Indian Plastics Industry poised for major growth thanks to growing investments In technology and high income boosting demand

• Plastivision India 2013 to showcase latest global technologies
• Plastics consumption poised to grow to 20m tonnes from 8m tonnes
• Substantial investments in new technology expected

Indian plastics industry is poised for a substantial growth in investment in new technologies with the increasing demand from various sectors such as agriculture, automobile, engineering, packaging, infrastructure and healthcare. 9^th Plastivision India 2013 to be held in Mumbai from December 12-16 would provide a platform for all stake holders for future growth prospects of Plastics Industry. One of the areas where more attention may be focused is bio-degradable plastics.

At Plastivision India 2013, premium trade fair organized by AIPMA, thePlastics industry is set to achieve great impetus. Concentrated efforts of the AIPMA are set to fasten the growth rate of plastic consumption to 20 million tonnes a year from the current 8 million tonnes a year in India. This 5-day event would provide an opportunity to all stake holders to view into the kaleidoscope of growth prospects of Plastic Industry. The 9th Plastivision India 2013 would consist of unique features that highlight the support received by the industry this time around. With dedicated pavilions like Indiamold, Plastiworld, Plastics In Agriculture, Automation & Robotics in Plastics Pavilion, Green Pavilion, Solar Energy Pavilion and Plastics in Medical Pavilion.

Speaking on the relevance of Plastivision India 2013 Mr. Anand Oza, President – AIPMA said “"Plastics is one of the biggest contributor to India’s GDP with the growth rate of 12%-15% per annum, it houses over 50,000 manufacturers and employees of over 40 lakh workers in the plastics industry. Apart from covering the plastic industry comprehensively at Plastivision India 2013, our aim is to highlight the demands with the government and motivate policy changes that better the growth of the industry. We appeal for Technology Upgradation Fund (TUF) like status for the plastic industry from the government”.

He further added that AIPMA has also appealed to the government for special Plastic Parks across India that would help the industry to flourish more; AIPMA envisages a additional investment of Rs.25000 Crs including SMEs which will help the Industry in a big way. Currently plastic parks are taking shape in Northern India at Panipat Haryana and north Rajasthan,Gujarat at Dahej and Sanand, Karnataka at Narasapura Industrial Area, Harohalli, and Kerala.”

Commenting on Plastivision India 2013, Raju Desai, Chairman of Plastivision India 2013 said “With per capita consumption of plastics expected to grow rapidly to 20 kgs by 2020 from the current 8 kgs, theprocessing industry is looking at growth to cater to the increasing demand from across India. We would like to contribute our share to the society and propagate that plastic is not bad, but it is waste management that needs to be paid attention to. Hence, we have also undertaken several initiatives nationally for recycling of plastics. Indeed, at Plastivision India 2013, we would be demonstrating successfully that usage of plastics is actually taking a load off our precious non-renewable resources and help the environment".

He further added “initiatives like Plasticulture is a special campaign wherein the industry is working closely with farmers to use plastics for enhancing farm productivity. Plastivision India 2013 will also showcase special pavilion that would further boost the growth of the industry”.  Highlighting the fact that the industry is conscious of it’s social responsibilities, Mr Oza briefed that, the industry and thegovernment need to work together on technology, innovations and infrastructure for recycling of plastics. As a very large portion of themanufacturers are in SME sector, the solutions need to emerge with cooperation between the processing industry and the policy makers taking advantage of  platforms  such as Plastivision India 2013 where all stake holders will be present.

Adding further, Kailash Murarka, Co-Chairman, “Plastivision India 2013 said that this show is  India's premier industry trade fair organised by AIPMA, to be held in December 12-16, 2013 at Mumbai, GoregaonExhibition Center. Plastivision India 2013 which would be attended by over 100,000 visitors, 1500 exhibitors from 30 countries. Nine countries/regions that would have special pavilions include USA, China,European Union, UK, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Taiwan and Korea. We have received excellent response from visitors who have registered online to visit Plastivision India 2013. Over 9000 visitors have already online. Plastivision India 2013 is a show “not to be missed” for anyone who is related to the plastic industry."

“On behalf of Plastivision India 2013, We would like to request you all to register online to visit the exhibition on plastivision.org. We look forward to seeing you at the 9th PLASTIVISION INDIA 2013 between 12th to 16th of December”, he concluded.

Salient Features of PLASTIVISION INDIA-2013

IndiaMold:

IndiaMold pavilion is first ever focused tool pavilion on mold making, design and application development. This will give a unique opportunity for molds, dies and tooling industry under the umbrella of Plastivision India 2013. In association with DEMAT (organizers of Euro Mold), with its key focus on the molding industry present in the country, this pavilion will tap and showcase the strengths of this industry.

PlastiWorld (Plastics Finished Products):

PlastiWorld (Plastics Finished Products) will witness quality participation from manufacturers of finished plastic products from all over the globe. The highlight of PLASTIWORLD PAVILION shall be massive display of finished products in segments like Packaging, Automobile, Engineering, Infrastructure, Agriculture, Healthcare and many others.  Major players in the above segments have already confirmed their participation.

Automation Pavilion

Objective of “Automation Pavilion at Plastivision India 2013” is to build capacities of local entrepreneurs and industry in India by bringing in modern techniques in order to attain commercial competencies and an optimal exploitation of vast technologies available in the industrial and robotic automation industry. This pavilion will present a massive display of innovative & productive automation engineering.

Green Pavilion:

To address and highlight the burning issues of plastics and its effect on the environment, the 'Green Pavilion' will be an area set up for this cause. Further, the pavilion will be themed 'No life without plastics' mantra by focusing on its responsible disposal. This segment will prove to be a point of edutainment that will bring new life to PLASTIVISION INDIA 2013.

The Green Pavilion will be a prominent element of PLASTIVISION INDIA 2013 featuring exhibitors with innovative green products and services as well as technologies that balance best business practices and environmentally-friendly considerations.

Solar Energy Pavilion

The Solar Energy Pavilion in PLASTIVISION INDIA 2013 will exhibit and promote the use of solar energy as renewable source of energy in plastic industry. By decreasing dependence on conventional energy sources, the basic mission is to demonstrate the various technologies of solar energy production, its systems and its economies. This time in the solar energy pavilion ‘Solvay’ will display a plane which runs on solar energy.

Plastic in Agriculture Pavilion

Agriculture has an important role to play in the Indian economy. For years, the growing use of plastics in agriculture has helped farmers increase crop production, improve food quality and reduce the ecological footprint of their activity. At the 'Plastics in Agriculture' pavilion, the role of plastics in agriculture showing applications of various plastics products for water conservation and crop optimization will be displayed.

Plastics in Medical Pavilion:

Plastics in medical pavilion will showcase use of plastics in medical industry.

Job Fair Pavilion:

During Plastivision India 2013 JOB & CAREER fair will also be organized. This will be focused only for plastic industry, first of its kind Job & Career Fair in the history of any plastic exhibition. Till now over 25 companies have registered

Consultant Clinic Pavilion

Another important and new initiative at Plastivision India 2013 will be the Consultant Clinic.

Consultant Clinic will have paramount and knowledgeable people from the plastic industry who will give consultancy and advice to the people who will visit the Consultant Clinic.