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THE PRESIDENT SAYS SAYS
THE PRESIDENT

‘Plastic economy’- The way forward through Plastics

he 11 edition of the Plastivision 2020 at the NSE grounds, Goregaon Mumbai began
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Twith a glorious opening with the dignitaries and officials from the ministry making their
presence felt. This edition of the PlastivisionIndia 2020 is held from 16-20 January, 2020.
With over 15000 exhibitors across twenty five countries participating, the five day trade
show is expected to have over 2,50,000, visitors with over immense business opportunities.

As we know PVI aims to provide end to end solution to its exhibitors, visitors, and industry
stake holders. We are taking all out efforts to woo investors from different industries to
invest in this sunrise industry which is growing at a phenomenal rate. Prime objective is
offering service to AIPMA members and plastic industry in its 11 edition
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The PVI has seen a gradual growth from 7000 visitors back then in1992, and one could feel the
heat at the inaugural ceremony held at The Grande, NSE Grounds filled with young generation JAGAT KILLAWALA
entrepreneurs to the stalwarts of the industry. It’s amazing and lightening as well. This is an
important milestone for the industry. Not only the Plastics Industry it’s also great to see that
several other industries including chemical and petrochemicals have shown great interest in
participating at the exhibition. I would like to thank the Government of India for approving
financial support for MSME’s to participate in the event. This is the first time that over 175
MSME have received the financial support from the Government of India.
Visitors will be the biggest beneficiaries of this mega event by way of technical, mechanical,
and digital use in machinery and system witnessing all latest developments in industry under
one roof, source new distributors, agents, manufacturers, direct interaction with top decision
makers, and stay tune with new trends to interact at the Dana Bazaar.
There are many sectors like Bio-degradable plastics, Recycling and Energy saving technologies
is for sure along with 3D, Composite, Plastic in Printing & Packaging, Auto & Recycling sector
and Robotics. Also much advancement has been made in Polymer and Plastic Compounds and
its applications are widespread.
I feel that the industry needs to focus more on recycling methods and recycling. Further more,
I would like to make it clear that the Plastics industry’s contribution towards the growth
of economy is significant and like it or not if one has to fulfill the Prime Minister dream of
achieving 5 trillion USD it cannot be achieved without plastics.
Long live Plastics and I wish everyone in the industry a successful year ahead.

Jagat Killawala
president@aipma.net

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