Archives: Speakers.

Sean Makin

Part of the Hoerbiger Group, Nottingham- based Newson Gale has been leading the way in hazardous area static grounding control for over 30 years, serving industries where processes generating static electricity have the potential to ignite flammable or combustible atmospheres. With several years’ experience in the field of static control, Sean Makin, Regional Sales Manager… Read more »

Andrew Norman

Chief Executive of the Solvents Industry Association (SIA) since 2013, Andrew Norman has worked in the chemical industry for 28 years, predominantly in Chemical Distribution. His role with the SIA covers full operational responsibility for the day to day running of the Association, which includes engagement with members, event organisation, marketing and promotion, production of… Read more »

Dr Benjamin Naden

Ben is a Senior Research Scientist at PRA with an extensive background in chemistry and materials-based solutions for product and process development. Ben works with PRA clients and members in new product development, paint and coatings R&D, concept identification, technical sales, project management, and practical project delivery.

Reza Nekouie Esfahani

Reza Nekouie Esfahani has >8 years’ experience in laser applications development for a wide variety of industries including 3D printing of electronics, electrification ad net-zero automotive, and energy both in academia and Industry. Reza is currently a Senior Research Engineer at the MTC where he is responsible for laser surface engineering leadership, roadmap, proposal writing… Read more »

Jenny Barnett

Jenny has worked in the Adhesives industry for 15 years, originally in quality and analytical laboratories with the last 10 years in Health, Safety and Environmental Management and ISO management systems (9001, 14001 and 18001).  In this time, she has led a global sustainability team and is currently the chair of the BASA Environment and… Read more »

Jim Palmer

Jim Palmer has over 40 years’ technical management experience in the adhesives, sealants and coating industry. He has worked for small independent manufacturers and large multinational corporations in the course of his career. He has a broad knowledge of manufacturing operations, i.e. technical, quality, production, sales purchasing, finance, distribution and systems, combined with experience of… Read more »