CHINAPLAS 2015 brings latest global trends with new theme zones

Through strong cooperation with those engaged in the plastics industry all over the world, CHINAPLAS is once again presenting first-hand information to make it worthwhile for exhibitors and visitors at the show. On 20-23 May  in Guangzhou, China, four new high-tech theme zones will be added apart from 11 traditional theme zones to address the latest emerging demands of China market. In addition, a series of value-added services will be put up to further enhance both exhibiting and visiting experience. 

 

One highlight is on industrial automation which now has a new zone. As the Chinese government has rolled out a wide range of policies in support of the economic transformation and lends its support to the industrial robot industry since 2012, the direction is now toward the use of automated systems which is now gaining in China. A recent report published by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) indicated that China has become the world's largest consumer of industrial robots. Presenting a huge demand for automation technologies, the country's sales volume of industrial robots accounted for 20% of the global output at 36,560 units in 2013, up 60% over 2012. It is expected the demands of high-end automation technologies used in modern manufacturing industry will continue to rise.

 

While in the past, various automation technologies were scattered over different theme zones. The setup of this new zone is to satisfy the information needs on automation in the China market. This new theme zone will serve as a one-stop destination for visitors to learn about the latest automation technologies from all over the world with live demonstrations as well.  

 

Another new zone features composites which in recent years have seen rapid developments. Many downstream industries have experienced revolutionary transformation using high performance, innovative materials. The Composite & High-performance Materials Zone will be officially debuted at CHINAPLAS 2015 for visitors to witness the latest achievements in this field.

 

The new Colour Pigment and Masterbatch Zone and Additives Zone will be set up as two individual main theme zones rather than the sub-zones as in the last year in a bid to provide more targeted and efficient exhibition platforms of related products and technologies to visitors.