Plastic Exhibition, India - Plastindia 2009 -

About Plastindia 2009

The importance of infrastructure for sustained economic development is well recognized in India. The country has made considerable progress in the last ten years in attracting private investment intzo the infrastructure sectors in telecommunications, ports, roads & power etc. The sector is estimated to grow at the rate of 15 per cent over the next few years. India has the potential to absorb US $ 150 bn. of foreign direct investment in the next five years in the infrastructure sector alone. This will offer tremendous opportunity for consumption of plastics.

India's Agricultural Ministry has planned focused development of plasticulture to cover 17 million hectares under micro irrigation system which will boost demand of plastics from 216 KT in 2006 to over 2500 KT in next 5 years.

Future Ready

There is enormous scope for expansion and development in the Indian Plastics Industry. The processing industry in fact offers a huge potential for upgradation in terms of innovative technological advances. Some of the areas with huge investment potential for the plastics industry are:

	Sophisticated and world-class higher capacity machines.

	Enhanced design capabilities, moulds, tools and dies and technological know-how.

	Increasing use of intelligent manufacturing to improve productivity and asset utilization
	Global practices in manufacturing excellence, quality management and design
	Development of new products and applications
	Technology & Consultancy
	Foreign Direct Investment in the downstream sector

Plastindia Foundation

PLASTINDIA FOUNDATION is the apex body of major associations, organisations, and institutions connected with plastics, with common objectives to promote the development of plastics industry and to assist the growth of plastics and related materials and their products. The Foundation is dedicated to progress through plastics.

Vision

PLASTINDIA will be an internationally recognized organization devoted to promoting excellence in the field of plastics and making India a preferred sourcing base for plastics products for the world.

It will support and encourage development of outstanding institutions committed to education and research with emphasis on achieving the highest standards of quality in plastics products and developing effective techniques for their recycling.

It will build awareness of the significant contribution made by plastics to society and the environment.

Mission

To enhance the image and the growth of Indian Plastics Industry by holding world-class exhibitions in India, at regular intervals.

To encourage theme-based exhibitions in India.

To provide opportunities to demonstrate the industry's capabilities, participate in international exhibitions.

To educate the benefits of plastics to all segments of society, either directly or through associations.

To act as the catalyst for growth to the plastics industry and prepare plans and actions for upgradation of quality, environment-friendliness and recycling within the plastics industry.

To create a positive policy framework with all statutory entities and increase per capita consumption of plastics, encourage exports thereby significantly contributing to national growth

To be a flexible, vibrant and proactive body.

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