September 13-14, 2021
Charlotte, North Carolina (US)
Carbon Black World is heading back to the United States in 2021, bringing together the entire carbon black supply chain - including feedstock producers, carbon black manufacturers, equipment solution providers, and tire and pigment end-users from around the globe.
Roshan Ali is a Chemical Engineer with over 27 years’ experience in the Carbon Black Industry. Started as a Process Engineer in 2003 at the Plant in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He left the Plant 10 years later, having moved up to the position of Production Manager. Roshan then moved to Sid Richardson Carbon Co. (now Tokai Carbon) in Fort Worth Texas. He progressively worked as a Corporate Process Engineer, Process Engineering Manager and now the Engineering Director where he is responsible for both Process and Project Engineering Activities within Tokai Carbon. In his spare time, Roshan is an avid Fly Fisherman.
Haldor Topsoe is a world leader in catalysis and surface science, committed to helping our customers achieve optimal performance. We enable companies to get the most out of their processes and products, using the least possible energy and resources, in the most responsible way. We are headquartered in Denmark and do project development, R&D, engineering, production, and sales & service across the globe.
Kim is holding a degree both in business administration from St. Gallen, Switzerland and in electrical engineering from Copenhagen University, Denmark, and received financial training from INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France. He develops sustainable air quality control projects all over the world.
Paul Ita runs Notch Consulting, a Massachusetts-based research company dedicated to the market research needs of the global specialty chemicals industry. Mr. Ita focuses on raw materials for the global tire and rubber industries, with a particular focus on carbon black, silica, and rubber chemicals. Through Notch, he publishes the Carbon Black World Data Book and the Carbon Black Quarterly Newsletter.
• Employed by SCHMIDTSCHE SCHACK (formerly ALSTOM / American Schack Co.) since 1980, and currently Project & Sales Manager
• 40+ year veteran in the design and supply of customized solutions for various waste heat recovery systems
• Design of water heat boilers for wastewater and sludge incineration plants
• Deep knowledge and high experiences in design and manufacturing of high temperature gas-gas apparatus such as dedicated carbon black air preheater
• Design of heat exchangers for fluid bed, reheat and multiple hearth furnaces, as well as thermal oil for industrial applications.
• Author of numerous papers on industrial heat recovery for Carbon Black and WEF.
• Experienced with ASME.
• Author of various technical papers, some in the field of combustion of low Btu gases and presented them at conferences.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.
• BSME from Point Park University.
Speaker bio coming soon!
Since 1997 Victor has been an integral part in process design and developmental downstream solutions for hydrocarbon recovery. Working in support of key players in the industry his current position allows for new development of filtration and separation systems for hydrocarbon refining. He is principally involved in the technical development and training with EPC or FCC/RFCC Licensors worldwide. Experience includes program development for commercial applications, scoping studies and commissioning. He holds a MA Degree from San Diego State University and has worked for more than 20 years in the design and implementation of hydrocarbon filtration systems for refineries and the carbon black industry.
IAC is a fully integrated EPC Contractor & OEM of air pollution control (APC) systems, pneumatic conveying systems, bulk storage and dry material handling systems, rotary dryers, automated controls, and dry sorbent injection systems.
The company was founded in 1987 by Glenn Smith, Jr., who continues to lead the organization as CEO.
IAC’s unique approach of providing engineering services, metal fabrication, OEM equipment, project management, construction and foundations, and aftermarket parts & plant services allows us to be a multi-dimensional EPC contractor, handling all types of projects, from greenfield plant builds to engineered equipment installations, to replacement parts – all under one roof.
We take pride in our wide range of capabilities, expert staff, and project experience. We look forward to working on your next EPC or APC project.
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