| Day 1 - [15 Jan, 2008 - Tuesday] |
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08:00
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Registration & Coffee
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09:10
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MACRO ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Ms. Mary Nicola ***, Economist for the Middle East and North Africa region
Standard Chartered Bank
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09:40
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MIDDLE EAST PLASTICS MARKET EVOLUTION
• Global and Middle East Overviews
- Supply – including new capacity updates
- Demand – key drivers
- Trade – shifting patterns
- Prices & Margins
• Market Trends in the Middle East
- Conversion Industry Development
- Freight Issues
- Transparent Pricing
Mr. Pat Rooney, Managing Director - Middle East
Chemical Market Associates Inc - CMAI Middle East
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10:15
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Discussion followed by Coffee
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10:45
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ABU DHABI POLYMERS PARK – “DRIVING A STEP CHANGE IN THE PLASTICS CONVERSION INDUSTRY OF UAE”
• Supporting the diversification of the Abu Dhabi economy
• Strong drivers for growth in the Plastics Conversion industry
• Industry Parks and Clusters, best practices
• Designing and realizing a competitive Polymers Park offering
Mr. Gustaf Akermark, Vice President – Abu Dhabi Polymers Park
Abu Dhabi Basic Industries Corporation (ADBIC)
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11:20
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STRATEGIES TO MAXIMISE VALUE CREATION IN THE DOWNSTREAM PLASTICS MARKETS
Mr. Saleh F. Al-Nazha, President
Tasnee Petrochemicals Complex
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11:55
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MANAGING PLASTICS SUPPLY CHAIN IN THE MIDDLE EAST
• Supply chain models
• On site logistics
• Carrier management / container availability
• Visibility
• Inventory control
Mr. Anthony Elwine, General Manager - Chemicals, Supply Chain Management
Maersk Logistics
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12:30
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Discussion followed by Lunch
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14:00
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COMPOUNDING AND MASTERBATCHES: OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATION
Dr. Yatish B Vasudeo, President & CEO
By Innovations Consultancy (India) Pvt Ltd
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14:35
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PACKAGING MARKET OUTLOOK
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15:10
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Discussion followed by Tea
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15:45
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MEETING REACH LEGISLATION FOR PLASTICS EXPORT TO EUROPE
- REACH provisions on polymers
- REACH requires the registration of monomers instead of polymers
- What is important for non-European polymer manufacturers?
- What needs to be done in the pre-registration period in 2008?
- the single steps: pre-registration, data-sharing in the Substance Information Exchange Forum, registration
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc
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16:20
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ENHANCING THE PROCESS OF PP& PE INJECTION MOLDING WITH PERFORMANCE ADDITIVES
Mr. Rahul Avasthi, CEO
Plaasteka
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16:55
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GLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC PIPES – TRENDS AND REQUIREMENTS
• Strategies in meeting global standards
• Growth Potential and Trends in the Gulf
Mr. Mohammed Hashim, QA/QC Manager
Abu Dhabi Pipe Factory
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17:30
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Discussion followed by Close of Day 1
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Networking Reception
for Speakers & Delegates
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| Day 2 - [16 Jan, 2008 - Wednesday] |
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09:00
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Chairmans’ Welcome
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09:05
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OVERVIEW AND DEVELOPMENTS OF THE PLASTIC CONVERSION AND PROCESSING INDUSTRY IN THAILAND
• Lessons and Case Study from Asian Processors
• Future Plastic Conversion and Processing Trends
Mr. Satit Hemmondharop, Vice President
Thai Plastic Industries Association (TPIA)
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09:40
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CHALLENGES FOR POLYMER PROCESSING INDUSTRIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST
• Prospects for value added plastics products in ME
• Size of local markets
• Export potential for finished goods
• Accessibility of cost advantaged raw materials
• Status of converting infrastructure and capabilities
• Capability of processors in working with new generation resins
Mr. Pradeep Tyle, Senior President
UFLEX Limited
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10:15
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Discussion followed by Coffee
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10:45
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POTENTIAL OF PVC CONDUITS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
• How would this impact sourcing strategies ?
• Forecast volume resin required
• Future Prospect
Mr. Lalu Sammuel, Marketing Manager
Clipsal Middle East FZC
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11:20
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PVC PROFILES MARKET IN TURKEY
• General PVC Consumption
• Demand & Supply Balance of Profiles
• Potential for Import and Export of Profiles
• Future Outlook
Mr. Yener Can, Vice President
Pimas Plastic Construction Materials Co
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11:55
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MOLD DESIGN CHALLENGES & PROCESSING COMPLEXITIES WITH NEW GENERATION RESIN
• New trends & design
• Key considerations in mold design
• Production challenges
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13:00
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Discussion followed by Closing Lunch
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14:00
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End of Conference
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