Steve Bellavia

Business Unit Director - Nonwovens, Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc.

Steve Bellavia, Business Unit Director of the NONWOVENS group, has been with Herrmann Ultrasonics since 2006. While at Herrmann Ultrasonics, Steve’s responsibilities have included providing ultrasonic welding solutions to a variety of industries, including those in injection molded plastics and packaging. As a degreed engineer, he has provided manufacturing solutions to a wide variety of OEMs and end users throughout his career.

Steve Bellavia and Markus Pasternak will be co-presenting Bonding of Lightweight Nonwovens. Presenting ultrasonics will be Steve Bellavia, with support on nonwovens from Markus Pasternack. 

One Process Many Solutions: Bonding of Lightweight Nonwovens

Ultrasonic welding of nonwovens is an extremely fast and stable process that is easily repeatable and directly available without the need for pre-heating. The technology allows for simultaneous embossing, laminating and cutting. The laminated materials provide a pleasant softness and fulfill all requirements for wear comfort and functionality. Steve Bellavia, Business Unit Director - Nonwovens, and Markus Pasternak, Regional Sales Director, Nonwovens, Herrmann Ultrasonics, will present on the leading edge technology of ultrasonics-- the capabilities and limits of laminating / bonding lightweight nonwovens.