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AMI is delighted to announce the launch of Biax Film 2018, the only global conference dedicated exclusively to the bi-oriented film industry.

In recognition of changing demand patterns and supply dynamics, AMI is bringing together its widely respected BOPP Film and BOPET Film conferences to create a unique forum for the entire BOPP, BOPET, BOPA and BOPE supply chain.

Taking place from 19-21 June 2018 at the Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna, Austria, an international line-up of influential speakers will debate the key issues facing the bioriented film industry and demonstrate the latest innovations that can add value and futureproof your business.

Whatever your involvement in the bioriented film industry, be it raw material supplier, equipment manufacturer, film producer, converter, packer, brand owner or investor, Biax Film 2018 will provide the ideal environment to foster closer industry cooperation and the exchange of market and technical information with like-minded professionals.

AMI's global conference on foam technology and applications in thermoplastics and elastomers, Polymer Foam 2018, will take place June 19-20, 2018 at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

In the past few years, ?concern for the environment and improved performance/cost ratio, have driven foam ?markets into new products and manufacturing innovation. From construction insulation, foamed pipe and profiles, flooring and furnishing through to light-weighting of automotive components and packaging reduction, foams are conquering more of the plastics processing marketplace adding reduced material use to cut costs and transportation by reduced weight. In addition foams offer impact performance, sound and thermal insulation, cushioning and other valuable properties.  What equipment is best? Which materials are suitable? How controllable is the structure?  What chemical blowing agent or physical foaming process is best? Can existing equipment be adapted for foaming? These ?are some of the hot topics that will be reviewed at Polymer Foam 2018.