Polat Renaissance Istanbul Hotel
RATIONALISATION OF EUROPEAN PET INDUSTRY & THE ROAD AHEAD
Raw material expansions & increased PET inflow from Asia/ Mideast, Recycling Legislation, Sustainability continues to present challenges to the region's industry
Market rationalization in 2008/2009 eliminated a number of producers in the region resulting in reported increase in imports to Europe by 25-28% . Most of the supplies originate from Asian and Middle East countries. This year, demand is expected to be steady but supply will be tighter due to outages and lesser imports. Also the EU has opened up antidumping investigations against some major exporters to Europe.
Because of the region's dependence on imported resin, forecasting PET trade flows has become ever more complicated & challenging. Global factors including PET market trends, raw materials, polyester , film markets need to be taken into consideration in understanding the movement of resins into the market.
Virgin PET market is losing its share to recycled PET as post consumer recycling of PET containers continues to gain momentum in Europe.With increasing importance on sustainability- how is the PET industry embracing this challenge ?
CMT's 11th CEE PET Markets & the Balkans has these answers for you !
Comprising of industry experts, the conference will provide extensive updates on the entire PET value chain. Key issues to be covered include
An Optional Site Visit to the SETA Recycling PET plant is arranged for participants on the afternoon of Day 2. The plant is located 20-30 minutes away from the conference venue.
Hurry & sign up fast. Register online at www.cmtevents.com
You will network with
- Feedstock suppliers (PX/PTA/MEG) - PET resin producers & suppliers - Polyester manufacturers - Polymer/Petrochemical traders - Converters & preform manufacturers - Technology providers - Recycling companies - Bottlers/fillers - Brand owners