Extrusion International 1-2021

9 Extrusion International 1/2021 PROMAPLAST srl www.plastonline.org „ In light of the ongoing pandemic and uncertainties re- garding the timeline and methods of the vaccination cam- paign – elements that continue to condition activities in the plastics and rubber industry and, most importantly, strongly limit travel by Italian and foreign operators – and as urged by exhibitors, the organizers of PLAST has decided to post- pone the event to a future date to be determined, but cer- tainly after the end of 2021. The dif fi cult decision to postpone has been taken regretful- ly but responsibly, the prime objective being to ensure the safety of all parties involved. The organizers look forward to being able to schedule the next PLAST under the best conditions possible and with in-person attendance. The previous edition of the trade fair took place in Milan from 29 May to 1 June 2018. It featured 1,510 exhibitors from 55 countries, occupied a net area of 55,000 m2 in six halls of Fiera Milano in Rho-Pero, and drew in 63,000 visi- tors from 117 countries. PLAST Postponed „ After the cancellation of the leading international trade fairs wire and Tube 2020 due to the current COVID-19 in- fection situation, the next editions will take place from May 9 to 13, 2022. “We look forward to welcoming exhibitors and visitors to Düsseldorf in person again,” says Daniel Ry fi sch, Project Di- rector wire / Tube & Flow Technologies. “Corona has shown that digitalization brings many advantages. But it cannot replace personal meetings, conversations and contacts”. wire and Tube, which were originally planned for March 30 to April 3, 2020, were on a record course until the COVID-19 related postponement. The number of registrations from exhibitors and visitors in spring exceeded all expectations. “For us this was a further signal and renewed con fi rmation that we have the No. 1 trade fairs for the wire, cable and tube industry here in Düsseldorf”, explains Daniel Ry fi sch. “This is where the international top decision-makers of the exhibitor and visitor sectors come together.” Companies wishing to exhibit at wire and Tube 2022 can already register starting at the end of March 2021. The of- fi cial registration deadline is summer 2021, and the exact dates will be announced by Messe Düsseldorf at a later date. wire and Tube – Terms for 2022 are Set Messe Düsseldorf GmbH wire.com , Tube.com „ The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) places the health and safety of their members, exhibitors, staff, and the attendees as its highest priority. After consultation with medical and legal experts, the Of fi cers of the Board, the NPE executive committee, exhibitors, and the association mem- bership, the PLASTICS Board of Directors decided to cancel the NPE2021 planned for May 17-21, 2021 due to the ongo- ing coronavirus pandemic. While disappointed by the circumstances that led to this decision, they know that the plastics industry is strong and resilient. Over the past ten months, it has been leading the transformation of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations that deliver medical equipment and supplies to pharmaceutical companies, medical supply manufacturers, and healthcare workers, protecting fi rst responders and frontline workers against the coronavirus. By bringing com- panies at the forefront of plastics manufacturing together in other ways, the organizer PLASTICS will continue to provide opportunities for the industry to unite to solve today’s needs and reimagine how to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NPE2021 Cancelled The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) plasticsindustry.org , npe.org