02-03 Dec, 2010 - Shanghai, CHINA
Intercontinental Shanghai Pudong
Intercontinental Shanghai Pudong
New Paradigms & TPE Opportunities
Despite the global recession, global demand for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) is forecast to rise 6.0 percent per year through 2013 to 4.2 million metric tons. China will account for 42 percent of new TPE demand between 2008 and 2013, according to Freedonia Group
Keyuan Petrochemicals Starts Construction on New 70,000 Ton SBS Production Facility; Expect to Generate $110 million of Sales in 2012. Due to rising demand for SBS from products consumers as well as basic materials and industrial customers, there is a shortage of SBS in China.
Source: Sept. 8 2010 PRNewswire
Strong demand growth has prompted Kraton Performance Polymers to restart assessment of its previously shelved plans to build HSBC plant in Asia.
Source: Plastics News August 31, 2010
DOW Corning and its subsidiary Multibase began operation at a manufacturing base in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, to tap into increasing demand in China.
Source: Shanghai Daily 28 May 2010
Auto and consumer markets will remain the largest applications for TPEs on a global level. Where can we expect fresh growth and what are the emerging applications?
Vigorous material substitution trends, new technology developments, growth in bio based materials have gained prominence. How will these impact the TPE industry? What are some of these innovations today? What potential does this hold for end users as they are presented with even more options?
Evaluate these issues and receive your answers at CMT's 6th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs Conference! We have gathered a panel of industry experts to come together and exchange the latest information addressing the key issues facing Specialty Elastomers/TPEs market in Asia/China.
Reasons to attend the 6th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs conference:
Seize the opportunity to network with leading industry experts to exchange valuable insights on the latest developments & trends in this dynamic industry. Sign up with your team at www.cmtevents.com now!
You will network with
CEOs, Presidents, MDs, VPs, GMs, Directors and Managers from
Marketing / Business Development / Licensing / Operations / Sales, Applications Development Managers,
Commercial Managers, Products Managers from Materials, Machinery Supplier/Producers in
Consumer Goods, Medical Equipment, Wire & Cable, Tubing, Electronic & Electrical,
Automotive, Communications Equipment, Etc
This is your last chance to join the industry’s top decision-makers at the 6th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs Summit in Shanghai!
In less than 2 weeks time, you stand to gain unparalleled insights into core issues impacting global markets. Don’t miss out on latest updates on emerging opportunities, challenges and developments. >>click here for full program<<
Already confirmed to attend are top executives from all sectors in the TPEs supply chain, including:
Those keen on participating at the summit can contact huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg or click here.
25 Nov, 2010
New innovations in thermoplastic polyurethanes have resulted in more potential uses. For the coming year, plans for significant application of TPUs in car automotive parts and even in running shoes are underway.
Above is just one of the subject areas Bayer MaterialScience Limited will be addressing at the 6th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs Summit, in their presentation on:
“Latest Applications and New Innovations of Thermoplastic Polyurethanes”
- Market growth of TPU
- Trends in emerging performance based applications
Participants at the summit can also obtain new insights from top speakers on the market development and growth potential in: TPEs, TPV, TPO, and SBC/SBS in Asia/China.
Download program brochure here. For registrations, click here or email to huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg.
15 Nov, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Global demand for TPEs is expected to rise as the economy makes its recovery. Recent technological innovations are also expanding the uses for TPEs in end-user products. The 6th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs Summit gives a detailed breakdown on the impact and prospects resulting from these market changes.
TPEs are fast gaining a leading role across various application markets. As the economy recovers, the demand for end-user products using TPEs has increased correspondingly. The 6th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs summit gathers major industry players from across Asia to share first-hand perspectives on emerging opportunities and challenges in this sector.
A key area to be addressed at the summit is the growth potential and outlook for TPEs, TPV, TPU, TPO, SBC/SBS in Asia and specifically China.
In Asia, the demand for cars has bounced back to healthy levels and is forecast to rise further. Recently in China, a top Belgium company set up an automotives compounds plant to start production in 2011. Leading TPE producer and world supplier Ningbo Polymax Elastomer will critically analyze the outlook of TPE compounding industry in China in their presentation at the 6th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs summit.
Other application markets slated for discussion include mobile electronics, solar modules, medical, industrial, consumer disposables and more.
Over on the technological front, Kraton Polymers Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd unveils latest developments in kraton polymers innovation for the automotive industry. Additionally, PolyOne-GLS TPEs gives valuable insights on sustainability via bio-renewable thermoplastic elastomers.
The 6th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs Summit features many more informative sessions by renowned speakers from key companies such as:
For information on how to register as a delegate, sponsorship opportunities or media partnerships, please contact Ms. Fu Huiyan at +65 6346 9113. |
03 Nov, 2010
CMT is proud to have the participation of Mr. Martin Lu as a conference speaker for the 6th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs.
Mr. Lu is the former Far East Technical Supervisor of GLS China and the current Vice President of Operation for Ningbo Polymax Elastomer Technology.
Ningbo Polymax Elastomer is the leading TPE producer in China and a world supplier. The company recently unveiled its latest TPE developments which include a fire retardant and halogen-free grade of TPE for wires and cable, making the material an environmentally alternative to PVC.
Mr. Lu is slated to share his insights on the “Outlook of TPE Compounding Industry in China”.
For more information on registration, click here or email huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg.
08 Oct, 2010
The grade of thermoplastic silicone vulcanizate specified by Motion Computing is one of a spectrum of similar materials developed by Multibase for use in personal electronics such as cell phones, PDAs, and computers. Within the TPSiV® product line, specific formulations offer a selection of hardness, as well as a range of resistance to UV, to abrasion, and to chemicals. These elastomers also exhibit excellent bonding to a variety of plastic substrate materials.
Source: http://www.azom.com/news.asp?NewsID=22835
Electronic companies recognize the benefits of using TPSiV in their goods, which helps satisfy customer product requirements such as durability and usability.
6th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs is pleased to confirm a presentation on “TPSiV Application in Electronics Industry”, by Mr Hammer Li, Global Marketing Manager, MULTIBASE, A DOW CORNING COMPANY.
The conference will also offer you valuable insights into various other TPE related issues, trends and projections of TPV, SBC, TPO, TPU and biopolymer TPEs plus many more.
For more information and updated conference schedule, click here.
24 Sep, 2010
LyondellBasell Industries has launched a new range of butene-1 based polymers, marketed under the trade name Koattro. The new resin can be considered by customers for the manufacture of elastic applications such as film, fiber, tapes, closure lines and aesthetic injection molding.
LyondellBasell is the global leader in the production of butene-1 based polymers, and Koattro plastomers represent the latest innovation in our Advanced Polyolefins portfolio - said Paul Yeates, President of LyondellBasell`s Advanced Polyolefins business. - We will continue to grow and to expand our butene-1 based polymer technology, which delivers truly remarkable and unique product properties.
(Source: http://www.plastech.biz/news/article_2154_1/Koattro-new-polymer-from-LyondellBasell)
Among the many expert speakers invited to share their latest technology advances at 6th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs conference will be LyondellBasell, one of the world's largest plastics, chemical, and refining companies. At this 02-03 December meet in Shanghai one can look forward to up-to-the-minute updates and insights of the latest in advanced Polyolefins range, which promises higher level of performance, yet no compromise in processability for the automotive, cosmetics, films and polymer producers and many more.
For further details or to view the detailed agenda on the complete line-up of speakers and topics, click here.
03 Sep, 2010
Something is brewing in the TPE sector. Fierce inter-material competition, technology advances, improved living standards and quicker pace of M&As are changing the global demand footprint, resulting in radical structural shifts in the TPE value chain especially in Asia.
As a result the industry players now face a myriad of questions – from what are the key factors driving TPE’s demand, to how consumption pattern in China will evolve, as well as how initiatives for greater use of sustainable resources will influence the TPEs market dynamics to point out a few. For that reason, CMT is hosting its 6th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs conference, to be held on 2-3 December in Shanghai, China to explore opportunities and challenges in the TPE markets.
Focus of this year’s event will be on the theme “New paradigms & TPE opportunities’ and will delve into issues such as:
Be sure to mark the dates on your calendar to attend the 6th Specialty Elastomers/TPEs conference in December and look out for details on our expert speakers line-up!
Those keen to participate as delegates, sponsors, speakers and media partners can submit their enquiries to huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg.
13 Aug, 2010
