Arabplast 2009
Arabplast is the Middle East’s leading International Plastic & Rubber trade event, the previous show attracted 537 exhibitors from over 40 countries with 14,449 visitors attending the show. At Arabplast 2009 the BPF is co-ordinating a British Pavilion with the following 10 companies within the Group:
| Applied Market Information | stand ZL142 |  |
Applied Market Information Ltd. is Europe's leading specialist market research provider for the global plastics industry with offices in the United Kingdom and the USA. AMI offers consulting services, has an extensive international conference programme and supplies statistical data and detailed listings of plastics processors in book and electronic format . |
| Bay Plastics | stand ZL 140 |  |
Bay Plastics are synonymous with quality and excellence in the distribution and fabrication of semi-finished plastic materials. Our commitment to service and unrivalled product knowledge enables us to guide you in all aspects of material selection and component design through to production. Visit us at www.bayplastics.co.uk , your one-stop Plastic shop. |
| British Plastics Federation | stand ZL 120 |  |
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the leading trade association of the UK Plastics Industry , with over 1000 member companies (inc.affiliate) representing approximately 80% of the industry turnover. Membership encompasses polymer producers, suppliers , processors, additive and machinery suppliers and manufacturers as well as plastics recyclers. www.bpf.co.uk |
| DualGlo | stand ZL 121 |  |
DualGlo is the world leader in coloured photoluminescence. We produce materials with the combined properties of bright day time colours and long lasting afterglows. DualGlo offers a range of materials and ingredients including pigments, compounds and masterbatches, which are compatible with a wide range of plastics and rubbers. www.dualglo.com |
| EPI (Europe) Ltd | stand ZL 141 |  |
As part of the EPI Environmental Products Inc Group, EPI (Europe) Ltd markets a range of additives called TDPA® (Totally Degradable Plastic Additive). These render plastic degradable and ultimately biodegradable. Major retailers around the world are using TDPA in many types of single use plastic items. TDPA is a cost effective, quality product requiring no special equipment or processing. www.epi-global.com |
| Euro Publishing Consultancy | stand ZL 143 |  |
EPPM is a product tabloid magazine that keeps European plastic processors up-to-speed with the very latest equipment and material developments in their industry sector. Hundreds of supplier news items are published in each issue and all news is posted onto the dynamic EPPM.com website, making EPPM a global source of a new products and materials in the sector. www.eppm.com |
| Listgrove Ltd | stand ZL 122 |  |
Established in 1975, Listgrove Limited provides a complete range of Recruitment and Human Resource Management solutions, with a focus towards the plastics and packaging sectors. The company supplies fully outsourced HR services and recruitment activities for the appointment of individual executives and skilled engineers, through to entire functional teams for clients across the globe. www.listgrove.com |
| Minelco | stand ZL 123 |  |
Minelco manufactures industrial minerals for a diverse range of industries. For the polymer industry we have mineral products to modify mechanical properties. UltraCarb, our flame retardant, is used to produce fire retardant cables. Minelco mica products increase a polymer’s stiffness, reduce warpage and shrinkage or provide decorative effects. www.minelco.com |
| NDC Infrared | stand ZL146 |  |
NDC is the leading supplier of on-line gauging and control systems for the continuous web processing industries. We offer a wide range of sensors and system configurations to cover extrusion, calendering, coating and converting, rubber, textile and more. NDC systems will enable you to maximise your process profitability and |
| Sunwell | stand ZL 145 |  |
Extrusion machinery for EPS, EPE, EPP foam sheet, XPS/CO2 insulation board & rigid sheet (PS, PP, PE, PET, EVA, etc) for thermoforming. Thermoformers for high volume production of foam & rigid food packaging containers & other applications. Thermoformer tooling. Granulators & recycling extruders. Steam chest moulding equipment for PS foam cup production. www.sunwellglobal.com.tw |
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Arabplast acts as a hub for the Middle East and the show itself draws huge numbers of visitors from all over the region. Arabplast is a showcase for technological innovations, machinery, equipments/parts, products & services from the plastic & rubber industry. |
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The Middle East: A Market of Vast Opportunities
A boom in the UAE's construction section is driving the demand for plastic products and with the continual expansion of the non-oil economy, demand for plastic products has grown steadily. This has lead to a growth in plastic production which has, over time, reduced dependence on imports. The industry expanded rapidly in the 1990's and continues to grow today. Amongst Dubai’s key characteristics are:
The BPF is dedicated to maximising the impact of UK Exhibitors at key trade shows. At Arabplast the BPF will be coordinating the UK Pavilion and using the organisers ‘Superior Package’ have put together a cost effective stand package that will ensure the UK Plastics Sector to have a strong visual presence at Arabplast. Included in the stand package is:
- Round table with 2 grey leather chairs
- Floor Carpet
- 1 X 13 Amp, 220V plug socket
- 4 Spotlights
- 1 Potted plant Newline normal counter for reception
- Wooden round booth dividers with organizers logo/name
- Norman Octanorm Fascia
- Wooden divider accent in tri-color for a trophy look effect
- Normal Octanorm wall with white panel
- Folding door for store room
The cost of this stand package is $US450 per sqm. With a minimum stand size of 9sqm
UK Trade & Investment Grants
The British Plastics Federation have successfully applied for Government funding for Arabplast. This will mean that eligible companies meeting the meeting the ‘New to Market’ and ‘SME’ definitions (edited highlights below, full details upon request) will be entitled to receive £1,500 in government grants to attend the show.
New to Market - A business not having exported to the country where the exhibition is taking place within the previous 12 months and normally having no established representation there.
SME - Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are defined as those matching the requirements at A, B and C below.
a) Has less than 250 employees.
b) Has an annual turnover not exceeding € 50m, or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding € 43m.
c) Is independent, i.e. not more than 25 % of its capital or voting rights are owned by one enterprise
Management Fee for UK Group Membership
UK Group Membership (BPF Members) - £420.00 + VAT
UK Group Membership (Non Members) - £550.00 + VAT
The British Group: Raising Your Profile at Arabplast
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Deadline Reminder Service |
Cost Effective Stand Package |
Marketing Through UK Group Guide - |
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Pre-Show Support/networking meetings |
Assistance with freight & travel plans |
1000 copies will be widely distributed before, during and after the show. Copies will be distributed from the BPF stand |
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Support dealing with contractors |
Support in dealing with organisers |
BPF links with International Trade Associations in key world markets will be activated, as will contacts with UK Government officials in market |
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Redirection of Customer and Enquiries by members of the BPF team who will be at the show and will redirect enquiries from potential customers to your stand |
Media Relations Support through a strong international press network and in-house media relations resource the BPF will project the British Group globally. The team will also be on hand to support companies in the Group with their individual press activities |
Provision of Amenities at Show |
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Strong Web Promotion- a webpage hosted on the BPF site will feature product information on all companies in the group (the BPF website is currently number 1 for the term ‘plastics’ on www.google.com) |
Networking Opportunities - a number of networking opportunities will be arranged by the BPF both before and during the show |
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For more information contact Justyna Jaworska at the BPF on 0207 457 5001 or email [email protected]
