2 days | 6 Sessions | 18 Speakers

Discovering the latest trends and innovations in polymer flooring, improving materials, production and design to open new markets 

Get your annual update on the global flooring industry at our 4th annual edition of the Polymers in Flooring Conference. 

The two-day programme will cover the latest technical developments, new material innovations and industry trends in this dynamic sector. The conference includes plenty of networking opportunities, with an exhibition area and evening drinks reception.  This conference is aimed at leading industry stakeholders at all levels of the supply chain including material, equipment and technology suppliers, flooring producers, associations, designers, as well as end users.

  Why attend

• Learn about key market trends and new opportunities in this dynamic market
• Explore innovative developments in materials and additives for resilient flooring
• Discover new ways to optimize production and to add value with innovative designs
• Understand how designers and architects select flooring for large-scale projects
• Network with major players from throughout the international polymer flooring supply chain
  

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Speakers include

Mr. Pol Lombaert, Senior Innovation Manager, BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL GROUP

Mr. Federico Porrà, Policy Officer Circular Economy, EUROPEAN COMMISSION, DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENVIRONMENT, UNIT SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION, PRODUCTS & CONSUMPTION

Ms. Jane Gardner, Managing Director, ERFMI

Mr. Gert van Bruggen, Director Product Management and Design Vinyl, FORBO FLOORING B.V.

Mr. Thorsten Beinke, Décor Director, TARKETT

Mr. Olivier Ceysson, R&D - Innovation and Strategy Director, GERFLOR

Mr. Bruce Zwicker, CEO, ZWICKER ADVISORY

 “Interesting conference with plenty of opportunity to meet with thought leaders in the flooring business. Good mix between technical and creative presentations.”

Senior Innovation Manager Hard Flooring, BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL GROUP

Contact us 

Find out how you can become a speaker, exhibitor or sponsor of this event by contacting Conference Organiser

​Alexandra Fish

E/ alexandra.fish@ami.international

T/ +44 (0) 117 314 8111

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Image courtesy of: Beauflor USA

Book your place online

Register to attend online 
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By registering online, you create an account with us. Your AMI account makes registering to attend our future conferences, reviewing your bookings and accessing conference presentations quick and easy. 

Book Your Place

Register to attend via email  
If you would like to pay via bank transfer, please email me at alexandra.fish@ami.international​

Delegate Prices

All prices include our full two-day conference, attendance to our Networking Cocktail Reception, conference lunches and refreshment breaks, and a set of the conference proceedings.  Pre-programme price: €940* (available until ​23rd July 2019) 

Exhibition Packages  

Includes one exhibition space in the networking area, and entry for one company representative, where you can promote your products and services to the targeted audience.   

Pre-programme package: €1575* (available until 7th June 2019) 
Full package: €1825*

Contact us

For further information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the conference please contact the Conference Organiser:

Alexandra Fish
E/ alexandra.fish@ami.international
T/ +44 (0)117 314 8111 

* VAT may apply

The programme for this event is complete, however, we are always interested in receiving new topics/ideas/suggestions/abstracts.

We are happy to keep your information on file in case a space opens up on the programme, or for the next edition of the event.

For further information please contact Alexandra Fish

E/ alexandra.fish@ami.international
T/ +44 (0)117 314 8111

Conference Programme

The European polymeric flooring industry is on the move! New flooring products are coming to the market, standards are changing or being developed and sustainability is still at the forefront of industry discussion.

The fourth edition of our Polymers in Flooring conference provides a unique forum for the polymeric flooring industry to discuss technical and market trends, industry initiatives, and sustainability whilst networking with key stakeholders and experts from the industry.

Resilient flooring is still used across multiple applications from residential, commercial and industrial to healthcare, sports and leisure. Innovative high-quality products enabled by new materials, design innovations and process developments are continuing to change customer perceptions and taking market share from other flooring types.

Speakers at Polymers in Flooring discuss developments in technology, materials and production, shifting products demand, industry initiatives, end user views and sustainability in the flooring industry.

Attendees can learn and get involved while key industry players discuss market and technology trends. In addition to the exciting speaker line-up, Polymers in Flooring 2019 provides exciting networking opportunities, including a cocktail reception, with key players representing the supply chain from throughout Europe and beyond.

Key topics

• Global market trends
• updates in design and decor
• material innovations
• Circular economy initiatives

Speakers include

Mr. Pol Lombaert, Senior Innovation Manager, BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL GROUP

Mr. Federico Porrà, Policy Officer Circular Economy, EUROPEAN COMMISSION, DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENVIRONMENT, UNIT SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION, PRODUCTS & CONSUMPTION

Ms. Jane Gardner, Managing Director, ERFMI

Mr. Gert van Bruggen, Director Product Management and Design Vinyl, FORBO FLOORING B.V.

Mr. Thorsten Beinke, Décor Director, TARKETT

Mr. Olivier Ceysson, R&D - Innovation and Strategy Director, GERFLOR 

Contact us​

For further information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the conference please contact the Conference Organiser:

​Alexandra Fish
E/ alexandra.fish@ami.international
T/ +44 (0) 117 314 8111​

Interested in speaking on next year’s programme?
Please email the Alexandra Fish to express your interest now

AMI events are more than just arenas for listening and networking. They also represent highly-targeted opportunities to enhance your image and to promote your products and services to an international audience.

Make a lasting impact on AMI's senior management audiences and become an official sponsor at the Polymers in Flooring conference! From coffee breaks to headline sponsorship, we have options to suit all budgets

Download a full list of available packages

To see a price list or for a formal quote, please contact Alexandra Fish alexandra.fish@ami.international

WHY SPONSOR AN AMI EVENT?
- Generate new sales leads
- Network with key decision makers
- Launch new products and services
- Showcase your products
- Convert prospect clients into sales
- Promote and reaffirm your brand awareness

We are on hand to help find you the most suitable package, or tailor them to fit your needs.

Contact the event organiser ​Alexandra Fish to secure your sponsorship package now: ​alexandra.fish@ami.international

Running in conjunction with the conference, the exhibition is an integral part of the event, providing the ideal setting to promote your company and its products to the international audience. 
 
As an exhibitor, a profile of your company is included in the official conference proceedings distributed to all attending delegates and sold after the conference to interested parties.

The exhibition package includes an exhibition space in the registration and coffee break ​area, located directly outside the conference room and entry for one representative from your company. 
 
Exhibitors may either use tables provided by the hotel or bring their own stand or display.  
 
Please note that only a limited number of spaces are available, and these are allocated on a first come-first served basis.  
 
For further information, please contact the Conference Organiser, ​​​​Alexandra Fish: 
Email: alexandra.fish@ami.international
Tel: +44 (0)117 314 8111 

Booking your accommodation 

Delegates are responsible for arranging their own hotel accommodation while attending the conference. 

AMI have negotiated a room rate of €145 for single rooms and €169 for double rooms per night including WIFI and breakfast at the Palace Hotel ​for attendees who make their reservations by 8th October 2019. 

Accommodation link:
Delegates can book their accommodation online via our dedicated booking link: Booking Link

Alternatively, you can contact the Reservations Department directly:

Tel: +49 (0) 30 25 02 11 90  or Email: res@palace.de

Please state that you will be attending AMI’s Polymers in Flooring 2019 conference.

Please do not accept offers from companies claiming to be calling on behalf of AMI to help you book your hotel. We do not book accommodation on behalf of attendees and recommend you book directly with the hotel as above. 

Travel Information

Hotel Palace
Budapester Str. 45
10787 Berlin
Germany
Tel: +49 30 2502-0

View "Location & Arrival" for directions and airport information.

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ADOPEN PLASTIK VE INSAAT SAN.A.S
ALFATHERM S.p.A
ALTRO Ltd.
AM STABILIZERS CORPORATION
AMERICAN BILTRITE LTD
AMORIM CORK COMPOSITES
AMORIM REVESTIMENTOS
AMTICO
ARBEITSGEMEINSCHAFT PVC UND UMWELT E.V (AGPU/PVC PLUS)
ARKEMA CENTRE DE RECHERCHE DE PIERRE BENITE (CRRA)
ARKEMA COLOMBES
ARLANXEO DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC
ASPECTA B.V.
AWS Corporation
AZO GmbH & Co. KG

B
BAERLOCHER GmbH
BAERLOCHER ITALIA SPA
BASELL POLIOLEFINE ITALIA S.r.l.
BASELL POLYOLEFINS COMPANY BVBA
BASELL SALES & MARKETING COMPANY B.V.
BASF NEDERLAND B.V.
BASF SE
BATTENFELD-CINCINNATI 
BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL GROUP
BENVIC EUROPE SPA
BESSTRADE RECYCLING
BINOS GMBH
BJORN THORSEN A/S
BOLON AB
BOREALIS AG
BOREALIS POLYOLEFINE GmbH
BYK-CHEMIE GmbH

C
CARGILL B.V.
CHAVANOZ INDUSTRIE (PORCHER INDUSTRIES)
CHEMSON BV
CHEMSON LTD.
CHROMAFLO TECHNOLOGIES B.V.
COMPOUNDING WORLD MAGAZINE
COOPER STANDARD TECHNICAL RUBBER GmbH
COPERION GmbH
CORKART INDUSTRIA DE CORTICAS, SA
CRODA

D
DECORA S.A.
DECOTECH PRINTING S.A.
DELTA TECNIC S.A.
DESIGNFLOORING
DICKSON CONSTANT
DOVER CHEMICAL CORPORATION
DOVER CHEMICAL CORPORATION - ICC INDUSTRIES
DOWDUPONT (DOW CHEMICAL)
DPAC VENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED

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EASTMAN CHEMICAL MIDDELBURG BV
EASTMAN COMPANY UK Ltd.
ECONCORE
EFC NV
EGGER HOLZEWERKSTOFFE WISMAR GmbH & Co. KG
EGGER RETAIL PRODUCTS GmbH & Co. KG
EMERAUDE INTERNATIONAL 
ENDESIGN LIMITED
EOC BELGIUM NV
ERCROS 
ERFMI , EUROPEAN RESILIENT FLOORING MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE
EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
EVONIK PERFORMANCE MATERIALS GmbH
EXTRICOM GmbH, CPM EXTRUSION GROUP
EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL CENTRAL EUROPE GmbH
EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL EUROPE INC.
EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL FRANCE
EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL IBÉRICA S.L.

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FALQUON
FATRA a.s.
FERRO BELGIUM SPRL
FINSA
FLOWCRETE UK Ltd.
FORBO FLOORING B.V.
FORBO GIUBIASCO SA
FRAUNHOFER INSTITUT FÜR UMWELT SICHERHEITS UND ENERGIETECHNIK UMSICHT

G
GALATA CHEMICALS GmbH
GERFLOR S.A.S
GERFLOR SPORTS FLOORING
GREINER MULTIFOAM GmbH
GRUPA AZOTY ZAKKADY AZOTOWE KEDZIERZYN S.A.

H
HAKAN GRUP TEKNOLOJI A.S.
HALSTEAD INTERNATIONAL / ASPECTA
HAMBERGER FLOORING GmbH & Co. KG
HEUBACH GmbH
HOLLAND COLOURS NV
HONEYWELL

I
IMERYS MINERALS Ltd.
IMERYS MINERAUX FRANCE
IMERYS PERFORMANCE ADDITIVES
INOVYN BELGIUM, AN INEOS COMPANY
INOVYN NORGE AS, AN INEOS COMPANY
INOVYN SVERIGE AB, AN INEOS COMPANY
IPCO Germany GmbH
IQAP MASTERBATCH GROUP
ISL-CHEMIE GmbH & Co. KG

J
JAMES HALSTEAD PLC
JOHNS MANVILLE SALES GmbH ( SCHULLER GmbH)
J-TEC MATERIAL HANDLING
JUNGBUNZLAUER LADENBURG GmbH

K
KÄHRS PARKETT DEUTSCHLAND GmbH & Co. KG
KANEKA BELGIUM N.V.
KEM ONE
KIRSON INDUSTRIAL REINFORCEMENTS GmbH
KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST EUROPE GmbH & Co.KG
KONRAD HORNSCHUCH AG
KRAUSSMAFFEI BERSTORFF GmbH

L
LEADCO ENGINEERING AB
LEISTER PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES
LONZA MICROBIAL CONTROL
LSI FLOORS
LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS BVBA
LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS S.L.
LYONDELLBASELL

M
MCPP France 
MEAF MACHINES BV
MEISTERWERKE SCHULTE GmbH
METROFLOR CORPORATION
MMFA MULTILAYER MODULAR FLOORING ASSOCIATION
MONDI CONSUMER PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES GmbH
MONDI GRONAU GMBH
MONDO MINERALS BV
MONDO MINERALS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

N
NEUHOFER HOLZ GmbH
NORA SYSTEMS GmbH

O
OCSIAL EUROPE SARL
OLBRICH GmbH
OMEGA PLASTO COMPOUNDS PVT LTD
OMYA INTERNATIONAL AG
O'SULLIVAN FILMS INC.,  HORNSCHUCH GROUP

P
PARADOR GmbH & Co. KG
PCC ROKITA SA
PENN COLOR INTERNATIONAL
PERSTORP AB
PERSTORP CHEMICALS GmbH
PLAS MEC S.r.l
PLASGOM (KEM ONE)
POLYGLASS S.p.A.
POLYTECHS S.A.S.
PORCHER INDUSTRIES
PROLINE SYSTEMS GmbH
PROVIRON FUNCTIONAL CHEMICALS
PVCMed ALLIANCE

R
REPI S.p.A.
REVINYLFLOOR
RUSVINYL LLC

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SANEM PLASTİK MAKİNA İTH. İHR. SAN. VE TİC.LTD. ŞTİ
SELIT -TEC
SHARK SOLUTIONS
SHIN-ETSU PVC B.V. PERNIS
SIBELCO EUROPE (Previously ANKERPOORT N.V.)
SIMONA AG
SIOEN FABRICS CALENDERING

T
TARKETT
TARKETT GDL S.A.
TEKNI-PLEX EUROPE N.V.
THEVINYL AB
TORAY FILMS EUROPE S.A.S

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UNILIN DIVISION FLOORING

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VÄLINGE INNOVATION SWEDEN AB
VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
VESTOLIT GmbH, MEXICHEM GROUP
VINNOLIT GmbH & Co. KG, BURGHAUSEN, A DIV OF WESTLAKE CHEMICAL
VINNOLIT HILLHOUSE LTD, A DIV OF WESTLAKE CHEMICAL
VYNOVA GROUP

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WELLMADE PERFORMANCE FLOORING
WELSPUN USA
WINEO - WINDMOLLER FLOORING PRODUCTS WFP GmbH
WPT GmbH DETMOLD

X
X-Compound GmbH

Z
ZEPPELIN SYSTEMS GMBH
ZEPPELIN SYSTEMS GmbH HENSCHEL MIXING TECHNOLOGY
ZHEJIANG HAILIDE NEW MATERIAL Co., Ltd.