International Plastics News for Asia

This issue contains our yearender special report Outlook 2011, a compilation of insights from leading companies on the market developments and trends that are likely to affect their operations and plans for 2011. These companies all agree that the world is recovering from the recession and that compared with other regions, Asia has been growing at a faster pace. K 2010 is the place to see the best the industry has to offer, and visitors flocked to the booths showing advanced auxiliary equipment. New cooling/drying equipment, blenders and mixers are now valued for their cost-saving features and efficiency. The electrical and electronics sector is reaping the benefits of engineering plastics manufacturers' R&D efforts as many new materials are now responding to the demand for safety and durability. In 2011, we expect to see the development of more specialty polymers to serve high-end applications We should be watching out for new trade exhibitions in Asia - and one of these is the JEC Show Asia. On its 3rd edition, the show has become a leading platform for the latest trends in composites production in the Asia Pacific region.