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T-PLAS 2017 Met Industry’s Mark in

Delivering Global Technologies

The strong attendance of more than 8,200 targeted visitors from 40 countries including group delegations from China, India, Myanmar and Thailand at T-PLAS 2017 – the international trade fair for the plastics and rubber industries, affirmed its positioning as the industry and Thailand’s must-attend specialist event.

This year’s edition saw an increase in visitors of 12% compared to 2015, with close to 30% coming from overseas, mainly from the Southeast Asian region. The 4-day exhibition presented a high-quality showcase of global innovations and solutions from 181 companies from 19 countries, as well as national pavilion and country group representation from Austria, China, Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.

20 – 23 SEP 2017BITEC • Bangkok

International Trade Fair for thePlastics and Rubber Industries

www.tplas.com

Post Show Report

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The continued growth of T-PLAS is testament to the strength of the plastics industry in Thailand and the region. The increase in international visitors and line-up of exhibitors is gratifying and proves that the exhibition has built on its quality and with each edition being able to attract some of the best companies in the plastics sector as well as draw an increasingly relevant and high quality visitor base and profile.

Mr Gernot RinglingManaging Director

Messe Düsseldorf Asia

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Abundant Opportunities in theRegion’s Burgeoning Plasticsand Rubber Industries

“This is our first time participating in T-PLAS. We are very happy with the response that we have gotten from the exhibition. We secured 2 deals and more than 30 potential customers. Southeast Asia is definitely a growing market and we will be bringing more products with us when we come back to T-PLAS 2019.”

Ms ChristinaGeneral Manager of Overseas Marketing

Liaoning Xinda Talc Group Co Ltd

“We have received many potential customers so far from countries such as India, Malaysia and even Morocco, and are going to conclude many orders. This has been a very good trade fair for us.”

Ms Dang Thi Quynh PhuongDeputy General in Charge of Business

An Phat Yen Bai Mineral and PlasticJoint Stock Company

“T-PLAS is a well-known exhibition so it makes sense for us to be here. More importantly, Engel is investing heavily in Southeast Asia, and to support our growth here, it is a good platform for us to communicate these changes,”

Mr Romain ReyrePresident, Southeast Asia

Engel Machinery (Thailand) Ltd

Exhibitor Statistics

of exhibitors were ableto tap into new marketsat T-PLAS 2017

of exhibitors ratedT-PLAS 2017 as animportant trade exhibitionin Southeast Asia

of exhibitors weresuccessful in acquiringnew customers fortheir business

90% 92% 95%

181 Exhibitors 19 Countries

6 National Pavilionsand Country Groups

Austria, China, Germany,Malaysia, Singapore,Taiwan

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Extensive online, radio, print,billboard and outdoor advertisingand editorial coverage supported by

more than 20local and regional media partners

“With this being my second time visiting T-PLAS, it is still the exhibition to source for newer technologies in the plastics and rubber industries. There is a diverse range of products being represented here, and I will be back for T-PLAS 2019.”

Mr Behlül MetinRubber Association

Turkey

“I come to T-PLAS to keep up with the trends in the plastics and rubber markets. This is my second time coming here and I was satisfied with the solutions on show.”

Mr Tee Teck HockCKMARK SDN BHD

Malaysia

“The exhibition is very well organised with many machines from the plastics industry on show. I find the exhibition useful and relevant in keeping myself updated in the regional market.”

Mr Kris WithouckVITALO PACKAGING (THAILAND) LTD

Thailand

The Unique Platform for Local andInternational Business Prospects

Visitor Statistics

8,226 Trade Visitors 40 Countries

Breakdown by Geographic Region

• Plastics & Rubber• Packaging• Printing / Publishing• Chemical / Petrochemical / Refining• Automotive / Transportation• Food & Beverage• Electrical / Electronics• Mould & Die• Paper & Pulp• Recycling• Retail• Building / Construction• Consulting Services• Household / Leisure Goods• Labelling• Medical / Pharmaceutical• Others

23%20%13%11%9%8%6%5%5%4%4%4%4%3%3%3%5%

38%22%

14%

11%

10%

• Senior Management & Purchasing / Procurement• Sales & Marketing Management• R&D / Production / Manufacturing Management• Engineering / Design Management / Consultant• Technical Management / Maintenance / Quality Control

26% increase in overseas trade visitors from 2015

98% of trade visitors were satisfied with theirvisit to T-PLAS 2017

96% of trade visitors will return to T-PLAS 2019

Nature of Business Primary Job Function

1%

ThailandASEAN

(excluding Thailand)

Rest of Asia Others

71%16%

12%

• Over 90 print and digital advertisements in trade publications and newspapers

• Close to 400 radio spots in leading local radio channels

• 80 editorials in newspapers, websites, and trade publications

• Over 40 electronic direct mailers sent by various sources, i.e. organiser’s, media, partners and supporting organisations

Press briefing with local mediarepresentatives and Guest speakerMr Danu Chotikapanich,President,Thai Composites Association

Organized by:

Within Thailand:Exposis Co., Ltd

1755/3 Cedar Park,Soi Ladprao 94 (Town in Town 11),

Plubpla, Wangthonglang,Bangkok 10310, Thailand

Tel (66) 2559 0856-8 _ Fax (66) 2559 2893info@exposis.co.th

Overseas:Messe Düsseldorf Asia Pte Ltd3 HarbourFront Place #09-02

HarbourFront Tower TwoSingapore 099254

Tel (65) 6332 9620 _ Fax (65) 6337 4633tplas@mda.com.sg

For enquiries:Concurrent exhibition:

Supporting organizations:

• Alliance for Supporting Industries Association (A.S.I.A.)• Malaysia Mould & Die Association (MMADA)• Philippine Plastics Industry Association (PPIA)• Plastics Institute of Thailand (PITH)• Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)• Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan)• Thai Composites Association (TCA)

• Thai-German Institute (TGI)• Thai Packaging Centre (TPC), Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR)• Thai Latex Association• Thai Subcontracting Promotion Association (ThaiSubcon)• Thai Tool and Die Industry Association (TDIA)• Vietnam Plastics Association (VPA)

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18 – 21 SEP 2019

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International Trade Fair for thePlastics and Rubber Industries

BITEC • Bangkok

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Well-AttendedConferences and SeminarsA comprehensive range of topics headlined conferences, seminars and technical presentations that ran in parallel with the exhibition at T-PLAS 2017. Scheduled at different time slots over the 4-day trade exhibition, the concurrent events attracted more than 350 trade visitors and were well received by industry professionals.

Conference Line-Up• Development of the Plastics Industry to 4.0• Fundamental Calculation for Plastics Injection Moulding• Gas Assist Injection Moulding Technology• Green Composites Technology• High Performance Polymer “LCP” & “mPPO”• Mould Design and Solution Problems Using Plastic Injection Moulding Simulation Software• Plastic Compliance to Safety Standard• Problems Analysis in Plastic Injection Moulding• Problems Analysis and Solving for Plastic Blow Moulding Process