Advertorial; Chinaplas 2024: On a roll with cutting edge technologies, solutionsinery

As the global economy emerges from the shadow of the pandemic, China has swiftly rebound, reaffirming its role as the primary engine of worldwide economic growth.

China represents over 30% of global economic growth and 14% of the world’s total export volume. In this favourable context, CHINAPLAS 2024, the world’s leading plastics and rubber trade fair, is poised for remarkable growth in both scale and international participation.

Taking place at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, China, from 23-26 April 2024, the event will feature over 4,420 international exhibitors from 40 countries and regions, including nine country/region pavilions representing Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, UK, US, and Taiwan.

Visitors can anticipate a wide range of solutions covering circular economy initiatives, digitalisation, innovative materials, and high-end technologies from China.

The show, poised to showcase on a sprawling exhibition area of 380,000 sq m at NECC, boasts renowned exhibitors such as BASF, DuPont, Covestro, LG Chem, Evonik, Mitsubishi Chemical, Polyplastics, Lyondellbasell, Borouge, Clariant, Sinopec, Wanhua Chemical, PetroChina, Sinochem Plastics, Kingfa, Wote, Arburg, Brueckner, Engel, Chen Hsong, Haitian International, Yizumi, Jwell, Borch, Shaanxi Beiren, Liansu, Tederic, and many others.

This year, over 800 companies, including 250 recognised as "Little Giants," are highlighted as “Professionalisation, Refinement, Specialisation, and Innovation (PRSI)” enterprises. These standout firms in the plastics and rubber industries display advanced machinery and innovative material solutions, promoting "High-end Technologies from China" globally.

As always, CHINAPLAS 2024 is highly anticipated by global buyers eager to capitalise on emerging opportunities. The event is expected to attract over 360 delegation groups, including more than 70 groups from overseas countries such as Brazil, India, Indonesia, Poland, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea, Russia, Thailand, and Vietnam. With projections of over 270,000 visitors, including more than 50,000 international attendees.

Ada Leung, General Manager of Sales and Marketing of organising firm Adsale Exhibition Services, affirms, “As the No.1 plastics and rubber industry exhibition in Asia, CHINAPLAS 2024 will spare no efforts to welcome exhibitors and visitors from across the globe. The show is set to redefine industry standards and foster international collaboration within the vibrant plastics and rubber sectors.”

CHINAPLAS 2024 is presenting 130 groundbreaking technologies on its diverse and dynamic platform within the plastics and rubber industries, captivating the interest of industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. Some of these innovations will mark their world debut, including the MHF-Maplan FIFO Horizontal injection machine, ASB double-layer injection blow moulding machine, and cap compression moulding machine.

World trends and plastics and rubber summit: celebrating China’s economic rebound

China's economy is thriving, boasting advancements across multiple sectors. In 2023, the production volume of plastic products rebounded by 3% to 74.89 million tonnes compared to 2022, propelled by technological progress and economic development. Export value surpassed US$100 billion and is projected to grow further in 2024.

To promote sustainable development in plastics and rubber industries, the inaugural World Trends and Plastics and Rubber Technology Summit will coincide with the exhibition.

The three-day international summit will focus on new energy vehicles (NEVs), photovoltaic, wind power, lithiumion, hydrogen energy, energy storage, packaging, electronics, electrical, and other emerging industries, exploring trending topics such as "The Global Plastics & Rubber Industries: Megatrends, Opportunities & Challenges," "Digitalisation for Industrial Transformation and Sustainability," "Innovative Technology for Electric Vehicles," and "Innovative Technology for Green Energy."

Industry representatives and experts worldwide from Brazil, China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, the US, and more will share their experiences, technological solutions, as well as opportunities and challenges in key global and emerging markets. The summit will also promote technological leadership, industry upgrading, and commitment to sustainable development in the plastics and rubber industries.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into industry trends and innovations through sessions led by professional associations and leading suppliers, thus fostering networking and business opportunities.

Product Innovation Gallery: Immersing in Product Innovations

Are you encountering difficulties in new product development or material sourcing? Do you want to quickly understand the innovative manufacturing technology behind the product? The Product Innovation Gallery is the spring of inspiration.

Imagine giant exhibit walls with the theme "From Products to Technology, From Technology to Products," strategically placed in high-traffic locations across halls 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 8.1, 1.2, 6.2, and 7.2, inviting visitors to embark on a journey of wonder. More than 70 dynamic enterprises showcase over 100 pieces of their distinctive products and semi-finished products, unveiling the groundbreaking plastics technology that powers them. Buyers will be inspired to optimise and iterate their own products and locate suitable suppliers by uncovering the secrets and suppliers that drive these remarkable innovations.

Tech Talk: Showcasing diversified and advanced technologies

With a successful track record spanning six sessions, Tech Talk, another concurrent event, stands as the chosen platform for technology releases. To be held from 23-24 April at booth 2.2G106, it will unveil over 150 innovative technologies, solidifying its position as CHINAPLAS's foremost technology event. The organiser will select the latest, hottest, and most breakthrough over 30 advanced technologies from numerous innovative ones, releasing them in open forums. This provides professional buyers with an excellent platform to quickly grasp industry trends.

Tech Talk will centre around five main themes: "Advanced Packaging Solutions," "Eco-friendly Solutions," "Automotive Plastic Solutions," "3D Printing," and "2024 New Materials."

Top companies from the plastics and rubber industries will participate, seizing the opportunity to engage and interact with the audience. Simon-ion will demonstrate innovative applications of intelligent static control solutions in packaging and film. Eastman Chemical will introduce its high-performance copolyester plastics. Kraiburg TPE will focus on TPE innovations and solutions in the automotive industry. Stratasys will highlight the latest innovations in plastic 3D printing, including materials and equipment. SI Group Fine Chemicals will present innovative additive solutions for highperformance antioxidant and recycling applications.

Applications in Focus: exploring high-performance applications

Applications in Focus will once again bring together a diverse array of brands, universities, and research centres, showcasing cutting-edge applications across various industries. With a focus on high performance, the event will cover over 60 hot topics, including photoelectric cables, circular economy, low-carbon energy, medical sterilisation packaging, integrated biomedical engineering, readymeal packaging, green packaging, automobile safety, and environmental protection.

Featuring ten thematic seminars in total, this event provides invaluable insights into the experiences and technological prospects of various application industries. Here, highlighted are a few of these enlightening seminars. CP Business Services (Yantai) Co will organise the “New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Forum: Prioritising Safety, Battery Life, and Material Selection,” where insights into the current landscape and future trends of the new energy vehicle industry will be shared.

The forum on “New Trends and Applications of Catering Packaging Consumption,” hosted by China Catering Brand Alliance, will delve deeper into the opportunities in packaging materials for catering.

The National Engineering Research Centre of Novel Equipment for Polymer Processing, in collaboration with Guangzhou Huaxinke Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co, Jiangsu Photovoltaic Industry Association, and China Plastic Film Web, will hold the “Embracing a New Era of Energy: Toward a Zero-Carbon Future – Photovoltaic POE Technology Forum,” further exploring challenges and new opportunities in the field.

Anchoring towards smart and green directions by embracing “New Productive Forces”

"New productive forces" encompass both intelligent and green aspects. CHINAPLAS 2024 will feature the "Injection Moulding Machinery & Smart Manufacturing Tech Zone," "Auxiliary & Testing Equipment Zone," and "3D Tech Zone."

These areas will comprehensively showcase AI-enabled plastic moulding, machine vision, AI-based visible light sorting machines, robotics and automation, high-speed and stable mechanical arms, digital platforms, solutions achieving fully automated interconnection of multiple production processes, digital twinning, and other "digitalisation and smart manufacturing" technologies. These demonstrations vividly illustrate how digitalisation enhances the efficiency and productivity of manufacturing processes.

In specialised areas dedicated to topics related to circular economy and sustainability, such as the "Recycled Plastics Zone," "Bioplastics Zone," and "Recycling Tech Zone," the latest green plastic materials and processing technologies will be showcased. These include post-consumer recycled polycarbonate, sustainable TPE, CO2-based multifunctional plastics, bio-based plastics, biodegradable plastics, bottle sorting machines, chemical recycling technologies, innovative materials for energy storage and charging, and many more. These exhibits will shine with their innovative solutions and contributions to sustainability.

Centred around three main themes: "Plastic Recycling & Fashion Trends," "Recycling & New Plastics Economy," and "Industrial Linkage and Low Carbon in All Fields," the organisers will hold the "Plastics Recycling & Circular Economy Conference and Showcase" concurrently.

Senior government officials and leading industry organisations, brands, materials, and machinery suppliers will be invited from around the world to participate in the conference and share their insights on hot topics in the circular economy, covering international trends and policies of plastics recycling, leading regions' experiences in recycling and sorting, as well as innovative achievements of recycling and utilisation.

The online pre-registration of CHINAPLAS 2024 has started. All visitors are required to pre-register and reserve the entry dates in advance for admission of the show. Pre-register now at - https://www.chinaplasonline. com/CPS24/preregistrationlanding/eng for an admission ticket at RMB50 or US$7.5. Pre-registered visitors shall receive their Visitor eBadges (for local visitors) or eConfirmation Letters (for overseas visitors). Admission tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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