EVENT PREVIEW
Let ’ s do the Charleston
Specialty & Agro Chemicals America returns at the end of June
Also known as Chemicals America , Specialty & Agro Chemicals America seeks to connect suppliers and customers by delivering a lower-cost networking opportunity than can be had at exhibitions . It has grown on the back of the ‘ reshoring ’ trend , further strengthened by the advance of new applications involving the high-technology , high-value end of the market , most of which is served by domestic suppliers . This year Specialty & Agro Chemicals returns to its usual venue , Belmond Place in Charleston , South Carolina , on 28-30 June . Charleston is an accessible commute for the speciality chemical and agrochemical industries , within driving distance for many companies based in the south-eastern US and with direct flights available from 14 international cities . The exhibitor base is exclusively made up of those with significant manufacturing , service or sales operations based in North America , in the areas of :
• Speciality & fine chemical manufacturing
• Agrochemical actives , intermediates & inerts
• Custom chemical & toll manufacturing
• Chemical toll processing & formulation services
• Chemical packaging materials
& services
• Chemical R & D services
• Process equipment , containers & technology
• Distribution , logistics & supply chain services The focus is on products and technologies with specific applications for the agrochemical and speciality chemical manufacturing markets . These include , among many others , crop protection , personal care , flavours and fragrances , food and beverage , pharmaceuticals and water treatment . Specialty & Agro Chemicals is based around informal company showcase presentations and over 250 tabletop exhibits , with numerous networking opportunities around cocktail receptions , lunches and breakfasts on the show floor . There are also presentations covering market trends . The week begins on Monday 27 June , with SOCMA ’ s 17th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner at the Dunes West Golf & River Club in nearby Mount Pleasant . Registration is also open at Belmond Place . On Tuesday 28 June following the SOCMA member and guest networking coffee from 8.00 to 8.45 , the industry global trade update and exhibitor showcase presentations take place concurrently in the three rooms of the Riviera Theatre . The exhibits are open from 11.00 in the Grand Ballroom , the Grand Hall and the lobby until 17.30 , when the opening networking cocktail reception takes place . Wednesday 29 June begins with the attendee breakfast in the Riviera Theatre and Charleston Grille from 7.30 to 9.30 . The exhibits are again open from 9.30 to 17.30 and the day features four general sessions , also at the Riviera Theatre , either side of the networking luncheon . The timings , subjects and presenters are as follows
• 10.00-10.45 : The American Chemical Industry : Economic Trends & A View to the Future , Dr Kevin Swift , managing director , Swift Economics
• 10.45-11.30 : Agrochemical Business Update - Latest on Mergers , Regulations , Global Trade & New Products , Jim DeLisi , president , Fanwood Chemical
• 14.00-14.45 : Best Practices in Chemical Tolling Supplier Evaluation : Capability Assessment , Technology / IP Sharing , Vendor vs . Partner , speaker to be confirmed
• 14.45-15.30 : Reinventing Agrochemical Technology - Using Mixtures & Formulations to Renew Post-Patent Chemistry . Dr Jerry Green , president , Greenways Consulting ; Scott Tann , North American business manager , Lamberti USA Another networking cocktail reception closes the day . On the final day , Thursday 30 June , there is another attendee breakfast in the Riviera Theatre and Charleston Grille from 7.30 to 9.30 and the exhibits are open from 9.00 to 11.00 . •
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