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The 2008 survey results are in…..
Fifty-six countries networked, learned and explored new opportunities in New Orleans, LA from January 29-February 1st at the twenty-fourth annual Informex. Over 4,000 members of the chemical and allied industries participated in company seminars, networking roundtables, and the exhibition. That's up 3% over 2007.
The high attendance could be attributed as John Stuttard, Vice President, CMP Information and head of Informex, says, “InformexUSA is distinctive among events that feature chemistry because of its focus on high-value, cutting-edge technology that our visitors are unlikely to find under one roof anywhere else in the world.” Make sure you sign up to attend InformexUSA 2009 in San Francisco.
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The theme of the 2008 Dinner,A New Orleans Renaissance, is a tribute to the efforts of the city to rebound from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans has long been considered the ‘home base’ of InformexUSA, as the city that has hosted the conference most often since it was created in 1984.
Read the full press release Customers and exhibitors who attend for the first time begin to understand why it has become a ‘must attend’ event. Lucy Simek, Vice President, North America of Rhodia’s Organics Business says “We come to Informex because we know our customers will be here. Our customers visit because they know their suppliers will be here. Informex has become an annual event for us”.
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Emerging Fuels Technology operates a catalyst testing/development laboratory focused on technology for converting syngas derived from biomass, coal or natural gas into fuels and chemicals.
InformexUSA had a variety of industries represented including the pharmaceutical, agriculture, adhesives, biotechnology, cosmetics & personal care, coatings, electronics, food, flavors and fragrances, plastics and more. The event also featured a conference on U.S.-China business opportunities and the first ever Informex Gala Dinner. 
Informex 2008 kicked off with the inauguration of the First Gala Dinner. Over 650 guests were in attendance at the dinner called ‘A New Orleans Renaissance’ to hear the wisdom of keynote speaker General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.). His speech evoked the spirit of New Orleans in the 1960’s where jazz and entertainment was central to the Crescent City in that era. 
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