Bioplastics Reshaping an Industry

Nike, Dow, NatureWorks, Braskem and more at
“Bioplastics Reshaping an Industry” Conference
Conference will be held February 1-3, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada

September 30th, 2010 — With speakers and exhibitors from over 30 companies representing leaders from across the spectrum of Bioplastics activities, “Bioplastics Reshaping and Industry” organized by InnoPlast Solutions is the industry’s premier event where New Technologies, Trends, Investors and Brand Owners all come together to showcase the rapid transformation occurring in the bioplastics industry.

This unique event scheduled for February 1-3, 2011 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV, USA, will provide comprehensive insights into the twin dynamics of advances within bioplastics and their expanding influence into the plastics industry overall. Separate sessions will be led by established and emerging suppliers of Bioplastics, Bioderived “building blocks” Producers, Brand owners and Regulators.

Recent reports by Fredonia and European Bioplastics suggest the global bioplastic market will grow to at least 2.3 million tons by 2013. According to the conference chairman, Jim Lunt, of Jim Lunt & Associates LLC,””This significant double-digit growth will continue, while simultaneously the focus is shifting to encompass not only single-use disposables but more durable applications. Bioplastics Reshaping an Industry, with the participation of Industry technology and business leaders, is the key event to keep abreast of the many facets of this dynamic and ever evolving transition from oil-based to renewable-resource derived plastics.”

Attendees will follow the journey from early offerings such as PLA from NatureWorks to compounded materials from Teknor Apex and PolyOne, leading into the emerging bioderived polyolefins offered by Braskem. Continuing advancements in conventional polymer building blocks, such as terephthalic acid from biobutanol being developed by Gevo, to the emerging alternative renewable feed stocks such as Algae, represented by Solazyme, are also covered. Companies including brand owners such as Nike, the Keynote presenter, established players such as, DuPont, Dow, DSM, BASF, along with more recent players such as Myriant, Genomatica, Segetis, Reluceo, Rivertop Renewables, Draths, Avantium and others, will all outline their unique approaches and insights. Complementing these presentations will be perspectives from standards and regulatory bodies such as BPI, Beta Analytic, USDA, SPI and Intertek. Other speakers led by Coca Cola, will cover investor perspectives and end user requirements.

On Tuesday, February 1, attendees can also benefit, for a nominal additional fee, from an afternoon of two pre-conference workshops providing in-depth information sessions on Innovation Strategies for an Emerging Field: Bioplastics and The World of Bioplastics: an Overview & Perspectives

Bioplastics Reshaping an Industry will bring together industry experts, researchers, suppliers, end users and investors to, debate and help shape the future direction of the still fledgling bioplastics industry. It will present an ideal forum for learning, assessment, guiding and challenging the assertions presented.

For more information on Bioplastics Reshaping an Industry, visit http://www.reshapinganindustry.com Please note that the 10% registration discount for this event expires on Friday, October 31st, 2010.

About InnoPlast Solutions
InnoPlast Solutions provides consultation, courses, and analytical services dedicated to the plastics industry. For more information please visit http://www.innoplastsolutions.com

About Jim Lunt & Associates, LLC.
Jim Lunt & Associates LLC offers in-depth consulting on bioplastics: encompassing technology, business development and mergers and acquisition advice. For more information please visit www.jimluntllc.com.

Dr. Jim Lunt has spent over 40 years in the plastic’s industry in Europe, North America and Asia.

For the past 18 years he has been actively involved in the emerging biopolymers industry sector. He was a founder member of NatureWorks LLC., which developed and commercialized the first melt processable, renewable resource based polymer referred to as Polylactide or PLA.

At Natureworks LLC., he served in a variety of roles including, Director of Product Development, Global Director of Product and Applications Development for Fibers and Packaging and New Business Development Director Asia, before returning to the USA.
Dr. Lunt has co-authored numerous publications and has been an invited speaker at conferences worldwide. A recipient of the Presidential Green Chemistry Award in 2002, Dr. Lunt is also the co-inventor on more than 20 patents in various fields, all involving performance polymers and chemistry solutions in new and emerging applications.
Since 2006 he has been the Managing Director of Jim Lunt & Associates LLC., specializing in the emerging bioplastics industry. As part of this activity he serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for Tianan Biologic in Ningbo China and advisor to several companies in the bioplastics field.

Jim Lunt & Associates LLC.
16008 Adeline Lane, Wayzata, MN. 55391
Contact Dr. Jim Lunt
www.reshapinganindustry.com
www,jimluntllc.com

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