Extrusion International 1-2019

11 Extrusion International 1/2019 CHINAPLAS 2019 to present a rich assortment of concurrent events Plastics Recycling & Circular Economy Conference and Showcase: China’s decision to prohibit the import of solid waste from other countries, and its policies designed to pro- mote development of renewable resources represent only the beginning of some structural changes. More sustain- able development and environmental protection policies are bound to come. In this new era of the circular economy, China highly values the development of the renewable re- sources industry. What is more, recycling technologies are constantly evolving and improving, providing a boost to the industry. Focusing on the concerns of the industry, CHINA- PLAS 2019 and CPRJ - China Plastics and Rubber Journal will jointly host the “Plastics Recycling & Circular Economy Con- ference and Showcase” in Guangzhou on May 20, 2019. In- tegrating conference and exhibition elements, the one-day, specialized event will feature more than 20 expert present- ers, and is expected to attract more than 300 elite attendees from the plastics, rubber and packaging industries. The con- ference is built around three themes: “Material Science for Sustainability”, “Recycling Technology” and “Environmental Packaging”. Industry 4.0 Factory of the Future: How to speed up the implementation of industry 4.0, which continues to sweep the globe? Industry practitioners who aspire to see in real life the operation of a future factory or to find solutions to practical problems can visit the “Industry 4.0 Factory of the Future” at CHINAPLAS 2019. The event is a product of com- bined force of the show’s organizer and core supporters of Industry 4.0 – iPlast 4.0, EUROMAP and VDMA. What makes this conference different and stand out from previous Indus- May 21-24, 2019, Guangzhou, PR China During the past year, the operating environment for most industries became increasingly complex. It is more vital than ever for enterprising businesses to anticipate key market trends, to understand the industrial structure with a global perspective, and to master technological in- novation. CHINAPLAS 2019, with its aim to promote the plastics and rubber industries’ development by focusing on technology and creativity, offers an international plat- form for the release and exchange of information related to advanced new technologies. The show will not only feature more than 3,500 exhibitors, but also will organize a series of exciting concurrent events to address those in- dustries’ needs. “We saw that exhibitors and visitors not only seek to secure the supply and demand of key materials, equipment and ser- vices at CHINAPLAS, but they also actively discuss hot top- ics, and explore industry trends and opportunities,” said Ada Leung, General Manager of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., the show organizer. “We showcase innovative products and cutting-edge solutions together with exhibitors who are in- dustrial leaders of the world. In addition, the show features a number of concurrent events covering the circular economy, Industry 4.0, industrial design, medical plastics, and much more. With richer content, more diversified forms, and more practical solutions than ever, CHINAPLAS offers ways for up- stream and downstreammembers of the supply chain to col- laborate and create new opportunities for growth. We aim to empower the development of the plastics and rubber in- dustries,” Leung said. CHINAPLAS 2019 will gather more than 3,500 exhibitors to bring advanced solutions for the rubber and plastics industries “Design x Innovation”, which comprises three parts: “CMF Inspiration Walls”, “Design Forum” and “CHINAPLAS Designers’ Night”