Why attend? Strict energy regulations in most European countries have boosted the use of polymer foams in building and construction, automotive and aerospace sectors where foamed plastics are recognised for their performance and processing advantages as well as the obvious cost and weight savings. Nevertheless providing environmentally sound and cost effective foam solutions continues to be a constant challenge. The conference is dedicated to the critical role of blowing agents in foamed plastics and rubber and will include, amongst other things, commercial polymeric foams and their applications, their technologies and future industry trends.

Why attend? The strategic development of the masterbatch industry in the global era is one of the themes that will be focussed in this year's Masterbatch 2008 conference with a keynote address from a leading North American producer as well as a fascinating look at the development of the Indian market, along with AMI's usual global overview of the market trends. It will also offer you the chance to meet with more than 200 colleagues, friends and business associates from around the world, to discuss and exchange views.

Why attend? IntertechPira's Functional Fillers 2008 is set for September 22- 24 in Atlanta, US. This 11th annual three day intensive conference will address business and technical developments in the functional fillers and composites industry and will focus on nanofillers and composites, trends, manufacturing methods, applications, regulatory issues, and much more! This conference is designed for business development specialists, marketing and sales executives, strategic planning managers, technical directors, materials suppliers, regulatory experts and supply chain and logistics professionals concerned with current trends in the research, development and marketing of functional fillers advances and applications.