Future of Bioplastics, its New Generation Feedstocks and Emerging Applications!

"PTTMCC Biochem (PTTMCC), a joint venture between PTT PLC and Mitsubishi Chemical, has selected BioAmber Inc. as its partner for a polybutylene succinate (PBS) plant that will begin construction in Thailand in 2012."
[14 September 2011, source: PR Newswire]  

"PTT Group has become the world's leading player in the biobased petrochemical industry after its subsidiary PTT Chemical reached an agreement to acquire half of NatureWorks, the world's only manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA)."
[13 Oct 2011, source: The Nation]

A flurry of joint ventures and investments are taking place in the bioplastics industry and many are strategically located in Bangkok, Thailand. Having abundant feedstock supply of cassava and sugar, this makes Thailand a low cost production hub for bioplastics. As such, CMT's Biobased World Asia is held in Thailand. 2 premier conferences, 2nd BiobasedChem Asia and 6th Bioplastics Markets, will be organised under this event with PTT Global Chemical as our Official Host cum Reception Sponsor!

Aside from the commercialized polylactic acid(PLA), biobased polybutylene succinate (PBS) is the next hot biopolymer to watch out for. Recognising the potential growth in applications from PBS, many companies are partnering to set up succinic acid plants in different regions. BioAmber is partnering with PTTMCC Biochem for PBS production in Thailand; hear from the latter on the market growth and potential of PBS and how their joint venture will drive supply globally.

A lot of attention has always been placed on the bioplastics markets development in USA, Europe and Asia. However, Cereplast's recent distribution agreement with GAMA Plastik AS to supply bioplastic resin in Turkey highlighted the immense plastics market potential there. Afterall, Turkey is one of the fastest growing plastics markets in the world and third in terms of market share in Europe behind Germany and Italy. Find out personally from GAMA Plastik at the conference on the bioplastics demand and supply dynamics and the key drivers behind the growth. At the same time, how is the bioplastic industry progressing in Asia? What are the latest updates relating to substantiating of claims, certification and labelling?

Attend CMT's 6th 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!

Multiple Benefits Gained from
Expert Panel

• Development of sustainable feedstock supply in bioplastics
• Hear about PTT Global Chemical's green expansion plans & future developments
• Emerging sources of plant-based sugar/starch feedstock in Asia
• Biobased PBS & biobased nylon market outlook
• Find out more about 100% Biobased PET from Virent
• Development & progress of bioplastics market in Asia
• Bioplastics trends and biomass flexible packaging market in Japan
• Stay updated with the current certification and labelling issues
• Hear direct from end-users their experiences & plans with bioplastics application

You will 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

The combination of very interesting, high quality presentations and a mixed audience gave the perfect base for good networking opportunities

- RheinChemie

The conference gives good overview for both technical &
market outlook ahead in future

- Salee Colour

Clear picture of bioplastic to lead me go to the right direction

- Srithai Superware

An excellent balance between research, process development, manufacturing and market applications with a global footprint and integration

- RTP

CMT 5th Bioplastics was a great chance to exchange the non-stopping
growth of bioplastics

- Merquinsa

Nice topics, great speakers, interesting participants

- Clariant