TPEs continue to expand with the latest Technology & Applications
 
Demand for O-TPVs will soar 27.3 % annually from 2005 to 2010, TPE’s demand averages at 14%, while TPU’s demand is at 8.7% annual growth
Jan 2007, Plastic New.com/China
 
“RTP has added new TPE capabilities to its Suzhou facility…include bondable and medical grades as well as specialty TPEs… 
June 2007, PRA
 
There seems to be no end to the growth of the Specialty Elastomers markets. They have been on a rapid growth track, driven by the booming automotive, electronics, consumer and medical devices industries. The market outlook for TPEs remains optimistic as material, product and technological innovations have helped players extend and explore newer & increasingly sophisticated end-use industries.
 
China, whose GDP now ranks fourth in the world, is a major TPE market. Its demand for TPEs has grown excessively in the past decade, prompting the set-up of many production facilities in the region. China now holds huge market share for both the demand and production of TPEs globally. Since more international players want to get in on the growth of the Chinese market, are the local Chinese players compelled to expand globally to cater to the burgeoning demand worldwide?
 
Today, the automotive sector is the largest and fastest-growing end market for TPEs in China, followed by consumer and electronic goods. These sectors inject strong momentum for domestic and multinational compounders. Are the TPE capabilities in Asia able to support the rapidly-growing customer base in Asia? Will the supply-demand balance be overthrown?
 
“…end users with greater bargaining power..., Lack of product differentiation likely to push TPE suppliers further on back foot…”
Market Analyst (Business Wire- June 2007)
 
Suppliers/Producers are continuously challenged by the escalating cost of raw materials and tough competition with other innovative products in the market. What can they do to differentiate their products and stay competitive? Now that the end-users have more choices, what factors or specifications do they look out for while sourcing for materials? How can suppliers and end-users work together in product development process?
 
Evaluate these issues and receive your answers at CMT’s 4th 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.
 
Key Issues include:
• Latest Market Developments and growth potential of TPEs, TPUs, TPVs, TPOs, SBCs, PEBAs in China/Asia
• Outlook of TPE Compounding industry
• Breakthroughs in new innovations, applications and processing technology
• End-user perspectives : Automotive, Electronics, Power tools, Footwear, Coated Fabrics etc
• Mold design & processing complexities with TPEs
 
Seize this exclusive opportunity to network with the key leading industry majors. Sign up with your team at www.cmtevents.com now or contact vynn@cmtsp.com.sg for more information!


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 suppliers/producers
in consumer goods, medical equipment, wire & cable, tubing,
electronic & electrical, automotive, communications equipment, etc