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Fiberglass Mat Industry: Do You Hear the Mountains Calling?

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The Fiberglass Mat community will be gathering in Chattanooga, TN October 17-19, 2023 for TAPPI's Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum. Registration is now open for this not-to-miss event for exchanging knowledge, learning from the pros and critical face-to-face networking opportunities.

The forum is bringing together industry professionals to explore and analyze a wide range of topics that are crucial to the fiberglass mat industry. The lineup of topics encompasses key areas of improvement, innovation and sustainability. The full program will be announced in the coming weeks.

The theme for this year’s forum is “Mechanical Aspects of Fiberglass Manufacturing.” Some of the featured sessions include:

  • Combustion Safety and Control Schemes
  • Automatic process line winding, rewinding and converting
  • Recycling of Off Grade Fiberglass Mat
  • Specialty Glass Nonwoven Market and Applications
  • Asphalt Shingle Manufacturing
  • Formaldehyde: Regulatory Activity and Potential Implication
  • Plasma Coatings
  • Wet Use Chopped Strand (WUCS) Chemistry
  • Roller Types and Construction
  • Wire Cleaning Strategies

Now is your opportunity to learn from subject matter experts from the American Chemistry Council (ACC), GAF, CertainTeed, Maxcess International, Malarkey Roofing Products, Owens Cornering, Trima, ASI, SD Polymers and more.

Your registration also includes an evening of fun games, delicious bites and libations with your peers at Chattanooga’s Southside Social on Wednesday, October 18. Network with your fellow attendees while playing ping-pong, darts, billiards, foosball, skeeball and shuffleboard. You can also let loose and show your singing skills in karaoke or score a strike in bowling.

Chattanooga will provide the perfect backdrop for you and your industry colleagues to delve into critical subjects such as recycling efforts, regulations, quality and safety concerns and innovation. Register now and reserve your accommodations before September 25 for the best rates. 

 

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