{"id":18190,"date":"2013-11-26T02:05:54","date_gmt":"2013-11-26T00:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=18190"},"modified":"2013-11-25T13:30:52","modified_gmt":"2013-11-25T11:30:52","slug":"ingeo-biopolymer-conference-speakers-program-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/ingeo-biopolymer-conference-speakers-program-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Ingeo Biopolymer Conference Speakers and Program Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Speakers representing more than 50 companies, including thought leaders from such organizations as 3M, Unilever, Danone, Lego, Kimberly-Clark, Kodak, the U.S. Green Building Council, the Green Sports Alliance, Green Blue, and European Bioplastics will headline NatureWorks\u2019 international Ingeo\u2122 biopolymers conference, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.innovationtakesroot.com\">Innovation Takes Root 2014<\/a>, Feb. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla.<\/p>\n<p>Internationally recognized innovation consultant and futurist, Jim Carroll, will open the conference. Carroll has a track record of providing unique guidance on cutting edge trends and identifying opportunities for innovation to some of the most prestigious organizations in the world. He was named by Business Week as one of four leading sources for insight into creativity and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Ingeo performance resins, made from plants not oil, are used in thousands of consumer and industrial products \u2013 everything from compostable cold-drink and coffee cups to computers and printers. Additive manufacturing or 3D printing with Ingeo PLA, one of the fastest growing markets for this biopolymer, will be highlighted at the conference by Stratasys, one of the industry\u2019s leading manufacturers of 3D printers and 3D production systems for rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing. Six tailored breakout sessions will share the latest in biobased innovations, from raw material to retailer, across a breadth of markets:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0New frontiers in fibers and nonwovens<\/li>\n<li>New markets \u2013 3D printing and beyond<\/li>\n<li>Expanding durable applications with Ingeo compounds<\/li>\n<li>Performance advances in flexible packaging<\/li>\n<li>Venue cost savings with Ingeo foodservice ware<\/li>\n<li>Expanding the focus in rigid packaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Plenary sessions<\/h3>\n<p>Following Carroll\u2019s presentation on Feb. 18th, the plenary session continues with an exploration of the evolution of bioplastics from niche to mainstream material. On Feb. 19th, the plenary session will cover the European perspective on bioplastics. A series of workshops will be offered Feb. 17th.<\/p>\n<p>Described by NatureWorks as a collaborative user forum for the global Ingeo community, the 2012 conference attracted 330 attendees, representing 177 companies and 25 countries. A similarly full spectrum of the plastics industry is expected at the 2014 forum, including brand owners, manufacturers, converters, and equipment, additives and blends suppliers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInnovation Takes Root is like no other conference because all the attendees and the sessions focus on a single, broadly applied performance bio material,\u201d said NatureWorks President and CEO Marc Verbruggen. \u201cThis shared interest generates excitement and lively discussions all throughout the conference hall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Visit the Innovation Takes Root website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.innovationtakesroot.com\">www.innovationtakesroot.com<\/a> to register and to obtain information on the just-announced program, world-class speakers, sponsors, sponsorship opportunities. Discounted conference room rates are available until Jan. 17th. Follow NatureWorks on Twitter (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/natureworks\">@natureworks<\/a>) for the latest conference and company updates.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>About NatureWorks<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><em>NatureWorks LLC is a company dedicated to meeting the world\u2019s needs today without compromising the earth\u2019s ability to meet the needs of tomorrow. NatureWorks LLC is the first company to offer a family of commercially available, low-carbon-footprint Ingeo\u2122 lactides and biopolymers derived from 100-percent annually renewable resources with performance and economics that compete with oil-based intermediates, plastics, and fibers, and provide brand owners new cradle-to-cradle options after the use of their products. NatureWorks is jointly owned by Thailand\u2019s largest chemical producer, PTT Global Chemical, and Cargill, which provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ingeo and the Ingeo logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NatureWorks LLC in the USA and other countries.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Contacts<\/h3>\n<p>For NatureWorks LLC\u00a0Europe<br \/>\nGB Network, Milano<br \/>\nSilvia Loda<br \/>\nPhone:+39 02 76018402<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:press@gbnetwork.eu\">press@gbnetwork.eu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p>USA<br \/>\nSteve Sterling<br \/>\nPhone: +1 952-935-0078<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:steve@sterlingpr.net\">steve@sterlingpr.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p>Asia Pacific &amp; Japan<br \/>\nPauline Ning<br \/>\nPhone: +86-138 1650 1881<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:pauline_ning@natureworkspla.com\">pauline_ning@natureworkspla.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speakers representing more than 50 companies, including thought leaders from such organizations as 3M, Unilever, Danone, Lego, Kimberly-Clark, Kodak, the U.S. Green Building Council, the Green Sports Alliance, Green Blue, and European Bioplastics will headline NatureWorks\u2019 international Ingeo\u2122 biopolymers conference, Innovation Takes Root 2014, Feb. 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. 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