Greg Smith
Greg Smith earned a Ph.D. in synthetic fluorine chemistry from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. He spent 15 years with Honeywell at their Buffalo (New York) Research Lab, both of which have now been part of Solstice Advanced Materials for 1 year. Greg has worked on a diversity of projects from the pilot plant to the physical properties group to application teams. For the past six years, as an R&D Manager, Greg has led the R&D efforts of the aerosol and solvent applications team.
Monday Dec 7
Aerosol Products Division Program
Aerosol Packaging Today: Challenges, Innovation, and Opportunities for the Future
The aerosol products industry is navigating a period of significant change, as evolving regulatory requirements, sustainability expectations, supply chain pressures, and shifting market demands shape the future of aerosol technology.
This session will examine the current landscape for aerosol containers, valves, and propellants, highlighting key challenges facing the industry and the innovations being developed in response. Presentations will explore developments in container materials and design, advances in valve technology, and the evolving propellant landscape, including the technical, regulatory, environmental, and performance considerations influencing product development.
Looking beyond today’s challenges, the session will explore opportunities to advance aerosol technology and position the industry for the future. Speakers will consider emerging technologies, new materials and components, enhanced product performance, and evolving sustainability solutions. By bringing together perspectives across containers, valves, and propellants, the session will provide a comprehensive view of where aerosol technology stands today — and the innovations and opportunities that could shape where it goes next.
Speakers:
Carla Kimsel, Global Director of Consumer Cleaning, Industrial and Aerosol Categories Plastipak Packaging
Robert McEllhatten, Manager,Technical Sales & Support, Diversified CPC International
Predrag Ozmo, Sustainability Director, Ball Corporation
Goutham Sankaran, Product Development and Innovation, Lindal North America
Greg Smith, R&D Manager, Solstice Advanced Materials