Arabplast 2015 posts 31% growth in exhibitor participation

Arabplast 2015 held its successful opening on 10 January with H.E. Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad Bel Haif Al Nuaimi, the UAE Minister of Public Works, as guest of honor.  In his speech, Dr. Al Nuaimi stressed that the presence of exhibitors from 45 countries is an indication of the high reputation of the show. Arabplast 2015, the GCC region's biggest trade show in petrochemicals and plastics spans  9 halls at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

 

In his speech, Dr. Al Nuaimi also said that  plastics are important since they are also used and needed in construction projects. Being a replacement for metal in tubes and pipes, plastics are used for the region's infrastructure developments, such as in the construction of road networks and federal buildings. The Ministry of Public Works is expected to spend around AED 6 billion between 2013 and 2016, of which AED 3 billion worth of projects are being implemented. 

 

Aside from H.E. Dr. Al Nuaimi, officials from Al Fajer Information and Services and Messe Dusseldorf, joint organisers of the show, were present during the opening ceremony. 

 

This year's edition of Arabplast recorded the strongest participation with as many as 1100 companies from 45 countries, and 18 national pavilions. The event also saw the arrival of over 150 containers of industrial machinery for direct selling on the exhibition floor.  According to Jeen Joshua, Group Project Manager of the exhibition, the show has posted 31% growth in the number of exhibitors compared to the previous edition. An average annual increase of 20% to 25% in exhibitor participation has been recorded since the show started. 

 

This year, major companies in the region have sponsored the show. Borouge sponsors the international show for the first time as Principal Sponsor. TASNEE is a Diamond Sponsor, NATPET is a Gold Sponsor, and Frost & Sullivan is the Knowledge Partner.