The two associations, representing plastics converters in Spain and Europe, hope to join 200 plastics converters for the two days of conferences, debates, and networking opportunities, with Market Divisions meetings focusing on packaging, automotive and construction.
The conference theme concentrates on “A Circular Future with Plastics”, based on the ever-growing importance of waste prevention, reuse and recycling. Alexandre Dangis, EuPC Managing Director, said: “[The theme is] fitting in a year where major European policy developments on the circular economy are expected to unfold”.
The conference venue will be the ICEX, the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade. There will also be a gala dinner at the renowned Teatro Real Madrid, to present the ‘Best Polymer Suppliers and ANAIP Awards’.
Source: eppm
About EuPC:
EuPC is the EU-level Trade Association, based in Brussels, representing European Plastics Converters. Plastics converters (sometimes called “Processors”) are the heart of the plastics industry. They manufacture plastics semi-finished and finished products for an extremely wide range of industrial and consumer markets – the automotive electrical and electronic, packaging, construction and healthcare industries, to name but a few. Plastics Converters buy in raw material in granular or powder form, subject it to a process involving pressure, heat and/or chemistry and apply design expertise to manufacture their products. They often undertake additional finishing operations such as printing and assembly work to add further value to their activities. EuPC now totals about 51 European Plastics Converting national and European industry associations, it represents close to 50,000 companies, producing over 45 millions tonnes of plastic products every year.
The European plastics industry makes a significant contribution to the welfare in Europe by enabling innovation, creating quality of life to citizens and facilitating resource efficiency and climate protection. More than 1.6 million people are working in about 50,000 companies (mainly small and medium sized companies in the converting sector) to create a turnover in excess of 280 billion € per year. Take a look at the three videos below showing how useful plastics are in our daily lives and how each one of us has a role in making sure it is handled responsibly. Enjoy and share!
