In Conjunction with Arabplast Exhibition
ArabPlast 2007
8th Arab Intl Plastics & Rubber
Industry Trade Show
January 13 - 16
Halls 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Dubai International Exhibition Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Contact: Mr. Guru Prasath, Exhibition Manager
Tel: +9714 3406888 Fax: +9714 3403608
Email: guru@alfajer.net

Arabplast 2007, the region's leading plastic & rubber trade show will take place on January 13-16 2007 in Dubai. This year it will occupy a total area of 15,000 sq mt at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre and about 20% more than the previous exhibitors like SABIC, BOROUGE, QATAR PETROCHEMICALS, EXXON MOBIL CHEMICALS, RELIANCE, ASTRA POLYMERS, CLARIANT, NATIONAL PETROCHEMICALS and other leading machinery & processing related companies will be participating.

ArabPlast 2007 is undoubtedly the ideal platform for companies to foster business relations. The event will bring together over 550 exhibitors from nearly 35 countries. Major country level participation from European nations, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, India, China, Hongkong, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea and many more will be participating at this show.

Strategising for growth in the burgeoning MidEast plastics industry  

"Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has plans to raise Saudi Arabia's stake in the global plastic market from the current 1% to at least 15% by the year 2020." ~ Zawya, Sept 28 2006  

Aggressive capacity expansions have been announced in the upstream polymer industry while progress in the plastics downstream industry have traditionally taken a backseat. All that looks set to change however as governments and companies now recognize the importance of this previously neglected sector and have announced ambitious initiatives to grow this industry. What are some of these investment strategies and what challenges lie ahead for players ?

Still in its infancy stage, plastic converters and processors will need to equip themselves with the latest know-how in order to compete effectively in the global markets. What are some of the latest processing and molding technologies in the market? What lessons can they draw from players operating in the more mature markets?

The Gulf region sees some of the most aggressive buildup in years, particularly the UAE, as its construction and real estate sectors experience an exponential growth. Much of this boom is driving the demand for plastic products eg. plastic packaging, plastic pipes, etc. What is the market outlook for these products ? How can plastic converters and processors strengthen their positioning and reduce the region's need for imports?

Exciting times lie ahead for the Gulf's downstream plastic industry. Hear these and more at Arabplast Summit 2007 on 15-16 January. Held In conjunction with Arabplast Exhibition, CMT is organizing this prestigious event in Dubai with the support of Al Fajer Info & Services. This premier key meeting would see some of the region's notable industry players sharing and addressing some of the latest developments impacting the Middle East Polymer and downstream industry today. Gain firsthand information on demand drivers for the polymer growth in the Gulf, market updates, status of the processing and molding industry and many more!