Plastics and Rubber Thailand 2023, co-located with INTERMACH and SUBCON Thailand 2023, drew over 42,000 delegates at BITEC. Photo Credit: Informa Markets
Messe Düsseldorf Asia and Informa Markets have declared a partnership
that will consolidate their plastics and rubber trade exhibitions in
Southeast Asia. From 2024, they will jointly organise the Plastics and
Rubber series of exhibitions, kicking off with Plastics and Rubber
Thailand from 15 to 18 May 2024 at The Bangkok International Trade and
Exhibition Centre (BITEC).
The organisations will streamline their respective plastics and
rubber exhibitions in the region into three anchor events. Starting in
2024, the partners will jointly organise Plastics and Rubber Thailand,
and Plastics and Rubber Indonesia, in addition to Plastics and Rubber
Vietnam which has been an old collaboration since 2008.
Delivering sustainability and circularity goals
The combined capabilities and expertise of both partners will deliver
an enhanced business experience for the industry to serve the Southeast
Asian markets effectively. Gernot Ringling, managing director, Messe
Düsseldorf Asia, said: "Our alliance with Informa Markets builds upon a
long history of successful partnerships in the region. By consolidating
the plastics and rubber trade exhibitions to now include Thailand and
Indonesia starting in 2024, we are poised to enhance our customer
experience both locally and internationally, delivering even greater
value for business growth, especially against the backdrop of industry
sustainability and circularity goals.
"This latest endeavour amplifies our regional presence and further
streamlines both our efforts. Following in the successful footsteps of
our joint partnership with Plastics and Rubber Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh
City and Hanoi, with Plastics and Rubber Thailand and Plastics and
Rubber Indonesia, we are paving the way for the absolute best local and
regional platforms for international businesses in the most dynamic
markets in Southeast Asia within the ever-evolving plastics and rubber
landscape.”
Good synergies
The partnership will capitalise on Informa Markets' deep regional
insights and connections, complemented by Messe Düsseldorf Asia's
extensive global expertise in plastics and rubber and multi-sectorial
competence, including their connection with K, the world's leading
plastics trade fair organised by Messe Düsseldorf.
Ian Roberts, Vice President, Informa Markets (Asia), said: “Our
collaboration with Messe Düsseldorf is a continuation of our successful
joint ventures, highlighting our shared commitment to deliver
industry-leading experiences. By concentrating our efforts and
consolidating the number of plastics and rubber events in the region, we
aim to create an unparalleled experience for exhibitors and visitors,
offering enhanced business opportunities and thus maximising the impact
of each exhibition.”
Plastic scene
Thailand has emerged as a leading manufacturer and exporter of
plastic and rubber products, serving key markets such as China, Japan,
India, and the ASEAN region. Indonesia and Vietnam are also key players,
contributing significantly to the regional and global supply chains.