Demand Erosion: How Deep? How Long?

From consumer's purchasing power to investing in filling lines, the beverage industry has not been spared by the economy tsunami. Consequently, the PET industry is looking at massive challenges more than ever. PET price is collapsing and the industry is shaken up. But is it all that bad? Perhaps not quite for the Middle East. It's a promising region; casting its net far and wide in hope of capturing bigger markets share globally. Africa too is a demand market with exponential growth in bottled water and CSD as consumer's preference shifts for more efficient packaging.

"The annual world PET resin market is estimated at 15 million tonnes while the Middle East market is growing at a rate of 20%." Oman Daily Observer, Aug 08

CMT's 10th Middle East/Africa PET is one event not to be missed! More than ever, be armored with the latest regional happenings in the industry and capitalize on opportunities to ride out the storm.

10 Key Highlights
- From feedstock to pricing - gain global perspective on the PET sector and how it will influence regional markets.
- Listen to Gatron as they provide trends in preform & bottles and challenges facing converters in these unsettling times.
- Pearl Drinks - biggest bottler for Pepsi India share their views on bottled water & CSD markets and their strategy in meeting sustainability.
- Ascertain how PX/PTA markets will drive the PET industry as supply and price of feedstock fluctuates.
- With recycling sweeping over the industry globally, what's the outlook for the Middle East? Find out from the pioneers, as Horizon Tech explores new horizon in food-grade rPET.
- As prices fall, so will profitability. Learn how to manage your risk via tools and future contracts on the Dubai Gold & Commodity Exchange.
- Innovation in additive technologies for dairy packaging markets as PET application grows tremendously for dairy products.
- Update on booming African markets - from Nigeria to Ghana to Egypt. How will these markets shift your business dynamics?
- Sacmi presents the latest technology in compression technology & neck finish.
- Assess opportunities in Bottle to Bottle recycling as Starlinger updates the technology behind this sustainable option.

PLUS - Optional Site visit to Horizon Technologies Recycling Facility (100 USD per person)

Information on the plant:

Washing Line for conversion of Waste bottles to Clean PET Flakes

PET bottles from Municipality wastes are processed into clear PET flakes using Washing Line from European Technology  (GERMANY). The wash line has a capacity of 2.5 Tons per hour to convert waste to wash quality PET flakes.

Recycled PET Chips

The Clear PET flakes are converted into food grade PET chips using world class European Technology.  This RPET Chips is used to manufacturer FDA and Non-FDA PET bottles.

You Will Network With
- Feedstock suppliers (PX/PTA/MEG) - PET resin producers and traders - Polyester manufacturers - Polymer/Petrochemical traders - Converters & preform manufacturers - Caps & closures manufacturers - Technology providers - Recycling companies - Bottlers/fillers - Brand owners

So register for this pivotal event & enjoy discounted fee with group registration of 3 or more!