Speakers
Alex Chausovsky
Alex Chausovsky is a highly experienced market researcher and analyst with more than two decades of expertise across subjects including economics, manufacturing, automation, advanced technology trends and business cycle analysis. He has consulted and advised companies throughout the US and Canada, Europe, South America, and Asia.
This session will deliver a clear, timely look at the forces shaping today’s economy and labor market. Alex will break down fast-moving developments in inflation, interest rates, hiring trends, consumer spending, business investment, and overall industrial activity — highlighting the most relevant takeaways in a clear, concise manner.
Derrick Mains
Derrick Mains is a 2022 Emmy Award-winning content creator, Vistage International’s 2024 New Speaker of the Year, a podcaster with over 2 million downloads, and the author of five books on systems and management—including his newest, polarizing release The System. With 25 years of hands-on experience working with companies from the Fortune 10 on down, Derrick has mastered operational excellence through his groundbreaking approach, The System. Blending storytelling, teaching, and a simple, practical style, he prepares organizations for what happens next.
Curbell Plastics
Graphic Overlays for In-Mold Decorating
Curbell Plastics will highlight Makrofol® SR906 polycarbonate film, a premium clear extruded film engineered for demanding in-mold decorating (IMD) and in-mold electronics (IME) applications. Featuring a protective acrylic functional layer, Makrofol® SR906 delivers exceptional scratch, chemical, and UV resistance while maintaining excellent printability and formability.
This material is ideal for high-performance applications such as automotive instrument panels and decorative trim, appliance control panels, handheld electronics, nameplates, product identification labels, and functional overlays in high-touch or harsh environments.
Demak America
Kromex®: Advanced 3D Emblem Technology
Demak will present Kromex®, a patented technology for manufacturing high-impact 3D emblems. This innovative process enables the creation of emblems in a wide range of shapes and premium finishes, including chrome, color, and matte effects.
Kromex® opens new possibilities for dynamic branding and decorative components, offering manufacturers a versatile and visually striking alternative to traditional emblem production methods.