September 02, 2011– The 9th LAPET (Latin America PET Packaging Markets) conference returns to the city of Mexico this 19-20 October in Mexico City's Westin Sante Fe Hotel. Into its 9th year, the 2011 conference will catapult into the spotlight regional opportunities, upcoming trends and emerging challenges affecting PET packaging markets in Mexico and Latin America. It will also explore the nuances of the PET business and latest technological updates.

The region’s most influential PET industry meet, 9th LAPET brings together experts to share tips on staying competitive, and adopting innovative strategies with product offerings. It also explores brimming concerns about Recycled PET which is in short supply.

Just as Coca Cola is targeting 25 percent R-PET content, many more companies are looking to increase their R-PET percentages too. So much so it remains unclear if prices will escalate beyond virgin PET, if R-PET is as cost effective as virgin PET, if it is still viable to trade in R-PET and what, if any, are the latest Mexican government’s initiatives for R-PET.

CMT’s 9th LAPET seeks to provide answers to above pertinent industry questions. Renowned not only as the largest premier gathering for leading PET suppliers and buyers in the region, 9th LAPET is also known for its line-up of top caliber speakers and highly informative sessions. One of the most highly-anticipated highlights is the session by Coca Cola de Mexico, that discusses methods of processing R-PET, its challenges and considerations to ensure good quality PCR bottles.

The event will also field Nextek Limited addressing the latest developments in R-PET and challenges for applications in juice and water, as well as Netstal speaking on new developments in milk packaging in their session entitled ‘PET containers with barrier systems against light for UHT Milk’.

9th LAPET is privileged to have M&G Finanziaria S.r.l., presently the world’s largest producer of PET for packaging applications and a technological leader in the polyester market, share their experiences at the conference. Mrs Cecile Bourland, M&G‘s Marketing Manager, will speak about their innovation and sustainability plans on moving forward in PET, and addressing related issues such as opportunities for specialty global PET market development and new bio technology/investments & timing.

IHS-CMAI, Total PET Packaging, Bericap Gmbh & Co, Avon Mexico, Graham Packaging, Croda, SEMARNAT, Polindustrias S.A. and PCI PET Packaging Resin & Recycling Ltd will also take the podium at 9th LAPET, to further add value to the diverse presentations which will also touch on:

- Types of new bio-based feedstock/PET available in the market.

- Emerging opportunities in new growth areas like Cuba, Guatemala and Costa Rica.

Coupled with generous time for networking, the 9th LAPET summit will be the perfect platform to have face-to-face interaction with the key players in the Latin America PET packaging market.

For more information on 9th LAPET (Latin America PET Packaging Markets) or to register your interest in attending the conference as delegates and securing your seat, contact Hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg or visit official 9th LAPET site.

Source: CMT Events