The 13th PCI Group North American Polyester Industry Conference 2011
Houston, Texas
16 - 17 Feb
2011
The global and North American polyester and intermediates markets are enjoying some of the best results in many years. This is in sharp contrast to the recent depressed state of the industry as it struggled to stay afloat during the "Great Recession." There are many converging factors which suggest that 2011 will also be a good year for the industry.
PCI will be holding its 13th annual Americas Polyester Industry Conference on Wednesday 16 - Thursday 17 February 2011 at the Airport Marriott Hotel in Houston, Texas. The conference will start on Wednesday, February 16 with cocktails, dinner and 2 presentations. An all day session will follow on Thursday, February 17.
The presentations will focus on the various factors which have led to a remarkable revival of the polyester and intermediate markets, specific to North America as well as globally, and the prospect that these favorable factors will continue over the next few years.
Against a background of an ever-changing market, we hope that the conference will provide delegates with a valuable forum to discuss the latest analysis with PCI's seasoned consulting team as well as guest speakers and provide an opportunity to understand wider polyester industry issues with colleagues from across the Americas.
We look forward to seeing you in Houston in February.
Presentations will include:
General economy and the North American polyester markets: Diverging paths!
Where does the general economic recovery stand now?
What has changed for North American polyester markets?
What does the future hold for both the general economy and the polyester markets?
Michael Bermish
PCI Xylenes & Polyesters Ltd
Potential game changers for North America oil & gas markets
Oil prices and product spreads.
Rise of Canadian oil sands.
Flat North America gasoline demand.
Impact of gas shale plays and the NGL balance.
Skip York, Vice President
Wood Mackenzie
Paraxylene: From feast to famine
High paraxylene-naphtha spreads vs surplus capacity? Understanding the Asian conundrum.
US paraxylene cost - will US feedstock cost or Asian competitiveness be the driver in 2011?
Atlantic Basin paraxylene trade flows - impact of new PTA capacity in 2011.
PX outlook for 2011/12 - is the market on a plateau or heading for the cliff edge?
Gordon Haire
PCI Xylenes & Polyesters Ltd
North American PTA: Good times, uncertain times and global oversupply
2011 PTA global tightness: the impact on the Americas.
PTA balances in 2012: do they start to ease or does demand improve?
The impact of high Asian PTA margins in 2011/2012.
South America starts to produce PTA: how will this impact US balances?
The future of US DMT from commodity to speciality.
Phil Marshall
PCI Xylenes & Polyesters Ltd
MEG: Taking the fast track to recovering margins
MEG demand at record highs driven by China and India.
No new plants for at least 2 years and therafter some issues to sort.
Chinese buying dynamics changing the way business is done.
US ethylene: a long term advantage.
Doug Rightler
PCI Xylenes & Polyesters Ltd
PET 2011: Is recovery stagnating?
The changing global picture for demand and supply.
The growth prospects for North America.
Will trade be the saviour or threat to North American producers?
PET recycling and sustainable development.
David Swift, Director
PCI PET Packaging, Resin & Recycling Ltd
Moving forward: PET from plants
Value of PET Packaging.
Evolving Market Risks to PET Packaging Growth.
PET Packaging Sustainability.
Coca-Cola PlantBottle Packaging Strategy.
Scott Vitters, Business Manager, PlantBottle Packaging
The Coca Cola Company
North American polyester fibers: Blue skies ahead?
2010: recovery for domestic producers.
Polyester gains market share from other fibers.
Cotton drives up polyester prices!
What next?
Alasdair Carmichael, President - North America
PCI Fibres
Central and North American textile markets: A rational case for hope
Polyester and nylon yarn demand recovery.
Market segments and defensible dynamics.
Arguments for stability and even growth in US and the region.
Eddie Ingle
Unifi Inc
World cotton market prospects: Slow growth in yields to result in higher average prices
The recent pace of cotton yield growth cannot be sustained.
World cotton plantage area is unlikely to rise substantially in the future.
Cotton demand will continue to expand with population and income growth and preferences for the attributes of natural fibers.
Accordingly, world cotton prices averages are likely to be higher in 2010-19 than the previous decade.
Terry Townsend, Executive Director
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC)
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Date
February 16-17 2011
Venue
Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental
Registration Fee
$1,350 which includes conference admission, conference documentation, electronic copy of presentations available as downloads from our website, cocktails and dinner on February 16 and buffet breakfast, refreshments and lunch on February 17. For 3 or more attendees group discounts are available so contact us for more details.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing before January 10 2011 and will be subject to a 20% administration fee. Cancellations after January 10 2011 cannot be refunded but substitutions can be made at any time free-of-charge.
Note: The organisers reserve the right to change the venue or programme at any time.
Accommodation/Transportation
Overnight accommodation at The Marriott Houston Intercontinental is available for conference attendees at a rate of $149 per night (+ taxes) - please book early to avoid disappointment as only a number of rooms are available. To make a reservation please contact the hotel directly, quoting “The PCI Group”.
Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental
18700 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston Texas 77032
Reservations: (800) 228 9290
Phone: (281) 443 2310 Fax (281) 443 5294
All hotel bookings must be made directly to the Airport Marriot before February 1 2011 to get the special rate. A shuttle service between airport terminals and the hotel is available.