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52 Extrusion International 3/2024 INDUSTRY NEWS CHINAPLAS 2024 Perfect Conclusion to CHINAPLAS's Return to Shanghai After a six-year hiatus, CHINAPLAS 2024 made a glorious return to Shanghai and concluded successfully on April 26 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. T he grand comeback to Shanghai immediately cap- tured the attention of the global plastics and rub- ber industries with its immense scale and extraordinary appeal. The exhibition not only achieved a record- breaking number of exhibitors, with 4,495 companies participating from 38 countries and regions, occupying total exhibition area of 380,000 sqm, but also set a new record for visitor attendance. A total of 321,879 visitors from over 170 countries and regions attended the mega event, representing a 29.67% increase compared to the 2023 Shenzhen exhibition. Among them, the number of overseas visitors reached 73,204, accounting for 22.74% of the total, marking a significant growth of 157.50% compared to the 2023 Shenzhen exhibition. “We have repeatedly broken records, surpassing the number of exhibitors, total visitor count, and overseas visitor count of any previous edition of CHINAPLAS. The outcome is both expected and unexpected. As the ex- hibition returned to Eastern China after six years, vari- ous aspects such as the lively atmosphere, highlights of innovative technologies, the quantity and quality of visitors, and the proportion of overseas buyers have all significantly exceeded expectations,” said Ada Leung, General Manager of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., the organizer of CHINAPLAS. “As the plastics and rub- ber industries move towards high-quality development, CHINAPLAS is also running on the path of high-quality growth. Renowned exhibitors from around the world showcased their innovative products, demonstrating the “New Productive Forces” whereas local and inter- national buyers with strong purchasing power come together in the two-way journey. Placing orders, sign- ing contracts, delivering good news, engaging in face- to-face discussions on technological innovations, and unleashing industry opportunities have become the norm at the exhibition. The satisfaction of exhibitors and visitors with the effectiveness of the exhibition has substantially increased.”