International Plastics News for Asia

As K 2025 is only two months away, many exhibitors have been providing a glimpse of their exhibit. This issue looks at some of the technologies that will be launched at K 2025 and how these will impact the plastics and rubber manufacturing. Next issue, a Special Supplement on K 2025 will provide more information on the products and exhibitors.

In the area of extrusion, an interview with a leading specialist for extrusion systems and components reveal some notable improvements in existing models and a worthwhile move towards making plastics manufacturers less dependent on highly qualified personnel.

There is also an interesting take on how a leading company engaged in contract manufacturing has embarked on an expansion program in Asia to ensure that it continues to meet the region’s growing demand for injection moulded products.

Another feature is the recently concluded Ringier Events’ 2025 ASEAN Coating Innovation and Technology Development Conference in Indonesia. This annual event gathers key players and industry experts in the coatings manufacturing industry in the country. Indonesia is the biggest market for coatings in the Southeast Asian region with demand for paints and coating on the rise despite the challenges faced by the industry today.