Plastpol 2010 Report
British Plastics Federation ran a British Pavilion at the largest plastics event in Eastern Europe called Plastpol, held between 25th and 28th May in Kielce, Poland. This is the 6th time, the BPF organised a UK group at this event, which attracted over 16,000 visitors and hosted nearly 700 exhibitors from 30 countries.
The British Pavilion located in Hall D consisted of the following companies:
- Applied Market Information (Market’s Research Provider)
- BNL Bearings (Innovative Plastic Bearings Provider)
- British Plastics Federation (UK Plastics Trade Association)
- Impact Solutions (Leading Edge Performance Improvement Solutions)
- Intouch Production Monitoring (Real Time Production Monitoring)
- NDC Infrared Engineering Ltd (On- line Measurement & Control Systems)
Two further companies exhibited catalogues on the BPF Stand: Pipe Coil Technology – Equipment for pipe coiling and Simba Plastics – Recycling solutions and materials supplier.
Other UK companies which have relationships with their local agents and distributors exhibited on their stands. They were: C R Clarke (Equipment for thermoforming and fabrication), Cinpres Gas Injection (Gas Assisted Moulding technology), Mattec (Real time process monitoring) and Meech (Static Control Solutions).
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The UK exhibitors were pleased with the outcome of the show and the quality of the visitors. The BPF has met amongst others a representative of IKEA and Bosh from Poland and introduced the Federation’s members as potential suppliers. One of the BPF’s member, C R Clarke, sold their Equipment from their local agent’s stand at the show.
Marketing of the UK companies: All British exhibitors featured in the British Group Guide, a brochure put together by the BPF and distributed from the BPF stand. The entries listed companies profiles, contact details and logo in Polish and English. Year Number of Visitors Number Of Exhibitors 2006 16900 702 2007 14200 772 2008 16208 850 2009 16000 633
Plastpol Visitor and Exhibitor Numbers:
Matt Wherlock from Applied Market Information (AMI) said:
“AMI's directories of plastics processors in central Europe, including Poland, were once again well received with several orders confirmed at the show. Plastpol 2010 was a good opportunity for AMI to keep up-to-date with the plastics market in Poland as well as build relations with existing and potential customers.”
UK Trade & Investment Support:
All British exhibitors received a grant of £1000 from UK Trade & Investment towards the cost of exhibiting. UK exhibitors on any International trade fairs are encouraged to look into the T&C of the UK T&I grants or contact their local representative of the body to discuss the export initiatives they may receive a financial support for. The local UKT&I contact can be found using the following link: http://uktilocaloffice.thedriveris.com
Market Overview:
Poland has reported a GDP growth of 1.1% in 2009, which in the current economic climate is very impressive. Since joining the EU in 2004, the country has had a strong demand for polymers in all sectors, particularly in packaging, appliances, consumer electronics and automotive. The Polish plastics industry is now the largest in the Central European region in terms of both production and consumption levels.
PLASTIC RAW MATERIALS (source EUROMAP)
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Production, import-export and consumption of plastic raw materials (total) - TON
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Plastics consumption by application markets (%)
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Production, import-export and consumption of plastic raw materials - TON
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The next edition of the show will take place at the same location (Targi Kielce fair ground) between 24th and 27th May 2011.
The BPF has already reserved space at the show for the British Group. For more information on the arrangements please contact Justyna at the BPF on [email protected] or call 0207 457 5001. For other International Plastics Trade fairs visit www.bpfevents.co.uk
