PET Asia

Why throw it away when you can reuse it?

Today the PET packaging market is worth €17 billion and is predicted to continue to grow.* The environmentally friendly, 100% recyclable polymer has become one of the most widely used plastics in packaging and promotes company efforts toward sustainability. With such a rapidly growing industry, it's important to stay up-to-date with industry market news and the latest in cutting-edge technology. IntertechPira 3rd annual conference on PET packaging will service this need. You'll hear in-depth information from industry leaders on topics such as market strategies, consumer brand and retail perspectives on using PET, material selection, environmental considerations and regulations and the latest technologies for PET design, manufacturing and recycling.*Source: Future of Global Markets for PET Packaging to 2011: David Platt

Assessing market drivers

At PET Asia, you'll be briefed on the most recent research on the PET market, both globally and in Asia. This is your opportunity to understand the reasons behind the decline of some bottle markets and how companies are combating this issue. Hear from consumer brands about what recycled PET means for their company and how the conversion from glass to plastic is affecting the beverage industry, among others. At PET Asia, you'll find out how to capitalize on emerging markets for PET and the drivers of competition in the PET market. Take this opportunity to discover how Eastern and Western consumers differ, including the differences in their buying and recycling habits.

Employing new technologies

You'll acquire in-depth knowledge on how to implement new packaging and recycling PET technology. Methods discussed include resin processes, blow molding technologies, both hot and cold filling techniques, barrier and nanotechnologies that will help give your product a longer, higher quality shelf-life.

Considering recycling and regulations

This conference will demonstrate why sustainability is an important part of packaging today and how PET makes waste management not just a nice idea, but a definite reality. It's important to be aware of the regulations that govern recycled PET and food contact. While environmental friendliness is a must, the consumer's health is always top priority. You'll leave this conference with a solid foundation in the latest recycling options and global regulations specific to PET.

Events Organizer:

CCM International Ltd
CCM International Ltd extends the activities of Guangzhou CCM to consulting in the areas of technology transfer as well as news, events and publications. CCM International works in crop protection, chemicals, biotechnologies, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, dyestuffs & pigments, flavors & fragrances, natural resources & extracts, packaging and materials based industries in the Asia-Pacific Rim.

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