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The global Polyester & PET industries with about 59 mill tons/a capacities, approximately 49 mill tons/a of virgin product demand, additionally about 5 mill tons/a of reprocessed R-PET, are at a crucial stage of development. The global markets, whilst maturing in recent years from high growth, premium priced specialities to now competing with commodity plastics, are further faced with low operating rates for PX, PTA and Polyesters. Rationalization and diversification has become inevitable, with larger plant capacities continually offering lower investment costs along the value chain. The paradigm shift towards Asian Polyester production, but often lack of back-integration, is today a major challenge to both Western and Eastern producers.
The 15th Annual Polyester World Congress brings together industry leaders from Europe, Asia and the Americas to focus on the new technology, product and application directions needed to sustain growth and maintain profitability as markets recover from the effects of the financial crisis and the economic downturn.
Register today and take the opportunity in Zurich to question the expert speakers and discuss with industry colleagues from around the globe on the key business and market developments including:
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Evolution of Polyester markets, supply/demand balances & pricing scenarios
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Regional market and business environment
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Forecasts on feedstocks and intermediates, PX-MEG-PTA-PET supply chain dynamics and outlook
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Updates on polymer process technologies
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Innovations in catalysts, additives, nano materials and polymer modifiers
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Trends in global textile markets and applications for synthetic fibers
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Recent advances in film, sheet & moulding, processing and applications
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Trends in the packaging needs of end users and brand owners
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Growth opportunities in packaging, fibre and engineering applications
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Packaging trends for drinks, water, beer, milk, juice
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New polymer developments in PTN, PEN & blends, PTT, PBT for high performance technical applications
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Impact of global regulations and regional approvals
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Environmental challenges and opportunities, recycling, bio-based materials
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