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Save the date: Renewable Materials Conference: 18 - 20 May 2021, Cologne, hybrid conference - on-site and online (new website- click here)

The Renewable Materials Conference is the follow-up event to the “13^th International Conference on Bio-based Materials”, which builds on a successful history of previous conferences: In 2019, more than 270 participants attended and 30 exhibitors were present. It was the second largest event on bio-based materials in Europe and continues within this new concept. The conference also integrates topics from the “Biocomposites Conference Cologne” and extends the conference with presentations on chemicals and polymers from CO₂ use (CCU) as well as new solutions from the field of recycling, so that the entire spectrum of renewable materials is covered.

Impressions of the Biocomposites Conference Cologne 2019:

Winners of the innovation award “Biocomposite of the Year 2019” show the amazing versatility of commercially available biocomposites

Biocomposites, especially wood and natural fibre plastic granulates, are being utilised for consumer goods such as music instruments, casings and cases, furniture, tables, toys, combs and trays. The unique look and touch convey high quality and value and are therefore well received by customers. These biocomposites offer a range of possibilities for product differentiation. The biocomposite markets continue to grow: They are stable in established markets like construction and automotive and show strong growth in the more recently developed markets for consumer goods and packaging. This provides ample opportunities for innovative applications from new players. The “8th Biocomposites Conference Cologne” is the world’s largest conference and exhibition on this topic. More than 300 participants from all over the world and 25 exhibitors are expected to benefit from the rapidly growing interest for plastic alternatives.

Topics of the conference

Market opportunities for biocomposites in consumer goods such as music instruments, casing and cases, furniture, tables, toys, combs and trays as well as rigid packaging
Latest developments in construction and automotive
Latest development in technology and strategic market positioning
Trends in biocomposite granulates for injection moulding, extrusion and 3D printing
Biocomposite Award Session: “Biocomposite of the Year 2019”