In this issue

Three major exhibitions were featured in this issue –Plastivision Arabia, Chinaplas and interpack. The coverage of these important trade events forms part of Ringier Trade Media’s goal of providing our readers with relevant information on the new technologies and materials launched in different markets across the globe.
Solar energy is one growing industry that requires high performance plastics. As more countries in the Middle East and African regions acknowledge solar energy as a viable alternative to fossil fuels, the demand for new materials will definitely continue in the years to come.
Many developments in injection moulding have contributed to improved productivity, cost-efficiency and innovations. Multi-component systems are increasingly being preferred for complex applications.

International Plastics News - Middle East & Africa Magazine Description:

International Plastics News – Middle East & Africa is published 6x a year in English with highlights in Arabic. The magazine is uniquely positioned to serve the needs of the Middle East and Africa's plastics processing industry, including contract molders and manufacturers with in-plant machinery lines. It provides the latest market information, quality technical features, trade show reviews and videos, and people and company profiles, written by industry experts and correspondents across the region. Also included are exclusive content and articles from Ringier's family of plastics industry magazines covering Greater China region, South East Asia and other parts of the world, such as Modern Plastics and Polymers in India, Plastics Engineering in the US, Kunststoffe in Germany, Polymer Materials in Russia, Technologia del Plastico in Latin Amercia – which are the leading magazines in their respective markets. The interactive content allows readers to make direct and immediate contact with advertisers/suppliers and featured companies in the editorial by clicking on the web site and email addresses in each issue, access online content in Ringier’s plastics website (plastics.industrysourcing.com), and avail of video content through iTunes and Google Play.