Chinaplas 2008, the 22nd International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries, will rotate back to Shanghai, staging at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong, Shanghai, PR China, from 17 - 20 April, 2008.

After years of rapid development, China has grown into a giant in the plastics industry, ranking first in the world in the production volume of plastics processing machines, second in the production of plastic products, and third in the consumption of plastic resins. Furthermore, with the rapid growth of the automobile manufacturing and transportation industries, rubber consumption in China has taken the first place in the world for four consecutive years. At present, annual plastics consumption in China is over 40 million tons and rubber consumption will reach 3.8 million tons. China is developing into one of the largest markets for plastic and rubber products in the world.

Furthermore, the rapid development of science and technology has dramatically increased the range of applications of plastics and rubber in various manufacturing sectors, including automobile, electronics and electrical appliances, information technology and telecommunication, building and construction, packaging, pharmaceutical products, toys, and others. The increasing role of plastics and rubber in our daily lives has created a huge market for plastics and rubber machine makers and materials suppliers.

Shanghai is the economic and industrial hub of China, with influence extending throughout the rest of the country. The GDP of Shanghai was 1.03 trillion RMB in 2006, while the Yangtze River Delta achieved a total GDP of 3.95 trillion RMB and continues to be the major force in China's economic growth.

In order to cater for the ever-growing market, Chinaplas 2008 is expected to attain a 30% increase in exhibition area of the last Shanghai edition, reaching up to 120,000 sqm. Chinaplas 2008 will occupy 11 exhibition halls. 7 specialized theme zones will be set up to facilitate sourcing of buyers, namely Auxiliary & Testing Equipment Zone, Chemicals & Raw Materials Zone, Die & Mould Zone, Drinktec & Plastic Packaging Zone, Machinery Zone, Semi-finished Products Zone, and Chinese Export Machinery & Materials Zone. It is believed over 1,700 exhibitors from overseas and China, together with 11 pavilions from Austria, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, PR China, Taiwan Province, UK and USA will be attracted to exhibit, by demonstrating their latest plastics and rubber machines and raw materials for various manufacturing sectors, including automobile,, building and construction, electronics and electrical appliances, IT and telecommunication, packaging etc. Chinaplas 2008 has been widely recognized as Asia's No.1 plastics and rubber trade fair and its significance is just after K Fair in Germany, the world's No. 1 plastics and rubber trade fair, and NPE in USA, the second largest plastics and rubber fair in the world.

International participation is definitely one of the key characteristics of Chinaplas 2008. It is expected that 65% of exhibitors in Chinaplas 2008 will be from overseas. Exhibitors from 36 countries and regions will demonstrate 1,600 sets of advanced machines and a wide array of raw materials. Other renowned international corporations and well-known domestic brands such as ASB, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil Chemical, GE Plastics, Haitian, Husky, Jinhai, Jwell, Krauss Maffei, Matsui, Mold-Masters, Motan, SABIC, Yudo and so on have also reserved their space at the 2008 fair to further enhance their brand image.

In Chinaplas 2008, the organizer will launch many new and creative concurrent activities. Jointly organized by Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, China Plastics Processing Industry Association and The Society of Plastics Inc., the first-time launched event, namely "China-US Plastics Industry Summit" will be fully addressed on the topics of Sino-US market development trend and exploration of more bilateral trading opportunities. Furthermore, subsequent to the success of CEO Fourm held during Chinaplas 2007, the organizer will stage the forum again at the next edition of Chinaplas. Well-known CEOs in the plastics and rubber industries will be invited to share their extensive knowledge and experiences in corporate management and product marketing with the audience.

Ms Ada Leung, Senior Sales & Marketing Manager of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, Organizer of Chinaplas, said, "We will continue to create new elements in order to enhance participation and visiting experience of both exhibitors and visitors. Meanwhile, an intensive promotion campaign is ready to launch. The first press conference of Chinaplas 2008 has been scheduled on October 26, 2007 at the on-site fairground of K Fair in Germany. The most updated news on China's plastics industry will be available there for both overseas suppliers and buyers.

Chinaplas 2008 will be the 19th consecutive edition to earn EUROMAP (European Committee of Machinery Manufacturers for the Plastics & Rubber Industries) as the exclusive sponsor in China. It is organized by Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., co-organized by China National Light Industry Council - China Plastics Processing Industry Association, China Plastic Machine Industry Association, Shanghai Society of Plastics Industry, International Trade Promotion Corporation, Beijing Yazhan Exhibition Services Ltd., Messe Dusseldorf China Ltd. The fair is also well-supported by enormous overseas and Chinese trade associations in the plastics and rubber industries.

For further information of the fair, please visit the official website at www.ChinaplasOnline.com or contact Ms. Norris Chu / Ms. Wendy Tse / Mr. Ernest Ng at 852-2516 3320 / 852-2516 3504 / 852-2516 3396.

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