The international conference for the agricultural & horticultural film industry

24-26 February 2009Fira Palace Hotel, Barcelona, Spain

Organised byApplied Market Information Ltd.

SPECIAL OFFER: Save �100* if you register before 23rd January 2009

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24-26 February 2009Fira Palace Hotel, Barcelona, Spain

AMI's Agricultural Film 2009 Conference is the place to network with topprofessionals from the agricultural and horticultural film industry. Therewill be expert overviews of the markets and changes in technology andoutlook in the growing industry. This event provides a forum to debateagricultural film developments.

This year's programme includes a session on the use of films in pestelimination. Very Impermeable Film (VIF) has been used for some timeto reduce the amount of chemicals used to remove pests from soil.Selective films have been found to control insects. There aredevelopments in stabilisation of films to withstand pesticides.

There are innovations in greenhouse film including the latest studies onthermal control and durability.

Biodegradable materials are being trialled extensively in the mulch filmmarket. Some growers are developing their own film. Japan is a leaderin this area and there are studies on controlling the rate of degradationto suit the needs of growers.

Recovery and recycling is now an essential consideration - Europeanstudies have been carried out on recovery, cleaning and reprocessing ofagricultural plastics recyclate including thin mulch films.

There are innovations in stabilisation systems, masterbatch andproduction technology, all aimed at keeping costs down and addingvalue for film producers while providing higher quality products forgrowers.

This is a rapidly changing area and it is important for members of thesupply chain to work together with end users, to develop products thatmeet the needs of the world's agricultural and horticultural growers.Agricultural Film 2009 provides a unique opportunity to meet with thewide range of professionals who work in the Agricultural Film industry.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OFFERRegister before 23rd January 2009 and pay �890* saving �100* on thefull price of �990*. There are additional discounts for group bookings.The registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, thewelcome cocktail reception, lunch and refreshment breaks on bothdays, and a set of conference proceedings.

SPONSOR THIS EVENT A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at this conferenceto help to promote and enhance your company's products and servicesto this highly targeted international audience. Contact the conferencehotline for further information.

CONFERENCE VENUEBarcelona is a vibrant, cultural city located on the Mediterranean sea.The restaurants and street cafes, combined with the old quartersharbouring many historic buildings, make this city an appealingdestination. Much of the city’s architecture has been stronglyinfluenced by the artist Gaudi, including sights such as the SagradaFamilia cathedral (still being built) and the Parc Guell. Other places ofinterest include the sea front and La Rambla.Tourist buses run betweenmajor sites including the famous Barcelona football grounds.

CONFERENCE HOTLINECall Jenny Skinner, Conference Organiseron +44(0)117 924 9442or fax on +44(0)117 311 1534email: js@amiplastics.comfor further information about this event

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AGRICULTURAL F I L M 2 0 0 9

C O N F E R E N C E

Tuesday 24th February 2009

17.00 Registration18.00-19.30 Welcome Cocktail Reception

There are no conference sessions on this day

Wednesday 25th February 2009

08.00 Registration and welcome coffee09.00 Opening announcements

MARKET OVERVIEW

09.10 Agricultural film markets, trends and businessdevelopmentMr. Andrew Reynolds, Research Director,APPLIED MARKET INFORMATION Ltd., United Kingdom

SESSION 1: GREENHOUSE FILM

09.40 Special features of greenhouse covers to improvegrowing conditions and technology transferimplicationsDr. Dimitrios Doukas, Marketing & Product DevelopmentDepartment, PLASTIKA KRITIS S.A., Greece

10.10 Value-added stabilizer solutions for polyethylenegreenhouse covers and mulch filmsDr. Ivan Vulic, Application/Sales Development Manager,CYTEC INDUSTRIES B.V., Netherlands

10.40-11.10 Morning coffee sponsored by:

11.10 Innovative, multi-material film construction for superthermal agricultural application in cover films, mulchfilms and solar soil sterilization filmsEng. Uri Peled, Managing Director,PFFA- PLASTIC FILMS FOR AGRICULTURE, Israel

11.40 Heat control through agricultural filmsMr. Alban Glaser, Senior Technical Marketing Manager,BASF SE, Germany

12.10 An extrusion line for all seasonsMr. Andrew Barnes, Sales Manager - Blown Film,DAVIS STANDARD LLC, United States

12.40-14.10 Lunch sponsored by:

SESSION 2: MULCH FILM

14.10 Advancements in mulch film in the USAMr. Mark L. Jordan, Director of Sales, Agricultural Films,PLIANT CORPORATION, United States

14.40 Long-term use of biodegradable mulch film andcontrol of degradationMr. Kiyotaka Hitomi, Director, CAMPO TECNICO Ltd., Japan

15.10 An update about biodegradable mulch filmsMr. Laurent Massacrier, Biomaterials Technical Manager,ULICE/LCI, France

15.40-16.10 Afternoon tea

16.10 PHA bioplastics: case study for agricultural marketsMr. Dan Gilliland, Director, Business Development,TELLES, joint venture of METABOLIX and ADM,United States

AGRICULTURAL FILM 2009: EXHIBITION SPACEMake it easy for the delegates to find you at this busy eventwith your own table top exhibition space. Bring your owndisplay stand, or just use the space to have literature andsamples available and ensure that you make an impact. Thetable top exhibition will run throughout the conference inthe spacious lobby to the main meeting room.

Please note that this service is only available tocompanies registering at least one delegate to attendthe conference.

Space is limited so to avoid disappointment please registerfor this service as soon as possible.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONDelegates are responsible for booking their ownaccommodation. AMI has negotiated a room rate of �160 +7% Spanish VAT for a single room and �180 + 7% Spanish VATfor a double room (breakfast included) at the Fira PalaceHotel in Barcelona. To reserve a room please use the officialhotel booking form (available on the conference web site atwww.amiconferences.com) and state that you are attending“AMI's Agricultural Film 2009” conference.Fax: +34 934 255 047 or email: groups@fira-palace.comAddress: Fira Palace Hotel, Av.Rius i Taulet, 1-3, 08004Barcelona, Spain

5 GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:

Keep up with the latest industry trends

Assess the latest technology and find out what it can offer you

Hear about the latest research in materials and applications

Review field trials of new film products

Network with world experts and the agricultural film community

P R O G R A M M E

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16.40 Recycling schemes for thin mulching agricultural film.Analysis of the process and application examplesEng. Andrea Villa, Sales Engineer,SOREMA division of PREVIERO N.srl, Italy

17.10 New generation of plastics for the agrifilm industrybased on recycled prime polymers and treatedmineralsMr. Victor Oliva, Business Development Manager,GESTORA CATALANA DE RESIDUOS - GRANIC, Spain

20.00 Conference Dinner

Thursday 26th February 2009

08.30 Registration and welcome coffee09.00 Opening announcements

SESSION 3: FILM FOR PEST CONTROL

09.10 Selective nets and films as a management tool forinsect and virus control under protected environmentsProf. Alberto Fereres Castiel, Professor,SPANISH NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (CSIC), Spain

09.40 Reduction of soil fumigant emissions by impermeable filmDr. Husein Ajwa, Specialist in Cooperative Extension,UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - DAVIS, United States

10.10 TIF (Totally Impermeable Film): an innovative film formulch, broadcast fumigation, and greenhouses inagricultureDr. Marcello D. Villahoz, Sr. Director, MITSUI, United States

10.40-11.10 Morning coffee

11.10 Stabilization of agricultural films under severetreatment with pesticides: A comparative studyDr. Hanna Schwartz, Agrifilm Product's Technologist,KAFRIT INDUSTRIES, Israel

11.40 Properties of EVOH containing films for the reductionof fumigant dosage and VOC emissionMr. Edgard A. Chow, Technical Manager - Latin America,KURARAY AMERICA, Inc., United States

12.10-13.40 Lunch sponsored by:

SESSION 4: SILAGE FILM

14.10 Silage films and development in agricultural marketsin EuropeDr. Jürgen Kloecking, Managing Director,BSK PLAST PACK & AGRARSERVICE AND TRADE GmbH,Germany

14.40 New oxygen barrier films for silage makingProf. Giorgio Borreani, Associate Professor, Dept. ofAgronomy, UNIVERSITY OF TURIN, Italy

15.10 Afternoon tea and conference ends

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Date and location Address24-26 February 2009 Av.Rius i Taulet, 1-3Fira Palace Hotel, 08004 Barcelona, SpainBarcelona, Tel: +34 934 262 223Spain Fax: +34 934 255 047

Registration feeThe registration fee is �990* per person and includes attendance at all conference sessions, the Welcome Cocktail Reception, and also lunch andrefreshment breaks on both days, and a set of conference proceedings. Theproceedings will be in English only.

• Early bird registration: Register before 23rd January 2009 for only �890*. Thereafter the cost is �990*.

• Group rates: For companies wishing to register two or more delegates, group discounts are available. Please contact Ms. JennySkinner for more details.

Agricultural Film 2009A limited number of table top exhibition spaces are available in the registrationarea and coffee lounge directly outside the conference room. The table topexhibition fee is �1750* and includes 1 free delegate place. Exhibitors mayeither use tables provided by the hotel (152 x 76cm), or bring their own standor display.

Sponsor this event and promote your companyA variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at this event that can helpto promote and enhance your company’s products and services to this highlytargeted international audience. For further information, please contact theConference Organiser on +44 (0)117 924 9442

Social eventsThe social events organised for Agricultural Film 2009 provide an idealsetting for delegates and speakers to mix business with pleasure.

• Cocktail reception A welcoming cocktail reception will be held on 24th February 2009.All delegates are invited to attend and it will offer an excellent opportunity tomeet speakers and other colleagues. The cocktail reception will run from approximately 18:00 to 19:30 and is included in the delegate fee.

• Conference dinnerThe conference dinner will take place on the evening of 25th February 2009.The additional cost for the dinner is �65*.

CancellationsFull refunds will only be made on cancellations received prior to 23rd January2009, and will be subject to a cancellation charge of �200 .Thereafter we regretthat no refunds can be made. Delegates may be substituted at any time.

Hotel accommodationAMI has negotiated a room rate of �160 + 7% Spanish VAT for a single roomand �180 + 7% Spanish VAT for a double room (breakfast included) at the FiraPalace Hotel in Barcelona.

The hotel only accepts reservation on the official booking form whichcan be downloaded from our website: www.amiconferences.com (clickon Agricultural Film 2009 followed by accommodation). Fill in the formand fax/email to the reservation department:

Fax: +34 934 255 047 or email: groups@fira-palace.com

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CONFERENCE HOTLINE

JENNY SKINNER, CONFERENCE ORGANISERApplied Market Information Ltd,45-47 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QP. United KingdomTel: +44 (0)117 924 9442 Fax: +44 (0)117 311 1534e-mail: js@amiplastics.com

The latest programme, including any new speakers or changes to the schedule can be viewed on our website: http://www.amiplastics.com