PLASTI&PACK PAKISTAN 2009 - International Plastic & Packaging Industry Exhibition

14-Feb-09

PLASTI&PACK PAKISTAN - POWER OF INTEGRAL SECTORS Pakistan's economy grew at 5.8% in 2008. The plastic industry is said to be expanding at an average growth rate of 20%. The per capita domestic consumption of plastic material is 2.9 Kg. Furthermore, the Import of Plastic Material has increased by 35% in 2008. In light of the five successful exhibitions, the 6th International Plastic & Packaging Industry Exhibition (PLASTI & PACK PAKISTAN 2009), scheduled from 15 - 18 April 2009 will attract business professionals from across the globe while offering top level networking opportunities to its participants. PLASTI & PACK 2008 had the participation of 150 leading names from the world's Plastic, Printing & Packaging and Food Technology industries, with representation of 18 countries. The event was attended by 10,000 business professionals from the related industries and received extensive media coverage. Once again Plasti & Pack Pakistan is poised to make a mark in the regional plastic and packaging industry. The show will provide a perfect platform for companies to interact with their counterparts, forge new alliances and strengthen the existing business relationships. Participation of more than 200 companies is expected from countries like China, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, U.A.E., U.K. and U.S.A. Plasti & Pack Pakistan 2009 is supported by Board of Investment Government of Pakistan (BOI), Engineering Development Board (EDB), Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), and Gujarat State Plastics Manufacturers Association (GSPMA). Moreover the event will receive an extensive local as well as international media coverage including 15 international publications from countries like China, Taiwan, Argentina, India, Beirut and Pakistan. CONCURRENT EVENT: Plasti&Pack Pakistan 2009 will once again enjoy the benefits of co-locating with the International Food & Technology Exhibition (IFTECH PAKISTAN 2009), which is aimed at serving the closely integrated food industry of the region. Pakistan is considered as one of the top ten Food and Beverages manufacturing countries in the world. IFTECH PAKISTAN together with PLASTI & PACK PAKISTAN will serve as a joint platform for industry players to avail the benefits that both the exhibitions have to offer.