Plastivision Arabia curtain raised along with Arabia Mold and Print Pack Arabia

11-Apr-14

Plastivision Arabia, Arabia Mold, Print Pack Arabia, and the International Conference for Plastics Conversion were jointly inaugurated on Monday by Sheikh Mohammad Bin Saud Bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Central Finance and Indrajit Pal, IAS, Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, India. A huge number of companies from the plastics industry has descended on Sharjah to take part in the region’s only multi-industry trade event at Expo Centre, and the one loud message that echoes from most participants is: “Know plastics, do not say no to plastics.” “The regional industry is driven by growing economies and supported by core sectors such as real estate, retail and new projects. A rise in marketing services and advertising also boosts the industry. The industry here is evolving continually, as packaging buyers continue to search for ways to engage with customers using innovative methods,” said Saif Mohammed Al Midfa. “Acquiring latest technologies will be key for the sector to cash in on these positive fundamentals. The Print Pack Arabia will be a comprehensive sourcing platform for printers, industry professionals, buyers and design agencies,” he added. The growth opportunity for the Indian plastics industry in the UAE is robust, says Jayesh K. Rambhia, Chairman of Plastivision Arabia 2014 and representative of the All-India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association. Insisting that plastic is not an enemy of the environment, Rambhia says it is all about how it is disposed of and recycled that decides the ecological impact. “Plastics reduces the weight of packaging and saves fuel. Plastic replication system saves 90 percent water. In fact, a plastic in healthcare saves health. Everywhere there is plastic.” Though “Say no to plastics” is a slogan imported from America, the US itself uses 100 kg plastic per head per year, argues Rambhia. While India is using only 8 kg, the Gulf average is said to be 25 kg. “Instead of saying no to plastics, know plastics, use it well, dispose of responsibly and grow economically.” Rambhia says even in countries like Germany, Japan and US, it is not banned. “In Germany, there is zero wastage thanks to stringent rules.