Expand/explore your Bioplastics into Asia/China? CMT’s BIOPolymers Markets Conference 2007, 15-16 May @ Regal Hong Kong Hotel, bring together leading panel of industry experts to share the latest development in a growing industry & exchange views/experience at a focused platform. Visit www.cmtevents.com for updated speakers and program. Contact wendy@cmtsp.com.sg / (65) 63469144 for more information.

Supported by Biodegradable Materials Group (BMG), Degradable Plastics Committee (DPC) and Green Council (GC), BIOPolymers Markets Conference is the event not to be missed. It is scheduled on 15-16 May in Hotel Regal Hong Kong.
Speakers representing from Michigan State University, European Bioplastics, Nestle Research Center, Novamont SpA, BIOP Biopolymer Technologies, Shanghai World Expo Science & Technology Promotion Center, NatureWorks PLA, Growth Pack International Development, PURAC, NEC Corporation, Reifenhauser Extrusion GmbH, China Degradable Plastics Specialized Committee, IRe Chemical Ltd, DuPont Sustainable Materials, National Innovation Agency, B.R.A.I.N AG (Biotechnology Research and Information Network), and Tianan Biologic Material Co Ltd, Ningbo will be sharing their experiences and expertises in this Conference meeting. More details can be found @ www.cmtevents.com.

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