“(In Russia), ease of installation (for plastic pipes) coupled with spiraling cost of metal has driven out traditional methods…”  – www.plastic-pipes.com, 19th Feb 2007
 
Plastic pipes has established its superiority over metal pipes in Central Eastern Europe and with the construction boom its future is assured.  With Bulgaria and Romania joining the EU and Russia’s impending entry into WTO, more opportunities for growth of pipes network is expected to be created.
 
Questions arise if there are sufficient raw material for producers to use through the good growth, as resins demand continues its uptrend.  What are the expansion plans by polymer resins suppliers and how much of this goes to the plastic pipes industry?
 
On the regulatory front, how will the implementation of ruling EN13476, REACH and updates to CE marking standards affect the industry?  What are the status on the phasing out of lead stabilisers by PVC pipes producers?  PVC pipes markets are relatively flat compared to polyolefins pipes.  What prospects remain for the industry?
 
The conference will also have users share their requirement for plastic pipes.  Updates to trenchless technique on installing and rehabilitating the pipes networks will also be discussed.
 
CMT’s 3rd Russia & CEE Plastic Pipes Markets conference will focus on:
• Polymer markets development in CEE/Russia
• Markets reviews: Czech Republic, Poland, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria & Turkey
• Prospects of PVC pipes in CEE
• Implementation of EN13476, REACH & CE Marking standards & their impacts
• Users’ perspectives including: Gas, Water/Wastewater, Sewage and others
• Development in trenchless techniques & stabilizers for PVC pipes systems
 
Don’t hesitate!  Sign up with your team now and gain first hand information about the industry.  The conference also provides a platform to enlarge your network.  Send in your registration to sasha@cmtsp.com.sg or register online at www.cmtevents.com.
 
You will network with:
• CEOs • Presidents • VPs • Regional Directors • Commercial & Technical Directors • GMs • Business Development Directors/Managers • Marketing Directors • Technology Licensing Managers • Plant/Operation Managers from resins producers/suppliers, plastic pipes producers, machinery suppliers, polymer additives companies, extruders/converters, consulting firms, government agencies & many others.