BPF Braves the Russian Snow

For the first time the British Plastics Federation (BPF) has organised a British Pavilion at Interplastica, held in Moscow between 29th January - 1st February 2013. The exhibition, which is held annually, was the 16th edition of the fair and is the largest plastics and rubber exhibition in Russia.  Exhibiting alongside the BPF were Listgrove Ltd and Longfield Chemicals.
 
The event attracted over 20,000 visitors with a high number of international visitors in attendance (the organisers reported that visitors came from more than 28 countries). The exhibition is growing year on year with over 700 exhibitors taking part this year, an increase of more than 150 from the previous edition of the fair.
 
Stuart Forsyth from Longfield Chemicals stated, "Knowing that the BPF were planning a British presence at Interplastica 2013 encouraged us to use the opportunity to explore the complex and diverse Russian plastics industry first hand. We were delighted with the BPF's organisation and support, which contributed to a very successful exhibition for Longfield Chemicals Ltd."
 
Ryan Kirby from Listgrove Ltd stated, “It is obvious that Russia is an expanding market and offers incredible potential for those who operate across the plastic and packaging sectors. The country offers many opportunities due to a lack of processing capability and/or the need for improved facilities. Listgrove currently works with many well qualified and experienced candidates in the region and is now focused on developing business interests in Russia''.
 
In spite of global economic uncertainty the Russian Plastics Industry continues to grow and is one of the largest developing national  plastics industries in the world.
 
The Russian plastics market is comprised of around 4,000 plastics processors with the main centres including Moscow, St Petersberg, Nizhny Novgorod and Samara with Moscow alone accounting for around one third of total industry revenue.  Around 4.7 million tonnes of plastics are processed each year in Russia, with 3.5 million tonnes produced in the country itself.
 
Space is still available in the BPF co-ordinated British Pavilion at Plastivision (Mumbai, India, 12th-16th December 2013). UK Trade & Investment grants of £1,800 are available for the show. For more information visit www.bpfevents.co.uk
  
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The above photograph shows the BPF stand at Interplastica.
 
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Notes for Editors:

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the UK trade association for the plastics industry – representing the whole supply chain including polymer producers, distributors, additives suppliers, machinery manufacturers, processors and recyclers.