AIPMA kicks starts its 12th edition of Plastivision India 2023, witnessed participation from 30 countries along with 60+ international exhibitors

Mumbai, 7^th Dec, 2023: Having organised 11 editions over the past three decades with resounding success, the All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA) has once again set the ball rolling with ‘Plastivision India 2023’ and expects to break all previous records in terms of visitor footfall and business generated over the duration of the five-day event. To be held between 7^th to 11^th December 2023 at Bombay Exhibition Center (BEC) in Mumbai, ‘Plastivision India 2023’ is the 12^th edition of India’s largest plastics trade exhibition that is set to unlock exceptional business, networking and idea sharing opportunities for manufacturers, buyers, sellers, and end-users alike.

With an exhibit area spanning 1,25,000sqm, ‘Plastivision India 2023’ displayed a wide range of plastic products, plastic materials, machines, moulds and technologies that are revolutionizing the global plastics industry today. Apart from countries like Germany, Malaysia, South Korea and China, the event witnessed large Indian firms like Reliance, HPCL, IOCL and JSW Group. The event was a hub of ministerial leaders, industry veterans, entrepreneurs, merchants, industry professionals and major importers; deeming it to be the country’s most influential plastics exhibition that will undoubtedly play a key role in facilitating industry growth as well.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Mr. Harpal Singh, Chairman NEC- Plastivision India, Mr. Manish Dedhia, President , The All India Plastics Manufacturers Association, Mr. Arvind Mehta- Chairman- NAB & GC Plastivision India, Dr. Asutosh Gor, Co-Chairman Plastivision India and Mr. Chandrakant Turakhia, Co-Chairman NEC, Plastivision India , enthused, “In its role as the largest apex non-profit body of the Indian plastics industry, AIPMA conceptualised and organised the inaugural ‘Plastivision India’ way back in 1992, with just 40 exhibitors and a few thousand visitors gracing the 1^st edition. Shifting focus to the present day, ‘Plastivision India’ has metamorphosized into the largest plastics trade exhibition and the 12^th edition will be bigger than ever before. Bringing together stakeholders from the different echelons of the domestic and international plastics industry, ‘Plastivision India 2023’ has been built around the ‘circular economy’ theme and will introduce visitors to sustainable practices, materials and technologies that should enhance the industry’s green credentials. It is also India’s largest plastics-focused platform bringing buyers and sellers together, with a number of live product launches, seminars, conferences and consultation sessions enhancing the value proposition for exhibitors and visitors alike. We are confident that ‘Plastivision India 2023’ will encourage Indian firms and entrepreneurs to innovate new products, processes and technologies that can establish India as the global hub for plastics manufacturing in the foreseeable future.”

Mr. Prabh Das, MD and CEO, HPCL- Mittal Energy Ltd., and the Chief Guest at the inauguration of AIPMA’s 12^th edition of Plastivision India 2023 said, “Plastivision India 2023 marks a significant milestone in the growth of the plastics industry in India. AIPMA was founded in the year 1945 and we are proud to be associated with such prestigious association. The association is proud to have 22,000 members & 4 million people who have been working in this esteemed association. I would like to address that even though there are multiple challenges faced by the plastic industry, there is a huge potential. Today we see that India has grown at 6% where the total consumption of polymer polypropylene is 12 trillion tonnes. The Govt of India and various large corporates such as Reliance Industries, IOCL and HPCL Mittal Energy Ltd have been working jointly towards import substitution as we need to address the core concern of 37,000 crore polymer which is being imported. All in all the whole industry has a bright future and a great potential ahead. The 12^th Editon Plastivision India 2023 will be showcasing new manufacturing methods, recycling pavilions, consultant clinics, job & career fairs, and medical pavilions. I look forward to witnessing the transformation of the plastics industry in India and playing a role in shaping its future.”

Plastivision India 2023 is being supported by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals and the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, with AIPMA extending a range of benefits for MSMEs participating onsite or through online branding initiatives. What’s more, ‘Plastivision India’ holds the distinction of being the only trade fair exhibition from the plastic industry to be approved by UFI, the premier Paris-based global association and authority of the Exhibition industry, and is rightfully ranked amongst the Top 5 plastic industry events globally. AIPMA forecasts ‘Plastivision India 2023’beating the previous edition’s count of 2,29,000 visitors.