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Below we list details of forthcoming plastics technology and associated events from around the world. Hover over the logos or event titles in the calendar matrix to see the location and title of events. Click on the logo or event title for more details.

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Subject	Date	Town	Country	Event Title
Processing - injection moulding	22 Jan 2012 to 25 Jan 2012	Miami, Florida	USA	Molding 2012: Technologies for Business Success
Executive Conference Management conference focusing on the latest developments in injection moulding processes, hardware and controls. Topics include: * Emerging moulding technologies * In-mould operations (assembly, decoration, etc)read more Event Website www.executive-conference.com Event Email ecm@executive-conference.com

Applications - medical	14 Feb 2012 to 15 Feb 2012	Munich	Germany	Endocrine Disruptors
iSmithers conference expected to cover: * The history of the recommendations and/or requirements for endocrine testing and the outcome of results * Test guideline requirements, positive and negative controls, and relevance and reliability c...read more Event Website www.polymerconferences.com Event Email hcharlesworth@ismithers.net

Applications - fibres and yarn	20 Feb 2012 to 22 Feb 2012	Zurich	Switzerland	The Grass Yarn & Tufters Forum 2012
...read more Event Website www2.amiplastics.com/Events/Event.aspx?code=C445&sec=2139 Event Email js@amiplastics.com

Applications - packaging	29 Feb 2012 to 1 Mar 2012		UK	Ecopack 2012
Europe's leading event for primary and secondary packaging. 94% of exhibitors found that exhibiting at ECOPACK 2011 to be worthwhile or very worthwhile In 2011 a total of 4,409 visitors attended, with 72% indicating their ...read more Event Website www.easyfairs.com Event Email Rabinder.Aulakh@easyFairs.com

Materials - elastomers	13 Mar 2012 to 14 Mar 2012	Kuala Lumpur	Malaysia	Latex and Synthetic Polymer Dispersions
iSmithers conference on trends and developments in natural rubber latex, aqueous synthetic polymer latices, processing chemicals and additives, latex-based products and relevant legislation. Papers are expected on: • Appraisal of market tr...read more Event Website www.polymerconferences.com Event Email conferences@ismithers.net

Environment	20 Mar 2012 to 22 Mar 2011	Cologne	Germany	Green Chemistry 2012
Green Chemistry 2012 provides a forum for environment and sustainability managers, business development professionals, chemical engineers, plastics manufacturers, researchers, and suppliers to the industry to debate developments in producing conventi...read more Event Website www2.amiplastics.com/Events/Event.aspx?code=C412&sec=1853 Event Email cf@amiplastics.com

Materials - PVC	20 Mar 2012 to 22 Mar 2012	Düsseldorf	Germany	PVC Formulation
AMI conference covering materials and equipment for producing PVC compounds. Tel: 0117 924 9442 Fax: 0117 311 1534...read more Event Website www2.amiplastics.com/Events/Event.aspx?code=C435&sec=2003 Event Email sh@amiplastics.com

Applications - packaging	26 Mar 2012 to 27 Mar 2012	Cologne	Germany	ecoPack systems
PETnology/tecPET conference on sustainable packaging held ahead of the Anuga exhibition. Tel: +49 941 870 23 74...read more Event Website www.ecopack-conference.com Event Email b.appel@petnology.com

Materials - elastomers	27 Mar 2012 to 28 Mar 2012	Berlin	Germany	Silicone Elastomers Conference
This conference aims to cover the whole range of silicone elastomer materials, including high temperature vulcanised (HTV), room temperature vulcanised (RTV) and liquid silicone rubber (LSR). Aimed at manufacturers, processors, designers and researc...read more Event Website www.polymerconferences.com Event Email conferences@ismithers.net

International plastics and rubber exhibitions	1 Apr 2012 to 5 Apr 2012	Orlando, Florida	USA	NPE 2012
Largest US exhibition, organised by the Society of the Plastics Industry. Tel: +1 703 259 6132...read more Event Website www.npe.org Event Email exhibit@npe.org

Technology	2 Apr 2012 to 4 Apr 2012	Orlando, Florida	USA	ANTEC
Society of Plastics Engineers technology conference co-located with the NPE 2012 exhibition. Tel: + 1 203 740 5452...read more Event Website www.antec.ws Event Email lskyle@4spe.org

International trade	4 Apr 2012 to 7 Apr 2012	Ba Dinh Dist	Vietnam	VIETNAM EXPO 2012
This annual trade event is the traditional and reliable destination for both Vietnamese and overseas businesses that helps increase trade exchange and investment between Viet Nam and countries around the world. Viet Nam has maintaining growth rate of...read more Event Website www.vietnamexpo.com.vn Event Email minhchauvinexad@gmail.com/ chaunguyen.vinexad@gmail.com

International plastics and rubber exhibitions	11 Apr 2012 to 14 Apr 2012	Jakarta	Indonesia	Indoplas
Exhibition held alongside Indopack and Indoprint. Tel: +62 (21) 53660804 Fax: +62 (21) 5325887 ...read more Event Website www.indoplas.com Event Email info@wakeni.com

Applications - electronics	17 Apr 2012 to 19 Apr 2012	Cologne	Germany	Electrical Connectors 2012
Electrical Connectors 2012 provides a forum for brand owners, electrical and electronics manufacturers, researchers, and suppliers to the industry to debate developments and market trends. The programme aims to cover topics including new marke...read more Event Website http://www2.amiplastics.com/Events/Event.aspx?code=C410&sec=1871 Event Email rmm@amiplastics.com

Tooling	19 Apr 2012 to 22 Apr 2012	Goregaon, Mumbai	India	DieMould India
Exhibition organised by Tool & Gauge Manufacturers Association of India, in association with EuroMold organiser Demat of Germany. Tel: +91 22 28526876 Fax: +91 22 28503273...read more Event Website www.tagmaindia.org Event Email mumbai@tagmaindia.org

Applications - photovoltaics	24 Apr 2012 to 26 Apr 2012	Cologne	Germany	Polymers in Photovoltaics 2012
Polymers in Photovoltaics 2012 aims to examine a wide range of topics on module manufacturing including the markets, materials, manufacturing equipment, technology and certification worldwide. ...read more Event Website www2.amiplastics.com/Events/Event.aspx?code=C445&sec=2139 Event Email js@amiplastics.com

Processing - thermoforming	25 Apr 2012 to 27 Apr 2012	Venice	Italy	European Thermoforming Conference
Society of Plastics Engineers - European Thermoforming Division 8th thermoforming conference. Tel: +32 3 541 77 55 Fax:+32 3 541 84 25...read more Event Website www.e-t-d.org Event Email spe.etd@skynet.be

Applications - packaging	7 May 2012 to 9 May 2012	Seattle, Washington	USA	TAPPI PLACE Conference
Polymers, laminations, adhesives, coatings and extrusions conference for the flexible packaging industry covering the whole supply chain including suppliers, converters, extruders, retailers, and brand owners. ...read more Event Website www.tappi.org/tappiplace

Materials - additives: blowing agents	8 May 2012 to 9 May 2012	Berlin	Germany	Blowing Agents & Foaming Processes 2012
iSmithers’ Blowing Agents & Foaming Processes conference returns for the fourteenth consecutive year to highlight the academic and commercial developments in current and new polymeric foam applications. As the only conference tailored to the specific...read more Event Email conferences@ismithers.net

International plastics and rubber exhibitions	8 May 2012 to 12 May 2012	Milan	Italy	Plast 2012
Italy's national plastics exhibition....read more Event Website www.plastonline.org

REACH	16 May 2012 to 16 May 2012	London	UK	REACH Masterclass - A BPF Seminar
This workshop style seminar is aimed at all those in the plastics industry who want to develop their understanding of REACH and CLP. Delegates will discover more about the practical implications of this complex area of legislation....read more Event Website www.bpfevents.co.uk Event Email events@bpf.co.uk

Energy management	24 May 2012 to 24 May 2012	London	UK	Energy Management 2012 - A BPF Seminar
This seminar will give you the practical advice and in depth knowledge you need to reduce your energy bill. This is your opportunity to hear the views of the UK’s leading experts on energy and energy management in the plastics industry....read more Event Website www.bpfevents.co.uk Event Email events@bpf.co.uk

International plastics and rubber exhibitions	29 May 2012 to 1 Jun 2012		Poland	Plastpol 2012
Plastics and Rubber exhibition showcasing machines and appliances used in plastic processing industry, including tools, moulds, plastic components, recycling technologies as well as IT systems which support the plastic processing industry. Companies ...read more Event Website www.targikielce.pl

International plastics and rubber exhibitions	18 Jun 2012 to 22 Jun 2012	Predio Ferial de Buenos Aires	Argentina	Argenplás 2012
The National and International Plastic Industry have its showcase with technological advancements in the following items: • Machinery and Equipment • Automation and Control • Quality Control Instruments • Molds, Matrixes and Tools • Raw M...read more Event Website www.argenplas.com.ar

	19 Jun 2012 to 21 Jun 2012	Vienna	Austria	Masterbatch 2012
AMI's special 25th anniversary Masterbatch conference will be held 19-21 June 2012 at the Imperial Riding School Vienna, a Reniassance Hotel, Vienna, Austria. The 25th anniversary conference will be a celebration of the success of the masterbatch ...read more Event Website http://www.amiplastics.com/events/Event.aspx?code=C456&sec=2317 Event Email sp@amiplastics.com

Health and safety	20 Jun 2012 to 20 Jun 2012	London	UK	Health and Safety - A BPF Seminar
This workshop style seminar is aimed at all those in the plastics industry who want to improve their knowledge and understanding of health and safety. This is your opportunity to learn about the health and safety disasters that you should avoid and...read more Event Website www.bpfevents.co.uk Event Email events@bpf.co.uk

Materials - composites	24 Jun 2012 to 28 Jun 2012	Venice	Italy	15th European Conference on Composite Materials
International composites conference organised by the Department of Management and Engineering of the University of Padova in cooperation with the Italian Cluster of Nanotechnology, under the patronage of the European Society for Composite Materials. ...read more Event Website www.eccm15.org Event Email marino.quaresimin@unipd.it

Tooling	20 Aug 2012 to 24 Aug 2012	Joinville	Brazil	EuroMold Brasil
Joint venture between EuroMold organiser Demat of Germany and Messe Brasil. To be held alongside Interplast 2012. Tel: +49 / 69 / 27 40 03 0 ...read more Event Website www.euromold-brasil.de Event Email info@demat.com

International plastics and rubber exhibitions	20 Aug 2012 to 24 Aug 2012	Joinville	Brazil	Interplast 2012
Biannual exhibition which will be expanded to 4,000 m², with capacity for approximately 150 new booths. The 2010 fair had 500 exhibitors with 25,000 visitors. +55 47 3451 3000...read more Event Website www.messebrasil.com.br Event Email simone@messebrasil.com.br

	26 Aug 2012 to 29 Aug 2012	Columbus, Ohio	US	Global Polymer Innovation Expo
RAPRA Limited is proud to bring the inaugural international conference, the Global Polymer Innovation EXPO to Columbus, Ohio, USA, August 26-29, 2012. PolymerOhio and the Ohio Polymer Strategic Council join RAPRA in making GPIE a seminal event that ...read more Event Website www.globalpolymerinnovationexp.com Event Email laura@rapra.org

Reclamation and recycling	11 Sep 2012 to 13 Sep 2012	Birmingham	UK	RWM
RWM in partnership with CIWM is a European event for resource efficiency and waste management. Over 14,000 visitors, more than 650 exhibitors and 100-plus expert speakers meet to explore the latest developments that affect everyone from local authori...read more Event Website www.rwmexhibition.com

Applications - pipes/profiles	24 Sep 2012 to 26 Sep 2012	Barcelona	Spain	Plastic Pipes XVI
Biennial international plastic pipe conference organised by the Plastics Pipe Institute, VC4Pipes, PE100 +, TEPPFA and national and regional trade associations. Papers will cover main application areas such as gas and water supply, sewer and drainage...read more Event Website www.ppxvi.org Event Email liszkai.nora@congress.hu

Processing - micro manufacturing	25 Sep 2012 to 26 Sep 2012	Birmingham	UK	MM Live UK, MEMS Live UK and NANO Live UK 2012
Welcome to THE International Forum for Micro, Precision, MEMS and Nano Manufacturing! This event has grown to be one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to Micro, MEMS & Nano manufacturing. Exhibits cover the full spectrum of technologies from...read more Event Website www.micromanu.com Event Email graham@rapidnews.com

Processing - rapid prototyping and production	25 Sep 2012 to 26 Sep 2012	Birmingham	UK	TCT Live 2012
TCT Live is THE event for Product Development and Additive Manufacturing in Europe It is the ideal forum for everyone involved in the concept, design, specification and manufacturing process to learn about the latest in Additive Manufacturing, ...read more Event Website www.tctmagazine.com Event Email john.j@rapidnews.com

Applications - medical	25 Sep 2012 to 26 Sep 2012	Birmingham	UK	Mediplas
Mediplas is a NEW uniquely focused event for the highly specialised area of manufacturing plastic parts for the medical industry. The exhibition will cover all areas of the medical plastics supply chain – including design and prototyping, materials, ...read more Event Website www.mediplasuk.com

Materials - composites	9 Oct 2012 to 11 Oct 2012	Düsseldorf	Germany	Composites Europe 2012
Reed exhibition. Tel: +44 (0)20 8910 7750...read more Event Website www.composites-europe.com Event Email aurelie-fontenelle@reedexpo.co.uk

	16 Oct 2012 to 18 Oct 2012	Cologne	Germany	Multilayer Packaging Films 2012
AMI's 8th international Multilayer Packaging Films 2012 conference will take place from 16-18 October 2012 at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany. There is a welcome reception and registration on the first evening followed by a 2-day programme of t...read more Event Website http://www2.amiplastics.com/events/Event.aspx?code=C465&sec=2496 Event Email rm@amiplastics.com

	23 Oct 2012 to 25 Oct 2012	Cologne	Germany	Polyolefin Additives
The 5th AMI international conference on Polyolefin Additives and compounding will take place from 23-25 October 2012 at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany. The event starts with an evening reception and exhibition on 23rd followed by a 2-day prog...read more Event Website http://www2.amiplastics.com/Events/Event.aspx?code=C463&sec=2512 Event Email ge@amiplastics.com

Applications - oil and gas	23 Oct 2012 to 25 Oct 2012	London	United Kingdom	Merl Oilfield Engineering with Polymers 2012
MERL Oilfield Engineering with Polymers 2012 provides an opportunity to get up to date information on industry trends and to network with experts from oilfield operators, contractors, equipment and component manufacturers and materials suppliers. ...read more Event Website www2.amiplastics.com/Events/Event.aspx?code=C431&sec=2182 Event Email js@amiplastics.com

	6 Nov 2012 to 8 Nov 2012	Madrid	Spain	AMI's Agricultural Film 2012
The 5th AMI international conference on Agricultural Film will take place from the 6-8th November 2012 at the Hotel Meliá Castilla in Madrid, the dynamic and cosmopolitan capital of Spain. The conference starts with an evening networking reception an...read more Event Website http://www.amiplastics.com/events/Event.aspx?code=C481&sec=2673 Event Email rmm@amiplastics.com

Applications - packaging	6 Nov 2012 to 8 Nov 2012	Mumbai	India	International Pack Tech India/Drinktech India 2012
Three-day exhibition covering the latest innovations and developments in the packaging, processing, beverage and liquid food industries....read more Event Website www.packtech-india.com

Materials - composites	7 Nov 2012 to 9 Nov 2012	Boston, Massachusetts	USA	JEC Americas
International composites exhibition series opens in the USA in association with the Industrial Fabrics Association International which will be co-locating a conference....read more Event Website www.jeccomposites.com

	12 Nov 2012 to 14 Nov 2012	Dubai	U.A.E.	Flexible Packaging Middle East 2012
The 4th edition of AMI's Flexible Packaging Middle East conference will take place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai, UAE from 12-14 November 2012. AMI’s Flexible Packaging Middle East conference is an established forum where all stages of the pac...read more Event Website http://www.amiplastics.com/events/Event.aspx?code=C487&sec=2773 Event Email sp@amiplastics.com

	27 Nov 2012 to 29 Nov 2012	Dusseldorf	Germany	AMI's Wind Turbine Blade Manufacture 2012
The 3rd AMI international conference on Wind Turbine Blade Manufacture 2012 will take place from the 27-29th November 2012 at the Maritim Hotel in Düsseldorf, Germany. The conference starts with an evening networking reception and exhibition on 27th ...read more Event Website http://www.amiplastics.com/events/Event.aspx?code=C476&sec=2612 Event Email rmm@amiplastics.com

Tooling	27 Nov 2012 to 30 Nov 2012	Frankfurt	Germany	Euromold 2012
The 18th EuroMold, the world-wide leading trade fair for Moldmaking and Tooling, Design and Application Development presents products and services, technology and impulses for tomorrow's markets. The whole process chain "From Design to Prototyp...read more Event Website www.euromold.com Event Email info@demat.com

	3 Dec 2012 to 5 Dec 2012	Cologne	Germany	Thin Wall Packaging 2012
Thin Wall Packaging 2012 will provide a forum for leading brand owners, retailers, packaging manufacturers, researchers, and suppliers to the industry to debate the latest developments and market trends in plastics retail packaging. ...read more Event Website http://www2.amiplastics.com/Events/Event.aspx?code=C471&sec=2585 Event Email ml@amiplastics.com

	11 Dec 2012 to 13 Dec 2012	Düsseldorf	Germany	Waterproof Membranes 2012
The 6th AMI international conference, Waterproof Membranes 2012, will take place at the Hotel Nikko in Düsseldorf, Germany from 11-13 December 2012. On the first evening there will be a welcome reception and registration, followed by a 2-day program...read more Event Website http://www2.amiplastics.com/Events/Event.aspx?code=C485&sec=2716 Event Email ge@amiplastics.com

Materials - nano materials	13 Mar 2013 to 14 Mar 2013	Rosemont, IL	USA	MICRO \| NANO \| MEMS 2013
MICRO.NANO.MEMS 2013, the The High Precision Manufacturing Expo returns to the Donald E. Stephens Center, Rosemont, IL on the 13-14 March 2013. Rebranded to better reflect the breadth of ultra precision manufacturing processes featured within the eve...read more Event Website www.micronanomems.com Event Email chris.lawson@rapidnews.com

International plastics and rubber exhibitions	16 Oct 2013 to 23 Oct 2013	Düsseldorf	Germany	K2013
The biggest plastics exhibition in the world....read more Event Website www.k-online.de