The plastic industry is resurgent
Plastics industry people used to complain that trade fairs were too big. As the economy develops and people become more interested in new technologies, it is now more necessary for people to experience the latest equipment, materials, molds and services.
Fakuma was first reported several years ago. We used to love the show because all the top officials in the European machinery industry would be there, a good place to get news and gossip. Fair time is good, too. Many exhibitors are now able to publish annual results, as well as plans and expectations for the coming year.
Its location in Friedrichshafen, located in the southern German city of Constance, is very convenient. But it was just a regional exhibition in Europe, with few north American audiences.
Now Fakuma is more than just mechanical and die shows. Many manufacturers of materials are also showing up.
In the past, the three biggest names of plastic show - the NPE and K show in Europe and the United States, and the Japanese IPF exhibition. These fairs are held every three years. In addition, each country has its own regional exhibitions, many of which are held annually.
With the increasing globalization of plastics industry, many regional exhibitions have become important targets for us. So, this newspaper often goes to Mexico, Canada, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, India, Vietnam and asean countries.
So, what do we get at these fairs? The most important thing is to get information about important markets. Usually the most memorable or important reports we get are related to the exhibitors.
In previous years, the industry appeared to be in recession. In times of economic crisis, some businesses are reluctant to spend on exhibitions or Tours. Some have even predicted that, in short, traditional exhibitions will be replaced by virtual exhibitions, such as webinars, video, and online chats.
