Biography: 
Hans Miltner holds a degree in chemical engineering and obtained a doctorate in the field of polymer science from the Free University of Brussels. He started his career in academia, conducting applied research in the area of polymer nanocomposites. He then moved to industry where he led developments in functional coatings, specialty polymer compounds and thermoplastic composites. After taking on more commercial and business management roles, overseeing a number of global market segments such as automotive and oil & gas, he founded an independent technology consultancy and business development firm. Today he supports material suppliers, technology providers and end-users across the global plastics and composites industry, facilitating the market introduction and accelerating the adoption of plastics innovations. He brings along close to 20 years of combined academic and industrial technical experience in the plastics sector.

About Apply Carbon:

Apply Carbon, a subsidiary of Procotex Corporation, is an industry leader specializing in the sustainable transformation of carbon and para-aramid fiber and composite waste into high-performance materials. Apply Carbon provides milled, chopped and granulated fibers, both sized and unsized, in various lengths and tailored for a wide range of applications. Our products combine outstanding performance, cost-effectiveness, and ease of processing. They enable lightweighting and metal replacement, impart electrical performance to plastics or are used to enhance friction and wear properties of plastic components. With a state-of-the-art 16,500 m² factory in France and a commitment to sustainability, Apply Carbon ensures reliable, high-quality supply while supporting the transition to a more circular economy.