Plastics & Rubber Indonesia and ProPak Indonesia closes with record attendance and opportunities

 

Plastics & Rubber Indonesia and ProPak Indonesia ended its 25th edition recently after a highly successful run from 10 to 13 Oct 2012, once again reaffirming its reputation as the premier regional trade event for the plastics & rubber, processing, packaging and end line printing sectors with a record breaking buyer attendance from 38 countries/ regions.
 

Indonesia’s growing demand for innovations in plastics & rubber production, processing, filling, packing, labeling and automation was clearly seen at Plastics & Rubber Indonesia and ProPak Indonesia. Regional manufacturers and distributors attended the event to gain up‐to‐date information about viable technologies and solutions that are practical on improving efficiency, increasing productivity and reducing operational costs.
 

Organised by PT Pamerindo Indonesia (PTP), a member of Allworld Exhibitions, the event was a record breaker on several fronts. It occupied 15,000 square metres, hosted 665 exhibiting companies from 30 countries and attracted about 12,489 focused trade visitors from 38 countries, proving that the show is the sourcing platform of choice for the region.
 

“We are very pleased with the turn‐out of exhibitors, buyers and visitors. This truly reflects the primary status of the show. From feedback given by exhibitors, they have seen the value of their presence and were very satisfied with the quality of visitors at Plastics & Rubber Indonesia and ProPak Indonesia” said Ms Wiwiek Roberto, Senior Project Manager of PT Pamerindo Indonesia.
 

“The four‐day event concluded with strong indication of sales transactions. Many of the exhibitors have found valuable contacts and interested buyers that benefit their business future. Moreover, this suggests that demand in the plastics & rubber, processing and packaging sectors in this region are growing in the aerospace, automotive, precision engineering, electrical and electronics, furniture, medical and healthcare, pharmaceuticals, household goods, packaging, food & drinks, leisure goods, building and construction as well as contract and sub‐contracting manufacturing industries. With the huge market potential, strong networking between suppliers and buyers will help both sides deliver the best results and long‐term growth.”
 

Positive remarks were received from leading exhibitors at the show. Mr. Franky Morris H. Hutapea, President Director from Fujikikai Kogyo Co., Ltd/Hagihara Industries Inc./PT Victory Blessings Indonesia expressed, “One great exhibition and we will come back next year.”
 

Mr. Volker Schubert, Area Sales Manager Packaging Industry from KIEFEL, a member of Brueckner Group, “This year’s Plastics and Rubber Indonesia was professional organized and great show for KIEFEL and PackSys Global, both members of the Brueckner Group. The interest in our technologies was high and we were able to socialize with new potential customers as well as meet our existing partners.”
 

Plastics & Rubber Indonesia and ProPak Indonesia 2012 has achieved its goal of bringing hundreds of senior level industry trade professional visitors to the show and presenting them with a wide range of networking platforms included engineers, manufacturers, decision makers and other professionals in the industries. We appreciate all collaborative efforts making this event a rewarding experience, and look forward to seeing a greater success in the next edition,” said Ms Roberto.
 

The 26th edition of Plastics & Rubber Indonesia and ProPak Indonesia, will return from 20‐23 November 2013. For more information please contact PTP at www.plasticsandrubberindonesia.com and www.propakindonesia.com.