CMT’s 9th CEEPET conference in Warsaw, Poland on 2-3 June 2008

Profitability recovery along the chain and market consolidation

CMT’s 9th CEEPET conference in Warsaw, Poland on 2-3 June 2008

Indorama to acquire Eastman PET plants - Dec 11 07’ Chemical & Engineering News
La Seda shelves purchase of Interquisa - 6 Mar 08’ Chemical Week

Recent conversations with producers in the region indicate that PET business is difficult in current times. Many are suffering from depressed margins owing to high feedstock costs and also an influx of preforms from Far East. Yet PET giants like Indorama are buying up assets in Europe with the recent purchase of Eastman’s European PET assets.

Is bigger better? What’s next for PET? Who will be the big players in the region?
Neo Group has recently announced new ownership. What are the challenges ahead for them? Will the industry witness more consolidation or current producers exiting the game?

CMT’s 9th CEEPET conference has lined up the right selection of speakers that will give you a true insight on the developments in the industry and an opportunity to share concerns as the whole industry looks to achieve lower costs and better performing containers.

Key Highlights include:

• New ownerships, restructuring, consolidation - who exits, who remains in the game?
• Profitability recovery along the PET chain amidst high feedstock cost
• Fast to market, barrier technologies & impact to the recycling streams
• Sustainability growth & carbon footprints
• Growing environmental concerns and how it affects the PET business

Confirm panelists include:

• Neo Group/ Retal Industries
• Indorama
• Groupe Danone
• PCI 
• CMAI 
• UMCO Umwelt Consult GmbH
• Equipolymers
• Huhtamaki Global Sourcing
• EnergoPet
• GTX Hanex Plastic POLAND
• Kortec
• PET-CO GmbH
• Canadean
• SIG Beverages
• SIDEL
• Husky Injection Molding Systems
• Valspar Corporation
• Krones AG
• PET Engineering

Seize this opportunity to be part of a landmark event and contribute toward the reaping of new business opportunities in the region! Mark your dates & register early to reserve your seats. If you need any further information, please contact Jaime Ng at jaime@cmtsp.com.sg or Tel: 65 6346 9115. For the latest updates, simply log on to our website at www.cmtevents.com