Extrusion 5-2024

12 Branche Intern Extrusion 5/2024 ➠ www.ChinaplasOnline.com on the path of high-quality growth. Re- nowned exhibitors from around the world showcased their innovative products, de- monstrating the “New Productive Forces” whereas local and international buyers with strong purchasing power come to- gether in the two-way journey. Placing or- ders, signing contracts, delivering good news, engaging in face-to-face discus- sions 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.” Focusing on the four main themes of "Circular Economy," "Innovative Materi- als," "Digitalization" and "High-End Technologies from China," the exhibition showcased innovative technologies pre- sented by global exhibitors. It highlighted keywords such as carbon reduction, energy efficiency, cost reduction, intelli- gence, efficiency and high quality, directly addressing customer pain points and de- 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. The grand comeback to Shanghai immediately captured the attention of the global plastics and rubber industries with its immense scale and extraordinary ap- peal. 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 exhibi- tion. Among them, the number of over- seas visitors reached 73,204, accounting for 22.74% of the total, marking a signi- ficant growth of 157.50% compared to the 2023 Shenzhen exhibition. “We have repeatedly broken records, sur- passing the number of exhibitors, total vi- sitor count, and overseas visitor count of any previous edition of CHINAPLAS. The outcome is both expected and unexpect- ed. As the exhibition returned to Eastern China after six years, various aspects such as the lively atmosphere, highlights of in- novative technologies, the quantity and quality of visitors, and the proportion of overseas buyers have all significantly ex- ceeded expectations,” said Ada Leung, General Manager of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., the organizer of CHINA- PLAS. “As the plastics and rubber indus- tries move towards high-quality development, CHINAPLAS is also running Perfect Conclusion to CHINAPLAS’s Return to Shanghai mands, and getting a lot of attentions in the fairground. As industry insiders immersed themselves in the visually stunning experiences, they were also treated to a series of captivat- ing auditory delights. The exhibition fea- tured a wide range of exciting concurrent events and activities, namely The World Trends and Plastics and Rubber Techno- logy Summit, Plastics Recycling & Circular Economy Conference and Showcase, Tech Talk, Medical Plastics Connect, Ap- plication in Focus, The Innovation of In- jection Molding Forum, Empowering Product Quality with Advanced Moulding & Innovative Technology Symposium 2024, Product Innovation Gallery, Market Insights Hub, etc which have drawn large crowds, bringing a vibrant and engaging experience to all participants. The next edition CHINAPLAS 2025 will be held at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an), Shenzhen , PR China on April 15-18, 2025 .