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The workshop “Future of paper-based finish-foil – powered by munksjö” will also take place at Surface in Motion 2024 in Leipzig. On the morning of 18 September 2024, the workshop will focus on the cost efficiency and sustainability of pre-impregnates. munksjö has put together top-class speakers and a varied, interesting agenda for the approx. 4-hour programme. Learn more about the sustainable application possibilities of finish foils, the economic advantages and see very practical examples from well-known companies. The workshop will end with a joint business lunch for all participants before the main programme of Surface in Motion starts at 2.00 pm.

There will also be a munksjö evening on 17 September as a pre-programme to Surface in Motion in the famous Auerbachs Keller in Leipzig, to which munksjö would like to invite you. You can also register free of charge for the joint dinner using the form below (places are limited).

Speakers of the Workshop

Munksjö R&D Centre
Hugo Spieser
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Hugo Spieser

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.
Munksjö Arches S.A.S.
Nicolas Simonnet
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Nicolas Simonnet

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. 

Munksjö Arches S.A.S.
Sébastien Alainé
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Sébastien Alainé

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.
Munksjö Germany Holding GmbH
Florian Mayer
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Florian Mayer

Florian holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Economics.

He worked as Managing Director Briggs & Stratton EMEA, 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.

ARCOLOR AG
Daniel Toppel
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Daniel Toppel

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.
Milan W. Krumbe von Alanod
KNEHO-LACKE GmbH
Bernd Dinkelborg
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Bernd Dinkelborg

Milan W. Krumbe von Alanod

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.

IKEA Supply Services AB
Anders Pettersson
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Anders Pettersson

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.

IKEA Supply Services AB
Peter Borgcrantz
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Peter Borgcrantz

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.

Agenda

8:15

Registration & Welcome

9:00

Welcome speech

Tino Eggert and Florian Mayer

9:05

Market overview and outlook of paper-based finish foils

Florian Mayer, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Munksjö

9:30

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

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

10:00

PIP solutions for cost effective and sustainable finish foil decorative surfaces

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

10:30

Coffee break

11:00

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

Daniel Toppel, Head Sales & Marketing, Arcolor AG

11:30

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

Bernd Dinkelborg, Head of Sales, Kneho-Lacke GmbH

12:00

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

Anders Petterson, Material & Technology Engenier and Peter Borgcranz, Material & Technology Engineer, IKEA

12:30

Lunch for workshop participants

Ihr Kontakt

Tobias Lorenz

Programm, Organisation & Sponsoring

tobias.lorenz@vincentz.net
+49 40 / 63 20 18-48

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