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General Electric is the world's largest diversified manufacturing, technology and services company. The Silicones division has technology centers and an extensive network of sales and service offices on five continents, supported by R&D and manufacturing facilities in the US and Canada, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Japan, the People's Republic of China, Korea, Thailand and Brazil.
Wacker-Chemie GmbH is a globally operating chemical company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Its portfolio focuses on semiconductor technology, silicone chemistry, polymers and fine chemicals, as well as on polysilicon. Corporate strategy is geared to enhancing the Group's global presence and strengthening its position as a technology leader and innovation partner for its customers. WACKER ranks among the world's most research-intensive chemical companies. WACKER's corporate research facility, the "Consortium für elektrochemische Industrie," is an indispensable part of the continuous innovation process.
Bob Simmons - Vice President, Crain Communications; Publications Director - Rubber & Plastics News, Plastics News, Tire Business, European Rubber Journal, Urethanes Technology and Waste News. Executive Director - International Rubber Molding Conference, International Silicone Conference, Automotive Elastomers Conference, International Latex Conference, International Tire Exhibition and Conference (ITEC), and the Hose Manufacturing Conference.
Phone: 330-836-9180 email bsimmons@crain.com
Timothy Angle - Elastomers & RTV Market Manager
Conference Co-Chairman
Phone 909-517-2561 email timothy.angle@ge.com
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Ed Laperriere - Marketing Manager, Wacker Silicone Division - Wacker Chemical
Conference Co-Chairman
Phone 517-264-8637 email ed.laperriere@wacker.com
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Don Sector - National Sales Manager
Phone: 330-865-6107 e-mail dsector@crain.com
Brent Weaver - Sales Representative
Phone: 330-865-6119 e-mail bweaver@crain.com
Jeff Mundson - Show Manager/Marketing Manager
Phone 330-865-6169 email jmundson@crain.com
