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HC WIRE: March 12-14 this year, organized by the Indian Polyurethane Association, the second polyurethane exhibition and conference? PUTECH2008? In New Delhi, "India and Exhibition Centre" was held. Global 105 exhibitors, almost all of the polyurethane industry giants have appeared, such as BASF, Bayer, Dow, Evonik, Huntsman and Chemtura, Si Taipan, etc., Chinese enterprises also took part in Yantai Wanhua . The number of visitors reached more than 2,200. Exhibitors are not only producers of raw materials, but also downstream users, there are equipment manufacturers. Meanwhile, a total of more than 30 technical papers, 115 listeners. They gathered to discuss the latest developments in polyurethane industry trend.

In terms of size or content, PUTECH2008 are considered a polyurethane industry event that this exhibition and conference on what to convey some important information? What industry personnel has reached a consensus? Polyurethane industry in China which reference point? Global polyurethane network for exclusive special report, to bring you information about this event.

First of all, the Indian Polyurethane Association, Vice-Chairman, Mr. G. Ramachandran welcome speech, and probably who introduced the Indian PU development. He said: "India's many new high-tech products, many containing polyurethane, but most of the purchasing power of more than ordinary people. However, despite the global recession in many parts of the situation, the polyurethane industry in India can still maintain 12% average annual growth rate. "

Then President of the Indian Polyurethane Association of India RahulGautam President pointed out that the polyurethane industry development opportunities. He believes that, although India is not a sound infrastructure, education and health of the people are not ideal, but India has 400 million young labor force, 2020 will be the world's second largest consumer market. "By 2020, Asia will become the center of globalization, and there will be more and more Indian companies produce. India has all the geo-political influence to become a member of the Group of Eight." That the challenges facing the polyurethane industry he considers it necessary to improve product quality and meet relevant regulatory requirements. Mr. RahulGautam expressed complete confidence in the future of polyurethane, and per capita consumption increased from 200 grams to 1000 grams (to 2020), when the total consumption will reach 1.2 million tons.

Then, GunterOertel Dr. for a report summarizing the development of the global polyurethane industry. He said that as early as 1980, global demand for polyurethane only 300 million tons, but as applications become more diversified and emerging markets such as China and India, increased demand, the situation has undergone tremendous changes. He stressed that raw materials in production scale is needed, but also in energy costs and soaring transportation costs have to be present efforts to balance the cost. Therefore, he suggested, "manufacturers of raw materials to factories in the past from the market place", also revealed that the current global production capacity of the distribution: EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region: 38%; Asia-Pacific 29%; the North American Free Trade District: 25%; other: 8%, of which the Asia-Pacific region will be the world's largest producer of polyurethane. The Indian market, polyurethane production in 2007 was 18 million tons, the future will be double-digit growth. However, due to lack of raw material, polyurethane industry in India relies heavily on imports. He also called on India to more investment, joint ventures.

Opening report is the final appearance of the BASF Polyurethanes Asia Pacific Group Vice President, Mr. Zhou Yingci, he has made on environmental issues to the polyurethane industry, the impact of the report, noting in particular the impact on Asia. To 2012, Asia Polyurethane capacity is expected to reach 3.5 million tons, accounting for 38% of the world's total production capacity, the development of the global polyurethanes industry plays an important role.

Week should give that on the one hand, environmental problems that restrict the urethane industry. If the most recent two factories in Asia, the accident occurred (Icheon City, Gyeonggi-do South Korea built near a frozen warehouse on Jan. 7, 2008 caused an explosion and fire, and May 11, 2007 China's Hebei Cangzhou Dahua Group Co. Section of TDI nitrification liability company subsidiary of a nitrification plant explosion), media reports after the explosion to the polyurethane industry in the eyes of the public image of many negative results.

Polyurethane industry event in India PUTECH08 Review - polyurethane, India, PUTECH08-plastics industry

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