3rd Arabplast Summit,

10-11 Jan, 2011 - Dubai, U A E

Fairmont Dubai

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Held in conjunction with 10th Arabplast 2011,

organized by Al Fajer Information & Services at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre,

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scheduled to start in the afternoon of 10 Jan to facilitate visiting the show

 

CMT's 3rd Arabplast Summit

brings together top-caliber industry players to share their expertise and perspectives

on the theme: `Ensure Sustainability in the Downstream Sector'

 

A must-attend for anyone operating in the plastics industry, 3rdArabplast Summit brings the world’s plastics community together, to examine the issues impacting on business today and in the future.

 

An important meeting place, 3rdArabplast Summit offers delegates face-to-face networking at the very highest level.

 

The 2011 program is currently being developed with the support of a host of international plastic-related companies. It’s a programme designed by the industry, for the industry!

 

Program topics & highlights include:

 

  • Polymer Market in Mideast & Africa with special focus on: UAE, Algeria, Egypt & India
  • Polymer processing technology advancements
  • Strategies for local converters to compete globally
  • Best polymer handling practices for more efficient logistics
  • Plastic recycling markets & latest technology update
  • Polymer applications & markets - Packaging Film, Plastic Pipe, Thin Film
  • Are biopolymers making inroads into the MENA region ?

Why Attend?

3rd Arabplast Summit 2011 is the event to attend – no matter what part of the supply chain you operate within.

  • Listen to, discuss and debate with the industry’s thought-leaders
  • Find out about the critical issues affecting the global industry in the near future
  • Set up valuable meetings with your customers, stakeholders and suppliers
  • Build partnerships, source, then develop new business relationships
  • Make first-rate new contacts and take away market intelligence

 

 

 

 

 

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3rdArabplast Summit features the industry’s most prominent speakers and key representatives, all under one roof in a 1 & 1/2 day of plenary presentations and panel discussion; commercial, technical and market presentations; and question and answer sessions;

 

Confirmed speakers to date:

- Flex Middle East

- Taghleef Industries

- CWT Logistics

- Dupont Performance Polymers

- Abu Dhabi Basic Industries Corp. (ADBIC)

- Eurl Magreb Petrochemicals

- Napco Modern Plastic Products Co (NMPPC)
- Horizon Technologies
- Novamont

- Solera-Thermoform Group
- Polyplex Corp.

- Saudi Kayan

- Noavaran Baspar Co

- Cosmoplast Industrial Co

- Basell Polyolefins India

- PlastiChem LatAm Consultants

- Altea Packaging

- Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Co (SIDPEC)

- Rowad National Plastic Co

- Dyneon GmbH (a 3M Company)

 

Who attends?

Senior decision-makers and professionals operating within the commercial and technical aspects of the plastics world will come together at the 3rd Arabplast Summitto debate business trends and discuss the latest commercial and technological developments in the industry.

 

This conference is aimed at middle and top level Managers from resin suppliers, traders, producers, masterbatch, plasticcompounders, plastic converters, molders, end users (packaging, plastic pipes, profiles, film & sheet), logistics suppliers, financial institutions, plasticassociations and regulatory bodies. Past participants include middle - senior management, marketing & sales, commercial, production, supply chain & logistics

Sustainable Value Addition in the Polymer Industry

 

GCC's polymer industry is expected to hit between 9 to 11% annual growth making it one of the fastest growing regions.(Sept 2010, Khaleej times) With diversification, there has been a myriad of investments to develop the downstream industry and polymer parks. What are the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as the region embark on initiatives to attract companies to set up operations in the polymer parks?

 

According to Pira International, the MENA region's packaging market is set to hit 25.5 million tons by 2014. With the packaging sector estimated to be worth over US$2billion. What is the extent of the growth potential for BOPP, BOPET,CPP Films? Though there is an increase of healthy demand for plastic packaging in the region due to the set up of more FMCGs, some of these will be exported to fast emerging markets like Asia & North Africa. What logistics solutions are implemented to bring product to market efficiently?

 

Plastics converters will also need to learn how they can compete globally and how strategic alliances can be developed to help them penetrate new markets. They will also need to learn the latest plastic processing technology and polymeric aids that can help them become more efficient.

 

Other downstream sectors that are developing fast include: Geomembrane, Plastic Pipes , wire & cable as well as auto parts. Find out how these sectors perform at the 3rd Arabplast Summit 2011 which will gather the movers and shakers of the polymer and downstream industry.


Key Reasons to Attend the 3rd Arabplast Summit 2011

  • Overview of Industrialisation in the Middle East - Developing a Polymers Park
  • Latest on market trends in : plastic pipe, plastic packaging, wire & cable, Geomembrane
  • Can converters capitalize on green trends with biopolymer packaging?
  • Challenges facing plastic recycling and plastic waste management operators
  • Effective supply chain solutions for supplying to Asia
  • How can plastic converters compete globally?
  • Looking at the region's engineering plastic developments
  • Network with the movers and shakers in the plastic processing industry in the MENA region

Register with your team at www.cmtevents.com and be part of this dynamic exchange now!
For more queries, email sharm@cmtsp.com.sg

 

 

Industry News

Some of the biggest converters in the Middle East and North African will meet at the 3rd ArabPlast Summit in Dubai on 10-11 January 2011 to discuss how they can continue to compete effectively on a global scale. More specifically, the decision-makers of big plastic converters are all geared up to share their views and perspectives in the high energy discussion on:

 

 

“Strategies for Local converters to Compete in the Global Arena”

 

- What are the top 3 challenges faced by local converters?
- How can they overcome them? What are the strategies?
- How can local converters work together to compete globally?

- Can meaningful strategic alliances be formed?
- Where are the new markets to target apart from China and India?

 

Moderator:

Mr. Marcello Villahoz, Senior Business Development Director, Sales & Marketing, Plastics, Chemicals and Biotechnology
PlastiChem LatAm Consultants, LLC

 

Panelists:

Mr. Issam Chaaya, General Manager Flexible Packaging
Napco Modern Plastic Products Company (NMPPC)

 

Mr. Slim Zeghal, CEO
Altea Packaging

 

Mr. Gasem Al Maimani, President
Al Watania Plastics

 

Mr. Adel Saleh Al-Ghassab, Managing Director
Zamil Plastic Industries Ltd

 

 

Click here to view full program agenda. Or contact LeeLin at leelin@cmtsp.com.sg with any enquiries.

21 Dec, 2010

 

The global polyester film industry experienced a great surge in demand this year. Thanks to major players shifting focus to other sectors, the industry is now in midst of a supply shortage. Prices for packaging have also risen correspondingly.

In India, changes in lifestyle and expanding consumer base are expected to result in up to 30% growth in polypropylene consumption rates. Although local BOPP film capacity is projected to double in the next 5 years, the worldwide plastic shortage may have a potential effect on the market’s performance.

 

Designed to provide a clear review on the intricate dynamics of the packaging sector and identify new business potential going forward, the 3rd Arabplast Summit agenda is filled with authoritative sessions and insights on:

 

Growth Potential & Market Outlook of Packaging Films in the MENA Region (BOPET, BOPP, CPP Films)

Flex Middle East FZE

 

Challenges in the BOPP Film Industry

Taghleef Industries LLC (HQ)

 

Market Overview of India’s Packaging Films Business

Polyplex Corporation Ltd

 

Click here to submit online registration for the 3rd Arabplast Summit, or request for program details from LeeLin at leelin@cmtsp.com.sg.

 

18 Nov, 2010

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

The polmer industry in MENA region is expected to grow exponentially as plastics continue to enjoy healthy demand. To address the challenges and opportunities arising from increase in exports to the regions’ fast emerging markets, CMT has organized the 3rd Arabplast Summit to review the future plastics scenario.

 

CMT will once again host its 3rd Arabplast Summit, in Dubai on 10-11 January 2011. The 3rd Arabplast Summit is held in conjunction with the 10th Arabplast 2011 show, organized by Al Fajer Information & Services at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Given that the exhibition opens in the morning and to facilitate visiting, the 3rd Arabplast Summit is specially scheduled to start in the afternoon of 10th January 2011 and close at end of following day.

 

The summit will feature the region’s top experts, sharing on the latest developments in the Middle East downstream plastic sector. Industry-wide issues and areas that will be addressed range from trends in geomembrane, plastic pipes, plastic packaging, supplying to emerging markets, to moving up in the value chain with engineering plastics and more.

 

Participants can also look forward to polymer market reviews, both on a global level as well as country-focused analysis on Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman and others.

 

Top speakers confirmed to provide invaluable insights at the 3rd Arabplast Summit are:

- Flex Middle East

- Taghleef Industries

- CWT Logistics

- Dupont

- ADBIC

- Eurl Magreb Petrochemicals

- Napco Group (panelist)
- Horizon Technologies
- Novamont

- Lyondellbasell- Solera

- Thermoform Group & Society of Plastic Engineers

- European Thermforming Division
- Polyplex India

- Saudi Kayan

- Noavaran Baspar

- Cosmoplast

- PlastiChem LatAm Consultants LLC

 

Those seeking further details on registration and program, may contact LeeLin at +65 6346 9146 or visit 3rd Arabplast Summit offical site.

 

ABOUT CMT

 

A global organizer HQ in Singapore, CMT is dedicated to the provision of latest business and technology information through high profile conferences for varied industries. CMT forums encircle the globe from Asia Pacific to Middle East to New Europe/Russia and the Americas. Into its 27 years of operation, CMT events are designed to reflect contemporary and future concerns in key segments whether in oil, gas and petrochemical/plastics as well as alternative energy and biofuels. Visit www.cmtevents.com for further information about us and our events.

 

03 Nov, 2010

 

For converters to compete on the global stage, it is important to assess all areas of technology that could potentially leverage over competition. One key area for consideration is process-aid technology.

 

On that note, CMT is pleased to have DuPont contribute a presentation on this technology via their topic, “Polymeric Process Aids for Today PolyOlefin Industry Needs”. Specifically, the company will share on their breakthrough process aid technology, the Viton® FreeFlow™ Z Technology™.

 

Additionally, in line with the theme “Ensuring Sustainability in the Downstream Sector”, more similarly informative addresses by various other plastics industry leaders are expected at the 3rd Arabplast Summit in Dubai. Held in conjunction with the 10th Arabplast 2011, organized by Al Fajer Information & Services at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, the 3rd Arabplast Summit will kick off in the afternoon of 10 Jan to facilitate deleagates visiting the show.

 

In the meantime, mark 10-11 Jan 2011 down in your calendar and send queries to leelin@cmtsp.com.sg.

 

14 Oct, 2010

 

The Gulf Cooperation Council, or GCC, accounts for just two per cent of the global plastics conversion market, but annual growth is expected to reach between 9 to 11 per cent, making it one of the fastest growing regions over the medium term.

 

With diversification in mind, in July 2010, the Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG) and CP Chem subsidiary Arabian Chevron Phillips (ACP) announced plans to diversify into downstream products, with investments of about SR1.8 billion from each partner.

Source: http://www.gulfinthemedia.com/index.php?id=535054&news_type=Economy&lang=en&

 

As part of increased industrialization in the Middle East region, ADBIC is currently planning on introducing a new polymers park. Rashed Abdulaziz Al Shamsi, Vice President – ADPP, ADBIC is slated to share details about this investment when he addresses the topic on “Industrialization in the Middle East – Developing a Polymers Park” at the 3rd Arabplast Summit, taking place in Dubai, on 10-11 Jan 2011.

 

For more information on the conference agenda, click here or email leelin@cmtsp.com.sg.  

 

30 Sep, 2010

 

The UAE and the Gulf region are going to become one of the world's largest sources of petrochemical and plastic products as the oil-producing countries invest heavily in downstream petrochemicals. Last month Abu Dhabi-based polymer producer Borouge awarded $2.6 billion (Dh9.54 billion) worth of contracts to expand its capacity and create the world's largest petrochemical complex in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi.

 

The plastics industry is one of the leading manufacturing sectors in Dubai, according to the Dubai Export Development Corporation 2009 report. The report estimates that the value of annual plastic production in Dubai is Dh1.3 billion.

 

According to Satish Khanna, general manager of Al Fajer Information and Services there are currently around 95 manufacturers producing products such as bottles and other containers, pipes and fittings, bags, doors and windows, caps and lids, foils and utensils.

 

The UAE has concentrated on diversifying its economy by investing heavily in the plastics industry, according to Ulrich Reifenhaeuser, chairman of the K2010 Exhibitors Committee."The GCC is heading towards reaching a stage where there is self-sufficiency in the production of plastics for the region's domestic us."

 

According to Khanna, the growth of the UAE plastics industry has been fuelled by industrial modernisation initiatives by the UAE government in order to reduce its dependence on imports of plastics by enhancing local manufacturing. Source: Gulf Petrochemical Industry on Road to Becoming Global Leader, June 4, 2010.

 

Against such settings, CMT is excited to kick-off  our 3rd Arabplast Summit on 10-11 Jan 2011, in Dubai, a joint collaboration with Al Fajer Information and Services, organiser of the Arabplast 2011 trade show that is taking place concurrently.

 

The 3rd Arabplast Summit will bring into focus the outlook on plastics industries in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Oman, as well as address the pitfalls and opportunities in relation to supplying to North Africa, Turkey, China & India markets.

 

Access more information on 3rdArabplast Summithere or email your enquiry to leelin@cmtsp.com.sg

 

07 Sep, 2010