Sponsors
SpecialChem accelerates Technology and Business Development in chemicals. Founded in April 2000, SpecialChem implements Interactive Marketing & Open Innovation processes in the chemicals and materials value chains to increase innovation speed and success of new products launches. SpecialChem’s team of industry experts manages the world’s largest online industry network gathering hundreds of thousands of scientists, formulators, engineers, marketers and designers globally, providing them broad access to innovations, market trends and technical knowledge as well as business connections to people beyond their usual networks. They are in turn an invaluable asset to perform high-value services for chemicals and material suppliers.
For more information, visit www.specialchem.com/.
Silver Sponsors
Applied Chemical Technology is an engineering company specializing in process and product development for the chemical, bio mass, fertilizer, food and pharmaceutical industries. We are an international company working with clients to take their ideas from the conceptual stage to commercialization. Projects range in size from a $5,000 lab project to a multi-million dollar production facility. Many of our projects are one of a kind, custom designed plants or equipment. Our services include lab and pilot plant operations, engineering, design and fabrication of complete process plants, skid-mounted plants and equipment combined with on-site project management during installation and start-up. All work is conducted under confidentiality agreement. ACT holds no patents and all rights to technology and products are assigned to the client by ACT.
For more information, visit appliedchemical.com/.
Myriant is a science and technology driven company creating a new paradigm in specialty
chemicals manufacturing. Focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary
biocatalyst technology for conversion of renewable feedstocks into high value biobased
chemicals, Myriant is a leader in the implementation of an integrated biorefinery approach for
production of chemicals and biofuels. For more information, visit www.myriant.com
For more information, visit www.myriant.com/.
OPXBIO is a Colorado-based company using biotechnology to convert renewable raw materials into biochemicals and biofuels. Applying our EDGE™ (Efficiency Directed Genome Engineering) technology, we will manufacture bio-based products that are more economical and sustainable than petroleum-based alternatives. OPXBIO has already demonstrated laboratory-scale production of several different biochemicals and biofuels using renewable biomass as well as carbon dioxide and hydrogen feedstock.
Our first commercial product will be bioacrylic followed by biodiesel. Today, petroleum-based acrylic is an $8 billion global market. It is used in a range of industrial and consumer products, including paints, adhesives, diapers and detergents. OPXBIO is currently producing bioacrylic at pilot scale in advance of opening a demonstration plant in 2011 and a full-scale commercial plant in 2013. The company also is developing strategic partnerships and joint ventures for commercialization.
OPXBIO was founded in 2007. Investors supporting the company include Mohr Davidow Ventures, Braemar Energy Ventures, Altira Group, and X/Seed Capital.
For more information, visit www.opxbiotechnologies.com/.
Bronze Sponsors
Purac was founded in 1935 and is a part of CSM, a global player in bakery supplies and food ingredients. With six production units worldwide, a global network of sales office, local application centres and over 1000 highly trained employees, Purac can always stay close to its customers. Purac is active in a variety of markets, with a focus on natural food ingredients, green chemicals and biodegradable monomers for PLA.
For more information, visit www.purac.com/.
Rennovia is leading the production of major-market chemicals from bio-renewable feedstocks.
Focused on the development of advanced catalyst and chemical manufacturing technology, Rennovia is targeting production of high-value chemical products using scalable chemo-catalytic conversion processes at costs significantly advantaged over current petrochemical processes.
For more information, visit www.rennovia.com.
The Center for Trade & Investment in Sinaloa (Mexico) (also known as Codesin) is an advisory board aimed at boosting regional competitiveness and sustainable economic development in coordination with government and major economic entities. Composed of business professionals, citizens and public officials from state and municipal governments, Codesin encourages policies that promote investment and employment, while fostering alliances between the government, private and social sectors of Sinaloa.
For more information, visit www.citsinaloa.gob.mx .
Supporting Sponsors
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s intelligent system solutions and high-value products help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has over 95,000 employees and posted sales of more than EUR 62.3 billion (approximately USD 80 billion) in 2008.
For more information, visit www.basf.com.
Bayer MaterialScience is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction and the sports and leisure industries. Bayer MaterialScience is currently making major investments in the boom region of Asia. The integrated site in Shanghai is being expanded by Bayer into the group’s largest and most technically advanced production site in the region. The total investment planned for this site up until 2012 amounts to EUR 2.1 billion, EUR 0.7 billion of which are scheduled for the period from 2009 until 2012.
For more information, visit www.bayermaterialscience.com.
Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the “Human Element” to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in approximately 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. In 2008, Dow had annual sales of $57.4 billion and employed approximately 46,000 people worldwide. The Company has 150 manufacturing sites in 35 countries and produces approximately 3,300 products. On April 1, 2009, Dow acquired Rohm and Haas Company, a global specialty materials company with sales of $10 billion in 2008, 98 manufacturing sites in 30 countries and approximately 15,000 employees worldwide. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.
For more information, visit www.dow.com.
Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging.
Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has more than 11,000 employees and operates from multiple locations worldwide. The Company had 2009 revenues of approximately $8 billion.
For more information, visit www.huntsman.com.
MWV is how brands take shape. We’re the global leader in end-to-end packaging solutions spanning Personal & Beauty Care, Healthcare, Food, Beverage, Food Service, Tobacco, Home & Garden, and Media & Entertainment and more. MWV has 900,000 acres of forest under sustainable management and a strong presence in specialty chemicals derived from trees. We’re committed to social responsibility and sustainability in our products, and in our approach. We improve air quality and road construction through our innovative Specialty Chemicals division and our Community Development & Land Management group helps local communities plan for a sustainable future.
For more information, visit www.mwv.com/.
Novomer is a new materials company pioneering a family of competitively priced high-performance green plastics, polymers and other chemicals. With proprietary catalytic technology and a world-class scientific team, Novomer's groundbreaking technology allows carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide to be cost-effectively transformed into polymers, plastics and other chemicals for a wide variety of industrial markets.
For more information, visit www.novomer.com/.
From a modest beginning, P&G has grown into the world's largest consumer goods products company that today markets brands in more than 180 countries, with on-the-ground operations in more than 80 countries. In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, P&G had worldwide sales of more than $83 billion.
The company's strengths lie in its commitment to:
- Provide products of superior quality and value that improve the lives of the worlds consumers.
- Be a world leader in relevant scientific research and technology.
- Maintain economic success based on P&G's experience in managing the business with excellence and training, and developing people to build it.
Innovative research and development at P&G provides the superior products on which its commercial success is based. The company's total expenditures for research and development for fiscal 2007/2008 was more than $2 billion. P&G and its subsidiaries now have 28 innovation centers in 10 countries, on four continents. P&G's corporate tradition is rooted in the principles of personal integrity, doing what is right for the long-term, respect for the individual, and being the best at what it does.
For more information, visit www.pg.com.
If you are interested in bio-based chemicals, register today to our ideationLAB, a free on-line Collaborative Ideation event, dedicated to bio-based Chemicals starting June 9 for 3-days. Don't miss this chance to interact with leaders from the five continents across chemicals and material suppliers, biotech and agro companies, brand owners/OEMs, and the SpecialChem network of experts. You can take an active part in finding solutions for sustainability.
For more information, visit www.specialchem4polymers.com/home/survey/483/index.aspx.