| Day 1 - [15 Nov, 2007 - Thursday] |
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08:00
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Registration and Coffee
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09:00
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Chairman’s Welcome and Introduction
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09:10
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GLOBAL STRATEGY ON PET BUSINESS
Mr. Casimiro Sacchetti, Managing Director, Begreen
La Seda
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09:40
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DEMAND/SUPPLY OUTLOOK OF PET FEEDSTOCKS (PX, PTA, MEG) AND ITS IMPACT ON GLOBAL PET TRADE
• Competitiveness of PET markets in Latin America
Mr. Chase Willet, Director Polyester & Polyester Raw Materials
CMAI
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10:25
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TRENDS AND DIRECTIONS OF LATIN AMERICA PET MARKETS
Mr. Phil Myers, Commercial Director
Eastman Chemical
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10:55
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Discussion followed by Refreshments
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11:30
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CREATING NEW MARKETS FOR PET THROUGH INNOVATIVE RESIN FORMULATION
Mr. David Gonzalez, Commercial & Marketing Director
Novapet
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12:00
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INNOVATION FOCUSED ON MARKET NEEDS
Mr. Jose Enrique Romo, Commercial Director
Amcor PET Packaging de Mèxico, S.A. de C.V.
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12:30
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COMPETITIVENESS OF PET IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
Mr. Jose Paez, President
Natura
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13:00
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Discussion followed by Lunch
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14:25
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Chairman's Remarks
Mr. Phil Myers, Commercial Director
Eastman Chemical Company
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14:30
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Panel Discussion: INNOVATIONS IN PACKAGING FOR WATER AND BEVERAGE
• Capabilities and limitations of PET
• Comparing PET with other packaging materials
Mr. Luis Vazquez, Packaging Manager
Danone Group
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14:31
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Mr. Carlos Herrera, Technical Director
Cadbury Schweppes
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15:00
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ROLE OF PET IN NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
• Insight on PET markets in Latin America
• Application of PET in Beer, Juices and Still drinks and future developments
Canadean Ltd.
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OUTLOOK & TRENDS IN:
• PET procurement trends
• Key applications, designs and sizes
• Market drivers and challenges
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15:30
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(I) ARGENTINA/SOUTH AMERICA
Mr. Alejandro Copley, Commerical Manager - PET Division
Simko
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16:00
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Discussion followed by Refreshments
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16:30
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(II) MEXICO
Mr. Alfonso Vaca Nava, Past President
AMEE
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17:00
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PET RECYCLING – IS THERE AN ECONOMICAL WAY ?
• From flake to a BTB pellet
• From flake inline to a high end product
Mr. Erwin Dragan, Sales Representative - Mexico
EREMA
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17:30
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RECYCLING PET USED BOTTLES TO FOOD GRADE APPLICATIONS
Mr. Carlos D Gutierrez, President
URRC
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Discussion followed by End of Day One
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18:15
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Cocktail Party for Speakers and Delegates
sponsored by
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| Day 2 - [16 Nov, 2007 - Friday] |
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09:00
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Chairman’s Remarks
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09:05
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PET FILM MARKET PROSPECTS IN MEXICO / LATIN AMERICA
Mr. Pradeep Tyle, CEO - Films
UFLEX
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09:35
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BARRIER COATING FOR MEDICAL DISPOSABLES; ACHIEVING FASTER SPEED IN PREFORM PRODUCTION
Mr. Mike Urquhart, Vice President, Latin America
Husky
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10:05
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MAXIMIZING PET BOTTLE PERFORMANCE FOR CSD THROUGH EFFECTIVE CLOSURE & CAPPING ALTERNATIVES
• Increase overall system efficiency while maintaining operational flexibility
• PET finish related savings
• Seal Performance Optimization
Alcoa Closure
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10:35
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Discussion followed by Refreshments
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11:05
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ADVANCEMENT IN COLORANTS AND ADDITIVES
Dr. Mark Frost, Global Development Director
Colormatrix
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11:35
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WEIGHT REDUCTION OF NECK-FINISHES IN LIGHT OF GLOBAL STANDARDIZATION
- Complexity and overall process impact of weight reduction
- Solutions suitable to the entire industry
- Cooperation with international industry societies such as ISBT to consider different needs
Bericap
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12:05
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Discussion followed by Lunch
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13:25
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Chairman's Remarks
Mr. Javier Cristian Espagnol, Sales & Marketing Director, Mexico, C.America & Caribbean
Closures Systems International, Mexico
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13:30
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PASTEURIZABLE PET BEER PACKAGING - ONE STEP AHEAD
• Closing the gap - Multilayer barrier technology
• Sustainable package - Usage on 35%+ post consumer PET
Mr. Jose Manuel Diaz, Manager, International Licensing Support
Graham Packaging
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14:00
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BARRIER PACKAGE DESIGN: PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS AND MATERIAL CAPABILITIES
• Factors important to extending shelf life of packaging
• Technologies available to meet the requirements of foods and beverages
Mr. Paul Share, Research Scientist
Valspar
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14:30
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NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN PHOTO-PROTECTIVE PACKAGING
Ms. Patricia Ruiz, Manager Application Sales Development
Cytec
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15:00
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SIGNIFICANT PET MOLD IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Ralph Gauss, Sales Manager Latin America / Marketing Manager
MHT
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15:30
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Final Discussion followed by Closing Tea
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16:30
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End of Conference
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