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Plastics

Austria’s plastics sector is highly export-oriented, with a strong global reputation for the highest standards in packaging, technical parts for the automotive, mechanical engineering and electricity industries and pipes and building elements. Plastics from Austria – Surprisingly Ingenious

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      Overview

      More than a 526 (NACE 252) Austrian companies employ almost 25,000 people in the plastics processing industry. In addition to plastic raw materials and plastic products, a wide range of auxiliary materials for plastics manufacture and processing are produced in Austria. Austrian companies which produce machinery for plastics processing are at the forefront of the industry world-wide. Here's an overview of this key Austrian industry.

      Facts and Figures

      Here you can find selected information on the plastics industry.  

      Standards

      Plastics are products that are traded globally. European and International Standards essentially apply to them in Austria. In addition, a few special national requirements have to be considered. Get more information on the world of plastics standards.

      Success stories

      Whether traditional family companies or new start-ups, there are many companies in Austria which have proven themselves on the global markets with their products and services. You can read about their success stories here.

      New business opportunities

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      Trade fairs and events

      April 1, 2012 - April 5, 2012

      NPE 2012

      Austrian companies present

      Austrian Pavilion at the largest plastics expo in the Western Hemisphere
      (Meet 14 Austrian companies)

      April 22, 2012 - April 25, 2012 New York

      UN Procurement Seminar - Austrian Delegation

      Austrian companies present

      15 companies will take the chance to present their products and services to the UN
      (Meet 6 Austrian companies)

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