Over 400 exhibitors in 1,800 booths are expected to take part in the TaipeiPLAS 2024 (Taipei International Plastics & Rubber Industry Show) with ShoeTech Taipei (Taipei International Shoe Making Technology Show) scheduled to be held in September.

 

The exhibitors number is a 38% increase compared to the 2022 edition. The event will be held from September 24 to 28 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.

 

TaipeiPLAS 2024 welcomes the return of international buyers after six-year of break, caused by Covid-19. 

 

According to Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), as of now, visitors from over 45 countries have registered to attend the event, including delegation groups from India, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Algeria. 

 

This year's TaipeiPLAS will focus on the themes of ‘Innovative Materials,’ ‘Advanced Manufacturing,’ and ‘Circular Economy,’ embodying the latest industry trends. The  exhibitor team includes Chen Hsong, Chumpower, CLF, Conair, CYKF, Diing Kuen, FCS, FKI, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre, Formosa Plastics, Huarong, Igus, JSW, Lung Meng, Maguire, Moretto, Multiplas, Polystar, Siemens, Tenso, Victor Taichung, Wittmann, and YE I.

 

Further, with the addition of three brand-new zones, “Bio, Recycled Plastics & Green Products,” “Composite Materials,” and “Adhesives & Glues”, TaipeiPLAS aims to provide a comprehensive showcase of the latest advancements in the industry, high-performance products for diverse applications, and circular economy solutions.

 

The application of plastics and rubber are rather extensive, with the potential for replacing steel, wood, and glass. Beyond that, the ongoing development of high-performance materials are more durable, corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant, and lightweight, boosts the use of plastics and rubber in aerospace, smart mobility, healthcare, and green energy.

 

Notably, Chen Hsong will introduce its self-developed all-electric liquid silicone rubber injection molding machine, ideal for medical, electronic, optical, and consumer products. Besides, igus will present its dry-tech bearings, which are created as a replacement for traditional metal bearings particularly in special and extreme environments. And the eco-friendly TPU resins from Great Eastern Resins Industrial features high toughness, mechanical strength, bio-compatibility, and superior performance with improved environmental footprint compared with traditional materials.

In recent years, the global plastics and rubber industry has been striving for low carbon approaches. At TaipeiPLAS 2024, visitors can not only dig into the industry’s sustainable and green supply chain but gain insights from industry leaders. As a result, the “Visionary and Sustainable Development Summit,” held on September 25, will gather experts from BASF, ARBURG, WITTMANN, REMONDIS, Victor Taichung, Formosa Plastics, and Eternal Materials to share their experiences in low carbon transformation , said by TaipeiPLAS