The 2024 ASEAN Manufacturing Summit: Creating a Circular Economy for Plastics in Jakarta featured interesting presentations from industry experts on sustainable plastic packaging production and other solutions to reduce the environmental impact of plastics. We featured a leading expert in this area, Pak Henky Wibawa, who offered his insights on emerging trends that packaging producers should take into consideration when designing their operations to achieve a circular economy.
This issue carries a preview of Fakuma 2024, a leading exhibition on industrial plastics processing. This year, the exhibition will present a comprehensive overview of plastics technologies aimed at digitalisation and sustainability, two all-important topics in the plastics industry today.
Post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins are finding their way in a growing range of applications. Southeast Asia is a fast-rising centre for recycling and production of PCR resins. We were able to visit the new Pan Era Group’s plant in Cikande, Indonesia where we had the chance to see the company’s production of recycled resins from post-consumer plastic waste and learned how the company has been responding to the needs of various industries.

This issue carries a Special Supplement on TaipeiPLAS 2024, the leading exhibition for the plastics and rubber industries in Taiwan. In this Supplement, we provide an overview of the highlights of the exhibition and products on exhibit which reflect the innovative spirit of Taiwan-based companies in the field of plastic and rubber manufacturing. The exhibition will focus on innovative materials, advanced manufacturing solutions and circular economy.
The automotive industry continues to benefit from the material solutions offered by leading players. From thermal management and protection solutions, battery systems and other vehicle parts and components, Dow’s highperformance silicone provides comprehensive solutions.
High precision microparts production entails a lot of challenges but these microparts are finding increasing relevance in different sectors including biomedical, consumer electronics, etc. By combining two advanced technologies in micromanufacturing, production of microparts have been able to overcome many challenges.

A Supplement on InterPlas Thailand 2024 brings some of the highlights of this exhibition, as well as the  Exhibitors and their products. As part of the Manufacturing Expo, this exhibition has been Southeast Asia’s biggest industrial event covering an expanded range of industries. Given the importance of Southeast Asia in the global market now, we expect key players in the industry to bring their latest technologies and material solutions to this exhibition.
Vietnam’s plastics industry has been attracting investments and over the years, we have seen a growing number of domestic plastics manufacturers that have embarked on expansion programs to boost their productivity and compete in the global market. In this issue, our Dialogue section features a Taiwan-based injection moulding machine producer whose production systems have been benefitting Vietnamese companies.
Ringier Events recently organised the Asian Food and Beverage Innovation Summit 2024 in Jakarta, Indonesia. As a gathering of companies engaged in food & beverage manufacturing and packaging, the conference has been able to deliver the latest trends in F&B production while providing participants with guides on how to improve their F&B packaging to meet global standards.

CHINAPLAS remains Asia’s major exhibition, a much-anticipated event that has gathered not only China-based manufacturers but also international exhibitors who consider China as their important market and gateway to Asia’s booming plastics and rubber industries. Being true to our support of this mega exhibition, this issue carries a Special Supplement on CHINAPLAS 2024 where we focused on the innovative products of key players in the industry.
This is only a teaser as the actual show will offer more in terms of live demonstrations at the show floor to ensure that visitors get the most out of this event. Next issue, we will have another report on CHINAPLAS with feedback from exhibitors on market developments and the show’s impact on their companies.
Another major exhibition, NPE 2024, is also featured in this issue. As a leading trade show in Americas, NPE has never failed to highlight the importance of innovations to achieve a circular economy. The exhibition boasts of a gathering of the largest number of bioplastics producers ever.
The emerging plastics manufacturing sector in Vietnam is highlighted in this issue with an interview of a plastics exporter based in Da Nang. This reflects how the local industry has become more aware of the vast opportunities in the international market and what they should do to become more competitive.

The first issue of the International Plastics News for Asia this year brings some interesting developments in the plastics industry. We have an interview with Pat Williams, Senior Vice President of Rosti Asia, who shared Rosti’s achievements and future plans, as well as key trends in injection moulding solutions for various applications.
In the field of film extrusion, Cosmo First has made strategic moves to align the company’s vision of offering a diverse range of packaging solutions to its valued partners for a wide array of FMCG products. These were shared to us by Pankaj Poddar, Group CEO of Cosmo First Ltd.
Southeast Asia is a dynamic market for personal care products and Ringier Events has been able to successfully launch its series of personal care technology conferences across the region. This issue carries a report on the ASEAN Personal Care Technology Summit in Jakarta where industry trends in cosmetics & personal care manufacturing and packaging were covered.
Lastly, we have a short preview on CHINAPLAS 2024, which is set to take place in April with highlights that are intended to maximise the participation of both exhibitors and visitors. Next issue, we will have more information on the exhibitors and their products of this mega exhibition.

In this yearend issue, Ringier Trade Media brings the Outlook 2024 Special Report where we gathered the insights of industry players on the factors that will impact their operations in 2024, their future plans and efforts to meet the various market challenges. We invited representatives from ENGEL, FIMIC, Ever Polymer Co., Ltd. and CJ iomaterials to share their views and expectations on the directions that the plastics industry will take.
Ringier Events successfully held the 2023 ASEAN Plastics Packaging and Recycling Technologies Summit in Manila last October. Interesting presentations during the Summit focused on designing sustainable packaging, post-pandemic trends in packaging production, the move towards circular economy and efficient recycling technologies to alleviate plastic waste, and opportunities in the country' s plastics industry.
In another section, we looked at how Asia is seeing a surge in advanced recycling plants. The adoption of advanced recycling processes has gained momentum the region, and this has been reflected in the growing number of recycling plants being planned or under construction. Given that Asia remains a huge market for recycled plastic materials, this trend is likely to create opportunities for those who provide innovative technologies for sustainable production.

Fakuma 2023 takes place t his monthand while this exhibi t ion remains predominantly European, there has been an increasing interest in the innovative production solutions that exhibitors introduce every edition. We take a look at the exhibition and the products of exhibitors geared to make production smarter and more sustainable.
The sports industry has taken a big leap forward in developing environmentally-friendly products. From sports footwear to sports equipment and gears, the trends now call for application of recycled plastic without compromising performance.
This issue, we feature a plastic products manufacturer in Vietnam whose adoption of industry-leading technologies has enabled it to rise to become one of the leading enterprises serving the needs for quality plastic products.

Thermoplastic elastomers are advancing into easy peel applications for packaging and pharmaceutical products. In this issue, a leading TPE supplier shares how the company has embarked on research and development to come up with TPEs that meet the stringent requirements of these two sectors.
Coatings play a vital role in many applications and one is by making wood more durable and better equipped to endure the elements and the demands of daily life. Current trends lean towards water-based coatings as the new standard since they emit low VOCs, are nonhazardous and non-flammable.
Ringier Events held several hybrid technical conferences in select ASEAN countries and the most recent one, the 2023 ASEAN Manufacturing Summit in Indonesia, gathered industry experts and professionals engaged in food processing, packaging and recycling in a twoday highly informative event. This issue carries a postevent report indicating how these dynamic industries are responding well to innovative technologies to enhance operations.

Eco-innovation has become a buzzword in the plastics industry whose primary goal now is to achieve a circular economy. Our special report presents the highlights of a webinar focusing on ecoinnovations and how to achieve efficient plastics production. From the different areas of expertise of the invited speakers, it can be noted that eco-innovation is technology-driven; while new material solutions and design techniques could help achieve this goal.
Polycarbonates for automotive applications are creating a difference due to the material’s high-impact resistance and durability. New developments in the use of this material are pointing towards enhanced properties that could further strengthen its position in the dynamic automotive industry.
Manufacturing Expo, where InterPlas Thailand is a concurrent event, is growing bigger each year. As ASEAN’s leading industrial exhibition, it has served as the ideal platform for those seeking to explore the vast opportunities in this region.

Recycled resins are now becoming the norm as the plastics industry adheres to the goals of a circular economy. In this issue, we were able to interview one of the largest polyethylene recyclers in Southeast Asia and learned how the company has been expanding its production capacity for recycled pellets to meet rising demand.
This issue also carries the CHINAPLAS 2023 Special Supplement featuring the exhibition’s main highlights and products on exhibit. This mega exhibition has always been a must-go event where both local and foreign exhibitors unveil their latest technologies, materials and production techniques. The exhibition has grown over the years that interesting concurrent events are now responding to the fast-changing trends within the plastics and rubber industries.
In the next issue, another exhibition will be featured – InterPlas Thailand 2023 – which is under the umbrella exhibition, Manufacturing Expo. These revival of major exhibitions in the Asian region augurs well for exhibitors who, even during the pandemic, continued their quest for effective production solutions.

In this first issue for 2023, we look at how injection moulding systems have evolved over the years. Now, with the growing popularity of all-electric models, plastic manufacturers are given the advantages of energyefficient systems that meet their various requirements. This development has become both a challenge and opportunity for the machinery makers.
Asia has been seeing rising demand for biopolymers and one major player has responded with a new polylactic acid manufacturing complex in Thailand. The facility will include production sites for lactic acid, lactide, and polymer that are designed to have both process and energy integration for increased efficiency of the manufacturing operation. Also, it will use the abundant, locally grown sugarcane as primary feedstock for the production process.
Sustainability in flexible packaging has become one of the targets of companies in this industry and in this issue, we look at the trends in innovative materials that could help achieve this goal.

K 2022 concluded successfully and one of the major contributions of this world-class exhibition is the vast amount of information on plastics and rubber production and updates on what industry players are doing to adhere to the call for a circular economy. This commitment to protect the environment through sustainable production has enabled the plastics and rubber industries to continuously innovate.
Several sections in this issue present the game-changing technologies and materials developed and presented at K 2022. These include the latest injection moulding solutions, new breed of engineering plastics, advanced recycling systems, and more.
Every year, we invite representatives from leading companies to provide their analysis of the industry trends, factors that will impact their operations, the products they intend to promote the following year, and their future plans. The Outlook Special Report has been one of our much-awaited reports as we carefully choose the industry experts we invite to contribute their insights.

K 2022 is a much-awaited event for the global plastics and rubber industry. It is the place to be when you want to see and experience the fruits of the innovations of leading industry players. It also serves as venue where trends and issues are discussed by industry experts; and information on the fast-changing requirements of plastics- and rubber-dependent industries is disseminated.
As a tribute to this all-important exhibition, this issue carries a Special Supplement on K 2022 that brings the main highlights of this mega trade show. The Special Supplement also has some of the interesting products on exhibit plus the contact details of the exhibitors to guide visitors in planning their visit and sourcing decision.
As thousands of visitors flock to K 2022 there is much optimism on the recovery of the industry despite the many challenges it encountered in the past two years. With digitalisation and circular economy being the main focus this year, this will definitely be an interesting edition!


Southeast Asia remains an important player in the global industrial arena and this was proven again when the region hosted its biggest exhibition, Manufacturing Expo 2022, where InterPlas Thailand along with other concurrent exhibits were co-locators. I had the chance to visit this exhibition in Bangkok and saw how the region’s businesses are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. The industries have adapted well under the new normal and business is now as usual, with investments in machinery and production inputs showing an upward trend.
In the same exhibition, the trend towards digitalisation and adoption of more sustainable production processes has become a primary focus among exhibitors and visitors, alongside increased interest in automation and smart manufacturing.
Colour management solutions are becoming more sophisticated and in this issue, we look at how colour inspection and management can be integrated into the workflow. Another aspect is on enhancing the aesthetic appeal of products through the use of colour masterbatch.
The automotive industry is an important recipient of innovations, notably in injection moulding. The enhanced properties of engineered materials have also been beneficial in the production of auto parts that meet global standards for strength, stability and heat resistance.

Plastic film production has undergone tremendous change over the years as converters note the shift of consumer preference for environment-friendly options. More important, this sector of the plastics industry has taken a major leap forward in the move towards a circular economy. In this issue, we look at how a new breed of polyethylene resins has been helping achieve high performance and easy processing needed to help reduce blending, restore simplicity to film design, and unlock film and package production efficiencies.
We also look at the latest trends in homecare packaging and how manufacturers of homecare products are responding as consumers now prefer brands that are taking more meaningful steps to address sustainability. For one, we see increased use of post-consumer recycled material as an effective alternative that reduces the reliance on fossil-based materials.
Southeast Asia, whose trade and business sector was badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic, is now trying to regain its growth momentum. We look forward to the return of major trade exhibitions in this region, among them, the Manufacturing Expo in Thailand where five other exhibitions are co-located.

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is raising concerns because of its social and economic impact. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) says that Russia’s invasion has caused a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, while throwing the strong global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic into doubt. The OECD further estimates a setback in global economic growth due to this conflict and high inflation rate. The war is pushing oil,petrochemical and metal prices which could affect a wide range of industries, including plastics production. In this issue,we look at how leading companies in the plastics industry are responding to the situation and their efforts in assisting those affected by the war.
Today’s packaging industry is very dynamic and the need for more efficient production systems continues to grow. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), being one of the popular materials for packaging, has many advantages and these are highlighted by Husky Injection Molding Systems in its webinar that focused on the leading trends in PET production.
The medical sector will continue to benefit from the innovations in the area of extrusion. Where flexibility is demanded, the extrusion system featured in this issue can produce TPE medical catheter and is also capable of turning out filament made of PLA biopolymer – which can very well meet the stringent requirements for medical products.

The Uni ted Nat ions Cl imate Change Conference, more popularly known as COP26, put forward a commitment by200 countries to accelerate their action on climate change. The goals lead towards carbon emission reduction, encouraging investments on renewable energy and increasing electric vehicles utilisation. The goals have not been lost on the plastics industry as even before the COP26, many companies in the industry have invested heavily in technologies that will enable them to reduce their carbon footprint.
In response to the growing interest on recycling, we are happy to include in this issue a section on Recycling.Starting off, we have Ravi Purushotham, Director – Asia Pacific at Rapid Granulator AB, Sweden, writing on how regrind can be maximised and the importance of having the right equipment.
Ringier Events has been holding relevant seminars and one of them covered medical device production. In this issue, we have the speaker from Celanese Corporation who did a presentation on the many advantages of liquid crystal polymers (LCP) in the production of medical devices.

Outlook 2022 Special Report provides an interesting account of how companies in the plastics industry have overcome the challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, some of these companies said that they posted growth this year and are optimistic that the new normal will offer new business opportunities that expansion has been in their future agenda.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought into focus the urgent need for medical supplies. A virtual summit organised by Ringier Events presented the developments in the production technologies and materials as applied in medical devices production. Industry experts not only discussed production trends but also recommended ways and solutions that medical devices producers can take advantage of as they comply with regulations and compete in the global market.
Plastics mould making plays a vital role in the injection moulding process. With design changes and shorter delivery time becoming more challenging, an effective option is to integrate a web-based platform that can record various mould design data, such as material data, machine specifications, and other details.

The focus on circular economy has pushed key players in the plastics industry to continuously come up with new solutions towards this goal. In this issue, we featured FIMIC, the Italian company specialising in automatic self-cleaning melt filters, which recently introduced a breakthrough solution for the recycling process. This technology requires very low maintenance and operational costs – an ideal solution for those seeking to maximise their recycling lines.
Fakuma is seeing a host of new product launches and this year, despite the pandemic, the exhibition is attracting exhibitors who are eager to introduce their latest technologies and materials for plastics processing. Digitalisation and circular economy are taking centre stage at this year’s edition.
The introduction of a new series of extrusion coating and lamination lines is expected to impact the flexible packaging sector in such a way that it can bring about multiple benefits such as design and operational flexibility aimed at meeting customers’ requirements.

Colour has become an indispensable factor in the production process – as many consumers make their purchasing decision based on what appeals to them.In this issue, we looked at how colour inspection and management solutions have evolved and how companies, such as Datacolor, have been able to upgrade the range of spectrophotometers available in the market today to serve the strict standards of various industries.
For those in the plastics industry, injection moulding is an area where the requirements for sophistication go hand in hand with improved efficiency and end-product quality. Current trends point towards rising demand for highly efficient quick mould change system. There are many benefits that go along the integration of a quick mould change system and these are discussed in this issue.
As the coronavirus continues to raise concerns in the medical sector, it is important to note that suppliers of thermoplastic elastomers are responding to the call for improved mechanical properties and sustainability. Rising demand for bio-based TPEs in the medical industry is poised for growth in the next few years and this can augur well for those engaged in developing new grades of TPEs.

The special report in this issue includes the highlights of the third edition of the “ASEAN Manufacturing Summit: Creating a Circular Economy for Plastics” which was held on May 20, 2021 and organised by Ringier Events. This summit was first launched in Kuala Lumpur in 2019 and generated interests due to the diverse issues we covered – from recycling to waste management, production processes and new material solutions. The following year, it was transformed into a virtual summit and this year, the virtual event has been expanded to include an exhibition and business matching and networking.
An interview with India’s leading masterbatch producer, Alok Masterbatches, brings into focus the opportunities for expansion and how these are being made fruitful with the addition of an advanced R&D set up alongside a world-class manufacturing plant. Mr. Vikram Singh Bhadauria, Managing Director talks about how this has been made possible and what this could mean for India’s plastics industry.
As the first post-pandemic major exhibition in China, Chinaplas proved again that China remains a vast market that continues to attract leading industry players. This issue carries a post-event report with feedback from the exhibitors.


This issue carries a Special Supplement on Chinaplas 2021 which includes this exhibition’s highlights plus the products on exhibit and contact details of exhibitors.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to restrict travel in some countries, this Special Supplement will provide our readers and online users the news about the exhibition that will guide them in finding the right suppliers and identifying key trends in the plastics industry.
The development in the electric vehicles sector has been more favourable despite the challenging times due to material innovations. One example is the move to utilise solar roof for automotive applications based on polycarbonate. This green solution marks another positive step towards a zero-emission mobility and improvement in electric vehicles’ performance.

The plastics industry is now racing against time to implement a circular economy. Innovations in production technologies and materials will play key role in ensuring that the plastics industry meet its objectives. In this issue, we looked at some new developments that will have significant impact on the industry’s bid to overcome some of the challenges in attaining a circular economy.
We have APChemi CEO Suhas Dixit, who joined the Ringier Events in two of our summits, shares about the plastic pyrolysis technology as solution that can accelerate the move towards efficient plastic recycling.Our special report also presents the highlights of the virtual summit on circular economy and the breakthrough technologies that can be adopted to meet this goal.
As the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, high-performance TPEs are responding to the stringent requirements of the medical sector. The critical supplies – like swabs and vaccine vials – are added to the list of applications for TPEs with enhanced properties.
The telecommunications industry is moving forward with the implementation of the 5G network technology. In this area, we will see new plastic materials gaining acceptance.

Every year, we invite representatives from industry associations and leading companies in the plastics and rubber industries to give their insights on what they think are the factors that would affect their operations in the coming year, as well as industry trends and directions.
The Outlook 2021 is more than just a presentation of forecast for next year, as it also contains important points on how to stay competitive and relevant in the market in the years to come. Along this line, the report takes into account the emerging applications for plastics and rubber and how future market demands influence product development in these industries.
Materials science has created a major impact on the move of the plastics industry towards a circular economy. Bio-based additives have come a long way, thanks to the research and development efforts of industry players whose innovative spirit continuous despite the challenging times.

Circular economy in plastics is an ambitious goal. As the plastics industry realises the need to reduce plastics waste, many stakeholders are now rethinking the way plastic is designed, used and re-used. They are now embarking on solution-driven initiative towards a circular economy for plastics. Various regions around the world have made their commitments and so in the future, we will be covering many innovative solutions towards this goal.
New materials with special properties are making a big difference in the production of personal protective equipment and other critical medical supplies in view of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Thus, we see the release of thermoplastics, additives and other compounds that can help provide the necessary protection to prevent further contamination.
A new breed of intelligent appliances are creating a buzz in the household appliances sector today. In this issue, we talked to a leading manufacturer of appliances to determine the recent and upcoming trends in this area and how plastic materials are helping shape the future for household items.

Plastic film production has been benefiting from the innovations undertaken by global players in film production machinery. In this issue, we feature Br邦ckner Maschinenbau and how it has taken a leading role in specialty films sector through its game-changing technologies.
Energy generation and storage companies seek high performance materials capable of operating in complex and challenging environments. In this aspect, technical ceramics are presenting exceptional capabilities which drive evolution of the energy industry.
Foam solutions are getting better, offering higher productivity and meeting the energy and material efficiency required to ensure sustainable manufacturing. Continuous R&D in this area highlights the role of technical centres in pushing for innovations in this sector.
Expert views on the trends and directions in the packaging industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic are featured in this issue, and we hope that our readers will learn from the valuable insights of these industry experts.

As the world continues to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, many of the plastics and rubber industry＊s key players are converting their production systems to manufacture medical devices and supplies.
One example of this kind of flexibility is presented by injection moulding machine suppliers that have partnered with other producers to turn out critical medical supplies. Process cooling is an important aspect of efficient manufacturing. Intelligent and remote machine control has become an integral part of the whole operation and in this issue, we look at the innovations in this area that will benefit plastics processors during this challenging times.
We are privileged to have two experts sharing their views in this issue and I＊m sure our readers will find their insights valuable.

The world is now fighting a pandemic, which threatens to cause severe impact on the economy of many countries and regions. Businesses are affected, industrial production is almost on a standstill – and governments around the world are pouring huge efforts and resources in implementing measures to alleviate the impact of this health crisis. In the midst of all these are the producers of plastics and rubber products who are working round-the-clock to meet demand for protective materials, medical supplies and devices.
There are many innovations in the medical field that highlight the use of plastics and rubber, and this issue presents some of them. For instance, the demand for medical tubes has grown and recent concept in IV tube extrusion responds to the complicated requirements.
3D printing, which offers the best option for the medical sector, has also been applied in the production of medical devices. Hence, the development of new compounds suitable for the high-resolution printing of implantable medical devices brings cost-saving benefits and enables mass production to support growing requirements.

In this issue, the second part of the K 2019 post-show report contains some of the most interesting materials and production technologies in the packaging sector – considered one of the most vibrant industries where plastics play a key role. Companies interviewed provided a glimpse of how their innovations have been making a big impact on tomorrow’s packaging. An interesting aspect of this K 2019 special coverage is how companies are overcoming the barriers to enable the production of packaging materials that are recyclable, in support of the industry’s efforts towards a circular economy.
As Industry 4.0 remains a hot topic in the plastics industry, an expert in this area provides an overview on how Asian companies can move further and embrace new technologies and processes becomes to transform into a smart manufacturing operation.
High performance materials continue to bring new dimensions in the automotive sector, and in this issue, we cover one of the recent concepts in vehicle interior and exterior that aim to create a new travel experience.

K 2019 is over and the overwhelming support it received from the plastics and rubber industries is manifested in its huge success – 3,300+ exhibitors and more than 220,000 visitors. Majority of those who came to exhibit are optimistic of the future given the strong commitment of the industry players in attaining a circular economy. Never before has there been unity among industry players in discovering solutions towards sustainable production.
This issue features many of the highlights of K 2019 – the technologies and materials launched, the outlook of the plastics and rubber industries and the insights of industry professionals who participated at this year’s edition. The upcoming trends and developments point towards a brighter future for plastics.
Ringier Events held another successful edition of the 2019 Plastic Applications in Food & Beverage Packaging Summit in Manila, Philippines. The two-day event gathered leading industry and technology experts and over 150 delegates in one venue to explore the latest manufacturing technologies that will benefit food and beverage packaging production. Many issues were discussed, foremost is recycling and attaining a circular economy. With ASEAN countries recognising the importance of plastics recycling and reuse, it is expected that technologies will get more advanced to meet the sustainability goals.

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Girish Ramdas ist Mitbegründer und CEO von Magzter, einem in New York ansässigen Startup, das im globalen digitalen Verlagsgeschäft für Aufsehen gesorgt hat. Magzter hat seit seiner Einführung im Jahr 2011 80 Millionen Nutzer aus mehr als 150 Ländern mit Tausenden von Zeitschriften, Zeitungen und Büchern von mehr als 4.500 Verlagen weltweit. Er verfügt über mehr als 25 Jahre Erfahrung im plattformübergreifenden Publishing, einschließlich Print-, Mobil- und Webentwicklung. In dieser Zeit war er Mitbegründer und Leiter von drei erfolgreichen Start-up-Unternehmen. Er hat Zeitschriftenunternehmen die Digitalisierung ermöglicht und hilft ihnen, ihre Inhalte in der digitalen Welt zu monetarisieren. Girishs umfassende Branchenerfahrung in Online-, Mobil- und Verlagsökosystemen hat ihn zu einem Experten für die Akquise, Vermarktung und Monetarisierung digitaler Inhalte auf allen Plattformen weltweit gemacht.

 Für den Fall, dass Sie auf unserer Plattform auf anstößige Inhalte stoßen, haben wir eine Beschwerderichtlinie eingeführt, um auf Ihre Bedenken einzugehen.

Magzter Inc. (”Unternehmen”, ”wir”, ”uns” oder ”unser”) weiß, dass es Ihnen wichtig ist, wie Ihre persönlichen Daten verwendet und weitergegeben werden. Bitte lesen Sie die folgende Datenschutzrichtlinie (die ”Richtlinie”), um mehr über unsere Datenschutzpraktiken zu erfahren.Indem Sie eine der vom Unternehmen betriebenen Websites und deren Subdomains besuchen oder eine unserer mobilen Anwendungen und anderen Methoden der Inhaltsverteilung(zusammen der ”Dienst”) nutzen, erkennen Sie an, dass Sie die dargelegten Praktiken und Richtlinien akzeptieren in dieser Richtlinie und Sie stimmen hiermit zu, dass wir Ihre Daten auf die folgende Weise sammeln, verwenden und weitergeben.

Magzter Inc. ist der weltweit größte und am schnellsten wachsende plattformübergreifende digitale Zeitungskiosk mit Selbstbedienung mit über 80 Millionen Nutzern seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 2011 und Tausenden von Zeitschriften und Zeitungen in über 40 Kategorien und über 60 Sprachen. Magzter hat seinen Hauptsitz in New York und ist vor Ort in Amsterdam, London, Mexiko-Stadt, Chennai, Mumbai, Neu-Delhi, Bengaluru und Singapur vertreten und wird bald in andere Länder expandieren. Magzter wurde im Juni 2011 von den globalen Unternehmern Girish Ramdas und Vijay Radhakrishnan gegründet und ermöglicht Zeitschriften- und Zeitungsverlagen auf der ganzen Welt, digitale Ausgaben ihrer Titel zu erstellen und an globale Verbraucher zu liefern.

 Magzter ist bestrebt, unseren Benutzern eine sichere Plattform bereitzustellen. Bitte beachten Sie, dass Magzter lediglich eine Plattform für Verlage zur Verbreitung ihrer Inhalte ist. Wir kontrollieren oder unterstützen die auf unserer Plattform veröffentlichten Inhalte nicht. Wir können nicht für die Handlungen unserer Herausgeber oder deren Inhalte verantwortlich gemacht werden.

Magzter ist nicht dafür verantwortlich, eine Partei zu entschädigen, die aufgrund eines Inhalts oder eines Teils des Inhalts, der ihre Rechte verletzt, Schäden oder Kosten erlitten hat. Magzter haftet nicht für zivilrechtliche Schritte wegen Rechtsverletzungen, die durch einen Inhalt oder einen Teil des Inhalts verursacht werden, der die Rechte Dritter verletzt.

Magzter bietet den weltweit größten ”All-You-Can-Read” - Abonnementdienst namens Magzter GOLD an, der digitalen Lesern zu einem monatlichen Abonnementpreis unbegrenzten Zugriff auf mehr als 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen bietet.Darüber hinaus verfügt Magzter mit der bahnbrechenden ezRead 2.0 - Funktion für seine Apps über die größte Anzahl an Geschichten weltweit.Nutzer von Smartphones und Mobilgeräten mit kleinem Bildschirm können die Zeitschrifteninhalte so genießen, wie sie gedacht sind, nämlich mit Artikeltext Es ist leicht zu lesen und wird von atemberaubenden Videos und hochauflösenden Fotos begleitet.

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 Vor Magzter war er Präsident von Dot Com Infoway (DCI) und Galatta Media. Zu seinen Aufgaben gehörten strategisches Marketing, Partnerschaftsentwicklung und die weltweite Monetarisierung von Inhalten. DCI wuchs von einem kleinen Team von 3 im Jahr 2000 auf 300 im Jahr 2011 und beschäftigte sich mit der Web-, Software- und App-Entwicklung für Kunden auf der ganzen Welt.

Seit der Einführung hat sich Magzter dazu verpflichtet, mit globalen Organisationen zusammenzuarbeiten, um die bestmögliche Zeitungskiosk-Technologie und den besten Service für unsere Kunden anzubieten. Egal, ob Sie Magazin-Abos für Ihren Kundenstamm anbieten oder einfach nur mehr erfahren möchten, engagiert sich Magzter für das Wachstum Ihres Unternehmens. Um mehr zu erfahren, füllen Sie bitte den folgenden Fragebogen aus:

 Das DMCA ermöglicht es uns, die entfernten Inhalte wiederherzustellen, wenn die Partei, die die ursprüngliche DMCA-Mitteilung eingereicht hat, nicht innerhalb von zehn Werktagen nach Erhalt der Kopie Ihrer Gegendarstellung eine gerichtliche Klage gegen Sie einreicht.

Diese Richtlinie deckt den Umgang des Unternehmens mit personenbezogenen Daten(”personenbezogene Daten”) und anderen Informationen über Sie und Ihren Computer oder Ihr Gerät ab, die das Unternehmen erfasst, wenn Sie auf den Dienst zugreifen. Wir können personenbezogene Daten von Ihnen erfassen, wie nachstehend ausführlicher erläutert, und wir verwenden diese personenbezogenen Daten intern im Zusammenhang mit unseren Diensten, unter anderem zur Personalisierung, Bereitstellung und Verbesserung unserer Produkte, Dienste, Inhalte und Werbung und um Ihnen die Möglichkeit zu geben um ein Benutzerkonto und -profil einzurichten, um Sie zu kontaktieren, um Ihre Anfragen für bestimmte Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu erfüllen und um zu analysieren, wie Sie die Dienste nutzen. In bestimmten Fällen geben wir möglicherweise einige personenbezogene Daten auch an Dritte weiter, jedoch nur wie in Punkt 4 beschrieben.

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 Wir haben einen Beschwerdebeauftragten benannt, der alle Beschwerden im Zusammenhang mit anstößigen Inhalten bearbeitet.

 Wir bitten Sie, jede Beschwerde im Zusammenhang mit anstößigen Inhalten per E-Mail an die oben genannte E-Mail-Adresse an den Beschwerdebeauftragten zu richten. Wir bitten Sie außerdem um die Angabe der folgenden Angaben, wenn Sie eine Beschwerde einreichen

und die App, die Ihnen die Möglichkeit bietet, verschiedene Zeitschriften, Bücher, Nachrichten sowie magazin- und publikationsbezogene Inhalte (gemeinsam als „Veröffentlichungen“ bezeichnet) zu bestellen, zu abonnieren und deren Lieferung zu erhalten und sich diese digitalen Versionen der Veröffentlichungen liefern zu lassen

C.Wir sammeln auch Informationen im Zusammenhang mit Ihrer Nutzung der Anwendung, um personalisierte Empfehlungen abgeben zu können.Wenn Sie uns die Zugangsdaten für Ihr Drittanbieterkonto zur Verfügung stellen, verstehen Sie, dass einige Inhalte und / oder Informationen in diesen Konten(”Drittanbieterkontoinformationen”) möglicherweise an Ihr Konto bei uns und an dieses Drittanbieterkonto übermittelt werden, wenn Sie solche Übertragungen autorisieren An den Dienst übermittelte Informationen fallen unter diese Richtlinie.

 F. Die von uns erfassten personenbezogenen Daten ermöglichen es uns, auf Ihre Anfragen zu reagieren, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu verbessern, die Werbung und Inhalte, die Sie sehen, anzupassen und mit Ihnen über neue Produkte zu kommunizieren.

ist der weltweit größte und am schnellsten wachsende plattformübergreifende digitale Zeitungskiosk mit Selbstbedienung mit über 85 Millionen Nutzern seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 2011 und Tausenden von Zeitschriften und Zeitungen in über 40 Kategorien und über 60 Sprachen. Magzter hat seinen Hauptsitz in New York und ist vor Ort in Amsterdam, London, Mexiko-Stadt, Chennai, Mumbai, Neu-Delhi, Bengaluru und Singapur vertreten und wird bald in andere Länder expandieren. Magzter wurde im Juni 2011 von den globalen Unternehmern Girish Ramdas und Vijay Radhakrishnan gegründet und ermöglicht Zeitschriften- und Zeitungsverlagen auf der ganzen Welt, digitale Ausgaben ihrer Titel zu erstellen und an globale Verbraucher zu liefern.

 N. Wir verwenden Nutzungsinformationen auch, um sicherzustellen, dass Benutzer unsere Nutzungsbedingungen einhalten. Mithilfe der Nutzungsinformationen eines Benutzers können wir beispielsweise bestätigen, dass ein Benutzer eine Zeitschrift oder andere Inhalte nur zulässig oft oder auf eine zulässige Anzahl von Geräten herunterlädt.

 Damit erhalten digitale Leser zum monatlichen Abonnementpreis uneingeschränkten Zugriff auf über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen. Darüber hinaus verfügt Magzter mit der bahnbrechenden ezRead 2.0-Funktion für seine Apps über die größte Anzahl an Geschichten weltweit. Nutzer von Smartphones und Mobilgeräten mit kleinem Bildschirm können die Zeitschrifteninhalte so genießen, wie sie gedacht sind, nämlich mit Artikeltext Es ist leicht zu lesen und wird von atemberaubenden Videos und hochauflösenden Fotos begleitet.

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