【Longzhong News】The 2nd High-End Forum on Coal Tar and Deep Processing Industries

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http://news.oilchem.net/2012/20120330coalchemmeeting/index.htm【Background of the conference】In recent years, the trend of converting coal into chemical products has been very common in China’s coal chemical industry. As a major by-product of coal chemical industry, the production of coal tar has increased significantly; at the same time, the industry related to the deep processing of coal tar has grown rapidly, with its scale continuing to expand. In 2011, the world economy was like an animal trapped in a cage, unable to break free; issues such as the spread of the European debt crisis cast a shadow over the global economy ； China has also not eased its regulatory efforts; in particular, by forcing the return of excess liquidity, the central bank has raised interest rates three times and the reserve requirement ratio six times in an effort to curb the real estate bubble. The real estate market has cooled down, and the market for water reducers has also slowed down; as a result, the focus of production for products derived from the deep processing of coal tar has shifted. So where lies the opportunity for breakthroughs in the later stages of the coal tar industry chain? Since 2011, macro-control has exerted an unprecedented influence on domestic small and medium-sized enterprises. For enterprises engaged in the deep processing of coal tar, a range of by-products such as industrial naphthalene, anthracene oil, washed oil, phenol oil, and crude phenol could be converted into cash fairly quickly in the past, playing a significant role in improving the companies’ cash flow. However, times have changed; currently, companies struggle with cash flow, and most can only rely on acceptance letters to meet their most urgent needs. Apart from financial pressures, the downturn in the real estate market has led to a lack of confidence in the market. The traditional peak season for industrial naphthalene has not arrived yet, and as the product with the strongest potential for value addition through further processing, it is also difficult for this sector to see any improvement; there is thus a lack of optimistic outlooks in the market. In 2012, how did the coal tar and advanced processing industries manage to emerge from the downturn and overcome their difficulties? We will present wonderful conclusions to everyone at this seminar. Drawing on years of experience in organizing professional conferences, and in response to the requests of numerous clients as well as market demands, we have organized the Second China Coal Chemicals Summit. We invite you to join us in this event held in Dalian. [Highlights] Longzhong Information has abandoned the traditional format of lengthy speech-based conferences, instead preparing engaging discussion sessions aimed at thoroughly analyzing the key issues within the industry, with participants actively involved in the discussions. The agenda includes the following topics: An analysis of China’s macroeconomic situation and policies and their impact on the deep processing industry; the current status and trends of the coal tar and deep processing markets, along with data-based analyses; and how coal tar deep processing manufacturers can avoid risks under the pressure of high costs What will be the future trends in demand for naphthalene-based superplasticizers, and how do they compare with the markets for polycarboxylate and aliphatic superplasticizers? What are the development opportunities for niche products resulting from further processing of anthracene oil and washing oil? Supply and demand landscape and development prospects of coal tar and its downstream processing industries in 2012. 【Highlights of the conference】: It is no longer a meeting focused solely on listening to reports; its main purpose is to facilitate communication among enterprises involved in the upstream and downstream stages of the coal tar industry chain. Intense discussions focusing on the most pressing issues of concern to businesses and traders, with industry experts providing professional and authoritative in-depth analyses as well as answering questions on the spot, creating a vibrant industry exchange event featuring open Q&A sessions. Specially reserved sessions for business negotiations between enterprises provide a dedicated platform for communication between companies and traders, eliminating the hassle of lacking time for interaction. This fosters win-win cooperation between enterprises and traders, creating a golden bridge for harmonious discussions! 【Meeting Schedule】April 16: 10:00–21:00 – Registration for the meeting. April 17: 08:30–09:00 – Opening speech by Song Tianxiang, Vice President of Shanghai Steel Union E-commerce Co., Ltd. 09:00–09:30 – Analysis of production and sales of chemical products from steel and coking plants – Marketing strategies and transformation. Guest to be invited: Manager of Jigang Glass Factory, 9:30–10:00 – Industrial naphthalene: A comprehensive guide to marketing strategies and how to cope with price crashes – Marketing strategies in times of sharp price drops. Guest to be invited: Analyst from Longzhong Petrochemical Business Network, Coal Chemicals Sector. 10:00–10:30. Slow recovery in 2011 – can coal tar emerge from its downturn in 2012? ——Macro, downstream, positive factors analysis. Guests to be invited: Senior futures and spot analysis instructor from Beijing Zhongsheng Futures. 10:30–11:00 – Group photo and tea break. 11:00–11:30 – Great potential for development in coal tar-based oil blending: technologies, profit opportunities, and trends. Guest to be invited: General Manager of Shanghai Yeren Petrochemical Co., Ltd. 11:30-12:00 Market status and trends of coal tar and its deep processing, data summary and underlying causes — fluctuations, turning points, and cause analysis. Guests to be invited: Analyst from Ganglian Information. 12:00–13:30 – Self-service lunch. 14:00–15:00 – Market trends of coal tar deep-processing enterprises, traders, and end-users in 2012: production and sales, demand, consumption. Guests to be invited: Secretary-General of the China Coking Industry Association. 15:00–17:00 – Discussions with clients from upstream and downstream sectors, as well as intense debates on identifying indicators for the price trends of industrial naphthalene and coal tar pitch, and exploring the underlying factors that influence price changes – macroeconomic conditions, costs, profits, and trading strategies ； Where will the future demand for water reducers lie? Alternatives, usage ratios, and the real estate sector. 18:00-20:00 – Exchange dinner. April 18th: 08:00-17:00 – Business activities: One-day tour of Taiyuan. [Contact numbers for event arrangements] 13573377732, 15864487320. Fax: 0533-6078849