InterPlas Thailand 2016 Announces Special Benefits for Indian Plastic Manufacturers

18’th May 2016 / NEW DELHI, India – At the Press Briefing Program on Emerging Opportunities in ASEAN market for Indian Plastics Manufacturers, the audience was introduced to opportunities for marketing and business linkages in the ASEAN Plastics market for Indian manufacturers of plastic products and equipment at InterPlas Thailand 2016, the international trade exhibition on Plastics to be held July 7-10, 2016 at BITEC, Bangkok Thailand.

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InterPlas Thailand 2016 has plenty of opportunities for plastics manufacturers and equipment manufacturers interested in the ASEAN market said Mr. Tharadol Thongruang, Director of Thai Trade Center, New Delhi keynote speaker on the topic of Thai government’s policy to support manufacturing industries for AEC.  He described the current trade between India and Thailand as having reached 8,815 million US dollars in 2015 and growing steadily.  Total trade between India and the 10-members ASEAN countries have reached   68,313 million US dollars.  Opportunity exists for Indian industries in plastics and equipment to take advantage of the vast ASEAN region with different levels of market potentials. Indian brands can easily choose the market it intends to make the greatest impression in – be it among the more mature markets of Thailand, Malaysia or Indonesia; or the less developed markets of Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia.  And InterPlas Thailand is a proven medium with numerous matchmaking and networking opportunities within ASEAN countries

Thailand is strategically located towards the center of ASEAN and has developed strengths in the support industries especially in plastics production from upstream, to downstream industries used in automotive and other applications. The Thai government promotes the industrial sector to reach international standards in their production technology to compete in the world market.  This is reflected in large imports of high value, quality machinery and equipment every year. The Thai government is ready to support Indian investments in Thailand to benefit from AEC as a single market.

Speaking on Growth and Trends of Plastics Industry in the Thai and ASEAN Market, Mr. Kongsak Dokbua, Vice President Plastics Market Intelligent Department, Plastics Institute of Thailand emphasized opportunities for Indian plastics manufacturers and equipment suppliers in the ASEAN market.   He said that plastics industry in the ASEAN region is growing especially in the CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam). These countries have a steadily growing economy, largely in infrastructure growth in plastic products for the construction industry.  Plastics used in packaging are already a high growth area in all the ASEAN countries as they are used in daily consumer items, growing at double digit rate.  Demand for plastics used in automotive industry is strong in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.  Demand for plastics used in electrical products is strong in Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia.

Mr. Kongsak described the Thai plastics industry as being worth more than 23,000 million US dollars a year, with growth rates of 4-5% a year. Thailand produces plastic pellets at 9 million tons a year of which 50% are consumed within Thailand and the rest are exported.

The Thai government has a clear policy to promote plastics to be the industry of the future.  The demands are for investments in plastics used in automotive industry, electrical, medical

devices, space industry, agro industry, bio plastics etc.  There is a high need for engineering plastics and bio plastics that are eco-friendly.  Thus it can easily be said that there is a need for investments in plastics that support Thailand’s basic industries.

Mr. R K Aggarwal, President, The All India Plastics Manufactures’ Association (AIPMA) spoke on Business & Investment Linkage for AEC Manufacturing Industry Via InterPlas Thailand 2016, that it was an opportunity for Indian manufacturers of equipment and plastics products to attend the event and find out what opportunities exist.  Asia, especially Southeast Asia and the AEC has an expanding economy and a large customer base.  It is good for our members to look for new market opportunities in this area.  I believe that opportunities exist and that InterPlas Thailand 2016 has much to recommend Indian businessmen.  There is a large variety of plastics products market represented at this exhibition. The event has a well-developed reputation among plastics industry leaders in the ASEAN region, it has a proven high number of visitors coming from within the AEC and from further regions. This show is worth exploring for business opportunities.

Mr. Suttisak Wilanan, Deputy Managing Director, Reed Tradex Company enlarged upon how InterPlas Thailand 2016 can provide Business & Investment Linkage for AEC Manufacturing Industry.  He pointed out that this year the exhibition is 26% larger than the previous year.  They will be showing technologies from 350 brands from 20 countries in every category of injection, extrusion, blow, mono pigments, for plastic manufacturing from upstream to downstream industries be it packaging, automotive, construction materials, furniture and medical equipment and devices, even including recycling plastics and bioplastics. There will be International pavilions from 4 countries -- Japan, China, Taiwan and Singapore.   Last year the show attracted 15,953 visitors. There are special activities such as business matchmaking, InterPlas Forum, factory visits, and workshops to provide valuable linkages for the business visitors.  

Thailand has a reputation for high annual imports of plastics machinery and equipment to feed its expanding plastics industry.  In 2015 – imports of machinery for use in plastics industry reached 791 million US dollars.  Of this amount, the imports from leading countries were 340 million US dollars from China, 150 million US dollars from Japan, 59 million US dollars from Taiwan, 53 million US dollars from Germany.  Indian machinery and equipment also successfully sold 5.7 million US dollars.  I believe with good connections, your machinery and equipment will have a much better chance in this lucrative market.

This year’s InterPlas Thailand has the theme of Total Plastics Manufacturing Solution, to provide total solutions to all visitors to this event. Visitors will see leading technologies from trend leaders in plastic production such as Plastic injection hydraulic/electrical equipment, Dual-Color injection, In-Mould labelling (IML), Control system for Hot/Cold Runner and  Robotics, and medical devices from Thai hydraulics, and producer of micro devices from Sodick.

There are special activity highlight zones: InterPackaging brings over hundred machineries and technologies for plastics packaging applications including containers, bottles, drums, trays, boxes, cups and vending packages, baby products and protection packages;  Robot Technology Pavilion shows live demonstrations of high robotics performance from more than 10 robotics technologies for Injection Molding, Extrusion, Foaming, and related processes; Plastics Innovation Showcase Zone showing prototypes, materials and innovations in plastics manufacturing and offer advices on production challenges by experts from leading industrial associations; Composites Thailand show the latest trends in composites, starting from raw materials to technologies and techniques.

There are informative and educational seminars – first day for Automotive, second day for Packaging and BioPlastics and third day for Medical products for key types of technology on show.

Mr. Suttisak Wilanan invites Indian manufacturers and industry experts to participate in InterPlas 2016 either as an equipment exhibitor or as a visitor. Opportunities exist throughout the region, and Thailand can be the conduit through the InterPlas Thailand 2016 exhibition --  a most effective  growth driver.  The exhibition offers networking opportunity for top executives invited to attend the Opening Ceremony, The Plastics Forum 2016, and including field trip and factory visit.  InterPlas Thailand 2016 will be held at BITEC in Bangkok from 7-10 July 2016.

Special benefits are available to visitors who apply in groups of 10 persons or more to InterPlas Thailand 2016, they are eligible for the ‘Overseas Business Delegation Package’, supported by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) who offer complimentary 2-roomnights per person.   The visitors are also offered a ‘Factory visit to leading Plastic and Resin manufacturers’ to be able to see with their own eyes the facilities available in Thailand. The visitors will also have full access to the Business Delegation Lounge where you can relax during your tour of the exhibition, or have a private meeting with prospects with complimentary refreshments throughout the exhibition hours. Interested participants should pre-register as Business Delegation at  delegation@reedtradex.co.th

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TRUEGREEN – A Sustainable Saviour to Karnataka's Plastic Ban

April 28 2016,  16.12 PM IST || Pocket News Alert

Bangalore, 28 April 2016: India’s first and only dedicated facility for manufacturing compostable plastic-free products, Greendiamz Biotech Ltd believes in real-world sustainability powered by innovation and technology. Working passionately to create products that do not harm the environment or animals or our marine species. Greendiamz uses renewable resources such as corn starch and other compostable materials to create eco-friendly alternatives to conventional petro based plastic that are strong, stable and flexible and cost effective.

A blessing in disguise, Karnataka’s complete ban on plastic and plastic products has spurred its residents to evolve and adopt compostable alternatives to conventional plastic bags, carry bags and other products. Offering an environmentally smart range of compostable bags and other alternatives, Greendiamz introduces TRUEGREEN— Govt certified Compostable products. TrueGreen hopes to play a pivotal role in encouraging environmental conservation in the state and beyond, adding a green footprint to the India's ecological movement.

Know the law

The recently issued Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016  gazetted by the MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE in India, states that the use of compostable bags and products are allowed and the provision of thickness is not applicable when it comes to  bags and products made from compostable materials. Greendiamz has also received an approval for selling and marketing compostable products in India from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as mentioned in the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, (Section 4H).* The company has also received official approval from pollution boards of different states to sell TRUEGREEN compostable products where plastic is banned, offering an resourceful, ecological solution to the plastic crisis.

* This information is also available on the public domain for reference.

Behind the innovative products

It took six years of research to bring TrueGreen products from the sketchpad to reality. Apart from state-of-the-art innovation development that it took to create and design these sustainable plastic-free products, TrueGreen’s range has also been tested and certified according to European standards getting these products the EN13432, ASTM 6400 and ISO 17088 certification as well as the certification of the Indian standard for compostable products IS 17088.

And what’s the one thing that the company is proud of in this revolutionary journey? Simple: Each part of a TRUEGREEN product is compostable! One hundred per cent environmentally friendly and edible to the planet, these products, once used and disposed, either decompose on their own or are broken down once they come in contact with the soil,Humidity, water and micro organisms in the environment within just 180 days. All this, of course, takes place without leaving behind any toxic residue. This helps convert the decomposed product to compost or manure that in turn improves the quality of soil—encouraging agriculture and positively impacting the environment. TrueGreen’s products cause zero stress on our environment, which is already at a critical stage of being overwhelmed by human waste management.

Another advantage is that this TRUEGREEN earth friendly solution is available in different states where the Indian government has imposed a plastic ban without disrupting the existing plastic manufacturing industry. How? The existing plastic production machines can themselves be utilised to create compostable products, thus ensuring zero unemployment and no additional investment for the existing industry setup.

TRUGREEN’s revolutionary earth friendly offerings are also bringing about a sea change in the attitudes of individuals and big businesses across the globe. With sustainable alternatives at the ready, corporate firms are also now supporting the government in their initiative of banning plastics in different states. It is no surprise that TrueGreen compostable products have already been welcomed by big corporate companies and retail chains in India and overseas with open arms including UK, Mauritius and USA.

Deepak Sangghvi, Managing Director, Greendiamz Biotech Ltd said “I appreciate the Karnataka government’s decision to ban plastic. We have damaged our environment to such an extent that we have reached a point of ecological crisis—we have to give back to Mother Nature or suffer the consequences. Compostable products are the first step in our journey to do just that. As the best alternative to conventional petro based plastic products, the use of compostable products has even received the official gazetted seal of approval by the Ministry of Environment and Forest. Another important facet of TrueGreen’s compostable range of products is that it will help the plastic industry not be affected by the ban since Compostable products can be produced at their current manufacturing facilities without any new investment. As a partner in sustaining the environment, I invite all those who understand the impact this can create to join hands with us and become Green Warriors! I request each conscientious citizen of the country to support and respect the government’s plastic ban and do his or her bit to protect and save the environment for coming generations”

Last word

TrueGreen products are 100% compostable, natural in texture, anti-static, strong, stable, flexible, resistant to fats, GMO (genetically modified organisms) free and waterproof. A saviour for every environmentally conscious Indian, the brand provides eco-friendly plastic alternative solutions across the spectrum. From domestic products to commercial and industrial products  like garbage bags, FNV bags, T-Shirt bags,  milk and packaging film to high-grade food packaging film, multi-layer packaging, injection moulding and agricultural products like mulch film, seed and sapling bags, TrueGreen is not just about you and me its for the world we gotta see and the last word for the every ecologically conscious Indian.

GO GREEN WITH TRUEGREEN!!!

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Residents of Basavanagar organise Walkathon for creating awareness about harmful effects of using plastic

January 26 2016,  18.43 PM IST || Pocket Press Release

Bangalore, 26 Jan 2016: Today The Ugly Indian along with several residential associations in and around Basavanagar organized Walkathon to create awareness about beautifying Basavanagar.

The walk, which was flagged off from Adarsh Vista in Basavanagar was specifically organized to spread awareness on the ban being imposed by the BBMP on single use plastics, which include plastic carry bags, plastic cups and plates, and styrofoam containers.

The walk spearheaded by the residents of Tata Sherwood involved the participation of residents of all the communities in this area including Adarsh Vista villa owners association,  Samhita Square, Shoba Sunflower, Nobel House  and all the other layouts in the area.

The local Corporator, MLA, and BBMP Joint Commissioner have all been involved in this programme. The Corporator and BBMP Joint Commissioner joined the residents and participated in the walk.

Today after the walk groups of citizen volunteers went to shops in the neighborhood and informed them the need to abide by the law banning the use of plastic bags.

"It is sad that oceans have  more plastic than fish and roads have more plastc bags spread all over than beautiful trees. This walkathon has been organized to make people aware of this unfortunate truth," said Shailaja Yadawad from Adarsh Vista

Also the residents group decided that, once the law comes into effect after the

10th of February, the citizen volunteers will go with the health inspector to ensure compliance with the law and make sure nobody finds innovative ways of avoiding compliance.

"Citizens have to be more compassionate towards the environment and be united in their efforts. It's not enough just to follow the rules yourself but also protest when someone else is doing wrong after all earth is the only home we all have," said Manisha Aggarwal from Bougainvillea apartment owners' association.

"Spare the plastic cover, spread the green cover," concluded Srikanth Turlapati from Samhita square.

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