Austrian participation at CHINAPLAS 2024

CHINAPLAS 2024, Asia's leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, took place for the first time (in 6 years) at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai. With an exhibition area of over 380.000 square metres, 4.400 exhibitors and more than 250.000 visitors, the trade fair set a new visitor record on the very first day. Austria was also very prominently represented, with 22 top Austrian companies taking part in the group exhibition and 8 individual Austrian exhibitors at this year's CHINAPLAS. 

A particular focus of Chinaplas 2024 was on environmentally friendly solutions, sustainable materials and technologies aimed at reducing the industry's carbon footprint. The potential of intelligent manufacturing in the field of plastics processing was also highlighted; the exhibiting companies presented state-of-the-art machines & systems and are increasingly focussing on the integration of artificial intelligence, robotics and data analysis. 

Following CHINAPLAS 2024, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Shanghai - in cooperation with the Consulate General of Shanghai - hosted a networking reception opposite the exhibition grounds on 24 April 2024. More than 100 participants enjoyed the pleasant spring-like temperatures on the roof terrace and were able to deepen existing business relationships and make valuable new contacts.