PLAST EURASIA ISTANBUL 2016 AND THE TURKISH MARKET

Plastic, which is used in every aspect of life and a miracle of chemistry is; light, durable, flexible, sustainable and a building block in all industries. From architecture to automotive to packing, plastics are used in almost every product available. It is irreplaceable in many industries.

The plastic industry occupies a strong position in Turkey. Recent reports from the Turkish Plastics Industry Foundation (PAGEV) have stated; “Making a contribution of 13 billion US dollars to the national economy in 2015, the plastics industry in Turkey comprises of around 6.500 producing companies, most of which are small and medium-sized enterprises that provide employment for almost 250.000 staff. With the success achieved last year, the Turkish plastics sector maintained its rank of second place in Europe. The sector, which was number  seven in the world ranking in 2014, has moved up to rank sixth with a share of % 2,7. Regarding the numbers analysed, it is clear that the Turkish Plastics Industry, which has attained success with its rising trends, has brought great benefits to sustain the country’s economic stability and development. Via the information provided by the Turkish Plastics Industry Foundation, the strength of Turkish Plastics Industry and its contributions to Turkish economy is clearly understood.

Considering the positive imprint on the Turkish Plastics Industry; in cooperation with TÜYAP and PAGEV (Turkish Plastics Industry Foundation)  the second biggest plastics industry fair worldwide and the biggest fair in Eurasia, Plast Eurasia Istanbul; the 26th International Istanbul Plastics Industry Fair has grown in importance. We are expecting to see sector professionals at this commercial platform which offers the opportunity to see all innovations and cutting-edge products together.

The date of Plast Eurasia Istanbul is 7 (Wednesday) – 10 (Saturday) December 2016 in Tüyap Fairs and Exhibitions Organization Inc.  which is preparing to bring over 1000 qualified visitors and around 50.000 professional visitors together. Don’t miss the chance to see all the current sector developments in person.  

For details about the fair, please visit the web page: http://plasteurasia.com/

(edited from http://plasteurasia.com/en/press-releases/turkish-plastics-industry-and-plast-eurasia-istanbul)