2026 Event Highlights
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What is Cleaning Products US?
Cleaning Products US (CPUS) is the home and personal care industry's go-to conference in the United States, bringing together trusted experts from across the supply chain to discuss recent trends, shared challenges, emerging growth opportunities, and new ideas. This event is a must-attend for anyone working within the cleaning products industry alongside the packaging and print industries. Attendees can expect can't-miss case studies, networking opportunities and top-of-the-line solutions.
Who Attends Cleaning Products US?
All positions of the supply chain from chemical manufacturers to packaging suppliers, retailers, regulatory agencies and more! In 2025, we had nearly 50 different companies present with job titles like the following:
Kuraray is a leading global specialty chemical company that pioneers, manufactures and sells resins, chemicals, activated carbon, fibers, textiles, specialty dental materials and other highly functional products that improve the environment and enhance quality of life throughout the world. The company’s diverse product portfolio provides critical solutions for industries such as automotive, agriculture, aerospace, paper and packaging, oil & gas, medical and consumer goods.
Founded in 1926, Kuraray operates in 32 countries and regions. Its North America subsidiary, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI), was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Houston. Kuraray America operates top-of-the-line production and research facilities in Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia. The North American division produces nearly 80% of its extensive product portfolio domestically, emphasizing Kuraray’s deep commitment to local production.
Sustainability is at the heart of Kuraray America’s product innovation and operational excellence – from its use of renewable and recyclable feedstocks to instituting circular economy practices at its sites. Guided by three pillars—people, product and planet—the company is committed to safety, excellence and environmental responsibility. Central to Kuraray America’s mission is its global sustainability strategy known as Kuraray Group Medium-Term Management Plan “Passion 2026”. This strategic framework aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2035 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. By focusing on these goals and consistently leveraging pioneering technology, Kuraray continues its mission to deliver new sustainable solutions that support people and the planet.
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Darci Ferrer provides support to clients on a wide range of regulatory and scientific topics related to chemical management with a focus on Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) regulated products. This includes helping clients determine a pathway to registration of new active ingredients and end products. She has broad experience in regulatory and scientific affairs regarding a variety of industrial and consumer products, including pesticides, cleaning products, and fragrance materials. Furthermore, Darci's experience in chemicals regulation is comprehensive, including advisory and scientific work with industry leaders.
Prior to joining Steptoe, Darci served as Chief Scientist for a leading trade association where she was accountable for regulatory analysis and advocacy for the fragrance industry in the US and Canada, providing direct support and assistance to association members. She regularly developed comments on regulatory proposals and met directly with regulators to discuss potential opportunities and concerns of new and proposed regulations. Of note, Darci led early industry efforts to support the EPA risk evaluation of one of the first twenty substances selected for review by EPA under the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Her past experience also includes developing and submitting state and federal pesticide registrations and point source environmental exposure assessments.
Filip is Euromonitor International’s global lead for home care research and strategic client engagement. He oversees the company’s global home care insights, authors flagship industry reports, and shapes the editorial direction of Euromonitor’s industry insights.
Widely recognised as a thought leader in the category, Filip delivers data-driven, forward-looking analysis to home care brands and retailers worldwide. His expertise helps clients navigate shifting consumer behaviours, category performance, and emerging industry opportunities.
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My interests lie at the intersection of life sciences, technology, and business, and I am betting my career on the biorevolution and the emerging bioeconomy. Currently I am building Cascade Biocatalysts with the dream of easy-to-use enzymes that are both economical and scalable for greener chemical manufacturing.
Before leading Cascade, I was a product manager for the computational product discovery team at Zymergen, focused on using software and data science tools to accelerate new molecule discovery from biology.
Before Zymergen, my experience as an associate at Bain & Company coupled with my technical education as a chemical engineer at Stanford and the Dow Chemical company provided me a unique skill which has allowed me to excel at the interface of technology and business.
TJ Haas joined the Sea-Land team in 2014. He currently serves as Sea-Land’s HI&I Industry Manager and Senior Account Manager for the Midwest Region, working with clients in Kansas, Missouri, Chicago, and Southern Illinois. With over 15 years of experience in account management, TJ has a strong track record across diverse sectors, including personal care, industrial, household, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, paint and coatings, rubber, and agriculture. Notably, he recently served as the Chairman of the Chicago Section of STLE (Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers).
TJ is a proud alumnus of Lewis University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and actively participated in the tennis team. Beyond his professional life, he enjoys supporting his children’s activities, traveling with his family, and engaging in competitive sports.
Engaging Product Development Leader possessing a winning blend of subject matter expertise, portfolio management, product development, and executive leadership acumen. Natural skills in building genuine connections with people at all levels across multiple disciplines to inspire teams to produce exemplary results, via hands-on involvement and cross-functional delegation.
Leverages a unique mix of visionary, strategic, technical, operations and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning talents and effort with organizational objectives. An influential leader who creates immediate impact, produces results and fuels positive outcomes.
Scott Jaynes is the Senior Research and Technology Manager for Home Care at Croda, Inc. in Princeton, New Jersey, where he is responsible for new product development and technical service for household and I&I cleaning markets in North America. He specializes in the development of bio-based and sustainable ingredients and their application in consumer and industrial products. Prior to joining Croda, Scott held R&D positions at BASF, Ciba Specialty Chemicals, and Unilever.
Nathan Sell is the Sustainability and Certifications Leader for Household and Personal Care (HPC) at IFF. In this role, he is responsible for managing the certification and sustainability strategies for the HPC business.
Prior to joining IFF, Nathan was Senior Director of Sustainability at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) where he led developed and executed all facets of ACI’s sustainability program. Nathan also served at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where he was a Technical Writer and Editor for the Office of Science Coordination and Policy, Chemical Review Manager in the Office of Pesticide Programs and an ORISE Research Fellow in the Office of Water, where he worked on climate change adaptation and resilience.
Nathan graduated from Trinity College (Hartford, CT) with a B.S. in Biology and minor in Environmental Science and holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA).
Brian T. Sansoni is the Senior Vice President of Communication, Outreach & Membership at the American Cleaning Institute. ACI is the trade association for the cleaning products industry in the United States, based in Washington D.C.
Since 2000, Mr. Sansoni has served as a spokesman for ACI and is responsible for the association’s external and internal communication activities, including media relations and promotion of the ACI’s technical, government affairs, sustainability and consumer education activities.
In 2012, he was named Vice President, Sustainability Initiatives, reflecting the work already done to build ACI’s sustainability programs that showcase how ACI members are leading the way in demonstrating sustainability every single day. This includes the 2011 release of the first-ever Sustainability Report for the U.S. cleaning products industry.
Mr. Sansoni also directs ACI’s membership development and member retention efforts.
Prior to joining ACI, Mr. Sansoni worked at the Grocery Manufacturers of America (now Grocery Manufacturers Association), the world’s largest association of food, beverage, and consumer product companies. While there, he served as Senior Manager for Public Policy Communications, working as a spokesman for association positions on issues like food biotechnology, food and product safety, obesity, and irradiation.
I am a research and innovation leader with a Ph.D. in polymer chemistry and 18 years’ experience in the CPG industry leading technically complex initiatives and cross-functional teams to deliver products to market by connecting emerging technology, consumer insights, and business drivers. I have extensive benchtop formulation experience in a broad range of product categories, forms, and chemistries including: disinfecting wipes, hard and soft surface disinfecting spray cleaners, dish cleaners, laundry detergents and sanitizers, dilutables, aerosols, solids, concentrates, antimicrobials, natural/green chemistry, and even salad dressings and marinades.
I am passionate about applying science and business acumen in rapid iteration to develop products that solve consumer needs and make people’s lives better. I’m also dedicated to the career development of those around me and building a supportive culture that encourages everyone to be their best and to be successful even when they fail.
In addition to my current role at Clorox I am the chair of the Future Leaders Board of the American Cleaning Institute and chair of the Cleaning Division Executive Board at the Household and Commercial Products Association In my free time, I enjoy non-technical mountain climbing and my most notable summits include Half Dome, El Capitan, Mt. Whitney and Mt. Kilimanjaro.
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