4 December 2025
Düsseldorf, Germany
THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS CONFERENCE 2025
For over 30 years, Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) has been the go-to meeting place for those working in the industry. Whatever tier of the supply chain you occupy, TPE delivers real and measurable results to all attendees. No other conference provides such comprehensive coverage of the materials under the TPE umbrella, including TPUs, TPVs, TPOs, EPDM, and styrenic block copolymers.
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3 December 2025 | 18:30 - 20:00
Join us the night before the conference for a free evening networking drinks reception. Whether you're meeting new faces or catching up with colleagues, this informal setting promises great conversations and a warm welcome.
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2005 - 2010: M.Sc. Chemistry (Universtit´a degli studi di Milano) 2010 - 2017: Different research position in Germany (Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster and Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg) Since 2017: ALLOD Werksoff GmbH & Co. KG
Bachelor's degree in applied plastics technology and a master's degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on plastics technology. I started working as a research Associate in 2024. Since then, I've been working in the areas of additive manufacturing, medical technology, and bioanalytics
Giuseppe Fiandaca is a materials expert specializing in medical plastics. Since January 2025, he has been Project Manager Medical at Masterflex Group. He studied Applied Chemistry at Reutlingen University and Plastics Engineering at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences. Giuseppes career began in 2011 at B. Braun Melsungen AG, focusing on PVC and TPE formulations as well as chemical failure analysis. In 2021, he founded Polyneers GmbH, a consulting company dedicated to medical plastics. Giuseppe contributes to standardization work, including the upcoming VDI 2023 guideline on process validation and previously DIN EN ISO 10993-18 on biocompatibility of medical devices.
Dr. Pierre Furtwengler obtained his PhD in polymer chemistry in 2018. The same year he joined Renault engineering team in charge of polymer material development and prescription for under bonnet applications. He is now technical polymer specialist for Renault Group since 3 years.
• 2023 – today: Product Manager EMEA, KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG
• 2019 – 2023: Market Strategies EMEA, KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG
• 2015 – 2019: Head of Sales Northern Europe, KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG
• 2011 – 2015: Technical Sales Manager EMEA, KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG
Phil has thirty years’ experience in working with rubber / elastomeric materials, in a broad range of industries in senior engineering and technical leadership roles.
Phil has gained invaluable experience in Aerospace and Defence, Space, Automotive and General Manufacturing industries in roles ranging from works chemist, design, production and process engineering, operational and project management, senior quality, and engineering director level leadership.
The breadth and depth of experience Phil has gained provides him with a unique insight into the importance of balancing rubber material design, application and manufacturing lean processes with today’s high performance operating environments, system integration and environmental legislative needs.
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