________________________________ (2) ____________________________________________________________ Child/Children Nickname(s) for badge(s) (1) ______________________________________________ (2) ____________________________________________________________

REGISTRATION FEES FOR CONFERENCE ASC Member $975 | Nonmember $1,400 | Spouse/Guest $400 | Child (ages 4-21) $250

MEAL EVENTS: Cost is included in registration fee. Please check the events you are planning to attend below.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

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Networking Breakfast

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

REGISTRATION FOR GOLF

Wednesday, June 24 Big Sky Golf Course $170 per person – includes green fee and cart $218 per person – includes green fee and cart, golf clubs Name(s) #1:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

#2:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Deadline to register for golf is Friday, June 5, 2015. For detailed information on golf and activities, visit ASC’s website at www.ascouncil.org.

PAYMENT INFORMATION: All payments must be made in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank. Payment must be received by May 31, 2015.

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