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Machinery Makers Eye Sharjah Plastics Show
Machinery makers eye Sharjah plastics show With plastics machinery and raw materials forming a big
Led by India, foreign interest rising at Plastivision Arabia chunk of bilateral trade between China and the UAE, the
2017 Chinese participation will also go up considerably for the
The rapid expansion of the GCC's downstream industry is upcoming edition.
a key factor that is generating global interest in a plastics Since the Indian plastics machinery industry is a global
exhibition and conference in Sharjah. player providing cutting edge products at a competitive
Organized by Expo Centre Sharjah in association with All price, the show becomes an important platform for Indian
machinery makers to tap the GCC and Middle East market.
India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA), the 4th
Plastivision Arabia 2017 has already seen some of the Moreover, for the first time, Germany's Arburg will be
leading players from across the world confirming their present at Plastivision Arabia as a Seminar Supporter
presence. where it will present a topic on 'Application-specific
“Today, Plastivision Arabia is one of the biggest gatherings machine technology for cost-effective packaging
moulding'. Arburg is one of the leading global
of industry executives and professionals in the Middle East manufacturers of injection moulding machines for plastics
region. The partnership with AIPMA has helped Expo processing for over six decades.
Centre not only to establish the show in quick time but also
develop and maintain great synergy with the Indian Organisers as well as exhibitors are optimistic that the high
business community in the UAE and the region,” said H.E. growth of the plastics industry in the GCC is expected to
Abdalla Sultan Mohamed Al Owais, Chairman, Sharjah attract more quality visitors and drive up sales at the show.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry & Expo Centre According to the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals
Sharjah. Association (GPCA), the GCC plastics industry is expected
The previous edition of the show held in 2016 featured to reach 34.5 million tonnes by 2022, growing at a CAGR
more than 250 leading manufacturers and dealers from of 3%. Industrial packaging is the fastest growing end-user
across the world and attracted 6,619 trade visitors from 88 market for polymers in the GCC region, consumer
countries. The 4th Plastivision Arabia 2017 will be held at packaging accounts for 44%, while the construction
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Expo Centre Sharjah from December 11 to 14 . industry accounts for more than a fifth. Plastic
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“What started as a plastics processing industry event is now consumption is also increasing rapidly and reached 94kg
per capita in 2016.
one of the largest multi-industry trade show in Sharjah.
Targeting the plastics, mold-making, printing and Ends
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packaging sectors, the 4th Plastivision Arabia will be held About 4 Plastivision Arabia 2017:
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along with 4 Arabia Mold & and 3 Print Pack Arabia,” The 4th Plastivision Arabia 2017 will be organized by Expo
said H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO, Expo Centre Centre Sharjah, in association with All India Plastics
Sharjah. Manufacturers Association, and the support of the Sharjah
Increasing foreign participation is a key facet of Plastivision Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It will be held at Expo
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Arabia. “Apart from the largest number of Indian Centre Sharjah from December 11 to 14 in 2017,
exhibitors, courtesy AIPMA, Plastivision Arabia can boast displaying raw materials and machinery for key segments
of strong participation from Taiwan and China. Since such as plastic processing, injection molding,
Taiwan plastic machinery enjoys a substantial market share thermoforming, packaging, industrial users, construction,
in the Middle East, the show will have a large contingent of infrastructure, automobile and telecommunication, among
Taiwan exhibitors who are looking at expanding their others.
presence in the region,” added H.E. Midfa.
The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association
AIPMA House, A-52, Road No.1, M.I.D.C., Marol,
Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 093
T : 022- 6777 881 / 882 C : +91 8369346428
E : sales@plastivisionarabia.org W : www.plastivision.ae

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