Jim Morton, Senior Partner, says "We are very excited about this event and its ability to serve as a unique forum for learning and networking with executives and other key people from around the globe in the Wood-Plastic Composites (WPC) industry."

This year, the keynote speakers for the conference include Doug Mancosh, President/Founder of Fiber Composites and Ralph Bruno, President of AZEK Building Products. Both individuals will deliver strategic perspectives about the growth of the WPC industry and the role of cellular vinyl in the low-maintenance exterior building products segment.

These two speakers will be among a full line up of executives presenting at the fourth annual event. The first day will focus on the decking and railing industry with two major themes: customization of outdoor living space and how green building trends may influence the marketing and sales of WPCs as well as vinyl and traditional wood-based product.

Industry executives, representing all points in the value chain, will present the issues and trends around how the WPC manufacturers, distributors and contractors can work together to up-sell consumers from building decks to building customized, outdoor living space. In addition, executives will present the latest developments on green building and the effect on the demand for exterior building products made with recycled content.

The second day of the conference will focus on several themes, including: raw material supply and demand trends, the development of the global WPC industry, and trends in the distribution and demand for vinyl and WPC fence products.

The conference’s popular Voice of the Customer session will include a presentation by Jim Daniels, President of The Parksite Group. This presentation will be followed by a dynamic panel discussion by some of the leading pro-dealers serving professional deck builders, contractors and homebuilders actively engaged in the WPC decking and railing business.

Mr. Morton says "This year’s event will also bring the latest developments in the North American fence industry. Business leaders will present information on how the fragmented fence supply chain evolved, how it has changed over the past several years, and what will the channels look like in the future. Conference delegates will also hear about the latest demand trends and consumer needs from leading fence contractors and fabricators."

In addition, the two-day event will have over three dozen companies including raw materials, equipment, and processing leaders exhibiting their latest product and service offerings aimed at the wood-plastic and natural fiber composites industry. The exhibition gives attendees an opportunity to discuss first-hand their specific needs and interests with these various suppliers.

Principia Partners is recognized as a leading consultancy focused on the raw materials and building products industry and the world’s preeminent source of wood-plastic and natural fiber composites business information. For more information about the conference, visit the website at www.PrincipiaConferences.com. For more information about Principia, visit the company’s web site at www.PrincipiaConsulting.com.

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