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AIPMA AT WORK

4 Plastivision Arabia 2017 – A global event for the region
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lastivision Arabia is scheduled from 11 -14 world packaging market as a whole. The industrial/bulk
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PDecember,2017, at the International Plastics Exhibition sector also represents a much lower proportion of MENA
& Conference at Expo Centre, Sharjah. The regional packaging sales compared with the world market; 26.4%
plastics processing industry fully utilizes Plastivision versus 40.0%. Moreover, superior aesthetic value and
Arabia to experience firsthand how new technology and excellent barrier properties of plastic against moisture
equipment will help them adapt to new market demands and air are other important factors driving demand for
and remain competitive. In fact, low oil prices is prodding plastic packaging.
the industry to improve its efficiency and sustainability ADDED ATTRACTION:-
across all facets of the sector, and in the process keep
their products, components and materials at their highest Dedicated theme pavilions for packaging segments:-
utility and value at all times. 1. Flexible Packaging

After a phenomenal launch in 2012, 2014, and a repeat 2. Food Packaging
in 2016, preparation is under way for the 4 edition of
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Plastivision Arabia, International Plastics Exhibition & 3. Rigid Packaging
Conference at Expo Centre, Sharjah. 4. Plastic Raw material & Chemicals
Plastivision Arabia made its mark with its very first edition. 5. 3D Printing
Where it was witnessed that apart from registering a good 6. Infrastructure
visitor’s turnout and a positive industry feedback, it was
announced that live machines on display were completely 7. Plastics in Healthcare, Medicare and Hygiene
soldoff! 8. Mould & Dies

Besides, the manufacturing industry, including plastics 9. Finished Goods
processing, is likely to grow at a rate greater than the 10. Medical pavilion
projected 3% GDP growth of the UAE, which will see
the regional industry continuing to invest in advanced 11. Consultant Clinic
production & processing technology. 12. Recycling Pavilion
Plastics production capacity in the GCC grew 6% to 25.5 Incentives for Indian Exhibitors (minimum 12
million tons in 2014 and is projected to increase 25% to sq.mtr.):-
33.8 million tons by 2020. The molded plastics market in
the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries of Saudi • 4 * Hotel Stay for 1 person for 4 nights on twin sharing
Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain basis
and Oman is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% between • Air Ticket for 1 person up to Rs. 20,000/-
2014 and 2023. Per capita consumption of plastics is (On submission of Ticket to AIPMA, Hard copy of the
estimated at 39 kg in the GCC, 33% higher than the world security stamp boarding pass & Emigration stamp (In
average. & Out) Passport copy)
The highest growth rate among end-user market segments • Additional Discount for Live Demonstration of
in the region is seen in consumer, construction and Machines (Min. 24 sq. mtr.)
industrial packaging, followed by textiles, agriculture, • One way Freight Free for machinery unsold from UAE
automotive and domestic appliances. In GCC, the port – to- Mumbai port
packaged food industry was valued at US$25 billion in
2013 and is projected to increase at a CAGR of 8.5% till • Show participants will be entitled to MSME / NSIC
2018. Food and beverages in the world packaging market grant
account for just over 40.0% of sales, while in Middle East Together, these shows provide the region the best of the
and North Africa (MENA) region they represent almost technologies and machinery from across the world and a
59.0% of packaging sales. knowledge-sharing and networking platform that is truly
global.
Healthcare packaging sales account for just 2.9% of
MENA packaging sales compared with 4.0% for the
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