2ND NAPET - EVENT AT A GLANCE
2 November 2015, Monday	3 November 2015, Tuesday	4 November 2015, Wednesday
Site Visit Boretech PET recycling plant in Stockton 0900 - 1430 hrs.	2nd NAPET Day 1 08:00 - 17:00 hrs.	2nd NAPET Day 2 9:00 - 15:00 hrs.
	Networking Dinner at Celadon 18:00 – 21:00 hrs.

"Future of PET imports to the US and implications on pricing"

"Driving significant changes in the RPET industry - Perspectives from the rPET value chain"

Italian blow molding machinery maker Sipa SpA expanded its capacity to build and refurbish injection molds, and hot runners for PET preforms, at the Sipa North America plant in Atlanta.

New player, Italy-based Plastiblow has launched a North American sales effort. And is working with Hamilton Plastic Systems to handle sales and service in the United States and Canada.

Plastics News Dec 04, 2014

Despite decline in consumption of CSD in the US, North America beverage manufacturers continue to invest in in-house blow molding machines. This trend of self-manufacturing will continue especially among big companies as a means to costs and improve efficiency.

New promising applications for PET containers from food/beverage customers to cosmetics and household care are continuously emerging and this presents opportunities for converters and custom molders who still make about 75 percent of PET containers.

Americans are embracing new drinks, new flavors and healthier options like never before. New concoctions have emerged on the shelfs for example energized water, liquid enhancers, soup-in-a-bottle, cold pressed juices etc.

At the same time, single-serve wine in PET is taking off with new innovations, such as the recently launched Stacked Wines as leading wineries throughout US sees PET as a lightweight option that provides sustainability advantages and reduced cost.

Meanwhile, on the PET resin market front , the investigation by ITC on impact of imports from China, Oman, India and Canada continue. By Oct 2015 International Trade Commission will publish its findings and if affirmative will implement Countervailing duties and anti dumping duties.

Today China already has a 6.5% duty and if CVD and AD duties are implemented for all other countries, it will level the playing field for all and this will have significant adverse effect on North America pricing in years.

Recently, Nestle Water announced it’s the first premium natural spring water brands in the United States to offer a 100% rPET bottle. - Resource® Natural Spring Water.

Method announced its first 100% RPET detergent bottle in May this year.

Brandowners recognize the urgent need to increase recycling awareness but recycling systems in the US face many challenges still. According to the American Beverage Association, the national beverage container recycling rate is at 42 percent .The data suggests that more than half of the U.S. population is not recycling.

Concepts such as the circular economy and closed loop systems are gaining traction, but the industry recognise that the desire to act will require more than building awareness for recycling. To have a lasting impact, PET recycling needs to be addressed from every angle: logistics; infrastructure; industry collaboration; and consumer involvement.

CMT has lined up an authoritative panel of stakeholders in the RPET value chain to address - how to make PET recycling more effective and bring significant changes

i)	Hear from leading converter, Amcor; rPET processor – Verdeco , resin producer – Eastman and government authorities APR on their efforts to bring about significant changes to the rPET industry

Other highlights
i)	Global PET market scenario and how it relates to the North America markets
ii)	Special focus on Wine in PET bottles and recent innovations
iii)	International Trade Commission Investigation / Determination for Imports to USA & Impact on North America PET Pricing
iv)	PET import resin management and logistics challenges
v)	Hear from Phoenix Technologies, US leading rPET resin producer on why they are going upstream
vi)	Low cost production of bio-based Paraxylene from non-food biomass
vii)	Learning from Mexico – the world’s largest foodgrade PET recycling plant
viii)	Perspective from brandowner - Green 2o natural alkaline water on sustainability
ix)	Innovative technology to recycle multi-layer laminated flexible PET packaging films expanding our post-industrial recycling business in China
And many more.

Pre conference optional site visit to

Boretech PET recycling plant in Stockton

2 Nov (09:00 - 14:30 hrs.)

Pictures courtesy of Boretech.

Networking Dinner

All speakers and delegates are invited to
wine & dine at a 2015 Michelin Guide recommended restaurant located in the historic Napa Mill
on the banks of Napa River.

3 Nov (18:00 – 21:00 hrs)

Pictures courtesy of Celadon.

Transport arrangement:
Bus departing from Embassy Suite Hotel

First bus: 1730hrs. / Second Bus: 1800hrs.

Returning to Embassy Suite

First bus: 2030hrs. / Second Bus: 2100hrs.

Testimonials for 1st NAPET

Past PET Events

Industry News

Excellent mix of upstream downstream views.

~ Nissei ASB

Good 1st year, great networking, nice diversity. Well Done!

~ Muehlstein

Comprehensive event on the PET industry. Well worth the time!

~ Renew Merchandise

Very good experience, very professionally organized and follow up.

~ Selenis

Conference was very informative as it relates to where the PET resin industry is heading over the next 3-5 years.

~ Octal

CMT PET Conference series offer up to date business information on regional PET Resin & Packaging markets in Asia (PET Asia Outlook), Europe (GEPET), Middle East & Africa (MEAPET & MENAPET), Latin America (LAPET), South/Central Americas, Andean & Caribbean (SAPET & SCAPET), North America (NAPET), Japan (JPET) and now recently Iran (IRANPET).

Our program incorporates latest market and technological developments in the entire PET Value Chain, from PET Resin and Raw Materials (PX/PTA/MEG), to PET Preform and Packaging Productions, to Recycling.

Past Events

Read more about all our past PET events at

https://www.cmtpetconferences.com/

Be a Sponsor or Exhibitor!

This is an excellent platform to promote your organization to influential players and investors in the industry. Sponsorship opportunities available include Corporate, Exclusive luncheon & Cocktail sponsor.

Exhibition / catalogue display can be arranged upon request. Contact cynthia@cmtsp.com.sg

Amcor buys Encon preform business

PET thermoform recycling goes from 0 to 60 (million pounds)

Sustainability pledges help push recycling forward even as prices dip

Thailand's Royal Group adding thermoforming plant in Indiana

Canada Fibers to Add Plastics Recycling Plant in Toronto

Nestlé Taps Into Bottled Water On-Demand

Packaging recycling high for Canada

Toronto expanding plastic recycling program

PET bottle resin prices rise

U.S. PET Bottle Recycling | Rate Climbs to 31.2%

Comar expanding California bottle plant

Mitsubishi Polyester Film Invests $100 Million To Expand Its Greer, South Carolina, Manufacturing Complex

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