BioPlastics: The Re-Invention of Plastics Las Vegas, March 4-6, 2013

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Pre-Conference Course:

BioPlastics 2013: State-of-the-Industry & Path Forward

Goal vs Deliverables: Those of us in the traditional plastics industry have been skeptical about the $ignificance of bioplastics but last 2-3 years have given us compelling reasons to stay on top of this game-changing technology. This CRASH-COURSE will enable you to grasp the TECHNOLOGICAL advances and BUSINESS update as of 2013 and point out the FUTURE trends.

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KEYNOTE Address:

Journey to Future Has Begun: From Reduction to Production of Petroleum Products BioRefineries          ----> PLASTICS ----> Plastic-Waste ----> Petro-Fuel

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Session I:      Green Plastics: Techno-Commercial Update

Goal vs Deliverables:  Besides conventional PE now commercially made from biomass, get an update on PP , PET, and more

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Session II:     BioPolymers in Packaging Applications

Goal vs Deliverables: Learn the reasoning for successful market penetration & growth of Biax-PLA, and other packaging applications of biopolymers

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Session III:    Brand Owners on BioPlastics

Goal vs Deliverables: Walk-away with how Corporate Giants are shaping our future with their initiatives

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Session IV:    Advances in Biobased Building Blocks - Process Technology

Goal vs Deliverables: Walk-away with an understanding of the PROCESSES that have enabled the traditional plastics to be made from biomass

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Session V:     BioPlastics Modification -Biobased Additives, Adhesives & Coatings

Goal vs Deliverables: Keeping up with the theme of bioplastics, get an update on renewable/sustainable Modifiers

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Session VI:      End-of-Life Options - Value Creation from BioPlastics

Goal vs Deliverables: Know the latest in handling the End-of-Life options for bioplastics; especially the technologies to create VALUE in terms of chemicals & energy

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WHY REGISTER NOW ?

With an outstanding agenda and “Well Renowned” speakers, we encourage you to register and consider a Sponsorship / TableTop Exhibit as early as possible; note an Early Bird discount of 10% by NOV 15 and a limited block of discounted rooms at the CAESARS PALACE hotel.

For Registration / Sponsorship / Details, please CLICK the link below or call InnoPlast Solutions at (973) 446-9531:

http://www.BioPlastix.com

PARTICIPATING COMPANIES:

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American Process

Ametek, Westchester Plastics

BASF

Bioplastics Magazine

BP Amoco Chemical

Braskem America

Cathay Industrial Biotech

City of Port Colborne

Danimer Scientific

DSM Eng Plastics

Enerkem NA

Genomatica

Goodyear

Hallstar

Handy Home Products

IHS Chemicals Consulting

InnoPlast Solutions

Klall Group

LyondellBasell

M & Q Packaging

Narocon

NatureWorks

Nissan Chemical

Novamont

Novomer

Optex Process Solutions

Organic Waste Systems

Owens Corning

Pharmafilter

Plastics Color

Plastics News

PolyOne

PTT MCC

Rhetech

Roquette America

Roscom

Shaw Industries

Scientific Design

Taghleef Industries

Toray

Verdezyne

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Who Should Attend: Manufacturers of Polymers, Plastics, Resins, Rubbers, and Elastomers, Injection and Blow Molders, Suppliers of Additives and Modifiers, Food and HealthCare Packaging, Medical Design and Device manufacturers, Medical Implant BioMaterials, Regulatory professionals, Sales, Marketing, and Leaders for Business Development, Renewable, and Sustainability programs throughout the entire supply chain of the plastics industry.