23-24 May, 2011 - Hong Kong, HONG KONG
The Langham, Hong Kong
The Langham, Hong Kong
Bioplastics - Poised for next level of Growth - with New Applications & Innovations!
The road ahead for the Bioplastics sector looks set to be an exciting one!
Global demand for bioplastics continues to grow by leaps and bounds, as new applications and innovations catch the interest of "green" conscious end-users. Asia is not far behind.
Pira International reported that Global demand for bioplastic packaging is forecast to reach 884,000 tons by 2020. This translates to a compound annual growth rate of 24.9% from 2010-15 slowing to a CAGR of 18.3% in the five years to 2020. According to the study, a new breed of bioplastics will be major drivers as packaging market demand gradually shifts from biodegradable and compostable polymers towards biopackaging based on renewable and sustainable materials.
Recently implemented regulations are also compelling companies to reduce their carbon footprint, making bioplastics a logical choice.
But in order to realise the investment opportunities in emerging bioplastics markets in Asia, it is essential for producers to first address concerns regarding supply capacities and sustainability.
At 5th Bioplastics Markets you will hear the most authoritativeand in-depth analysis of these crucial issues and more.
This conference is also your 1 stop access to valuable business relationships with the world's Bioplastics community! Come prepared with your namecards to network with:
CEO/Presidents, MD, GM, Business Development Directors, Sales & Marketing Managers, Commercial Director, Technology Manager, Product Manager, R&D Director from bioplastics producers/suppliers/brand owners/retailers/ processors/converters, financial & academic institutions, machinery suppliers & all who wants to get an update on the opportunities in the bioplastics business | Into its 5th year, and supported by an international panel of bioplastics professionals, the Bioplastics Markets conference in Hong Kong on 23-24 May 2011, is a MUST ATTEND event where you will gain key insights into the future for bioplastics!
Key Reasons to Attend:
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Against a global green agenda, bioplastics continues to rein supreme. Bioplastics accounts for less than 2% of the petrochemical-based polymer consumption, but this market has been rapidly developing over the past few years.
"According to the study, a new breed of bioplastics will be major drivers as packaging market demand gradually shifts from biodegradable and compostable polymers towards biopackaging based on renewable and sustainable materials." 10 January 2011, source: plasticstoday.com
With the increasing use of plant-based sources for bioplastics, comes the hot issue of sustainability. Corn and sugarcane used to produce bioplastics are primarily for consumption and this could be threatened by the growth of bioplastics. More and more bioplastics producers are looking at alternatives such as cellulosics and non-food wastes like potato-skin. One recent example is the development of bioplastics made of plant stems and cashew nut shells by NEC.
"Packaging is one of the most advanced fields of applications for bioplastics, both in biobased and biodegradable plastics" [1 October 2010, packagingnews.co.uk] Flexible films form the biggest part of the bioplastics market and we see increasing demand for such films in every country. Many packaging producers and brand owners are collaborating in a bid to inject as much "green-ness" in their products as possible.
As the bioplastics industry progresses, we see increasing use of biobased materials in durable goods in the electronics and automotive sectors. Bio-polyurethanes would soon be used in cars and running shoes and Fujitsu just created a bioplastic mouse made from non-food source. These are just a few of the many emerging bioplastics applications in durable products these days. What new research & developments are brand owners and producers coming up with to increase the percentage of bioplastics in their products?
How is the bioplastic industry developing in some of the Asian countries? What are the challenges faced in the India, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong and what are some of their government regulations/legislations in place to support the bioplastics movement? What are the latest updates on compostability testing and what are the lessons learnt that can be put into use?
Attend CMT's 5th Bioplastics Market Conference to find out more where these developments are taking place and the identification of near future trends in technological and industrial progress. Register online at www.cmtevents.com with your team today! |
CMT is proud to present Rhein Chemie as the Corporate Sponsor of the 5th BioPlastics Markets conference on 23rd and 24th of May, 2011.
Rhein Chemie is a chemicals company that has had a successful track record in customized additives and service products stretching back over 100 years. The approximately 800-strong workforce develops, produces and sells products for various sectors of the rubber, lubricant and plastics industries worldwide. The company is headquartered in Mannheim-Rheinau, Germany and has production facilities in Europe, Asia and North and South America. Rhein Chemie is a wholly owned subsidiary of the LANXESS Group, Leverkusen, Germany.
05 May, 2011
US-based PolyOne says its reSound biopolymer, made with 30% bio-derived content, is ideal for durable applications.
The company says its customers often struggled to find biopolymers with the desired performance properties.
“Our reSound compounds solve this dilemma by providing both a high percentage of renewable content and excellent mechanical properties,” says the firm. “With reSound biopolymer compounds, tomorrow’s cars, mobile phones can stand out from the competition.”
(Source: European Plastics News, 15 February 2011)
Dr. Willie Chien, President of Asia with Polyone Corporation, will share insights on the latest biopolymer developments in durable applications at the 5th Bioplastics Markets held in Hong Kong on 23-24 May 2011.
PolyOne is part of the conference’s international panel of speakers due to address sustainability trends in bioplastics, product innovations, global & country-focused market outlook, end-users perspectives and more. A copy of the full program agenda is available here.
For registrations to the conference, click here or send an email to Grace Oh at grace@cmtsp.com.sg.
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13 Apr, 2011
The consumer landscape is changing and it’s having a serious impact on the packaging decisions of many major companies, especially in Europe. Among the companies considering a switch from traditionally developed packaging to bioplastics, is Nestle, who announced their intentions to swap out their current plastic packaging at a February conference in Las Vegas.
(Source: World Market Media, March 2, 2011) |
In line with the global shift towards sustainable packaging, top bioplastics major will gather at the 5th Bioplastics Markets in Hong Kong (23-24 May 2011) to explore opportunities arising from this trend.
Besides key reviews on the latest developments in bioplastics packaging, the 1.5 days meet offers first-hand experts’ perspectives on newest applications & innovations, prospects and opportunities, as well as regional demand and trends.
Click here to view the updated agenda, or contact Grace Oh at grace@cmtsp.com.sg for enquiries on registration.
21 Mar, 2011
According to the report, entitled "The Future of Bioplastics for Packaging to 2020: Global Market Forecasts" and available from Pira International, global demand for bioplastic packaging is forecast to reach 884,000 tonnes by 2020. This translates to a compound annual growth rate of 24.9% from 2010-15 slowing to a CAGR of 18.3% in the five years to 2020. According to the study, a new breed of bioplastics will be major drivers as packaging market demand gradually shifts from biodegradable and compostable polymers towards biopackaging based on renewable and sustainable materials.
(Source: Plastics Today)
Given that bioplastics demand looks set to reach new heights, CMT’s 5th Bioplastics Markets summit, scheduled in Hong Kong on 23-24 May 2011 is truly well-timed as it brings together top industry experts sharing their forecasts and views on the industry for the next 5-10 years.
Key bioplastics players have already confirmed their participation as speakers at this premier event. Click here to view the preliminary agenda, or contact Grace Oh at grace@cmtsp.com.sg to reserve your seat now.
28 Feb, 2011
Following the global trend, China’s biodegradable plastics industry has developed rapidly. The biodegradable plastics capacity reached 80,000 tons in 2007, and soared to 150,000 tons in 2009, almost 100% more than that in 2007. However, in 2009, China's domestic consumption of bio-plastics was less than 8,000 tons, and over 95% of China’s bio-plastic materials and products were exported to Europe, America and other developed countries, because people there have a strong awareness of environmental protection and are rich enough to accept expensive biodegradable plastics.
(Source: Global and China Biodegradable Plastics Industry Report, 2010)
The 5th Bioplastics Markets Conference scheduled for 23-24 May 2011 in Hong Kong will explore the global biodegradable plastics market outlook, including challenges and opportunities faced in this rapidly growing albeit nascent industry.
Among key issues that will be covered are market analysis of trends & demand/supply sustainability in developing markets in East Asia & Southeast Asia, specifically China; as well brand owners & end user’s perspective on bioplastics applications, emerging end-user applications, technological advancements and more.
Program agenda is soon to be finalized. For more information or pre-registration, one may contact Grace Oh at grace@cmtsp.com.sg or call (65) 6346 9147.
20 Jan, 2011
