Extrusion 2-2024

commercial aerospace, and low-altitude economy are rapidly developing in China. The export performance of China's “new three”– solar panels, lithium-ion batte- ries, and electric vehicles is particularly im- pressive. China’s high-tech industries enjoy a growth and experience break- through in recent years. These developments signal a positive out- look for market demand for plastics and rubber in China, generating substantial needs for high-performance plastics ma- terials and technology throughout the country. This shifting landscape has ma- gnified the importance of embracing the circular economy, digitalization and the significance of “Innovated in China”. As a flagship event of plastics and rubber industries, CHINAPLAS 2024 will make full use of all 15 exhibition halls, providing over 380,000 square meters of exhibition n The year 2023 marked a turning point for China as doors reopened, revealing a multitude of opportunities and pathways. Under the resumption of normalcy, the economy grew at a rate of 5.2% in 2023, according to the National Bureau of Sta- tistics of China. As the economy recovers, sectors such as automotive, consumer electronics, and e-commerce have regain- ed momentum. At the same time, Chi- na's manufacturing industry is under- going a remarkable transformation, shift- ing from its traditional "Made in China" reputation to embracing innovation with the concept of “Innovated in China”, gaining competitive advantage in the glo- bal market. CHINAPLAS 2024 will be staged in Shang- hai, China , from April 23-26, 2024 . The new generation of information tech- nology, new energy, bio manufacturing, Shaping the Future of the Plastics & Rubber Industries area and gathering more than 4,000 in- dustrial leaders from all over the world. CHINAPLAS continues to drive the growth and development of the plastics and rubber industries with a full range of innovative materials and mechanical tech- nologies that are both advanced and cost-effective. Circular economy has gained immense importance worldwide as a key strategy for addressing environmental challenges and fostering sustainable development. It is of great prominence in the plastics and rubber industries, which have traditionally been associated with significant waste generation and environmental impact, re- volutionizing their approach to produc- tion and consumption with transfor- mative solutions to drive sustainability by promoting resource efficiency, waste re- duction, and recycling. It encourages the CHINAPLAS 2024 provides an excellent platform for buyers who are pursuing innovative plastics and rubber solutions to enfold the accelerated industrial transformation CHINAPLAS continues to drive the growth and development of the plastics and rubber industries 22 CHINAPLAS 2024 Extrusion 2/2024 Leading material suppliers and recycling equipment manufacturers will showcase their solutions at CHINAPLAS 2024 to support the industry’s sustainable development goals