“Asia polymer growth – is it sustainable with rising energy cost?”

“Vietnam – Emerging manufacturing spot for the world!”

Robust Asian economies have driven the demand for plastics in the region. However, with soaring crude prices resulting in rising raw material costs, how will the growth of this industry be impacted? 

China remains as Asia’s fastest growing market for polymers production, plastic processing, end user applications and substitution trends. Will the increasing cost of production escalate investors’ search for cheaper alternative production venue? With the recent adjustment to the VAT export tax refund in China, how will this impact on a company’s supply chain, long term strategic plans as well as pricing models in China?

The Vietnamese plastics industry is highly dependent on imported resins, making Vietnam Asia’s 2nd largest importer of plastic raw materials. The growth of plastics industry in Vietnam has made plastics a major export dollar earner for Vietnam, and the Vietnamese plastic products have been shipped to many regional countries, and even to the EU and US. Many regional competitors are opening factories in Vietnam, in order to gain greater market share in both the local and international markets.

Middle East has been expanding their polymer capacities to meet growing domestic demand as well as to feed Asia’s polymers appetite. With Middle East looking into developing their own downstream processing industry, how will this impact the regional trade?

With the recent implementation of REACH legislation in Europe on 1 June 2007, what is the effect on companies exporting to the region?

Plastics remain the materials of choice for packaging (polymer-based flexible materials), automotive components, plastic pipes, electrical & electronics appliances. End-users from various industries will share their requirements for plastics and their innovative applications.

Gather all these information at CMT’s 2nd Asia Polymer Outlook 2007.

Conference highlights include:
• Global dynamics of polymer industry
• Polymer project update & country focus session: Vietnam, Middle East, China, India
• Prospect of plastics recycling in Asia
• Plastics processing industry outlook
• Asian market outlooks of PET, Polyolefins, PVC, PS, PE
• End-users perspective: Flexible Packaging, Automotive, Plastic Pipes

The conference presents an excellent platform to gain market intelligence and establish your contacts. Join the event and let your knowledge leapfrog and network enlarge!
Secure your seats by registering online at www.cmtevents.com or send in your details to vynn@cmtsp.com.sg

You will network with
MDs, VPs, Sales & Marketing Directors/Managers, GMs,
Commercial & Technical Managers, Business Development Managers,
Product Managers, Operation Managers, Technology licensing Managers
from polymer producers/traders, additives companies, compounders,
converters, processors, end-users, consulting firms