MINNEAPOLIS – Mike Kragness, an applications specialist expert with AMETEK MOCON, will present an educational session at Converters Expo South on Feb. 26, 2026. His session, “The Critical Role of Water Vapor Transmission Rate in Product Performance and Safety,” will take place from 11:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m. EST as part of the event’s Vendor Education Series. With two decades of experience at AMETEK MOCON, Kragness brings deep expertise in material permeability testing and barrier performance to this tradeshow. His presentation will explore the importance of water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) across a wide range of applications – from breathable healthcare products and personal protective equipment (PPE) to high-barrier electronics and solar panels – highlighting how WVTR directly impacts product quality, performance and safety. Converters Expo South brings converters, manufacturers and industry experts together at the Charlotte Convention Center to share insights into materials, technologies and best practices regarding the future of converting.

For details on this event and other opportunities to connect with AMETEK MOCON in 2026, please visit www.ametekmocon.com/aboutus/newsandevents/events.

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AMETEK MOCON is a global leader in gas analysis and sensing. Our oxygen, toxic gas and particulate sensors support personal safety, environmental monitoring, and industrial applications worldwide. Learn more at www.ametekmocon.com.

About AMETEK

AMETEK MOCON is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc. [NYSE:AME], a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with approximately $7.0 billion in annual sales.

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