[April 2006]

International Lectures and Discussions at Ceramitec

In the CERAMITEC FORUM, part of the ceramic industry event taking place in Munich from 16-19 May 2006, exhibitors and trade associations will present the latest product developments, trends and market analyses in the form of lectures and panel discussions.

This programme of related events is embedded into the heart of the exhibition itself and is billed as a unique opportunity for visitors to gather first-hand information about the participating international companies, their products and their services. Programme details are as
follows:

Tuesday, 16 May 2006
Welcome Address: Eugen Egetenmeir, Deputy Managing Director, Messe München GmbH, Munich

Words of Welcome: Paul Eirich, Chairman of the CERAMITEC Exhibitors’ Advisory Board and Managing Director, Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich GmbH & Co KG, Hardheim

The development of the global economy with a particular focus on Germany and Europe Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Hans-Werner Sinn, President, ifo Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung e.V., Munich

New Technologies from selected European Countries promoted by the Innovation Relay Centre Network

Moderation:
Dr. Uwe Schüssler, Project Manager Materials of IRC Bavaria, Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg

The Innovation Relay Centre network: An Initiative of the European Commission to stimulate Transnational Technology Operations Dr. Sven Schade, Project Officer, European Commission General Directorate for Enterprise and Industry, Brussels

Fabrication of Ceramics by Rapid Prototyping Technology Christophe Chaput, Managing Director, Cerampilot SAS, Limoges

Decoration and Marking by Laser Sintering of Mineral Powder Julia Laborie, Sales Manager Assistant, Cerlase, Limoges

Ceramics Technology Offers and Requests from the South-Western France Area Vincent Collins, Manager, Pôle Européen de la Céramique, Limoges

Inducting Skull-Melting of Ceramic Materials
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernard Nacke, Head of Institute, Institut für Elektrothermische Prozesstechnik, Hannover

Freeze Granulation of Ceramic Powders
Kent Rundgren, Managing Director, PowderPro AB, Hisings Backa

Synthesis of Superconducting Ceramic Powders and Production of NZP Ceramic Bodies with High Porosity and Mechanical Strength Dr. Constantine Stournaras, General Manager, CERECO SA, Chalkida

Chromatic Ceramic Sensor for Monitoring Oxygen Partial Pressure Dr. Alessia Salvo, Researcher, Petroceramics Srl., Dalmine

CERAPID Selective Laser Sintering - an Innovative Manufacturing Process for Complex-Shaped Ceramic Components

Laser Micro Sintering – a universal procedure for the fabrication of micro-structured solid objects Robby Ebert, Project Manager, Laserinstitut Mittelsachsen e.V., Mittweida

Laser Sintering of Ceramics - Concepts for Silicon Carbide
Dr. Reinhard Lenk, Head of Department Processes/Components, Fraunhofer IKTS, Dresden

The Italian ceramics market: Italian innovation in the production of heavy-clay machineries in cooperation with Faenza Editrice

Moderation:
Dr. Giovanni Biffi, Editor-in-chief, L'INDUSTRIA DEI LATERIZI, Gruppo Editoriale Faenza Editrice Spa

Firing system for kilns
Massimo Bernini, BERNINI IMPIANTI s.r.l., Bologna

Moulding systems: Extrusion
Paolo Pedrielli, TECNOFILIERE s.r.l., Modena

Roof tiles moulding state-of-the art
Roberto Bocchio, FAVOLE s.r.l., Fossano (CN)

Latest heavy clay tunnel kiln development
Alberto Castelfranco, SACMI HEAVY CLAY DIVISION, Fiorano (MO)

Controlled extrusion
Gianni Barucco, BONGIOANNI MACCHINE, Fossano (CN)

Wednesday, 17 May 2006

The Indian ceramics market: Opportunities and possibilities

Ceramic tiles industry in India and market opportunities
Vijay Aggarwal, Managing Director, CEO, H&R Johnson Ltd., Mumbai

Overview of ceramic industry in India – opportunities and challenges Rajesh Nath, Director, German Engineering Federation (VDMA), Kolkata

Joint efforts in the global competition: How the European ceramics machinery industry meets international challenges!

Moderation:
Dr.-Ing. Joachim Harder, Managing Director, Senior Consultant, OneStone Consulting Group GmbH, Buxtehude

Participants:
Milan Percic, Managing Director, Machinefabriek De Boer B.V., Nijmegen Jean-Jacques Wagner, Managing Director, Keller H.C.W. GmbH, Ibbenbüren-Laggenbeck

REVERSE-STO TECHNOLOGY: NO MORE LIMITS
Iso-pressed Tableware direct decorated in the press on any shape and surface, e.g. with colours red, orange, yellow for firing up to 1400°C reduction atmosphere

Sergio Miotto, Managing Shareholder, EMME-ENNE Impianti per Ceramica e Automazioni, Treviso Ingo Müller-Meuche, Managing Shareholder, BLEY GmbH, Marktredwitz

REACh (EU-Chemicals Policy)
ceramic forum international (cfi) in cooperation with Bundesverband Keramische Rohstoffe e.V. (BKR)

Moderation:
Karin Scharrer, Editor-in-chief, Göller Verlag GmbH, Baden-Baden

REACh – Standpoints and Possible Solutions for European Industry Dr. Thomas Holtmann, Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. (BDI)

REACh – The Impact of Classification on a Downstream User Industry Rogier Chorus, Cérame-Unie

REACh – The Concerns from the View of the Raw Material Suppliers Dr. Frank Lützenkirchen, Quarzwerke GmbH

Customised firing technologies for a worldwide ceramic market Richard Gaignon, General Manager, CERIC THERMIC WISTRA GmbH, Cologne

New technologies for the automatic preparation of printing pastes for the tile sector Roberto Roncaglia, R&D Manager, Ceramco SPA, Sassuolo

Thursday, 18 May 2006

The Spanish ceramics market: Technologies and innovations

The industrial sector for glazing, fritting and ceramics colours in Spain and the situation regarding REACH Dr. Manuel Irún, Fundación Medio Ambiente Generalitat Valenciana, Brussels

Controlling and automating the manufacture of tiles: Developments and Prospects Dr. Gustavo Mallol Gasch, Instituto de Tecnología Cerámica (ITC), Universitat Jaime I, Castellón

Part 1:
Effects of the new European IPPC guidelines on the ceramics industry and its influence on the costs of the end product Dr. Irina Celades López, Head of Environmental Department, Instituto de Tecnología Cerámica (ITC), Universitat Jaime I, Castellón

Part 2:
The technique of grinding and drying in a single work step Effects of energy costs on the ceramics-processing process Amadeo Calabuig, Molaris, S.L., Valencia

New technologies in tunnels kilns: Improved performance, increased production and flexibility Oriol Felisart, Dir. Tec. Kilnogy Dum, S.L., Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona

Economic and technological advantages of petcoke in the industry for heavy-clay ceramics (bricks and roof tiles) Santiago Amposta, Dep. Ing. Técnica (Technical Engineering Dept.), Beralmar Tecnologic, S.A. - Tarrasa, Barcelona

Given the aspect of change in sales and production: Prosec has the right solution José Luís Argente, Dir. Técnico de Prosec, S.L., Vila-Real, Castellón

14:00-16:00 Deutsche Keramische Gesellschaft e.V.

How much research does the ceramics industry need?

Moderation:
Prof. Dr. Andreas Roosen, Institut für Werkstoffwissenschaften III, Glas und Keramik, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Head of the DKG Process Engineering Committee Prof. Dr. Rainer Telle, RWTH Aachen Institut für Gesteinshüttenkunde, Head of DKG Scientific Projects

Other participants:
Dr. Ralf Diedel, Managing Director, Forschungsinstitut für Anorganische Werkstoffe Glas/Keramik GmbH, Head of DKG Committee for Raw Materials Peter Frischholz, Managing Director, Verband der Keramischen Industrie e.V. Prof. Dr. Jürgen Rödel, TU Darmstadt, FG NAW - Nichtmetallische Anorganische Werkstoffe

Treibacher Industrie AG – technically advanced raw materials for engineered and functional ceramics Alexander Pesl, Vice President Treibacher Industrie Inc, Toronto

Friday, 19 May 2006

Round Table discussion
On Friday, May 19, 10am – 12:00pm a round table discussion on Ceramic Markets in Europe: Growth Market Central / Eastern Europe will take place at the CERAMITEC FORUM (Hall A5). Speakers of well known companies and organisations discuss mutual business chances in Europe.

After the round table discussion, delegates can join the "Europe Get-together" next to the CERAMITEC FORUM. If you are interested in participating, please send an e-mail to: ceramitec-gateway@ceramitec.de including your first name, your name, your company as well as the city where your company is located.

Ceramic markets in Europe:
Growth markets Central and Eastern Europe

Moderation:
Hubertus Reh, Managing Director, r-consult, Bad Krozingen

Participants:
Ralf Becker, Technical Director Ceramic Sanitaryware and Kitchen, Villeroy & Boch AG, Mettlach Alberto Castelfranco, Sales Manager, SACMI, Fiorano Modenese Dr. Zbigniew Pedzich, Secretary of Main Board of Polish Ceramic Society, Krakow Günther Schmidt, Managing Partner, Stephan Schmidt KG, Dornburg-Langendernbach Gerhard Seitz, Managing Director, SAMA Maschinenbau GmbH, Weissenstadt Aurelian Voia, Technical Manager, SC CESIRO SA, Sighisoara

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