International Plastics News for Asia

This issue carries a Special Supplement on Malaysia's biggest exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry, M-Plas 2011. The show serves as an ideal venue to gain entry into Malaysia's various industries that depend on plastics and rubber. With Malaysia retaining its competitiveness as manufacturing location for many businesses, the show will definitely be a well-attended event in the region.

Another show, TIPREX 2011, was also featured in this issue with interviews from some exhibitors. These companies brought their products to Thailand and they remain optimistic on the country's special place as industrial haven.

According to a report released by Rexam, the global market for consumer packaging in 2010 was valued at just over $395 billion and long term growth is expected to reach 3% annually to hit $456 billion in 2015.

Energy management has become a global concern and companies are now taking energy conservation seriously into their operations. Recently, ISO 50001 was launched to provide organisations and companies with technical and management strategies to increase energy efficiency, reduce costs, and improve environmental performance.