Plastivision Arabia 2014 set to open big due to 2 world events

Plastivision Arabia 2014 (PVA 2014) is expected to follow the highly successful Plastivision India which recorded 110,000 visitors from around the world. After the impressive launch of Plastivision Arabia in 2012, the second edition of Plastivision Arabia will be held from 7 – 10 April 2014 at Expo Centre Sharjah in association with the All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), the oldest and the largest apex body of the plastics industry in India. 

Plastivision Arabia 2014 has generated tremendous interest due to the combination of the World Expo in 2020 and the FIFA World Cup in 2022 – that too in quick succession -- is set to provide considerable momentum to regional plastics players, who are expecting demand to swell in the run up to these events. While Dubai is set to spend over $18 billion for the World Expo 2020, Qatar has earmarked a staggering $200 billion for the FIFA World Cup in 2022, which could propel plastics usage much over a conservative estimate of nearly 6 metric tonnes, said Mr. Jayesh Rambhia, Past President, AIPMA and Chairman of Plastivision Arabia 2014.

Mr. Jayesh Rambhia, Chairman of Plastivision Arabia2014

Mr. Rambhia further added “Combine this with economies that are cruising in the fast lane, the region’s plastics producers will have to look at acquiring new machinery and technology to keep pace with the expected heavy surge in consumption of plastics. 

In association with industry body Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the organizers will play host to the 5th International Conference for Plastics Conversion (PlastiCon 2014) which will be held alongside Plastivision Arabia. “Titled ‘Exploring Growth through Innovation in the Plastic Conversion Industry’, PlastiCon 2014 will focus on the role of innovation in developing new plastic products and opening up new markets in plastic conversion,” said Dr Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun, Secretary General, GPCA.  

The inaugural Print Pack Arabia exhibition and conference will also be held alongside Plastivision Arabia, and will feature latest printing & packaging technology, materials and machinery. The second Arabia Mold is another concurrent event and will take place in association with DEMAT, the organiser of world-renowned EuroMold, the world’s leading fair for mold-making & tooling, design and application development. For more information, visit: www.plastivisionarabia.com.