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.
