Taipei International Plastics & Rubber Industry Show March 5-9, 2010 Exhibit Profile Plastics & Rubber Processing Machinery Injection Molding Machinery Blow Molding Machinery Extruders Printing Machinery Auxiliary Equipment Molds & Dies Parts & Accessories Raw Materials Semi-finished & Finished Products Venue: NANGANG Exhibition Hall, Taipei, Taiwan DATES & HOURS: March 5- 9, 2010   10a.m. ~ 6 p.m.   Welcome to the World's Plastics & Rubber Sourcing Platform With a history stretching back two decades, TAIPEI PLAS '10 offers plastics and rubber manufacturer effective exposure to prospective customers from various parts of the world.  The 2010 show will welcome a record 450 exhibitors who will use 2,500 booths to stage the latest products from the plastics and rubber making world. It’s here where you can see every facet of production, meet CEOs and industry professionals who will be flying in from across Asia to check out the vast array of breakthrough processing machinery, parts, finished products and materials.   TAIPEI PLAS 2010 ●  More than 450 exhibitors using 2,500 booths ●  20,000 domestic and international visitors ●  Full spectrum showcase and effective product categorization for easy sourcing ●  An all-in-one sourcing platform for visitors & exhibitors around the world for displaying products and developing new business   Dynamic Seminars & Bonus Networking Opportunities ü  Welcome Party  ü  Joint Press Conference ü  New Product Launch ü  Innovation Awards ü  Seminars & Workshops ü  Procurement Meetings   Special B2B procurement meetings give international buyers the chance to meet vendors and zero-in on their exact needs, to bargain, and to sign orders.   Taiwan: World's Top 5 Exporter of Plastics & Rubber Machinery The high quality and reasonable price of Taiwan's plastics and rubber machinery has enabled Taiwan to cement its position as a key player in the global supply chain. The constant effort invested in research and development has paid off and translated into worldwide recognition and evident growth of the industries. Taiwan is now the world's top 5 producer of plastics and rubber machinery. The total output of Taiwan's plastics and rubber machinery industry exceeded US$1.4 billion (NT$40.4 billion) in 2008, a 7% growth over the previous year. In the same year, Taiwan's export and import of plastics and rubber machinery reached US$1,076 million and US$321 million respectively. TAIPEI PLAS '10 is the only show in the world that brings together Taiwan's strengths to work for you in one single sourcing platform!   Exports of Taiwan Plastics and Rubber Machinery by Destination (2008) Unit: US$ Million Source: Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry, Statistics of Export and Import Monthly Book   Source Countries of Taiwan's Plastics and Rubber Machinery Imports (2008) Unit: US$ Million Source: Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry, Statistics of Export and Import Monthly Book   Taiwan's Advantages Can be Yours! Product Quality and Reliability Taiwan's plastics and rubber manufacturers are world-renowned for their strong manufacturing network, product quality and reliability. The “Made in Taiwan” label now stands for high quality products at competitive prices, making Taiwan manufacturers your ideal business partners. Comprehensive Supply Chain  The plastics and rubber industry in Taiwan is well-known for its flexible manufacturing capability and rapid response to various demand changes. The key component suppliers have formed an effective industrial cluster and comprehensive supply chain to provide cost effective and innovative products. Cross Sector Industry Integration The strengths of Taiwan's plastics and rubber industries stem from the country's expertise in hi-tech sectors and precision manufacturing. The vertical and horizontal integration across Taiwan’s different sectors had created an ideal investment climate for the plastic and rubber industries. Gateway to the Vast Asian Pacific Market Taiwan is a key player in the world's plastics and rubber machinery production due to its extensive investment across Asia, long-established trade links with China and geographic proximity to key Asian markets.   PART 3: POST-SHOW REPORT TAIPEI PLAS 2008: Record-breaking Scale TAIPEI PLAS and the plastics and rubber industry in Taiwan continues to chalk up stellar results due to its strategic importance to the electronics industry and the continual growth in the Asian auto and auto parts industry. As a result, both the number of exhibitors and booths last year has hit record size. The 2008 event drew participation from 429 companies, showing their products in 2,466 booths. These figures represent a 14% and 22% jump from the last time. Continuous growth in exhibitor number, booth number, and overseas visitor number Year No. of Exhibitors No. of Booths No. of Visitors 2006 376 2,028 13,824 2008 429 2,466 17,683 28% 2010 (projected) 450 2,500 20,000   Overseas Visitors by Region Overseas Visitors by Top 10 Countries Purpose of Visit Top 10 Products by Visitor’s Interest