Plastivision Arabia scheduled in January 2016

SHARJAH, U.A.E.- The Plastivision Arabia, international plastics exhibition and conference, is now scheduled to take place from 10-13 January 2016 at Expo Centre Sharjah. The event is set to generate considerable buzz within one of the fastest growing sectors in the manufacturing industry in the Middle East – packaging.

Taking advantage of the favourable market conditions and timing it along with other industry gatherings, the show dates have been advanced from April to January. Expo Centre Sharjah will continue to partner with All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA), the oldest and the largest apex body of the plastic industry in India, for the upcoming edition of Plastivision Arabia.

The flexible packaging industry in the Middle East and Africa is worth US$4 billion and projected to grow 5% annually.

Plastivision Arabia 2014 featured more than 150 exhibitors at 14,000 sq m of exhibition space. The show had registered a 40% rise in exhibition space occupied and the visitor turnout stood at an impressive 7,277.  The show has become a must-visit within the industry largely due to a rise in demand for packaging, with the packaging market being seen as one of the fastest growing sectors in the Middle East.

 Manufacturers have benefited in a big way from bulk import and repackaging demand from the GCC given the tax-free, cheaper manufacturing costs and re-export advantage. The GCC is one of the largest re-export markets for food & beverages, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods, leading to a booming packaging market.

International trade fair for mouldmaking, Arabia Mold, will be held alongside Plastivision Arabia 2016. The 3rd Arabia Mold will be held in association with DEMAT, the organizer of world-renowned EuroMold trade show and will feature mold-making & tooling machines, design and application development machines and equipment.