Plastics News Report Nov. 2006

Such stimulative investment environment in China brings extensive opportunities and challenges to both local and foreign Nylon producers. China is the hotspot for nylon investments-spurred by diverse industrial applications.

Recently, key Nylon players like Rhodia, Arkema, Solutia, and Invista have announced investment capacity and expansion in China. How hot is the Chinese nylon market to warrant the activities? How geared are the players to adapt to rapidly changing preferences of the consumer markets? CMT’s 7th Asia Nylon conference brings together the key industry players to address the latest emerging issues.

Cyclohexane market is especially tight due to operating problems and strong demand from nylon producers. Similar situation prevails in caprolactam and adipic acid markets. How are the raw material suppliers responding to demand pressures? How competitive will Nylon producers be in the wake of cost escalations? CMT’s 7th Asia Nylon conference will update you with the latest market trends on feedstocks.

Technological advancements have created new applications for nylon in automotive, electronics and now sporting goods and professional power tools. Will these translate into new generation nylon products? How is the compounding business keeping up with the trends?

In the past few years, the world of bi-oriented polyamide (BOPA) film market has grown faster than any other speciality film. The majority of this new capacity is planned for China. How will the dynamics of this BOPA market be?

At CMT’s 7th Asia Nylon conference, all the above concerns will be answered. You will listen to Chinese and regional Nylon producers share their expansion plans and strategies; Evaluate the feedstock situations; Meet the Nylon peers from around the world and hear from the end-users in the different sectors.

• New investment plans and project updates

• Focus session: China, Taiwan, India

• Demand for Electronics/Electrical & Consumer Industrial Goods markets

• Increasing business of specialty Nylon

• New innovations in nylon 66

• Airbag yarn outlook in Asia

• Market trend of staple fiber and filament nylon