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October 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact:
Anne
Meerboth-Maltz
Tel. (312)781-5185
Fax (312) 781-5188
email: ameerboth@mdna.com
Messe Düsseldorf North America
150 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 2920
Chicago, IL 60601
The recent staging of TIPREX 2009, 2nd Thai International Plastics and Rubber Exhibition, in Bangkok, attracted a solid turnout of some 8,000 highly qualified trade visitors and 211 exhibitors from 20 countries. The event featured country group pavilions from Austria, India, Italy, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. The concurrently held PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL trade fair was also a success with about 13,000 trade visitors and provided valuable synergies for the attendees.
According to Witoon Simachokdee, Director-General of the Industrial Works Department and Incoming Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, who officially opened TIPREX 2009, the trade fair is an excellent networking forum for international and Thai companies which in turn will help to establish and enhance Thailand’s manufacturing standards and practices: “The plastics industry is one of the five core industries in Thailand, representing about 5.8% of Thailand’s GDP and is projected to grow by about 7% annually for the next few years.” Regarding the concept of co-locating TIPREX and PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL, Witoon Simachokdee added: “The synergistic approach in having these two exhibitions side by side complements each industry sector. This approach will further strengthen Thailand as a core manufacturing center for ASEAN as well as making Thailand more attractive as a location for regional headquarters.”
The majority of the exhibitors were pleased with their participation in TIPREX 2009. Michael Fischer, Managing Director Asia Pacific of Windmöller & Hölscher, commented, “We really saw a good customer turnout here but what surprised us were the new potential customers that we didn’t expect. We even saw visitors from India and the Middle East. There’s nothing better than a local event like TIPREX but the bonus with this show is that you also get a strong attendance from overseas visitors.”
Joachim Lim, General Director of Conair Pacific, agreed: “We have had very serious enquiries from buyers who say they have plans for expansions or even new factories. This is our second TIPREX but we still continue to see new faces at the show. We’re always attracting new customers at TIPREX.”
Erich Ziegler, Director of Advanced Plastic Intertrade Co. was delighted with the promotional efforts of the organizers: “We are very pleased with the outcome of the show. “Fantastic” is the word.”
Vorapoj Wattanasatiensin from Tharnsith Intertrade Co. reported that his company sold four Hengli woven bag lines at TIPREX. “This in itself was unexpected but furthermore, we have great potential for more business with buyers from Vietnam and Myanmar after the show.”
Local Thai exhibitor A.F. Supercell was impressed by the internationality of TIPREX. According to Spokesperson Sirikanda Jeenwong, “The quality and organization of this show is superior to some “international shows” we have exhibited at. We were also happy to see that 30% of our visitors were from overseas.”
First time exhibitor VISMEC from Italy was very satisfied with the show. Operation Manager Carlo Bonaventura commented: “TIPREX generated several very interesting contacts and we will have to return to Thailand very soon to follow up on these leads. As far as we are concerned, everything is positive about this show.”
Pichet Supwarodom from SPL Machinery’s reported major interest in their Cosmo Machinery blown film lines: “We expect to generate many sales from TIPREX. Our staff of 10 was busy for most of the show and the majority of the visitors were our target customers. We were also impressed by the participation of visitors from as far away as Dubai and we will definitely be back next time.”
TIPREX will return to Bangkok from September 14 - 17, 2011. For further information on visiting or exhibiting at TIPREX 2011, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax: (312) 781-5188; E-mail:
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