12-13 Jan, 2009 - Dubai, U A E
Dusit Thani Dubai
Dusit Thani Dubai
It has been 2 years since “value creation” and “diversification” became the buzz words for the GCC as aggressive initiatives took place to diversify the Middle East downstream plastics industry. Plastic conversion industry hubs were set up to attract plastic converters and investments are rife in sectors like plastic packaging, film, plastic pipes, profiles, wire & cable etc. What are the market developments and dynamics for these sectors in the gulf region?
With the recent financial crisis in America shaking markets worldwide, how will the financial backlash affect the economies in the Middle East? As oil prices and markets remain volatile, what are the challenges facing stakeholders in the plastic industry?
It becomes imperative that producers shape up or ship out as world markets slow. Can plastics processors and converters beat their competition and gain a competitive edge globally? Can plastics converters find the support they need from plastic compounders and masterbatch industries in the Gulf region?
Going ‘green’ is no longer just a fad as authorities give more importance to plastics recycling and environmental protection. The UAE is seriously studying plans to limit plastic usage. What is the growth potential of bio-degradable plastics and plastics recycling? Can these help producers better manage production costs ?
Gain insights on these concerns and more at CMT’s 2nd Arabplast Summit and be part of this dynamic exchange.
Key reasons to attend CMT’s 2nd Arabplast Summit
• Analyse the region’s polymer markets and demand-supply mechanics
• Review how will the American financial crisis impact the Gulf economies
• Assess market trends in key demand sectors: plastic pipe, profiles, plastic packaging, film & sheets
• Evaluate the potential of plastics recycling
• Review the prospect of bio-degradable plastic in the Gulf
• Gain insights on how rising freight costs can be minimized and how can the supply chain be further optimized
• Assess the competitiveness of plastic converters in the Gulf
• Gain updates on new investments in polyester fiber spinning
• Opportunities for growth in plastic compounding
• Benefit from the experience of movers and shakers in the plastic processing industry
You Will Network With
This conference is aimed at middle and top level managers of all sides of the industry from resin suppliers, traders, producers, masterbatch, plastic compounders, plastic converters, molders, end users (packaging, plastic pipes, profiles, film & sheet), logistics suppliers, financial institutions, associations and regulatory bodies. Participants will include representatives from all company departments including senior management, marketing & sales, commercial, production, supply chain and logistics.
Organized in conjunction with the leading plastics & rubber trade show by Al Fajer Information Services,
It was a mere two years ago that GCC initiatives to diversify
The 2nd Arabplast Summit is primed to provide definitive source of timely information and insights on the current trends and strategies shaping the industry. Representatives from Nexant Chemsystems, Arab Petroleum Investment, UFLEX Limited, Nova Industries, Rowad National Plastic Factory, Maersk Logistics, Taghleef Films, National Petrochemical Industrial Company, Pimas Plastic Construction Materials, Horizon Technologies FZE, Milliken, Obeikan Technical Fabrics and many more have been roped in to help make sense of the economic situation and share their perspectives on how the industry can take comprehensive and innovative approaches to tackle the latest developments and issues. Some of the key areas that will be examined are:
· Latest demand and supply mechanics on polymer market
· Ongoing financial crisis and how it impact the economics in the Gulf
· Packaging as an innovative tool to drive demand
· Market Trends in plastic pipe, plastic packaging, wire & cable, film sectors
· Rising freight costs and supply chain optimization
· Competitiveness of plastic converters in the Gulf
· New investments in polyester fiber spinning
At the 2 day event packed with over 10 hours of networking sessions, delegates can expect to meet and form valuable business contacts with a wide ranging profile of participants from polymer producers, distributors, polymer traders, to representatives from Banks and Financial institutions, to polymer end users, transportation & logistics personnel, plastic industries executives & consultants from key polymer producing & consuming groups in Middle East Region.
For more information on this event please visit http://www.cmtevents.com/ArabPlast or contact Ms Reema Patnaik via email at reema@cmtpsp.com.sg.
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Source: PRW.com, 21-Oct-2008
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