Exploring the international polyolefin market to optimise performance through compounding, blending and additives
Get your annual update on the global polyolefin additives industry at AMI’s highly regarded Polyolefin Additives conference.
The conference is the established forum to discover and discuss innovative additives and compounds to expand the use of polyethylene and polypropylene. The 2021 edition promises to build on this tradition, bringing together leading experts and influential players from across the polyolefins supply chain.
Join 125+ delegates from around the world at this targeted conference by registering online today.
Why attend
- Gain insight into market trends and potential for new markets for business
- Refresh your knowledge on polyolefin formulations for high-end performance
- Learn and debate the impact of the sustainable circular economy
- Develop relationships with stakeholders across the plastics value chain
- Understand and ensure compliance with changing regulations
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Previous attending companies
BOREALIS • FINE ORGANICS EUROPE BVBA • GRAHAM PACKAGING EUROPE • INNOSPEC Ltd. • KISUMA CHEMICALS BV • MILLIKEN & COMPANY • NORNER AS • SABIC • SI GROUP • SOLVAY • TIANGANG EUROPE • WT CONSULTING GmbH
Testimonials
"Excellent organisation, excellent quality of the participants and presentations, excellent networking opportunity. Good focus on the impact of recycling, and shale gas impact."
Consultant, RIANLON GmbH
"Very well organised conference (as usual for AMI conferences) with interesting presentations"
Director, WTCONSULTING GmbH
“Good opportunity to enlarge my view of additives world. The best opportunity to network in the EU.”
Researcher Additives, LYONDELLBASELL
Contact us
For further information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the conference please contact the Conference Organiser:
Louella Osano
E/ louella.osano@ami.international
T/+44 (0)117 314 8111
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Did you know we offer group discounts for bookings of two or more delegates?
Bookings
of two or more delegates made together may be eligible for a group discount.
Please contact the Conference Organiser for more details.
Delegate prices
All prices include our full three-day conference, attendance to our drinks reception, conference lunches and refreshment breaks, and the conference pack.
We reward our early-booking delegates with the best discounts:
Save €200 between 2nd June 2021 and 30th July 2021 - use discount code EB1152
Full price: €1395* (from 31st July 2021)
* may be subject to VAT
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.
Early booking discount
Save €250 until 7th May 2021 - use discount code EX1152
Full price: €2250* (from 8th May 2021)
Please note: Exhibitions cannot be booked online.
Please email the organiser for details on securing your
exhibition space.
*may be subject to VAT
Book with confidence
As the COVID-19 situation is changing daily, we want you to feel totally confident about booking your place at Polyolefin Additives.
- If AMI needs to reschedule this event, we will roll over your booking to the new dates.
- If AMI are unable to run this event in the next 12 months, you will be able to use your registration against any AMI event within the next 12 months or get credit to use towards another AMI product.
We understand you may be unable to commit at this time, please save the date of this conference and book your place when circumstances change. Add the event to your calendar here.
Contact us
For further information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the conference please contact the Conference Organiser:
Louella Osano
E/ louella.osano@ami.international
T/ +44 (0)117 314 8111
Speaking Opportunities
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. Please send any suggestions to the Conference
Organiser.
Alternatively, you could present your topic to a
targeted audience via a webinar, please contact the Organiser for further
details about it.
Louella Osano
E/ louella.osano@ami.international
T/ +44 (0) 117 3148 111
Ahead of the Polyolefin Additives conference, we took the opportunity to gather industry insights from our speakers. We spoke to them about the
most exciting development in the world of additives in the last couple of years, their insights regarding the move to a circular economy and recycling, and what they will be speaking about at the Polyolefin Additives conference in October.
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Dr Rudolf Pfaendner
Division Director Plastics
Fraunhofer Institute for Structural
Durability and System Reliability |
Dr Matthias Bruch
Technical Marketing and Product
Management - AP-NYLON Additives
L. Brüggemann |
Henrik Eriksson
Technical Technical Product Manager
Baerlocher |
Sven De Vis
TS&D Engineer
Milliken |
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Conference Programme
Polyolefins dominate the global plastics production. Their versatility has made them one of the most popular
plastics in use today. As such, this family of Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) are
used in a huge range of applications, such as high-performance pipes and cables
for the construction sector, lightweight parts for the automotive industry,
critical components for medical devices, and cost-effective packaging for food
and drink producers.
The properties of polyolefins can be tailored
and enhanced for these and many more markets through the careful selection of
resins, additives and processing technologies.
AMI's Polyolefin Additives
conference focuses on these topics and is the established forum to discover and
discuss innovative additives and compounds to expand the use of PE and
PP. The 2021 edition promises to build on this tradition, bringing
together leading experts and influential players from throughout the
polyolefins supply chain.
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Key topics
- Focus on China: Market trends and
projections for the Chinese polyolefin market post-Covid-19
- Looking at the regulatory
developments for the polyolefin industry
- Systematic study of PCR
stabilisation with standard antioxidants
- A new generation of stabilisers
for high-quality polyolefin recyclates
- Round-table discussions led by
the Advisory Board: Regulatory updates, The pandemic and
sustainability
Speakers include
Dr. Matthias Bruch, Technical Marketing and Product
Management - AP-NYLON Additives, L. Brüggemann GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Dr. Roberta Pellecchia, Senior Scientist, BOREALIS POLYOLEFINE GmbH, Austria
Ms. Kathrin Lehmann, Technical Director Polymer
Specialities|Interface&Performance, EVONIK NUTRITION & CARE GmbH, Germany
Dr. Rudolf Pfaendner, Division
Director Plastics, FRAUNHOFER INSTITUTE FOR STRUCTURAL DURABILITY
AND SYSTEM RELIABILITY LBF, Germany
Mr. Thomas Schmutz, Director Technical
Service & Application Development, SONGWON, Switzerland
Dr.
Anna Gergely, Director, EHS Regulatory, STEPTOE & JOHNSON, Belgium
Contact us
For further information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the conference please contact the Conference Organiser:
Louella Osano
E/louella.osano@ami.international
T/+44 (0)117 314 8111
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Advisory Board
AMI will
be working with an Advisory Board on the conference programme, bringing
delegates an in-depth industry knowledge across the supply chain to produce
current hot-topic content featuring technical and market presentations. Members
of the Advisory Board are leaders in their field and bring their experience and
expertise to the conference programmes.
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Mr. Andrew Reynolds, Director
ADVANCE BIDCO
Mr. Andrew
Reynolds has over forty years of experience in the international plastics
industry as a consultant and advisor. His functional experience includes:
Marketing research, technical standard appraisal and new business development.
He is a recognised speaker and presenter concerning plastics markets, their
future and business structure. He is a board member of Advance Bidco and
shareholder in the company directing and assisting the substantial growth and
investment in AMI with the objective of expanding its role as the leading
global supplier of information and event services to the plastics and related
industries.
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Mr.
Andreas Thürmer, Senior Application Specialist, Regional Application Center EMEA, Head
Additive Technologies Group
BASF
SCHWEIZ AG
Mr. Andreas Thürmer,
studied Physical Chemistry in Frankfurt/Main and Polymer Chemistry in Mainz. In
1991 he joined the Additives Business Unit of Sandoz, later Clariant in
Huningue (France), where he was first Technical Application Manager in R&D.
In 1996 he became Regional Technical Service Manager in the Marketing
Department for Asia and Europe.
In October 1999,
Andreas joint CIBA Specialty Chemicals in the Business Unit Polymer Additives
in Basel: First Head of the Marketing Support Group “Moldings”, later Head of
global Skill Center Organization of. Polymer Additive division
After Sales
responsibility (2005) for two global Accounts for Additives business, Andreas became
after acquisition by BASF (2009 onwards) Senior technical manager for Polymer
additives for EV/GT in the region extended Europe (Russia, Middle East, South
Africa) and Leader of the Global Competence Center Additivation technology in Kaisten:
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Dr. Hartmut Siebert, MSc, Technical Marketing Manager Packaging, Business Line Performance Additives
CLARIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD
Dr. Hartmut Siebert holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry from the Institute for Macromolecular Chemistry, Freiburg, Germany and a Master of Science in Innovation Management from LIMAK Austrian Business School, Linz. Hartmut Siebert joined Clariant in 1st April 2012 as Business Development Manager Polyolefin Additives. Since April 2017 Hartmut Siebert is technically and globally responsible for the application segment packaging in the Business Line Performance Additives at Clariant. Hartmut Siebert had various technical and managerial functions in his career, being more than twelve years in the Polyolefin and eight years in the additives industry. He is a Board Director of Polymer Modifiers and Additives Division (PMAD) of Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE).
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Dr. Rudolf Pfaendner, Division Director Plastics
FRAUNHOFER
INSTITUTE FOR STRUCTURAL DURABILITY AND SYSTEM RELIABILITY LBF
Dr.
Rudolf Pfaendner studied chemistry at the University of Bayreuth in Germany and
received his PhD in 1985 with a thesis on Electrically Conductive Polymers. During
25 years he held different positions in R&D at the specialty chemicals
company “Ciba” inter alia as Global Head of Research for the business segment
“Plastic Additives” and as Senior Research Fellow. He
has over thirty years of experience in polymer synthesis, plastics and coatings
additives, stabilizers, recycling, reactive extrusion, nanocomposites, flame
retardants and innovation management including numerous patents and publications.
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Dr. Keith Keller, Research and Development Manager
MILLIKEN
& COMPANY
Dr. Keith Keller is the
research and development leader for the Plastics Additives business of Milliken
Chemical, leading a group of scientists and engineers. Some key areas of research for Dr Keller’s
team are polymer nucleation and clarification, reactive extrusion, polymer
morphology modification, reaction kinetics, and chemical process
development.
Apart from work, Dr. Keller
enjoys camping and hiking with his family and is an avid reader of history.
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Mr. Svein H. Jamtvedt, Advisor
NORNER AS
Mr. Svein H. Jamtvedt has 40 years
of experience in the international plastics industry with polymer additives as
his expertise field. His functional experience includes: leader of Additive
Research, member of strategic additives sourcing team, member of REACH
corporate team and project management. Svein is MSc (cand. real) in Polymer chemistry from
University of Oslo in 1979, he is member of the following professional
associations: Norwegian Chemical Society – Macromolecular- and colloid chemistry
group, Norsk Industri – REACH and chemical team. Society of Plastics Engineers.
He is also the inventor/author of more than 40 patents, papers and
presentations.
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Dr. Hayder Zahalka, Research Fellow, Global Technology Leader
SI GROUP
Dr.
Hayder Zahalka is SI Group Research Fellow and Global Technology Leader for
Antioxidants, Polymer Modifiers (reactive extrusion), and novel formulated
solutions for Polyolefins and Elastomers. Dr. Zahalka was a Professor of Chemistry
(adjunct) and is the inventor/author of 130 patents, papers and presentations.
His areas of expertise include polymer additives, reactive extrusion,
Polyol/Polyurethane, Organometallic Chemistry, Catalysis (Ziegler-Natta and
metallocene) and Polymerization (Polyolefins and Elastomers). Board
Director of Polymer Modifiers and Additives (PMAD), Society of Plastic
Engineers (SPE).
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Dr. Andrea Landuzzi, Technology Solutions - Polymer Additives, Global Marketing Director
SOLVAY
Dr. Andrea Landuzzi is the Global Marketing Director of Polymer Additives, Solvay’s Technology Solutions Global Business Unit. He has published more than 60 peer-reviewed scientific publications, conference presentations, papers and patents and he is an Industry Panelist and a referee for several Plastics journals. Since 1996 Andrea has been covering several technical and marketing roles in the Plastic Industry in Italy, Singapore, China and Switzerland. Andrea earned a Master Degree (Laurea) in Industrial Chemistry at the University of Bologna, Italy.
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Exhibition
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 pack distributed
to all attending delegates and sold after the conference to interested parties.
The exhibition package
includes an exhibition space in the registration
area and coffee break foyer, 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.
Pricing
Early booking discount
Save €250 until 7th May 2021 - use discount code EX1152
Full price: €2250* (from 8th May 2021)
Please note: Exhibitions cannot be booked online.
Please email the organizer for details on securing your
exhibition space.
* may be subject to VAT
Contact us
For further information,
please contact the Conference Organiser:
Louella Osano
E/ louella.osano@ami.international
T/ +44 (0)117 314 8111
Sponsorship Opportunities
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 a global audience.
Make a lasting impact
on Polyolefin Additive’s audience of key industry leaders with high level sponsorship packages
to drive your marketing strategy. We also offer bespoke marketing solutions so
you can tailor your customer interaction.
Download a full list of available packages here
Why sponsor
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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 us
For further information, please contact the Conference Organiser:
Louella Osano
E/ louella.osano@ami.international
T/ +44 (0)117 314 8111
Media Supporters
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Compounding World Magazine
The monthly global magazine for polymer compounders and masterbatch producers. It covers developments in plastics, additives and compounding technology, as well as market trends and industry news.
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Travelling to the event
We have put together some information to help prepare your safe journey to the event. Click here to download the pdf
Travel and Accommodation
Accommodation
Delegates are responsible for arranging their own hotel accommodation while attending the conference. AMI have negotiated a room rate of €126 per person/per night for a double room for single occupancy (tax & breakfast included) at the Mercure Hotel MOA Berlin for attendees who make their reservations by 26th September 2021.
Delegates can book their accommodation online via
our dedicated booking link here
Alternatively, you can contact the Reservations Department directly:
T/ +49 30 3940430
E/ ha0f7-re@accor.com
Please state that you will be attending AMI’s Polyolefin Additives 2021 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.
Venue Information
Mercure Hotel MOA Berlin
Stephanstraße 41
10559 Berlin
Germany
T/ +49 30 3940430
You will need to show proof of vaccination (and have had
your second jab 14 days prior to the show), OR proof of recovery OR a PCR test
taken up to 48 hours OR a lateral flow test taken 24 hours prior to the date of
the conference.
Yes, you will need a FFP2 mask or medical grade mask whilst
walking around the venue. This is not required when sat down in the conference
room or catering points.
We have enhanced cleaning in the high traffic areas,
including restrooms and catering points. Access to the conference will be made
for people who have been vaccinated, recovered, or can demonstrate a negative
coronavirus test.
You will find sanitising stations dotted around the venue
and signs reminding everyone to wash hands regularly and to wear their masks.
Hotel front desk will be able to direct you to the nearest
testing site, they are widespread across the city.
Yes you will need to fill it in before you travel and you
can find it
HERE
Please stay in your room and alert the hotel reception. They will
support you in following the local regulations.
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- Attendance at all conference sessions
- Access to networking receptions
- Lunch and refreshment breaks on both days
- A delegate pack
Yes, the conference presentations are available for purchase after the conference, in pdf format. Please contact the AMI conference team for more details.
We will give you a full refund, less an administrative charge if we receive your cancellation prior to the cancellation date. Thereafter we regret that no refunds can be made.
Please note that refunds will not be given on exhibition upgrades, sponsorship packages or networking dinner places.
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Yes, delegates may be substituted at any time, with no charge.
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