TIPREX 2013 seals position as leading industry event

This year’s edition sees a 20% increase in international exhibitor participation from China, Germany, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. More than 250 exhibitors from 21 countries including eight national pavilions and country groups from Austria, China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand will be present at the trade fair. Over 10,000 trade visitors are expected to attend this much anticipated trade fair which is now recognised as the leading platform for new business opportunities into Thailand and the region’s robust plastic and rubber sectors.

The exhibition for the industry, by the industry, is jointly organized by the Thai Plastic Industries Association, Plastic Industry Club of the Federation of Thai Industries, and Messe Düsseldorf Asia. It will feature leading brand names such as Arburg GmbH & Co KG, ASB (Thailand), Buss Asia Pacific, NGR – Next Generation Recycling Maschinen, Mahakit Rubber, PTT Global Chemicals, Rieckermann (Thailand), SCG Chemicals and Starlinger & Co, Battenfeld - Cincinnati Austria. In addition to new exhibitors, strong support and presence from local small and medium sized companies as well as a range of supply chain tier manufacturers and specialists from around the world is testament to Thailand’s strength as a leading global hub of plastics manufacturing in the region.

Thai converters showcase
A major highlight at TIPREX 2013 is the Thai Converters showcase which complements a comprehensive display of machinery and equipment, semi-finished products, technical parts, raw materials, auxiliaries, processing solutions and services at the trade fair. This showcase provides an opportunity for Thai processors and manufacturers to display semi-finished and finished products. It caters to a wide range of industrial and consumer markets from automotive, packaging, construction to the healthcare, electrical and electronics industries.

According to Mr. Gernot Ringling, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf Asia, “The Thai Converters showcase is a must-see feature at TIPREX 2013. It augments a full spectrum of offerings at the trade exhibition ranging from downstream to upstream suppliers and semi-finished to finished plastic products. It is a one-stop shop which provides visitors with an opportunity to experience new and innovative developments from some of the best local plastic processors and manufacturers, and is a must-attend feature of the trade fair.”

Since TIPREX’s debut in 2006, the exhibition has grown in stature and has an enviable reputation in the industry. Mr. Pichai Chooekawong, President of the Thai Plastic Industries Association commented,” The Thai Convertors Showcase presents an excellent opportunity for local companies to share new developments, innovations and technologies on a global scale whilst exploring new business partnerships. This special feature will enrich trade visitors and other exhibitors’ experience as it empowers them to exchange and network on the latest advances in the industry.”

Mr. Yuttana Jiamtragan, Chairman of The Federation of Thai Industries – Plastic Industry Club said: “Our overarching objective is to create an international trade fair that will raise the profile of local Thai companies and the capabilities of Thailand’s robust plastics and rubber industry. We believe that a wider international presence will definitely expand business networks and further promote the exchange of new ideas within the entire value chain in our industry. It is not only manufacturers, supply chains and other related industry groups that we want involved in TIPREX but also key regulatory authorities and educational institutions.”

He added that TIPREX’s strong position in Thailand and the region provides a conducive networking platform for exhibitors, visitors, industry expeNike Roshe