Houston - July 9, 2008 - Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) will host its 5th Annual Plastics Processors Conference & Polyolefins Industry Workshop on September 29-30, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois at the Chicago Marriott Downtown and for the first time in Europe on November 5-6, 2008 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Each conference will be conducted following the same agenda and will feature CMAI's professional consultants who will discuss the most current and timely events impacting the global plastics and polymers industry. Some key topics which will be covered at the conference include:

-- Overview of the PE, PP, PS, EPS, ABS, PET, PVC, PC and nylon markets
-- Gain valuable insight into the industry dynamics impacting resin prices
-- A comprehensive review of energy markets and economic drivers
-- Coverage of near term market issues and a look ahead at supply/demand and prices
-- Middle East / China and environmental issues updates
-- Get a better understanding of the upstream fundamentals which influence cash costs
-- Ask our CMAI industry consultants the questions you have always wanted to ask
-- Network with fabricators, converters and end-users from diverse markets

In addition, CMAI will offer its Polyolefins Industry Workshop directly preceding the conference. Designed and taught by CMAI professionals, this workshop effectively brings today's business person up to speed with language, concepts and key issues in the polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) supply chain, from resin process technology through to finished goods. Space is limited; please plan to register soon.

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