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Ingeo Resins, Nonwovens, and Fibers at Innovation Takes Root

05 Jan '12

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Innovation Takes Root 2012 will bring together those vitally interested in the latest technical, market, and regulatory aspects of biopolymer resins, nonwovens, and fibers. Innovation Takes Root will be held February 20-22 at the Omni Orlando Resort, Orlando, Fla.

There will be a three hour breakout session, Incorporating Bioplastics into Nonwovens and Fibers, moderated by David Jackson, Senior Technical Leader, Global Nonwovens, Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Roy Holmes, President of INDA, will give a presentation on nonwoven fabric trends. Other speakers at this session include: Joerg Dahringer, Trevira GMBH; Jesse Lee, Chemistry Technology Manager, Schlumberger; Jed Randall, Research Scientist, Ingeo Product Development, NatureWorks; and Ralf Taubner, Research Scientist, STFI e.V.

Other sessions include: Advances in Ingeo Packaging Films, Expanding Ingeo Applications in Durable Products, Growth of Ingeo Lactides and Lactide Derivatives, Driving Economics to Sustainable Commercialization, Opportunities in Food Service and Food Packaging, Emerging Markets and Technologies, and Legislative and Regulatory Issues. There will also be two pre-conference sessions – a 7:30 am to 5 pm seminar, The Future of Bioplastic Feedstock, and a 1 to 5 pm workshop, Adhesives and Key Essentials for Laminating Biopolymer Films into Flexible Packaging. Both of the pre-conference sessions will be held on Monday, February 20.

Equipment, additives, blends, and other suppliers will be on hand in the exhibition hall. At the last Innovation Takes Root more than 300 people representing 25 countries attended. Visit the ITR website for program and registration information and return often for updates.

About NatureWorks

NatureWorks LLC is a company dedicated to meeting the world's needs today without compromising the earth's ability to meet the needs of tomorrow. With Ingeo™, NatureWorks LLC was the first company to offer a family of commercially available low-carbon-footprint biopolymers derived from 100 percent annually renewable resources with performance and economics that compete with oil-based plastics and fibers. The production of Ingeo uses less fossil fuel and emits fewer greenhouse gases than conventional plastics, and Ingeo offers new options for cradle-to-cradle product design and after-use treatment. In October 2011, Thailand's largest chemical producer, PTT Chemical Public Company Limited, made a $150 million equity investment in NatureWorks.

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