For owners of existing ethanol plants and for developers of new ethanol plants, the name of the game today is “plant margins” and the way to win is by decreasing costs and increasing revenues. This timely conference will bring together leading plant developers, technology providers, engineering companies, investors, lenders, and other experts to lay out a strategy for increasing ethanol plant margins and making plants more agile, adept competitors in the marketplace.

From the front end to the back end, the conference will examine and evaluate the opportunities for increasing margins through:

• Feedstock optimization strategies
• Energy house optimization options and technologies
• Product and co-product optimization systems and technologies
• Investments and loans for plant restructurings and optimization projects

The conference will also provide an excellent opportunity for plant developers, technology and engineering companies and the financial community to meet, establish relationships, share ideas and ultimately work together to develop the strategies and plans that will lead to increased ethanol plant profitability.

ICM is a sponsor and will have a booth at the show.

This 12th Annual National Symposium will provide the latest information and issues
on distillers grains marketing/merchandising, animal nutrition, processing technologies, and governmental regulations. Distillers grains has rapidly grown to over 14MM tons and along with new opportunities makes this a must attend meeting to stay current and knowledgeable. The most knowledgeable speakers are invited and a long, open hospitality event for networking results in a very valuable and enjoyable experience.

ICM will speak at this event.

Meet with hundreds of valuable business contacts and identify potential new customers in just three days. Learn how new technologies will enhance the value of corn to the benefit of producers, processors, and the corn industry. Review the technical posters. Visit the many exhibits presenting new technologies and equipment.

ICM will have a booth at the show.

The 2007 FEW attracted over 5,000 participants and nearly 600 exhibits, and the momentum shows no sign of slowing in 2008.

ICM is a major sponsor and will have a booth at the show.