Meeting #

Meeting - Y2016

Kuwait

GPCA Plastics Committee

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30th October 2016

08:30 – 12:30

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Meeting OpeningChairman

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Attendance Review1 QAPCO Dr. Mohammad Al-Mulla Regret

2 Taghleef Industries Rashed Saif Alghurair No response

3 Alrajhi Holding Ali Hassan Al-Jameel Confirmed

4 Astra Polymer Bandar Al-Saqer Confirmed

5 Borouge Craig Halgreen Confirmed

6 Borouge Hazeem Al Suwaidi Confirmed

7 Dow Chemicals Sami Mainich Regret

8 Equate Muayad Al Faresi Confirmed

9 Lyondell Basell Mohamed Azougagh Confirmed

10 Muntajat Yousef Darwish Fakhro Regret

11 Napco Issam Chaaya Confirmed

12 Orpic Faisal Al Hajri Confirmed

13 QAPCO Abdul Aziz Bashraheel Confirmed

14 RCJY Mubarak Al-Mubarak Confirmed

15 SABIC Serhan Al Otaibi Confirmed

16 Sahara Hisham Al Huwaidi Confirmed

17 S-Chem Ayoub Al-Ghamdi Confirmed

18 Tasnee Sultan Al-Zahrani Confirmed

19 Interplast/ Cosmoplast Walid Najjar Confirmed

Total members 19

Quorum needed 12

Confirmed 15

Regrets 3

No response 1

Tentative -

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Do Don’t

Ensure strict compliance to the following steps to minimize the risk of violating competition laws

Prior to meetings:

• Draft detailed agenda that accurately reflects what is to be discussed. Agenda and meeting documents must not include issues relevant to competition law

During meetings:

• Limit discussions to topics included on the agenda• Take minutes of the full meeting• In case of spontaneous statements relevant to

competition law, react immediately and actively dissociate yourself from the violation:

o Point out to participants that this issue must not be discussed

o If necessary, postpone the discussion until you have received relevant legal clarifications

o If the discussion continues, notify your objection in the protocol, suspend the meeting or leave the meeting space

o Inform the GPCA Secretary-General or your company about the incident

After meetings:

• Minutes of meetings should be short and straightforward

Discuss, formally and informally, exchange information

about or reach agreement with competitors about:

Prices:

• Pricing, price differentials, and pricing strategies

• Individual sales and payment terms, individual discount, credits and credits conditions

Production:

• Production capacity, design plans, production rates, production methods and proposed changes thereto

Transportation:

• Rates or rate policies for shipments, including zone prices and freight charges

Future Market Behavior, in particular:

• Plans of individual companies concerning technology, investment, design, production, distribution and marketing of certain products

• Agreement on market allocation either geographically or by costumers

• Matters related to actual or potential suppliers or customers, particularly if this might have the effect of excluding them from any market or influencing the business conduct of other companies toward them

Meeting Protocol

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Agenda# Agenda Item Objective Time

Presented by

Pre-reading required?

1Meeting opening &

Administration

• Opening • Introduction• Alignment

0830 – 0835 Sec. General

2 Eco-Profiles for Polyolefins• Update• Discussion

0835 – 1005Thomas,

IFEU

3 PlastiCon 2017 • Update 1005 – 1040Mohamed Azougagh

Coffee Break 1040 – 1100

4 Plastics Image Survey • Update 1100 – 1145 Udit Arora Yes

5Business Plan 2016• Board Resolution• Proposal for 2017

• Update 1145 – 1210Craig

Halgreen/ Udit Arora

6 WFE 2017 • Update 1210 – 1220 Udit Arora

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Meeting Closing• Any Other Business• Meeting Review• All Committees Meeting • 2017 Meetings Calendar • Closing Remarks

• Alignment 1220 – 1230 Chairman

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Action Items Review

# Action Item Person Responsible Due Date Status

1Present the finalised conference

agenda and speaker line-upNetworking TF

October

2016Agenda item

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Assess the feasibility of setting up an early warning system that monitors upcoming legislations related to the plastics industry

Advocacy TF June 2016Needs further

discussion

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Eco-Profiles for PolyOlefinsThomas Freulich, IFEU; Matthias Schultz, DEKRA

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PlastiCon 2017Mohamed Azougagh, Udit Arora

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PlastiCon 2017 - Highlights

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• New Format – 2 full days

• Dates – 5th-6th April 2017

• Registration – Starts 5th April 2017

• Content Partner – Nexant

• PEA 2017 – 5th April 2017 (Evening)

Day 1 – Wednesday, 5th April 2017

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Session 1: Key Notes

09:00 - 09:10 Opening Remarks

Dr Mohammad Al Mulla, Chairman, Vice Chairman, QAPCO & Chairman - Plastics Committee, GPCA

09:10 - 09:30 Key Note Session: GCC Polymer Producer Industry Update

Muhammad Husain, President & CEO, EQUATE

09:30 - 09:50 Key Note Session: GCC Plastics Convertor Industry Update

Azhar Kenji, CEO, Takween Advanced Industries

09:50 - 10:10 Panel Discussion and Q&A session

Session 2: International Trends in Plastics Processing

10:10 - 10:30 Foam–Walled Packaging

Mark Lindenfelzer, President, MuCell Extrusion LLC

10:30 - 10:50 T.B.A.

Ali Al-Jameel, Sector CEO, Al Rajhi (with Triomada Plastic International Co)

10:50 - 11:10 Panel Discussion and Q&A session

11:10 – 11:30 Networking Break

Confirmed Invited Regret

Day 1 – Wednesday, 5th April 2017 (2)

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Session 3: Thermoplastic 3-D Printing

11:30 - 11:50 3D Printing Medium- Scale Production

Dubai Future Foundation

11:50 - 12:10 Industry Trends in Large Scale 3-D Printing

Ricke Neif, Manager Market Development, Cincinnati Inc. - BAAM (Nomination sought from Committee)

12:10 - 12:30 Thermoplastics for 3-D Printing

(Nomination sought from Committee)

12:30 - 12:50 Panel Discussion and Q&A session

12:50 – 14:00 Networking Lunch

Session 4: Thermoplastic Elastomers in the GCC

14:00 – 14: 20 Packaging applications

Fayez Alsharef, Chief Procurement Officer, Arlanxeo

14:20 - 14:40 Construction applications

Exxon Mobil/ SABIC

14:40 - 15:00 Consumer Goods applications

Dow Chemicals/ Sadara

15:00 – 15:20 Panel Discussion and Q&A session

15:20 – 15:40 Networking Break Confirmed Invited Regret

Day 1 – Wednesday, 5th April 2017 (3)

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15:40 – 16:00 Medical, Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical Applications

Hasan Bashir Alchab, Vice Executive Manager, Saudi Mais

14:20 - 14:40 Oil & Gas Field Applications

Amiantit Rubber Industry Ltd.

14:40 - 15:00 Testing and properties of TPE/ TPO

Higher Institute for Elastomer Industries

16:20 – 16:40 Panel Discussion and Q&A session

19:00 - 21:00 GPCA Plastic Excellence Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner

Confirmed Invited Regret

Day 2 – Thursday, 6th April 2017

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Session 5: International Supply Trends - Effecting the GCC Plastics Processing Industry

09:00 - 09:20 Impact of a Changing Global landscape

Nexant

09:20 - 09:40 Key Note: Cleaning up in appliances

Universal Group (Egypt)

09:40 – 10:00 Supplying GAFTA and beyond from the GCC

P&G (Nexant is contacting L’Oreal & Unilever)

10:00 - 10:20 Panel Discussion and Q&A session

10:20 – 10:40 Networking Break

Session 6: Export Opportunities for the GCC Plastics Processing Industries

10:40 - 11:00 Opportunities in Africa (including Egypt)

Issam Chhaya, Key Account Director – Petrochemicals, NAPCO

11:00 – 11:20 Opportunities in India

Bander Al-Saqer, CEO, Astra Polymers

11:20 – 11:40 Trade Barriers & Trade Flows

11:40 - 12:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A session

12:00 – 13:30 Prayers & Lunch Confirmed Invited Regret

Day 2 – Thursday, 6th April 2017 (2)

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Session 7: Plastics in the GCC Construction Industry

13:30 - 13:50 Home of Innovation

SABIC Plastics Application Development Centre

13:50 - 14:10 Hot/ cold water pipes

Tahweel PPR Pipes & Fittings

14:10 - 14:30 Artificial Wood

Saudi Artificial Wood Co

14:30 - 14:50 Panel Discussion and Q&A session

14:50 – 15:10 Networking Lunch

Session 8: Sustainability within the GCC Plastics Industry

15:10 – 15:30 Rethinking the Future of Plastics in the GCC

Helga Vanthounout, Senior Expert, McKinsey

15:30 - 15:50 PS Foam Insulation

Walid Wakim, General Manager, Styro UAE

15:50 - 16:10 Solar Indutry

Sipchem

16:10 – 16:30 Panel Discussion and Q&A session

**End of Conference** Confirmed Invited Regret

PEA 2017 - Categories

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Categories Why Should You Apply? Who Should Apply?

Joint Development/ Improvementof a new Product or Application -Resin Producer & PlasticConverter

You have jointly developed a plastic product/ application which has been introduced to the market

Plastic resin producers and plastic converters apply jointly in one application

Joint Process Improvement Projects - International Machinery Manufacturer & a Regional Plastic Converter

You have jointly improved an existing plastic product/ plastic conversion process

Global Machine Suppliers andRegional Converters apply jointly

Innovative & New Plastic Products & Processes

You have developed a break-throughplastic product/ plastic manufacturingprocess for the local/ regional or global markets

Plastic Converters with a link to GCC who have an innovative Plastic Product in their portfolio

PEA 2017 – Categories (2)

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Categories Why Should You Apply? Who Should Apply?

Best Sustainability Initiatives inthe Plastics Conversion Industry

You have outstanding sustainability initiatives in any one or more of the following:• Plastic Recycling and Energy

Saving• Resource and Waste

Management• Promoting and Advocating

Sustainable Plastics• Product Lifecycle Management

GCC Plastic Converters can apply individually or in collaboration with program partners like Customers/ Resin Producers/Universities/Consultants/ NGOs/ Public

Best Researcher in Plastics andPlastic conversion

You have achieved outstandingresults in your research studies for the polymer and plastic conversion industries

Researchers from Universities,Academia, Research Institutes and Company Research Centers

Fikra: Rising Stars of the PlasticsIndustry

You are a student and can presentyour innovative product and process improvement ideas

Students from regional universitiesand vocational institutes

PEA 2017 - Jury

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Khaled Al-Ghefaili,

HIPF*Hoshiar Molod, Tasnee

Thorsten Loehl,

Borouge

Trevor Hutley,

Consultant

Willem de Vos, SPEAbdullah Al-Otaibi,

SABICUlrich Reiners

Plastics Image SurveyUdit Arora

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Business Plan 2016Craig Halgreen/ Udit Arora

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Advocacy TF

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TF Structure

Ali Al-Luqman EQUATE

Ayoub Al-Ghamdi SPC

Craig Halgreen Borouge

Faisal Al Hajri Orpic

Hassan Al Mahmoud Muntajat

Mubarak Al-Mubarak RCJY

Serhan Al-Otaibi Sabic

Shaima Al Aufi Orpic

5 October 18 May 7 March 10 January 2016

Meeting Schedule

9 December 24 November 9 September 10 June 26 May 6 April 2014

16 December 30 August 22 April 9 March 11 January 2015

Business Plan 2016

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Effective Networking

• PlastiCon 2017

Advocacy

• Plastic Pipes Specification

• Plastic Bags

• KSA (SASO)

• RAI additive supplier

• Future approach

• Waste Free Environment ’17

• Plastic Plates Cups ban (FR)

• GPCA Marine Litter Clause

• PEA 2017

• Media Roundtables

Developing the Regional Plastics Processing Sector

Thought Leadership

• Eco-Profile Study

• Phase 2 to follow: Workshops on track

• Communication decision

• Plastics Image Survey

• Phase 2 to follow

Plastics Committee

Legend: Not Started On-Track Some Concern Not Achieved Achieved Under Discussion

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reference

© 2007 GPPA

SASO Liaison Committee

Updates

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reference

© 2007 GPPA

INITIAL OBJECTIVE

• To investigate how SASO can help to increase the market share of HDPE within the KSA

• GPPA requested by the Royal Commission and GPCA (Craig Halgreen) to facilitate this process

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reference

© 2007 GPPA

ACTIVITIES TO DATE

1. Preliminary Meeting (24th July 2016)• Held in Dubai, UAE (Hosted by SABIC)

• Core group represented by resin makers only

• Key conclusion – the committee representing all the industry stakeholders to be set-up

(Resin Makers – Pipe Converters – End Users)

2. Second Meeting (26th September 2016)• Held in Riyadh, KSA (Hosted by SABIC)

• Attended by larger, more industry representative group

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reference

© 2007 GPPA

GENERAL CONCLUSIONS TO DATE

1. The committee accepted that SASO remit does not have the intended activity. The committee will prepare a set of objectives for SASO

2. The draft will be circulated for comment before it is given to SASO – SABIC (Abdulaziz Al-Sayyari) will present draft to SASO

3. SASO should nominate a voting member on TC138, the ISO Pipe Committee (UAE already has a voting member)

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reference

© 2007 GPPA

OTHER COMMENTS

1. Can SASO police its Quality Mark adequately?All members agreed “cheating” on raw material quality origin

is a widespread threat

2. If not SASO can GPPA assist in this role?

3. Downstream pipe users need educating in the

design and maintenance of pipe qualityGPPA Saudi Task Force – roadshow

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reference

© 2007 GPPA

OTHER COMMENTS (continued)

4. Can PE100+ add value to the proposed effort?

5. Can GPPA supply typical specs, Test proceedings,

etc.

Board Resolution

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“That the Plastic Committee develop a structured approach to address challenges associated with the negative image on Plastics among the public and regulators and explore engaging a PR agency to develop a public awareness campaign.”

Business Plan 2017 - Proposal

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• Networking: o1 Conference + 1 Workshop

• Thought Leadership:oWork on Eco-Profiles and the Image Survey being completed, the next steps

get transferred under AdvocacyoNeed to identify new initiatives for Thought Leadershipo To be focused on 3 areas: capturing industry trends, creating awareness and/

or supporting advocacy efforts

• Advocacy:o Continue to advocate the benefits of plastics and counter the negative image

by engaging key stakeholderso Work with regulators to develop standards/ specifications for plastic

products/ applications

WFE 2016Udit Arora

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Plan for 2017• 26 Feb – 2 March, flexible for global campaigns

• Ages 7-12

• Clean-up campaigns and school visits to be conducted. Member companies to establish educational programs and activities

• The campaign remains committed to waste management and consumption and not just recycling with a focus on the 3 Rs “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” and to showcase the benefits associated with recycling

• Engage governmental bodies

• Objectives of the campaign for 2017 are:

oRemain highly focused on education and come up with way new ways of educating youth while maintaining it as a fun activity

o To spread the campaign further into more cities around the region with the help of members

o To add one additional country with the help of member companies’ affiliate offices 31

Committee Input

• The committee’s support is needed in providing ideas/ content/ material that we could showcase in our school visits and on site, tailored to school children

• Also, for their companies to participate or join a campaign in their respective city(s)

• To spread the word

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“Best CSR Initiative of the Year”In 2016, WFE won the category of “Best CSR Initiative of the Year” at the Oil and Gas and Refining and Petrochemical Awards Middle East

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2016 regional compilation video

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqpfOjli8GQ

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Meeting ClosingChairman

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All Committees Meeting

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• Wednesday, 15th March 2017, Afternoon

• All GPCA Working Committees to participate

• Guest Speaker

• Presentation on key accomplishments (to be presented by Vice-Chairmen)

• BoD to attend

• Ideas exchange between Committees – Discussion amongst the Chairs and VCs

of each committee

• Appreciation and Recognition

SPE Proposal

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• Proposal from SPE to co-organize niche, “topical” events. For e.g. additives, blow moulding, injection moulding, extrusion, etc.

• GPCA’s recommendation for the PC is to look at these events on a case-to-case basis, not as a partnership

• SPE are proposing a partnership, offering a limited number of complimentary, annual membership to GPCA members

• 2017 calendar is fully booked so any potential events need to be scheduled in 2018

Calendar 2017

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• All Committees Meeting: Wednesday, 15th March 2017

• Meeting 1: Sunday, 19th January 2017

• Meeting 2: Tuesday, 4th April 2017

• PlastiCon: 4th – 6th April 2017

• Meeting 3: Thursday, 14th September 2017

Closing RemarksChairman

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