PETresin Xchange Shanghai 2010
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PETresin Xchange
SHANGHAI, 16-18 Nov 2010
Day 1 – 16 Nov 2010, Tuesday
Pre Conference Plant Visit
(Separately bookable for Registered Delegates)
Tour of Zhejiang Wankai New Materials brand new ‘bottle grade’ PET resin facility
13:30 Gather at Hotel Lobby
13:40 Depart to Zhejiang Wankai New Material
15:40 Arrive at Zhejiang Wankai New Material
15:50 Plant Tour
16:50 Depart to Hotel
18:50 Arrive at Hotel
Day 2 – 17 Nov 2010, Wednesday
08:00 Registration & Coffee
09:00 Chairman’s Welcome & Introduction
09:10 Outlook for PET Post Recession
- Is growth in demand returning?
- Investment strategies; Asia vs. Middle East
- Challenges in balancing supply & demand
- Shrinking export opportunities
Speaker: David Swift, Senior Consultant, PCI PET Packaging Resin & Recycling Ltd
09:40 Competitiveness of China’s PET Industry and Challenges as Global Supplier
- Trade challenges encountered as a Chinese PET resin producer
- Obstacles and opportunities in raw materials
- Potential PETexport market outlook for China
Speaker: Henry Lin, Manager of Export Department, China Resources Packaging Materials Co., Ltd
10:10 Anti-Dumping & International Trade Challenges
- Demand/supply balance
- European pricing mechanism
- Trade policies in Europe/South America, etc.
- Favorable terms in key economies to foster PET trade
Speaker: Muhammad Baig, Managing Director, ExpoPet Ltd
10:40 Discussion followed by Refreshment Break
11:10 PX/PTA Balance in Asia: Upstream Integration, Capacity & Strategy to Remain Competitive
11:40 MEG Capacity & Market Outlook: Middle East vs. Asia
Speaker: Takashi Naemura, Deputy General Manager, Mitsubishi Corporation
12:10 Emergence of Bio-MEG: Future of the PET Industry?
Speaker: Sanjeev Gurwara, Global Business Head, India Glycols Ltd
12:40 Discussion followed by Lunch
14:00 Chairman’s Introduction
14:10 Peek into the Future of Middle East & African PET Landscape
- Long term forecast of ME & Africa PET demand & production analysis
- Logistics and freight advantages for ME compared to Asia
- Key drivers for ME & Africa market
- Impact on Asian producers
Speaker: Joy Mukherjee, Marketing Manager, Amgulf Polymers & Chemicals Ltd
14:40 Logistics Impact on Global PET Trade
15:10 Bottles & Packaging Innovation & Sustainability: Brand Owner’s Perspective
15:40 Discussion followed by Refreshment Break
16:10 Local Converters Session: Managing Procurement in a Fluctuating PET Market
Moderator: Barton Xu, China Manager, GSI China
Panellist:
Zhang Yue, Purchase & Logistics Director, Shanghai Zijiang Enterprise Group Co.
Ms. Linda Au, Supply Chain Director, Zhuhai Zhongfu Enterprise Co
Dr. Fanny Liao, Managing Director, Sino-Belgium Beer (Suzhou)
16:50 PET integration in Asia – From Fossil-based to Bio-based in Raw Materials & from Fiber to Beer in Applications
Dr. Fanny Liao, Managing Director, Sino-Belgium Beer (Suzhou)
17:20 Final discussion followed by close of conference
Day 3 – 18 Nov 2010, Thursday
Post Conference Plant Visit
(Complimentary for Registered Delegates)
Visit to Sino-Belgium Beer Suzhou (SBBZ) Facility
08:30 Gather at Hotel Lobby
08:40 Depart to SBBZ
10:40 Arrive at SBBZ
10:50 Plant Tour
11:50 Refreshment
12:20 Depart to Hotel
14:30 Arrive at Hotel
THE EVENT BELOW IS CLOSED.
