Future of paper-based finish foil

Future of paper-based finish foil


Join our workshop on paper-based finish foils!

We are thrilled to announce a special workshop on paper-based finish foils, organized in collaboration with the B2B Network möbelfertigung & arcade / Surface in Motion.

This event will take place in the morning of 18 September 2024. It is specifically designed to explore the latest and future trends in enhancing cost-efficiency and sustainability within the laminates and furniture industry using pre-impregnated papers.

What to Expect:

  • In-depth sessions on improving cost-efficiency
  • Visions for boosting sustainability
  • Insights from leading industry experts
  • Engaging discussions and knowledge sharing

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with professionals dedicated to advancing cost-efficiency and sustainability with pre-impregnated papers.

Register now to secure your spot!

Title:

FUTURE OF PAPER-BASED FINISH FOIL
Cost-efficiency and sustainability with pre-impregnated papers


Date:

18 September 2024


Time:

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m (8:15 a.m. Registration & Welcome)


Location:

Eventpalast Leipzig, Puschstraße 10, 04103 Leipzig, Deutschland

Join our workshop on paper-based finish foils!


We have put together top-class speakers for an approx. 4-hour program. Click here for the program.

The workshop will end with a joint business lunch for all participants before the main program of Surface in Motion starts at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

6:30 p.m.

Munksjö-Dinner at Auerbachs Keller, Leipzig


Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Workshop – FUTURE OF PAPER-BASED FINISH FOIL by Munksjö

from 8:15 a.m.

Registration & Welcome

9:00 a.m.

Start Workshop

Welcoming speech Tino Eggert and Florian Mayer

9:05 a.m.

Florian Mayer, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Munksjö

Market overview and outlook of paper-based finish foils

9:30 a.m.

Hugo Spieser, Sustainability Manager, Munksjö and Nicolas Simonnet, Technical Customer Service Director, Munksjö

Advancing decor surfaces: The dual advantage of sustainability and technical performance with pre-impregnated paper

10:00 a.m.

Sébastien Alainé, Head of Marketing & Communication, Munksjö, Ingrida Pachowiak and Bernhard Rüdrich, Technical Customer Service and PIP  Specialist, Munksjö

PIP solutions for cost effective and sustainable finish foil decorative surfaces.

10:30 a.m.

Coffeebreak

11:00 a.m.

Daniel Toppel, Head Sales & Marketing, Arcolor AG

Ink challenges of printing on pre-impregnated papers and future opportunities

11:30 a.m.

Bernd Dinkelborg, Head of Sales, Kneho-Lacke GmbH

Cost and sustainability implications when lacquering pre-impregnated paper – EB and UV

12:00 p.m.

Anders Pettersson, Material & Technology Engineer und Peter Borgcrantz, Material & Technology Engineer, IKEA

Affordable Sustainability, future of paper-based finish foils in IKEA

12:30 p.m.

Lunch for workshop participants

End approx. 1:30 p.m.


Title of Presentation:

Market overview and outlook of paper-based finish foils

Florian Mayer
Vice President Sales & Marketing
Munksjö Germany Holding GmbH

Florian holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Economics.
He worked as Managing Director Engines & Power EMEA Briggs & Stratton, and earlier, he worked in leading commercial roles at Stanley Black & Decker.
Florian has been appointed Global VP Sales & Marketing at Munksjö as of 1st July 2023.
As an executive management team member, Florian drives Munksjö’s growth agenda, focusing on innovations for a sustainable everyday life.


Title of Presentation:

Advancing decor surfaces: The dual advantage of sustainability and technical performance with pre-impregnated paper

Hugo Spieser
Sustainability Manager
Munksjö R&D Centre

Munksjo: Advancing decor surfaces: The dual advantage of sustainability and technical performance with pre-impregnated paper

Hugo holds a Master’s in Chemistry as well as a PhD in Materials Science in the field of nanomaterials formulation and surface treatment for packaging applications. With this strong technical background, Hugo started working for today’s Munksjö group in 2021, originally in an R&D position, coordinating and managing innovations projects related to Decor & Pre-Impregnated Papers. In 2023, he evolved in a Sustainability Manager position to support the company’s growing efforts on Sustainability & ESG topics globally.


Nicolas Simonnet
Technical Customer Service Director
Munksjö Arches S.A.S.

Nicolas Simonnet Technical Customer Service Director Munksjö Arches S.A.S.

After receiving his Master’s in Paper Engineering, Nicolas started his career working in the paper industry by leading production units, driving process improvements, and a variety of development projects. In 2007, he joined what is now the Munksjo Group, eventually becoming the Technical Customer Service Director for Décor Paper, leading a team providing global technical support to its customers. Most recently, Nicolas received a Global Executive MBA and since Oct 1, 2022 has also taken management responsibility for the French entities of Munksjo – Arches paper mill and Apprieu R&D Center.


Title of Presentation:

PIP solutions for cost effective and sustainable finish foil decorative surfaces.

Sébastien Alainé
Head of Marketing & Communication
Munksjö Arches S.A.S.

Sébastien Alainé Head of Marketing & Communication Munksjö Arches S.A.S.

After receiving his Master’s in Marketing and International Business, Sébastien Alainé began his career in 1995 in the automotive battery sector. In 2002, he transitioned to the paper industry, joining Arjowiggins as Marketing Manager. In 2008, Sébastien was promoted to Marketing Director for the decor paper business at Ahlstrom-Munksjö. He redefined marketing positioning and contributed to significantly promote the solid color offering.
Since 2022, Sébastien has served as the Head of Marketing, Communication & Design at Munksjö. He oversees the Central Color Laboratory, drives the company’s brand and communication strategy, and leads Munksjö’s marketing activities. His passion for paper, design and innovation contribute to highlighting and differentiating Munksjö’s unique competitive edges in solid colors and pre-impregnated foil-based papers.


Ingrida Pachowiak
Technical Customer Service Manager
Munksjö Dettingen GmbH

Ingrida Pachowiak Technical Customer Service Manager Munksjö Arches S.A.S.

Graduate of the faculty of economy of Vilnius University, Ingrida profiled herself in technical sales of furniture materials and obtained extensive knowledge in materials and technologies of woodworking industry and furniture manufacturing in different European countries. After further career steps in technical sales and product management in décor printing and foil lacquering companies she joined Ahlstrom-Munksjö (now Munksjö) in 2019 in a position of technical customer service manager specializing on pre-impregnated papers.


Bernhard Rüdrich
Technical Customer Service Manager
Munksjö Dettingen GmbH

Bernhard Rüdrich Technical Customer Service Manager Munksjö Arches S.A.S.

Bernhard is graduate engineer in chemistry with a thesis in instrumental analytics. He started his career as laboratory manager in 1989 in the paper industry and joined Munksjö Dettingen 2000 in a function as technical customer service manager. He supported the team in Dettingen to become the market leader for pre-impregnated papers.


Title of Presentation:

Ink challenges of printing on pre-impregnated papers and future opportunities

Daniel Toppel
Head Sales & Marketing
ARCOLOR AG

Munksjo Workshop : Ink challenges of printing on pre-impregnated papers and future opportunities

After completing his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and postgraduate degree in business engineering, Daniel Toppel worked for almost 30 years in the surface and coating industry at key industrial players for industrial adhesive tapes, healthcare printing, industrial adhesives and adhesive films as well as water-based printing inks.
Over the course of his career, he has held various positions first as Laboratory Manager and later Process Engineering, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Managing Director and Business Developments.

In August 2020, he joined ARCOLOR as Head of Sales & Marketing, where he is responsible for the range of water-based printing inks for applications in rotogravure décor printing as well as for industrial digital printing.


Title of Presentation:

Cost and sustainability implications when lacquering PIP – EB and UV

Bernd Dinkelborg
Head of Sales
KNEHO-LACKE GmbH

Cost and sustainability implications when lacquering PIP – EB and UV

Bernd started his journey at KNEHO-LACKE in 2011 and he is now responsible for marketing and sales. As a wood engineer with a solid background of production technologies he became specialized in the UV-coating sector, focusing primarily on product development and the application of industrial coating processes.


Title of Presentation:

Affordable Sustainability, future of paper-based finish foils in IKEA

Anders Pettersson
Material & Technology Engineer at
Material & Innovation, Wood Supply
IKEA Supply Services AB

Trained cabinet maker before studying Mechanical Engineering at Masters level in Linköping. Joining IKEA 1998 developing production and quality at wood furniture suppliers. Moved to China 2002 and became quality manager in a purchasing area dominated by wood based products. Since 2006 working in IKEA, Älmhult with foils, boards, veneer and egde-glued panels. Developing wood based materials & furniture and supporting the product development process with material knowledge.


Peter Borgcrantz
Material & Technology Engineer at
Material & Innovation, Wood Supply
IKEA Supply Services AB

Join our workshop on paper-based finish foils!

After my technical studies I joined our family business within manufacturing of steel components. In 2007 I joined IKEA as Development Engineer in the Kitchen Business Area, started with metal products, and later stepped in to foil on board materials. From 2017 I’ve been working as Material Owner within the material segment Foil on Board, responsible for development of all foil covering materials.