Polyolefin Plastics Arabia 2013 Conference focuses on sustainable production

Under the auspices of H.E. Mohammed bin Salim Al Toobi, Minister of Environment and Climate Affairs, two-day Polyolefin Plastics Arabia Conference kicked off on May 27 at Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Muscat, Oman. Co-organised and produced by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE) and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), the conference presented a highly-interactive technical platform on the science and materials of Polyolefins, with original and peer-reviewed presentations on new developments triggered in the field of plastics technology.

Delivering his remarks at the event, Hilal bin Hamad Al Hasani, Chief Executive Officer of the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE) stressed that the importance of the conference is derived from the significance of the plastic industry and its impact on the economic development. "Countries around the globe invest billions of dollars in this industry, as it is closely linked to other basic industries including oil refineries and petrochemical industries. Accordingly, PEIE in cooperation with SPE is organising this important event of Polyolefin Plastics Arabia Conference as an initiative to spur the downstream industries for Polyolefin in the Sultanate, and to promote and empower high potential opportunities to contribute to the growth of the Omani industries, based on sustained socioeconomic development, which would eventually enable Omani entrepreneurs and Omani youth to be involved actively in laying the foundations for a strong Omani SMI, that utilises knowledge, innovation and R&D as main drivers," Al Hasani pointed out.

It is well known that the two most important and common types of Polyolefin are Polyethylene (PE) and Polypropylene (PP). The rising demand for the products of Polyolefin industry covers almost every aspect of the modern life, including packaging, piping, agriculture, medicine, transportation, among others. "The rising demand, to be balanced with the vision of socioeconomic sustained development, necessitates the adoption of innovation and research and development (R&D), as main tools for competition and growth, that could lead to better performance and offer more functions, and move towards greater sustainability," Al Hasani elaborated.

Polyolefin Plastics Arabia Conference features a dynamic line-up of expert speakers from leading local, regional and international organisations across the plastics industry who present latest updates and outlooks for the industry, and deliver practical and impactful information to attendees.

Among the local and international speakers at day one of the conference were Raed Al Zubi, Society of Plastics Engineer; Musab Al Mahruqi, Orpic - Oman; Abdullah Al Zakwani, Industrial Innovation Centre (PEIE); Willem De Vos, Society of Plastics Engineers; Peter Mooney, Plastics Research Company- USA; Len Czuba, Czuba Enterprises – USA; Vasco Amoroso, Mattex – Dubai; G.L. Banerjee, Amiantit – Oman; King Dharmaraj, Advanced Business Consultants;Nike SB Hyperfeel Koston 3