Special highlights in applications in medical, automotive and 3D printing
More technology, innovation, machinery and equipment on display
From left to right ;
1. Mr. Jirasak Yaovatsakul, Director, Thai German Institute
2. Mr. Gernot Ringling, Managing Director,Messe Düsseldorf Asia
3. Dr. Kriengsak Wongpromrat, Executive Director, Plastic Institute of Thailand
T-PLAS 2015 will be Thailand's most vibrant must-attend business event for the plastics and rubber industries as it presents a diverse range of raw materials, machinery, products and services for plastics and rubber processors, as well as seminars, conferences, and onsite demonstrations, to some 10,000 regional trade visitors between 26-29 August at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC)
As the leading platform for new business opportunities into Thailand and the region's plastics and rubber industries, the 4-day trade fair is set to feature more international participation and focus on the key growth areas of: medical, automotive and transportation, building and construction, 3D printing applications, electronics and consumer goods, and packaging.
T-PLAS 2015: From ASEAN to the World
T-PLAS 2015 will take place as Southeast Asia transitions into a single market economy under the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), and against this backdrop, consumption of plastics in the region is expected to expand at an accelerated rate - making the region highly abundant with business opportunities for companies in the plastics and rubber sectors.
With the success of the 2013 edition, T-PLAS 2015 continues to appeal to international exhibitors showcasing the latest technologies, innovative machinery and equipment, as well as market-driven solutions. Represented at this year's exhibitions are 300 exhibitors from over 20 countries, including Austria, China, Germany, India, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. The event also continues to receive support and endorsement from trade associations such as the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, Singapore Plastic Industry Association, Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry and Taiwan Plastics Industry Association.
Gernot Ringling, Managing Director, Messe D?sseldorf Asia, said: "T-PLAS 2015 will the biggest and best so far, with an increase in exhibitors by 20% and international participation up by some 15%, as well as a range of new initiatives which will increase the value of business the trade fair facilitates."
"With the major industry sectors represented on the show, trade visitors can expect to see more machinery and equipment for the plastics and rubber sectors and with a focus on the key growth areas, we are very optimistic of a very strong showing and a marked increase in trade visitors this year," he said.
Driven by the world's No.1 trade fair in the plastics and rubber sector, K, by Messe D?sseldorf, T-PLAS 2015 has attracted a list of international brand names including the likes of ARBURG, BSW Machinery Handels, ENGEL, Kubota Corporation, MAGUIRE, MORETTO, Rieckermann, Rajoo Engineers, Windmoeller & Hoelscher, Wittmann Kunststoffgeräte, STRATASYS, Starlinger, SM Platek, ZERMA, and many others.
Key Growth Sectors – Medical, Automotive Applications and 3D Printing Technology
Driven by high demand for plastics products across ASEAN's vibrant economy, the region and Thailand in particular will continue to strengthen its role as a leading global hub of plastics manufacturing with more technologically advanced products.
With the Thai government's aim to build up Thailand as the medical hub of Asia and the robust growth reported in the medical moulding sector, medical plastics is a fast-growing sector of the plastics industry. Exhibitors at T-PLAS 2015 will be showcasing the latest technologies and applications such as 3D printing and plastic injection moulding, catered specifically for the high speed and high precision required in the manufacturing of medical devices as well as other medical disposable and durable products.
Another focus area of T-PLAS 2015 is in the application of plastics for the automotive industry. Thailand boasts of a high quality and mature automotive manufacturing ecosystem. Catering to professionals from this key sector, there will be a Plastics in Automotive conference,with a focus on Lightweighting and Sustainability. The conference, held in conjunction with Asian Plastics News, aims to provide latest updates on the global innovation advancements in plastics materials, design and processing.
Dr. Kriengsak Wongpromrat, Executive Director, Plastics Institute of Thailand said: "The plastics industry in Thailand is showing steady signs of growth, and events such a T-PLAS 2015 can strengthen links between Thai and foreign companies as well as give our local manufacturers an opportunity to grow into new markets."
"With so many complimentary industries in the country, from a large production base of auto industry to a strong prosperity of medical sector, the plastics industry is blossoming. Thailand's fast-growing developing neighbors such as Myanmar and Cambodia also present many opportunities, and we expect around 5% growth in 2015. T-PLAS 2015 present the perfect opportunity to showcase our expertise and also discover new trends in the market"
With the rise of additive manufacturing, Thailand and the region is also expected to become the key region ready for 3D printing adoption. Featured at T-PLAS 2015 are some of the players at the forefront of this technology, such as Arburg, Formative Tech and STRATASYS, showcasing the latest products and technologies in this key sector.
Unveiling of New Products and Technologies
Here at Thailand's leading regional event for the plastics and rubber industry, visitors will also have the opportunity to witness demonstrations of the latest products and technologies from the industry. World leading manufacturers of injection moulding machines, Arburg and the WITTMANN Group, will also be unveiling their new products for the first time at T-PLAS 2015.
German machine manufacturer Arburg will be launching the Freeformer, specially designed for high volume production, at T-PLAS 2015. Arburg will be using spray heads and gear cards to demonstrate the operations of this innovative system which additively manufactures design and functional samples from standard plastics based on 3D CAD data, without the need for a mould.
WITTMANN BATTENFELD from Austria will also be showcasing for the first time, the new SmartPower, a model benchmarked primarily by its intelligent, economical use of energy. This new machine boasts of precision, efficiency, compact dimensions and user-friendliness, and visitors will witness an onsite demonstration of the manufacturing of a PET blood tube with a 16-cavity mould.
Additionally, in the bid to provide more value for business visitors, T-PLAS 2015 will also include a series of other seminars and conferences on the latest trends and developments conducted by thought-leaders in the industry. These concurrent events include:
26 August 2015
Plastics in Automotive organised by Asian Plastics News
Composite – Reinforced Plastic for the Future organised by the Thai Composite Association
27 August
Rubber Mould and Plastic Mould organised by the Tool & Die Industry Association
28 August
Mould Efficiency Improvement organized by the Thai German Institute
Plastic for Medical Industry organized by the Plastic Institute of Thailand
Essential Techniques to Success in Plastic Injection Moulding, organized by the Thai German Institute
Coating Technology organized by Kurz (Thailand) Ltd
T-PLAS will run in conjunction with the 5th edition of PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL – 5th International Packaging and Printing Exhibition for Asia.
For more details and information on the exhibition, visit the website at www.tplas.com .