The Saudi Plastics & Petrochemicals, and the Saudi Printing and Packaging 2018 Exhibitions kick off Today

The 15th edition of the Saudi Plastics and Petrochemicals and the Saudi Printing & Packaging Exhibitions (Saudi PPPP), are set to launch on Sunday, 21st of January and will continue till the 24th of January at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center

With the participation of 426 local and international exhibitors from over 26 countries, the Saudi PPPP 2018 Exhibition will set its stage for the presentation of the latest industry innovations, equipment, services and solutions by experts and pioneers of the petrochemical and chemical industry.

The exhibition will bring together highly skilled engineers, industrialists, and businessmen to view the latest technologies, services, products, machinery, equipment and supplies within the petrochemicals, plastics, printing and packaging sectors, on a display area of ​​more than 26 thousand square meters. The exhibition is an opportunity for exhibitors to highlight the latest technologies, services, products, machinery, equipment and supplies within the petrochemicals, plastics, printing and packaging sectors.

"The participation of exhibitors from 26 countries reflects the importance of the event and its global visibility," said Mohammed Bin Sulaiman Al AlSheikh, Head of Marketing Manager of Riyadh Exhibitions Company. He added: "This exhibition comes at a time when the petrochemical industry is witnessing remarkable growth. The exports of chemical and plastic products account for more than two-thirds of the total Saudi industrial exports and 10% of the Kingdom's total exports. The plastic sector in the Kingdom is expected to grow at an average rate equaling 2.3% per year until 2020. This is due to the Kingdom's innovative vision, business-friendly policies and regulations and many benefits to foreign investors.”

Al-AlSheikh said: "This exhibition is considered a direct entry into the Saudi market, which holds billions of dollars’ worth of opportunities in various sectors, and represents the premiere destination for all those who are looking for new business opportunities, as it brings together hundreds of local, international and regional exhibitors, and thousands of specialized visitors under one roof.”

The exhibition, organized by Riyadh Exhibitions Company, highlights a range of pre-printed products, pre-printing machines, stitching machines, polishing machines, cutting machines, printing techniques, As well as packaging machinery, design services, manufacturing and packaging materials.

it also offers a variety of new products and innovative techniques in injection molds, packaging, chemicals, semi-finished goods, engineering plastics, plastic products as well as raw materials, such as additives and polymers.‏

The current edition of the Saudi Plastics, Petrochemicals, Printing and Packaging Exhibition is sponsored by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), National Manufacturing Company (Tasnee) as Diamond Sponsors, Saudi Polymers Company (Saudi Polymers), Platinum Sponsor, Saudi Exports, Gold Sponsor, and Industry Partner Cities.

It is worth mentioning that the Saudi Plastics, Petrochemicals, Printing and Packaging Exhibition is held annually and is one of the largest industrial gatherings in the region accredited by The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI). It brings together specialists in the industry and provides them with a golden opportunity to meet potential and current customers. In addition to that, the exhibition introduces new channel for business deals with suppliers.