THE FOLLOWING OUTLINE IS THE ACTUAL PROGRAM FROM THE

February 7-9, 2007

Radisson Resort Orlando - Celebration
Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida

CONFERENCE FOCUS

The 10^th Annual Toner & Imaging Chemicals Conference will focus on the technology, market and applications challenges and opportunities that are facing the toner industry.

Dry and liquid toners have been integral imaging materials for over fifty years. These toners have evolved in properties, composition and production over that period. During the past fifty years, other imaging techniques have been introduced. Some of these competitors still exist as specialty imaging devices. However, only ink jet has proven to have the combination of image quality, economics and versatility to challenge toner-based imaging devices.

Improved print quality, expanding applications, higher resolutions, enhanced user expectations, etc. are all requiring improved toner based products to effectively compete in the digital printing marketplace. Additionally, the increased adoption of color digital printing, introduction of chemically produced toners, movement away from light lens based copiers, etc. are all placing new requirements on the toner industry. These improvements all require new or improved chemical raw material products to meet users' requirements as toner based imaging continues to evolve in a competitive marketplace.

This unique conference program, IMI's only program in 2007 focused on the toner and imaging chemicals industry, offers a unique opportunity for raw materials suppliers, imaging chemicals manufacturers, hardware developers and end users to join together and obtain a comprehensive assessment of the toner based imaging chemicals industry. In conjunction with IMI's EP Technology - The Bright Future Seminar and Chemically Prepared Toner Seminar; both on February 5-6, 2007 at the same location, there simply is not a better or more cost effective place to obtain the latest information defining the future of toner and imaging raw materials.

BENEFITS OF CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

Obtain Valuable Information On Market Size & Structure For Toner Based Imaging Supplies And Their Raw Material Components

Discover New Business Opportunities

Learn The Latest Product & Technical Trends That Will Influence Future Toner Raw Materials Usage

Obtain Insights Into New Materials That Can Aid New Product Development

Gain Key Business Contacts

Display Your Products via IMI's Complimentary Tabletop Display Policy

Meet With Key Suppliers & Customers In One Location In A Relaxed Environment

Give a Five-minute Presentation on your Products, Technology, Capabilities, Services, etc. During the Popular Suppliers' Forum Session

CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN

John Cooper, Toner Research Services tonerres@capecod.net

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Dr. Robert D. Fields, Eastman Kodak
Graham J. Galliford, Galliford Consulting & Marketing
Dr. Michael A. Hopper, Copperas Consulting
Cortney Kasuba, Lyra Research
Peter Mason, Torrey Pines Research
Mary Ellen Maxwell, Clariant
Dr. Yves Merck, Resings
Maria Nargiello, Degussa
George H. Robertson, Sun Chemical
J. Randolph Sanders, Torrey Pines Research
John Shane, InfoTrends
Dr. Bhima R. Vijayendran, Battelle Memorial Institute

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10th Annual Toner & Imaging Chemicals Conference February 7-9, 2006 Radisson Resort Orlando - Celebration Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida Program Coverage and Schedule   Wednesday, February 7, 2007   9:00 a.m. Registration   10:00 a.m. Opening Session WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Carrabassett Valley, Maine 2006: THE IMAGING INDUSTRY YEAR IN REVIEW Cortney Kasuba, Research Analyst, Lyra Research, Inc., Newtonville, Massachusetts The Market Today - Worldwide Hardware Market - Worldwide Supplies Market 2006 Supplies Market: The Year In Review - Changing Environments & Converging Markets - Advancements In The Ink Jet Market - Expansion In The Click Charge Program TONER AND DEVELOPER MARKET FORECAST & TRENDS John Shane, Director, InfoTrends, Weymouth, Massachusetts U.S. & European Toner & Developer Forecasts World Toner Forecast Summary Key Issues & Trends Impacting Markets & Vendors OEM And Aftermarket Trends & Issues  12:00 Noon Lunch   1:30 p.m. Session 2 THE FUTURE OF HIGH SPEED DIGITAL PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES J. Randolph Sanders, President and Peter Mason, Senior Vice President & Chief Technical Officer, Torrey Pines Research, Carlsbad, California The Major Technologies: Dry Toner, Liquid Toner & Ink Jet Current Products By Technology Suppliers Strategies By Technology Future Trends CAN / WILL THE U.S. CONTINUE TO BE A MAJOR PRODUCER OF TONER & RAW MATERIALS? Graham J. Galliford, President, Galliford Consulting & Marketing, Ventura, California Drivers For The World Cost/Price Demands For The Printed Page From Toner Based Print Engines Differences In Cost & Quality Around The World Barriers To Globalization of Manufacturing & Marketing Opportunities & Risks Of Global Activities For U.S. Companies Predictions For The Future HISTORY OF CHEMICAL TONERS: WHERE CAN A NEW COMPANY STILL PLAY? Dr. Michael A. Hopper, Copperas Consulting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Early Activity - 1970-1985 1980's & 90's - Major Activity In Japan & Commercial Dry Toners By Suspension Polymerization (SPT) 1990-2005 - DPFP (Dispersion of Pre-Formed Polymer) Process Investigated - Latex Aggregation Toners (LAT) - Vinyl Polymers - Licensing, Purchases & Implementation Activities 2007 Current Situation - Canon & Zeon Growing Capacity & Improving Performance - Fuji Xerox & Konica-Minolta Only Use DPT In Products - Many Other Companies Involved In Both SPT & LAT Products Future For New Companies & Materials Suppliers UNIVERSITY - INDUSTRY RESEARCH COOPERATION University representatives will describe their ongoing research programs with potential benefits to toner manufacturers and raw materials suppliers   5:30 p.m. Reception   Thursday, February 8, 2007   7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast   8:30 a.m. Session 3 RAW MATERIALS REVIEW 2006 John Cooper, President, Toner Research Services, Black Mountain, North Carolina Key Industry Announcements Hardware Trends: Impact On Toner Raw Materials 2006 Toner Trends: Impact On Toner Raw Materials Raw Material Use Estimates Issues Affecting Raw Material Use: Toner Evolution, Competition, Environmental & Other Issues Affecting Raw Material Price: Oil, Currency & Competition Raw Material Issues: Polymers, Pigments & Specialty Chemicals Patent Issues TRENDS & FUTURE FOR POLYESTER RESINS Dr. Yves Merck, Managing Director, Resings, Tubize, Belgium Trends & Future For Digital Printing: Faster, Better & In Colour Opportunity Of Polyesters How Polyesters Differentiate From Acrylics Polyester Types & Relationship Between Structure & Properties Crystalline Polyesters: Their Advantages & Problems Lowering The Cost Of Polyester Resins Bisphenol A Issue: Do You Really Need It? Production Methods & Alternatives Chemical Toners With Polyesters (NAD) Paper Recycling THE FUTURE FOR STYRENE ACRYLIC RESINS Styrene Acrylic Resin and Toner Production Companies will provide their viewpoints on the future of styrene acrylic resin usage in toners  12:00 Noon Lunch   1:30 p.m. Session 4 BIO-BASED RESINS & TONERS: THE TIME HAS COME Dr. Bhima R. Vijayendran, Senior Research Leader & VP Technology, Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio (Co-authors: Tom Gandolfi, Vice President Marketing, Stuart P. Conrad, Vice President Manufacturing & Dr. Jeffery Clark, Vice President Technology, Advanced Image Resources, LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia) Reducing Dependency On Petroleum: A Strategic Priority, A Generational Responsibility & An Economic Necessity Battelle & Advanced Imaging Resources Joint Effort Has Resulting In Cost Competitive, Highly Marketable Product Compatible With Current Hardware Provides Users With Seamless, Environmentally Friendly Printing & Copying Alternatives Technology Offers Unprecedented Advantages & Efficiencies In Recycling Process While Offering Outstanding Print Quality First Commercially Viable Bio-Based Resins & Toners Leveraging Readily Available Renewable Resources PIGMENT DISPERSION FOR TONERS AND INK JET SYSTEMS George H. Robertson, Director Dispersions Technology, Sun Chemical Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio Key Requirements Size & Shape Analysis Fastness Requirements Controlling Rheology Rheological Stability Pigment & Color Selection REACH AND ITS IMPACT ON THE TONER INDUSTRY Mary Ellen Maxwell, Product Safety Manager, Clariant Corporation, Pigments & Additives Division, Coventry, Rhode Island What Is REACH? Definition, Purpose, Goals & Scope REACH Timeline Impact On Chemical Industry Impact On Toner Industry Preparing For REACH TONER & RAW MATERIALS TEST EQUIPMENT Testing Equipment Manufacturers will provide updates and the latest options, trends, requirements and challenges for toner and raw materials testing equipment   5:30 p.m. Reception   Friday, February 9, 2007   7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast   8:30 a.m. Session 5 FOR HIGH PRINT QUALITY Dr. Robert D. Fields, Graphic Communications Group, Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York Quality Expecations Driving Improvements In Toner Charge Level & Stability Toner Chemistry Trends & Significance For Charge Agents Quality Factors For Evaluating Internal & External Charge Agents LATEST TRENDS IN METAL OXIDE TONER ADDITIVES Maria Nargiello, Sr. Technology Manager, Aerosil & Silanes, Degussa Corporation External Additive Trends In Toner Market Trends Which Have Driven Product Developments Additive Issues Related To Color, Chemical & High Speed Printing Toners Fumed Metal Oxide Production Processes, Products & Properties Performance Attributes Influenced By External Additives Influence Of External Additive Combinations Influence Of Addition Methods & Sequence Of Addition Influence Of Toner Chemistry & Type On Additive Package Recommendations: Where In Process Additives Can Be Added TONER PROCESSING & PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT Toner Processing Equipment Manufacturers will provide updates and the latest options, trends, requirements and challenges for toner production and processing equipment  12:00 Noon Adjournment Download a PDF version of this program by   clicking here PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS - FREE DISPLAYS Printer and other product demonstrations/displays by both conference speakers and registrants are encouraged. IMI will cooperate with all interested parties to provide appropriate space so products can be displayed and demonstrated during the conference breaks and receptions. There is no charge in addition to the conference registration fee to have a display. Interested companies should contact Al Keene at IMI (al@imiconf.com)to ensure that proper arrangements are made for product displays and demonstrations. IMI Conferences During February 2007 16th Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference January 31 - February 2, 2007 EP Technology - The Bright Future Seminar Februay 5-6, 2007 Chemically Prepared Toner Seminar Februay 5-6, 2007 IMI Completed Conferences on this Topic 9th Annual Toner & Imaging Chemicals Conference January 31 - February 2, 2007 8th Annual Toner & Imaging Chemicals Conference February 2-4, 2005 Chemically Prepared Toner Seminar February 2, 2005 Electrophotographic Printing Technology Seminar January 31, 2005 IMI Completed Programs Information Management Institute Information Management Institute, Inc. provides conference programs in the worldwide computer printer industry. Founded in 1988, IMI offers the largest and most comprehensive conference and seminar program in the digital printing industry. Since 1990, IMI has sponsored over 250 digital printing industry programs. 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