The document provides information about the Stretch & Shrink Film 2010 conference to be held on October 12-13, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference will cover topics related to stretch and shrink film industries including polymers, additives, equipment and technology. It will include presentations from industry experts and provide networking opportunities for professionals in the stretch and shrink film field. Registration is required before September 3rd to receive an early bird discount.

1. Stretch & Shrink
Film 2010
The business conference and exhibition for the stretch & shrink film industry
October 12 - 13, 2010
The Hilton Atlanta,
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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2. Stretch & Shrink C O N F E R E N C
Film 2010 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2010
12 & 13 October 2010 8:00-09:00 Registration & welcome coffee
Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA 9:00 Opening announcements
Join AMI in Atlanta for our 5th annual STRETCH & SHRINK FILM MARKET OVERVIEW
conference. The leading business conference and exhibition in
North America dedicated to the stretch and shrink film industry. 9:10 Polyethylene film markets – Resin Scenarios and
Last year, over 150 professionals from the world of stretch and industry development
shrink films (accounting for over one billion lbs of resin purchase) Mr. Andrew Reynolds, Research Director
were at this event to discuss the latest trends in materials AMI CONSULTING, United Kingdom
technology, machine performance and customer demands.
POLYMERS/ADDITIVES
Last year AMI undertook a major global study of the stretch film
industry, giving it unrivalled insight into the key business and technical 9:40 Vapor Permeable Shrink
issues facing the industry today. STRETCH & SHRINK FILM 2010 will Dr. Donna Visioli, Senior Technical Program Manager
DUPONT , United States
build on that knowledge to provide an opportunity for the industry to
meet and discuss the issues of concern today.
10:10–10:40 Coffee break SPONSORED BY:
Consumption of stretch and shrink film is now in excess of 1.6 billion
lbs/year and in the last 25 years it has been one of the success stories
of the flexible packaging industry. Strong demand from consumer 10:40 Opportunities Provided by New Metallocene
industries combined with a real competitive advantage against other Polyethylenes in Stretch and Shrink Film
plastics and traditional materials has resulted in rapidly increasing Applications
market demand. Also changed logistic systems and greater promotion Dr. Steven Best, Metallocene Film Product Development
on the film have stimulated growth. EXXONMOBIL CHEMCIAL COMPANY, United States
The conference will cover the main stretch applications for pallet wrap 11:10 Enhanced LDPE resins for collation shrink films – key
as well as addressing issues in the collation shrink, pallet shrink and the properties affecting package robustness
stretch hood arena. Mr. Stephen Imfeld, New Business Development Manager
EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, a LyondellBasell Company, United
STRETCH & SHRINK FILM 2010 will also include a panel discussion States
which will aim to put these materials and technology developments
in the context of the challenging business environment stretch film 11.40 Shrinking the cost and environmental impact of
producers and their customers operate in. Industry consultants AMI collation shrink packages
will provide a detailed overview of recent market studies which Ms. Colleen Tice, Senior Technical Service Representative
analyze the structural changes in the stretch and shrink film industry. DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, United States
12:10-1:30 Lunch
Whatever your involvement in the stretch and shrink film industry, be it
raw material supplier, equipment manufacturer, stretch film producer,
1:30 Novel stabilization system for enhanced polyethylene film
shrink film producer, converter or customer, this event will provide an performance
ideal opportunity to meet with like-minded professionals and find out Dr. Hayder Zahalka, Technology Manager
about the latest opportunities for your business. CHEMTURA, United States
STRETCH & SHRINK FILM 2010: 2:00 Environmentally friendly barrier and corrosion control
shrink films
Six good reasons why you should attend Mr. Keith Donaldson, President
ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC., United States
1. Get an up to date view on the latest trends in resins for
stretch & shrink film. 2: 30 - 3:00 Coffee break
EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY
2. Competitive dynamics between film types and
competitive products 3: 00 The importance of stretch film thickness measurement
and control in lines for pre-stretch and coreless winding
3. Assess the latest technology developments and find out Mr. Rick Keller, Vice President - Blown Film
how they can help improve productivity and output. DAVIS-STANDARD LLC, United States
3: 30 Recent developments in stretch film performance
4. Listen to your customers’ views on their future needs Mr. Gary Oliver, Vice President of Technology
EXTRUSION DIES INDUSTRIES, LLC, United States
5. Benchmark your company’s performance against those of
other leading players in the industry. 4:00 High performance stretch films comprising NanoLayers
Mr. Peter Cloeren, President
Mr. Olivier Catherine, Corporate Scientist
6. Network with our senior delegates and speakers from
CLOEREN INC., United States
around the world.

3. E P R O G R A M
4: 30 Afternoon Wrap-up and questions REGISTER BEFORE
SEPTEMBER 3RD
4:45 - 6:15 Cocktail Reception SPONSORED BY:
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8:30-9:00 Welcome coffee
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9:00 Opening announcements
EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY CONTINUED
09:10 An evaluation of recent innovations in winding of cast
stretch film, including production gains from in line Registration
pre-stretch and coreless technologies. To register you may fill out the attached form and fax it to +1 610 478
Mr. Hassan Helmy, Executive Vice President 0900.
DAVIS-STANDARD LLC, United States Please contact Jessie Martin, at +1 610 478 0800 or
email: jm@amiplastics-na.com with any questions.
9:40 Selecting screen changers and gear pumps for the film
extrusion process Exhibit at Stretch & Shrink Film 2010!
Mr. Brian Woodcock, National Sales Manager Make it easy for delegates to network with you at this busy event
PSI - POLYMER SYSTEMS, INC., United States with your own table top exhibition space. Running in conjunction
with the conference, the table top exhibition is an integral part of the
10:10 New Milestones For Cast Stretch Machinery event, providing the ideal setting to promote your company and its
Mr. Berthold Dröge, Technical Director products to an international audience. The table top exhibition will
SML MASCHINENGESELLSCHAFT mbH, Austria run throughout the conference adjacent to the main meeting room.
10:40 - 11:10 Coffee break SPONSORED BY: Space is limited and available on a first-come first-reserve basis. In
order to avoid disappointment, please register for your exhibit space
as soon as possible.
11:10 Radial crush – know how for your success
Mr. Andreas Schwab, Project Director Organized by:
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Applied Market Information Ltd, Europe’s leading supplier of plastics
11:40 A systems equipment approach yields new consultancy and information services to the global plastics industry.
developments in cast stretch AMI LLC can offer the full range of AMI services and products to North
Mr. Nick Nigro, Sales Product Manager American clients. Together with our well-established European-based
WINDMOELLER & HOELSCHER CORPORATION, United States operations this means AMI is well placed to provide a truly global
research capability to our clients Based in Reading PA, Applied Market
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the field and in the lab
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Mr. Kurt Riemenschneider, President
American market. Its range of specialized services cover individual
HIGHLIGHT INDUSTRIES INC., United States
consulting services, multi-client reports, conferences and publishing.
12:40 - 2:10 Lunch
To find out more about AMI’s conference program or any of our other
BUSINESS FORUM services and products visit our website at:
www.amiplastics-na.com or call the AMI office on:
2:10 Stretch & Shrink – Distribution Role +1 610 478 0800 or e-mail: jm@amiplastics-na.com
Ms. Dorothy (Dottie) Tubbs, Vice President of Operations
GROUP O, INC., United States Applied Market Information LLC Tel: +1 610 478 0800
833 North Park Road, Suite #204 Fax: +1 610 478 0900
2:40 Stretch and shrink film – Challenges of the global market Wyomissing, PA 19610 Email: jm@amiplastics-na.com
Andrew Reynolds, Research Director USA Web: www.amiplastics-na.com
AMI CONSULTING, United Kingdom
3:10 Conference Wrap-up and Questions Applied Market Information Ltd
AMI’s European operations are based in Bristol in the United Kingdom
3:30 Conference ends approximately and can be contacted directly as follows:
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United Kingdom Web: www.amiplastics.com

4. CONFERENCE DETAILS
Registration form
DATE AND LOCATION:
October 12-13, 2010 Stretch and Shrink Film 2010
The Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland Street NE October 12-13, 2010,
Atlanta, GA 30303, United States The Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland Street NE,
Tel: +1 404 659 2000
Atlanta, GA 30303 United States
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
The conference fee does not include lodging. We have negotiated a special Company: ______________________________________________
rate of $129 per night for a single or double occupancy at The Hilton Atlanta.
Please contact the hotel’s reservation department directly and be sure to Address: _______________________________________________
mention AMI’S Stretch and Shrink Film 2010 conference to qualify for the
special room rate. Rooms are limited and will be held on a first-come, first- Country: _______________________________________________
reserved basis. The hotel rate is guaranteed for a limited number of rooms so
do not delay in making your reservation for a room at the conference location. Tel:_______________________ Fax: _________________________
Tel: +1 404 659 2000
e-mail address: __________________________________________
REGISTRATION FEE
Register before September 3rd is $900. Thereafter, the fee will be $1090. Company activity: _______________________________________
The registration fee includes all sessions, conference proceedings, reception,
luncheons and break refreshments.
GROUP RATES
Delegate details / Table Top Delegate:
For companies wishing to register two or more delegates, group discounts are (if more than one delegate please photocopy form)
available. Please contact the conference coordinator for more details.
Title: _______________First name:__________________________
SPONSORSHIP
AMI events are more than just arenas for listening and networking. They also Surname: ______________________________________________
represent highly targeted opportunities to enhance your image and promote
your products and services to an international audience. Position: _______________________________________________
Each event offers the following unique awareness building opportunities:
sponsorship of the welcome cocktail reception, lunches, coffee breaks and
Special dietary requirements: ______________________________
much more. For further information please contact the conference director
at +1 610 478 0800.
Payment Details:
EXHIBITION PACKAGE Please make payments in US Dollars ($)
This package includes and exhibition space in the conference room where we The full fee for registration is $1090 per person.
will be hosting the cocktail reception, coffee breaks and lunch, giving exhibitor’s
maximum exposure. It also includes 1 free registration place. Exhibitors may
Please check box and write amount:
either use tables provided by the hotel, or bring their own stand or display.
Please note that this service is only available to companies registering at q Delegate fee before September 3rd $900 _________
least one delegate to attend the conference. To avoid disappointment please
register for this service as soon as possible as only a limited number of exhibit
spaces are available. For further information, please contact the conference q Delegate fee thereafter $1090 _________
coordinator.
LITERATURE DISPLAY q Exhibition package $1900 _________
If your company is unable to send personnel to the conference, you can still (includes exhibition space and
make your presence felt by using our literature display service. Send your one delegate space)
brochures of company information to the conference and we will display
them for delegates to collect at their leisure. The cost for this service is $400.
q Literature Display $400 _________
SOCIAL EVENTS
The social events organized for STRETCH & SHRINK FILM 2010 will provide an
ideal setting for delegates and speakers to mix business with pleasure. On Total: _________
the first evening, everyone is warmly invited to attend the welcome cocktail
reception which will follow the first conference session. Method of payment:
SUBSTITUTIONS / CANCELLATIONS q By Check: In US Dollars ($), made payable to
Delegates may be substituted at any time at no charge. We ask that you provide
ample notification of substitution in order that materials can be prepared. Full “Applied Market Information LLC”
refunds, less a cancellation charge of $200 will be only made on cancellations
received prior to September 3rd. We regret that we cannot make refunds q Bank Transfer: Please call or email for banking
on cancellations received after this date of for no-shows at the conference. information +1 610 478 0800
FAX FORM TO: +1 610 478 0900 q Visa/Mastercard/Amex
My card number is:
CONFERENCE HOTLINE
Ms. Jessie Martin, Conference Coordinator
Ms. Margit Korsak, Conference Director Name of cardholder: _____________________________________
Applied Market Information LLC Tel: +1 610 478 0800
833 North Park Road, Suite #204, Fax: +1 610 478 0900 Expiration date: ______________3 digit security code:__________
Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA Email: jm@amiplastics-na.com
Cardholder’s signature: ___________________________________
Please make copies of this registration form for others to use or download a Date: __________________________________________________
PDF file copy of the brochure from our web site at www.amiplastics-na.com