KI Group Polymer Summit K 2016

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1 Group Plastics markets in a changing world 20 October 2016 I Düsseldorf, Sponsors:

2 Dear Sir or Madam, K 2016 is the showcase of the world s plastics industry, where global suppliers will converge to address the needs of tomorrow s markets. How these markets will develop is the theme of the exclusive KI Group Polymer Summit K 2016, held on the fair s second day, and which brings together presentations by leading industry experts under the topic Plastics markets in a changing world. KI Group invites all our partners and customers to the walk-in event. Participation is free of charge. Sign up now to save yourself one of the limited number of available seats. We look forward to seeing you there! Andreas Hertsch, Managing Director KI Group Sponsors The Adsale Group Adsale, established in 1978 in Hong Kong, is a dynamic trade media group in the Asia-Pacific region. Its exhibition, publishing and online services provide cost-effective integrated marketing solutions in 20+ industries to satisfy China traders needs for the China and Asian markets. Its flagship event, CHINAPLAS, is now Asia s No.1 and the world s No.2 plastics and rubber show, serving 3,300+ suppliers and 140,000+ trade visitors each year. The British Plastics Federation (BPF) The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the leading trade association for the UK plastics industry. It has over 500 members, encompassing the whole plastics industry supply chain and representing over 75% of the UK plastics industry by turnover. To find out more about the BPF and the UK plastics industry, visit the British Pavilion at K The BPF is based at stand A28 in Hall 5. To view a full list of UK companies exhibiting at K 2016 visit: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC with headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas, employs approximately 5,000 employees and has assets totaling approximately $14 billion. With its joint venture partners, it currently has 36 production facilities located in the United States, Belgium, China, Colombia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and South Korea. The Company is a global leader in the production of olefins and polyolefins, and is also a principal supplier of aromatics, alpha olefins, styrenics, specialty chemicals, polyethylene pipe, and proprietary plastics. IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen e. V. With more than 300 member companies, the IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen e. V. (German Association for Plastics Packagings and Films) is currently Europe s largest association within the plastics packaging industry. Furthermore, the IK is a supporting member association of the GKV e. V. (umbrella organization of the plastics processing industry) and advocates the interest of the plastics processing industry. It plays a key role as a successful lobby group on the national and international level. KraussMaffei The KraussMaffei product brand is internationally recognized for its groundbreaking, multitechnology solutions for injection and reaction molding technology and factory automation. With its standalone, modular or standardized machinery and systems, and a wide, customizable service offering, KraussMaffei is a fullsystem partner for customers in many industry sectors. RKW Group The RKW Group is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Frankenthal, and one of the world s foremost manufacturers of excellent film solutions. RKW is the market leader in the areas of hygiene and agricultural films, films for the beverage industry and packaging for powdery goods. In addition, the company makes films and nonwovens for medical applications, for the chemical and converting industries as well as for the construction sector. Contact Sponsoring: Katharina Kolk, Sales Director, katharina.kolk@kiweb.de, Phone: +49 (0)

3 Program Session 1: Europe China am to 1.00 pm The session will address the relationship between Europe and China. The discussion will include data on the Chinese plastics industry, the shift of business from Europe to China and the rise in Chinese M&A activity in Europe. Moderator: Leonie Schultens, Assistant Editor in Chief, PIE Plastics Information Europe am to am Registration, Coffee am to am Opening Remarks Ulrich Reifenhäuser, K-Fair President, Messe Düsseldorf / K 2016, am to am China Plastics Industry Development in the Future Five Years Stanley Chu, Chairman, Adsale Group (Organiser of CHINAPLAS ), China am to am The experience of shifting the PC headquarters to Shanghai and how business has developed since Michelle Jou, President Polycarbonates Business Unit, Covestro, China am to am RKW s way to China Lessons learned and perspectives Harald Biederbick, CEO, RKW SE, am to pm China goes shopping... figures, targets, results... Dr. Alexander von Friesen, Partner & Co-Leader M&A, PricewaterhouseCoopers, pm to pm Global Automotive Supplier: Experiences and strategic opportunities of joining a Chinese group Dr. Torsten Bremer, CEO, BOGE Rubber & Plastics, pm to pm How acquisitions of European market leaders could become a success story Dr. Karlheinz Bourdon, Senior Vice President Integration, KraussMaffei, pm to 1.00 pm Questions & Answers Session 1: Speakers Ulrich Reifenhäuser Harald Biederbick Stanley Chu Michelle Jou Dr. Alexander von Friesen Dr. Torsten Bremer Dr. Karlheinz Bourdon Lunch break, networking 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm

4 Program Session 2: Future Polymer Sourcing for Europe 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm The session will address European converters prospective feedstock supply. Key topics include shale gas, alternative sources in Iran and the US, Europe post-brexit and the diversification and customisation of polymer materials. Moderator: Daniel Stricker, Head of Market Research, KI Group and Editor in Chief, KI Kunststoff Information 2.00 pm to 2.20 pm Opportunities for European Plastics from new Energy and Feedstock Sources Tom Crotty, Director, INEOS, Switzerland 2.20 pm to 2.40 pm The Polyethylene Journey to Europe Benny Mermans, General Manager Europe/Africa Region, Chevron Phillips Chemicals Int., Belgium 2.40 pm to 3.00 pm Reality and future of Iranian polyolefins supply Pojhan Vahabi, CEO, Aspen Global Solutions SAS, France 3.00 pm to 3.20 pm Strategy for growth in Europe: What Kingfa can offer local processors Dr. Christof Krogmann, General Manager, KINGFA Sci. & Tech. (Europe) GmbH, 3.20 pm to 3.40 pm Business beyond Brexit: Future relations between the UK and European polymer sectors Mike Boswell, Managing Director, Plastribution Limited, UK 3.40 pm to 4.00 pm Specialty polymers and applications: The secret to success in Europe, and beyond Anne Hippert, Director Corporate Strategic Accounts, PolyOne Corporation, USA 4.00 pm to 4.20 pm Specialty plastics Solutions for a changing world 4.20 pm to 4.30 pm Questions & Answers Heinrich Lingnau, Senior Vice President Europe, MiddleEast, Africa, A. Schulman, Session 2: Speakers NOW AVAILABLE: Special Sponsorship Offers Tom Crotty Benny Mermans Pojhan Vahabi Dr. Christof Krogmann Mike Boswell Anne Hippert Heinrich Lingnau Online registration: Sign up now to save yourself one of the limited number of available seats:

5 Registration Date: Thursday, 20 October 2016 Time: am to 4.30 pm Venue: Düsseldorf Fairgrounds, CCD Süd, Pavillon, Rooms Participation: Free of charge Online registration: Company: Company name Sector Street/No. Postcode/City Country Participant 1: First name Last name Job Title/Department Phone Participant 2: First name Last name Job Title/ Department Phone Date/Signature Participation is free of charge, the number of participants is limited. You will receive confirmation of your registration by . The conference language is English. Registration includes access to all sessions, coffee and cold beverages as well as a business lunch during the break from 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm. If you have any questions concerning the event please contact Katharina Kolk Sales Director katharina.kolk@kiweb.de Phone: +49 (0) Group Kunststoff Information Verlagsgesellschaft mbh Saalburgstrasse Bad Homburg GERMANY Phone +49 (0) Fax +49 (0) info@ki-group.de