Why attend? The conference provides a place to debate the latest changes in PVC compounds, driven by new legislation and technical trends, plus increasing demands on material performance. One new ingredient affects the whole formulation and researchers have been testing new combinations of PVC additives to offer alternative solutions for different applications, from profiles to packaging. The key sessions at this year's event include stabilizer changes, plasticizers and sustainability issues.

Why attend? The 1st international EnviroPlas conference is a unique event to enable the plastics supply chain to achieve environmental compliance, corporate integrity and profitability. This conference provides an opportunity to learn about environmental issues concerning the processing, manufacturing, use and disposal of plastic products includes; meeting current and forthcoming legislation, credible choices in the selection of materials and developing end of product life strategy such as recycling.

Why attend? The conference programme will cover a number of sessions looking at raw material, machinery, market trends and customer developments. The conference will cover the latest trends in pigments, additives and equipment, focusing on the business opportunities these new developments will offer the masterbatch/concentrate producer. A discussion of the way the processing industry is emerging in the region will also be a key focus for the event.

Why attend? Polyolefin Additives 2010 is an international forum for end users, compounders, raw materials suppliers and plastics processors. Polyolefin compounders have a challenging task to give customers top range products tailored to their needs and within budget. There are ever changing regulations for the chemical industry and higher performance expectations of materials in all types of applications, from packaging to pipes. Polyolefin Additives aims to bring together a panel of specialists talking about the latest research and development in compounding materials to meet and exceed the new specifications.

Why attend? This 10th international conference brings together leaders from the global nanocomposite and nanotube development and manufacturing chain to discuss the latest advances in materials, processing and commercialisation. This conference is a must for plastics and additives producers, compounders, injection moulders, film extruders, and end users.

Why attend? Building on the 2008 success of the world's first true technical conference in the biopolymer arena, Innovation Takes Root 2010 will broaden to provide a comprehensive forum for all things Ingeo™ including technology, applications, marketing and commercial developments. Join industry leaders and NatureWorks in Dallas to discuss the latest advances in fibers and plastics. The pre-conference workshops are designed with time to really explore the issues & opportunities with 3rd party leaders in their fields.

Why attend? JEC Composites Show is one of worldwide leading trade fairs of the composite industry. The exhibition provides a comprehensive overview of the value chain, from raw-material producers to processors, from processors to users. With several conferences, technical and economical forums, workshops, and business meetings, this event will highlight technologies and manufacturing processes, as well as applications.

Why attend? CHINAPLAS is committed to bring in new elements as the show highlight and attraction. This year, the theme of "Green Plastics . Our Goal . Our Future" is set for the concurrent activities of CHINAPLAS 2010 and a series of industrial forum will be held on the first 3 days of the show. CHINAPLAS 2010 is just one week prior to the opening of the Shanghai World Expo 2010. To echo the theme "Better City, Better Life" of green plastics and rubber technology bringing better life, the event will highlight the importance and influence of "going green" in achieving sustainable development for the industry and the environment, as well as how 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) be adopted to current and future plastics and rubber industries.

Why attend? AMI's 7th edition of the WOOD-PLASTIC COMPOSITES conference will follow on from the success of previous Wood-Plastic Composites events that attracted over 230 key global players from retailers to profile makers, machinery, materials and technology providers from 30 countries.

Why attend? Along with the hundreds of technical presentations, ANTEC 2010 offers three New Technology Forums (Polymer Applications for a Clean Environment, Successful Case Studies in Bioplastics, and Latest Developments in Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants) in which experts discuss topics of intense current interest and their implications for industry professionals.

Why attend? As the only conference tailored to the specific needs of the polymeric foam industry, this conference, organised by iSmithers and Smithers RAPRA, annually attracts senior technical delegates from across the world and is a must attend event for anyone connected to the industry. Attend the 12th International Blowing Agents & Foaming Processes conference and you will hear developments in chemical and physical foaming, new applications, novel processes, nano and standard substrates, particle foams as well as the industry’s response to environmental legislation.

Why attend? Masterbatch has become established as the forum for the international Masterbatch industry, offering a unique opportunity for all involved in the Masterbatch industry to discuss all the latest news and developments. The conference will look in detail at the raw material and technology developments that are affecting today's masterbatch industry and the implications for the future direction of the industry.

Why attend? Following the highly successful Nanofair conferences of the last years which attracted delegates from all over the world Nanofair 2010 again will bring together the international community of science and industry. Under the slogan “New Ideas for Industry” Nanofair as an international conference will present a vital platform for the exchange of ideas and the focus of the conference will be on nanotechnology in the fields of materials and surfaces, energy, electronics, life sciences as well as optics.

Why attend? Connecting Science, Technology & Business, JEC Asia is dedicated to promoting composite materials internationally. It supports the development of these new materials by fostering knowledge transfer and exchanges between suppliers and users. Several top-level end-users forums will be featured to encourage dialogue between industrialists (raw material suppliers, processors, equipment manufacturers, etc.) and end-users of composite solutions.

Why attend? Minerals are a major proportion of the additives used in compounding polymers and many have multiple functions to add value, for example as flame retardants, antiblock and pigments. There is also a role as fillers.. At the top end of the value chain are the nanoclays in nanocomposites. The mineral particle size, shape, surface area and matrix compatibility are all important factors affecting performance. It is also critical to understand mineral chemistry to choose the best products for each polymer. Surface treatments and modifiers can be utilized to improve mineral-polymer interaction and dispersion. Alternative materials such as natural fibers are being used to replace mineral fillers. Minerals in Compounding 2010 offers lively interaction between an international panel of speakers and delegates which stimulates debate in all sectors. The event also provides a comprehensive overview of the latest material, technology and market trends.