Extruder manufacturer Leistritz's annual Twin Screw Extrusion Workshop on Dec. 1-2, 2010 in NJ offers a broad range of outside experts to talk on topics of importance for extrusion processors.

Just a sample of the presentations:

- Christian Guckel, from BASF Switzerland, will talk on a recent study of organic pigment processing on twin-screw extruders.

- Bay Plastics Machinery's Jason Forgash presents on new developments in pelletizing.

- Tom Nosker of Rutgers University will speak on research at Rutgers involving recycling and natural fibers.

- Compounding of bioplasticPLA will be covered by Jim Nangeroni of NatureWorks.

-Bill Thiele, who retired from Leistritz with 40 years of experience in the industry, will share what he learned.

There are other presenters, both external as well as Leistritz employees. Find out more at http://www.alec-usa.com/2010_workshop.htm.