As the
global economy shows signs of recovery in 2013, industrial production has
started to expand. But some threats still persist -- shortage of energy and
resources as well as serious environmental degradation. To cope with these
challenges, countries around the world have implemented various strategies, all
aimed at protecting the environment. As an industrial powerhouse, China has
taken important steps to encourage a society with strong concern on environment
protection, safety and sustainable industrial development.
As
industrial production expands, the applications of plastics and rubber have
been extended. Besides four key industries
– automotive, electronic & electrical appliances, packaging and building
– plastics and rubber consumption in other application sectors such as medical,
lighting, photovoltaic, textile, food, toy, clock and watch, glasses and shoes,
and others is on the rise. The wider application of plastics and rubber
materials not only reduces energy consumption in the process of manufacturing,
but also makes recycling possible so as to assist the sustainable development
of the economy.
CHINAPLAS
returns to Guangzhou on 20-23 May, with venue at the China Import and Export
Fair Complex in Pazhou. This latest edition has breached past records in size
and scope. According to the organiser's latest figures, CHINAPLAS 2013 has an
exhibition area of 220,000sqm with over 2,900 exhibitors and 14 pavilions. The
organisers expect this four-day world class exhibition to attract over 115,000
visitors from 150 countries/regions and more than 100 buyer groups.The
countries/regions pavilions from Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy,
Japan, Korea, PR China, Taiwan, Singapore, Swiss, Turkey, UK and USA are
exhibiting new chemicals and raw materials as well as over 3,200 machines.
Every year,
this major exhibition brings in value-added features and experiences to both
its exhibitors and visitors. To cope
with the development trends of different industries and meet the sourcing needs
of local and overseas buyers, CHINAPLAS 2013 introduces diversified solutions,
new plastic materials and innovative technology in response to varying demands.
This year,
"Archi-Light" serves as a new attraction and consists of three parts
dedicated to the innovative use of plastics in the construction industry, and
integrating some other environment-friendly elements to meet the standard for
low-carbon buildings. A new exhibition
zone called "Film Technology Zone" features a wide range of exhibits
which includes extrusion lines for blown film, extrusion lines for flat film
and sheets, stretching lines for film and filament, slitter rewinders, winding
equipment, measuring & testing equipment for film, auxiliary equipment for
film extrusion lines, printing machines for film, lamination and coating
machines and other film processing technologies.
For more
updates on Asia's biggest trade exhibition, visit the Plastics
and Rubber vertical at www.industrysourcing.com. A Special Supplement on
CHINAPLAS 2013 also appears in the April issue of International
Plastics News for Asia and May issue of the International Plastics News -
Middle East & Africa.
