Messe Düsseldorf Asia and Informa Markets announce partnership to consolidate their rubber and plastics trade show in Southeast Asia
Düsseldorf, Germany – Messe Düsseldorf Asia and Informa Markets, two of the region’s leading international exhibition organizers, have announced a partnership to consolidate their plastics and rubber trade shows in Southeast Asia. Starting in 2024, the new alliance of the two companies will jointly organize the plastics and rubber trade fair series, beginning with Plastics and Rubber Thailand, scheduled for May 15 – 18, 2024 at the BITEC exhibition center in Bangkok.
The strategic alignment of the plastics and rubber portfolio by Messe Düsseldorf Asia and Informa Markets will see them streamline their respective plastics and rubber exhibitions in the region into three anchor events. Starting in 2024, the partners will jointly organize Plastics and Rubber Thailand, and Plastics and Rubber Indonesia, in addition to Plastics and Rubber Vietnam which has been a long-established collaboration since 2008.
Aimed at combining the collective strengths and expertise of both partners to create an enhanced business experience for the industry, Gernot Ringling, Managing Director, Messe Düsseldorf Asia, said: “Our alliance with Informa Markets builds upon a long history of successful partnerships in the region. By consolidating the plastics and rubber trade exhibitions to now include Thailand and Indonesia starting in 2024, we are poised to enhance our customer experience both locally and internationally, delivering even greater value for business growth, especially against the backdrop of industry sustainability and circularity goals.”
“This latest endeavor amplifies our regional presence and further streamlines both our efforts to serve the Southeast Asian markets effectively. Following in the successful footsteps of our joint partnership with Plastics and Rubber Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, with Plastics and Rubber Thailand and Plastics and Rubber Indonesia, we are paving the way for the absolute best local and regional platforms for international businesses in the most dynamic markets in Southeast Asia within the ever-evolving plastics and rubber landscape,” added Gernot Ringling.
The synergy will result from Informa Markets’ in-depths regional market knowledge and connections, complemented by Messe Düsseldorf Asia’s extensive global expertise in plastics and rubber, its cross-sector knowledge, and its close connection to K, the world’s leading plastics trade fair organized by Messe Düsseldorf.
Ian Roberts, Vice President, Informa Markets (Asia), is also enthusiastic about this partnership: ”Our collaboration with Messe Düsseldorf is a continuation of our successful joint ventures, highlighting our shared commitment to deliver industry-leading experiences. By concentrating our efforts and consolidating the number of plastics and rubber events in the region, we aim to create an unparalleled experience for exhibitors and visitors, offering enhanced business opportunities and thus maximizing the impact of each exhibition. Together, we are ushering in a new era of innovation, collaboration, and mutual growth, which is testament to our shared commitment to advancing the industry and the region.”
The plastics and rubber industries in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam play pivotal roles in the global market. Thailand has emerged as a leading manufacturer and exporter of plastic and rubber products, serving key markets such as China, Japan, India, and the ASEAN region. Indonesia and Vietnam are also crucial players in this sector, contributing significantly to the regional and global supply chains.