At a time when the entire industry is facing challenges, PVI 2020 is taking lead to boost business like never before.

How is the plastics industry faring in India?
Every industry has its own challenges and opportunities. There is a huge scope to meet the ever-increasing demand considering the abysmal usage of per capita plastic in India compared to global standard where the plastic usage is 10 times higher. Plastic industry in India is enhancing its reach by employing global technology for better margin and output. I believe the industry is doing fairly well.

Plastivision India 2020 (PVI) is just a few days away. How is All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA) gearing up for it?
AIPMA-PVI has chalked out a promising and exciting roadmap to attract exhibitors and visitors from India & abroad. We get this enormous networking opportunity every three years. As part of the preparation, AIPMA tries its best to reach to the smallest industry person by hosting various meets and road shows not only in India but also globally. This edition of PVI as well is not exception to it.

Please tell us about the key highlights of this edition.
Addressing ever growing technological advancements, during PVI 2020 we are giving immense importance to Industry 4.0, 3D Printing, recycling, etc. Therefore, one will be able to see pavilions focusing on Industry 4.0 and 3D printing. Also, Ministries of Defence, Oil companies, Railways, have been offered special pavilion. Additionally, AIPMA is also organising Global conclave on Recycling and Waste Management (to be patronized by speakers of international repute). Moreover, other initiatives such as SME & MSME sectors hand holding will benefit the exhibitors as well visitors.
With such initiatives, we plan to attract more than 250,000 visitors.

What are your expectations from this edition of PVI 2020?
At a time when the entire industry is facing challenges, PVI 2020 is taking lead to boost business like never before. Huge turn out and footfalls of focused visitors during five days of exhibition is expected to generate business worth thousands of crores taking business matrix to a higher level.

Can you please tell us about global participation in the exhibition?
More than 25 countries have confirmed their participation in PVI 2020. This year too China takes lead with maximum exhibitors presence with securing of largest ever stall booking in terms of area. PVI 2020 is to host international Recycling & waste conclave which will be attended by who's who of the plastic industry.

What are the challenges that the plastics industry is facing currently?
With global warming and its impact on environment, plastic is in center of discussion on every platform. The need of the hour is to educate people about ill effects of littering and challenge to make them aware how plastic can save planet.

How does Plastivision India 2020 help the industry overcome these challenges?
PVI 2020 is organizing competitions. Additionally, AIPMA is playing active role in CSR activities such as beach cleaning. We are also spreading awareness on pros & cons of plastic ban. Besides these initiatives, we are putting more thrust on waste management and recycling machine manufacturers. 

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