17 April 2008: BASF SE has announced plans for a significant expansion of its production plant for the biodegradable plastic Ecoflex® at the company’s Ludwigshafen site. The move will raise Ecoflex production capacities from the current 14,000 by 60,000 metric tons per year. Production at the expanded plant will commence in the third quarter of 2010. View the full article from BASF’s News & Media Relation http://www.corporate.basf.com/en/

From April 16th to 17th 2008 CMT hosted the 2nd Bioplastics Markets Conference 2008. Together with all the Speakers, Spoonsors, Attendees and Guets who invested with us in this event, we would like to thank you personally for your participation.

Thank you all for a wonderful conference experience. We hope to see you again in the near future at other CMT events!

For the latest information, visit http://www.cmtevents.com OR email wendy@cmtsp.com.sg or Tel: +65 6346 9144 should you need any further details.

8 April 2008 - Canadian company Container Corp is using an experimental high melt flow and high clarity PP resin from LyondellBasell in commercial production of its Enviroclear Barrier System range of hot fill jars and bottles. The container manufacturer and resin producer have worked together to develop the new resin – Pro-Fax X11540-81-3, which is claimed to provide PET-like levels of clarity in the bottle without the use of peroxide melt flow enhancement. Visit PRW.com for full details: www.prw.com

Register for CMT’s 4th Asia/China PP Markets & Tech Conference 2008 today and listen to Mr. Dr. Wern Tsai, Area Business Manager for Asia Pacific, LyondellBasell Industries as he presents the Latest Generations of PP Catalysts.

The conference will take place on 21-22 April in Hotel Intercontinental Shanghai Pudong, China.

For the latest agenda, visit http://www.cmtevents.com/?ev=080415&st=6 OR email wendy@cmtsp.com.sg or Tel: +65 6346 9144 should you need any further information

Join our latest Panelist Mr. Chris Roeder, Manager of Marketing & Product Development, International Paper Company as he will discuss the Brand Owners/Retailers’ move towards Sustainable Solution including Bioplastics experience together with:

Dr. Lin Xiao Jian, Chief Purchasing Officer Shanghai Shuixing Home Textile Co Ltd

Mr. Bernd Buesing, Packaging Group Nestle R&D Center Singapore

Register for CMT’s 2nd Bioplastics Markets Conference 2008 today; to date close to 100 top executives have already registered for this networking event and we expect remaining seats to be filled up very fast.

The conference will take place on 16-17 April in Hotel Intercontinental Shanghai Pudong, China. 

For the latest agenda, visit http://www.cmtevents.com/?ev=080423&st=6 OR email wendy@cmtsp.com.sg or Tel: +65 6346 9144 should you need any further information.

1/April/2008: Total Petrochemicals announces that its joint-venture with Samsung, Samsung Total Petrochemicals, will build a polypropylene compounding facility in Dongguan, which is in the Pearl River area of Guangdong province, in the South of China.

The project supports Samsung Total Petrochemical’s strategy to maintain and advance its current leadership position in the higher value-added sector of the polypropylene compounds market. This added capacity will allow the Company to market about 20% of its total polypropylene production in the form of compounds while improving service to the customer through local production. The investment amounts to € 6 million. Completion is forecast for early 2009. The facility, comprised of three lines, will have a total capacity of 28,000 tons per year. The products will supply the south China market, targeting the Electronics and Household Electrical Appliances sector including refrigerators, dishwashers and air conditioners. Visit Total Petrochemicals’ Press for full details: http://www.totalpetrochemicals.com/en/press/index.asp 

Register for CMT’s 4th Asia/China PP Markets & Tech Conference 2008 today and get the latest updates on Global and China PP Market Outlook.

The conference will take place on 21-22 April in Hotel Intercontinental Shanghai Pudong, China.

For the latest agenda, visit http://www.cmtevents.com/?ev=080415&st=6 OR email wendy@cmtsp.com.sg or Tel: +65 6346 9144 should you need any further information.  

Join our new Speaker Mr. Wang Bin, Head of R&D, MIDEA Group as he presents the End User’s Perspective: Applications of PP in Home.

Register for CMT’s 4th Asia/China PP Markets & Tech Conference 2008 today and save US$600 for 3 or more from the same company*. (*Terms & conditions apply)

The conference will take place on 21-22 April in Hotel Intercontinental Shanghai Pudong, China. 

For the latest agenda, visit http://www.cmtevents.com/?ev=080415&st=6 OR email wendy@cmtsp.com.sg or Tel: +65 6346 9144 should you need any further information.  

1/April/2008: Dyne-A-Park Nature is a new bio-based foam meat tray made from NatureWorks bioploymer, a non-petroleum based polymer. The new form of meat packaging is made from plants using 65% less fossil fuel energy in its production and generating fewer greenhouse gases, compared to conventional petroleum based polymers. View the full article from Sustainable is Good www.sustainableisgood.com/blog/2008/04/dyne-a-pak-natu.html

Register for CMT’s 2nd Bioplastics Markets Conference 2008 today and listen to our Speaker Mr. Peter C. Clydesdale, Asia Pacific Managing Director, NatureWorks PLA as he presents the Development of PLA Market Worldwide.

The conference will take place on 16-17 April in Hotel Intercontinental Shanghai Pudong, China.

For the latest agenda, visit http://www.cmtevents.com/?ev=080423&st=6 OR email wendy@cmtsp.com.sg or Tel: +65 6346 9144 should you need any further information. 

28/March/2008: Braskem announced the first certified linear polyethylene in the world made from 100% renewable raw materials, confirming its technological leadership in the production of green polymers and its commitment to sustainable development. This achievement was obtained through the development of technology using biobutane, which will enable Braskem to expand its line of green polyethylene. View the full article from Braskem’s Press Room: http://www.braskem.com.br/site/portal_braskem/en/sala_de_imprensa/sala_de_imprensa_releases.aspx

Register for CMT’s 2nd Bioplastics Markets Conference 2008 today and and save US$600 for 3 or more from the same company*. (*Terms & conditions apply)

The conference will take place on 16-17 April in Hotel Intercontinental Shanghai Pudong, China.

For the latest agenda, visit http://www.cmtevents.com/?ev=080423&st=6 OR email wendy@cmtsp.com.sg or Tel: +65 6346 9144 should you need any further information.

25/Mar/2008: BASF’s latest biodegradable plastic material Ecobras is a blend of the firm’s Ecoflex aliphatic aromatic co-polyester and a “vegetable polymer” derived from corn flour.The new material has been developed by BASF Brazil together with the Brazilian subsidiary of Corn Products International and has 50% naturally reoccurring material content - as opposed to 45% for Ecovio. View the full article from www.prw.com by David Vink

Register for CMT’s 2nd Bioplastics Markets Conference 2008 today and listen to our Speaker Dr. Jens Hamprecht, Head of Global Business Management - Biopolymer Products, BASF as he presents the Biodegradable & Bio-Based Plastics - Inspired by Nature.

The conference will take place on 16-17 April in Hotel Intercontinental Shanghai Pudong, China.

For the latest agenda, visit http://www.cmtevents.com/?ev=080423&st=6 OR email wendy@cmtsp.com.sg or Tel: +65 6346 9144 should you need any further information.

25/Mar/2008: The Ukrainian petrochemicals company Karpatneftekhim, part of Russia’s Lukoil Group chemicals division Lukor-Neftekhim, has begun construction of a new PVC plant in Kulush, Ukraine. Run by Lukoil’s Ukrainian Zao Lukor subsidiary, the Kulush-based firm is investing the equivalent of $210m (£135m) to establish the Ukraine’s first PVC production facility with planned capacity of 300,000tpa. The new unit is expected to be completed and operating some time during 2009. View the full article from www.prw.com by Richard Higgs

Join us at the 4th Russia/ CEE ChlorVinyl Conference 2008, Kiev, Ukraine on 3-4 June 2008.

For Speaking opportunities, conference sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities (tabletop exhibits), please contact: wendy@cmtsp.com.sg or Tel: +65 6346 9144.

Pre-register and be part of this exciting EDC-VCM-PVC industry!

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PET is on the roll with growing demand, higher growth and expanding application. Market remains positive with Asia continuing to be the cardinal lifeline vivaciously strengthening its stand globally.

15th Global/Asia PET 2008 will unveil key issues facing the PET industry and give your company
the arsenal to strive in a competitive business environment. Network with key players like Dragon Aromatics, COCA COLA, China Resources Breweries, Tsingtao Brewery and many others.

Confirmed Panelists include:
PCI - PET Packaging Resin & Recycling Jiangsu Sanfangxiang Group
Amcor PET Packaging (Asia)
Dragon Aromatics
CCT Creative Closure Technology GmbH
COCA-COLA
GSI Global Service International
Futura Polyesters
M&G GROUP
China Resources Breweries
Tsingtao Brewery
OHL Engineering
RETAL Industries Jiangyin Chengold Packaging Material
Brueckner Far East JOFO Group
S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH

For more information, contact Lee Lin at leelin@cmtsp.com.sg.
Tel: 65-63469146
Fax: 65-63455928
Visit www.cmtevents.com/?ev=080532&st=46 for full program details!