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Int’l plastic and rubber exhibition slated for Sept in HCM City

An international exhibition showcasing advanced technologies, machinery and equipment in the plastic and rubber industry will be held at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in District 7 from September 13-16.
Int’l plastic and rubber exhibition slated for Sept in HCM City ảnh 1The event's banner (Photo: tradepro.vn)
 
HCM City (VNA) - An international exhibition showcasingadvanced technologies, machinery and equipment in the plastic and rubberindustry will be held at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre inDistrict 7 from September 13-16.

The 17th VietnamPlas 2017 is expected to attract more than 420 companiesfrom 18 countries and territories, including Vietnam, Germany, the Republic of Korea,the US, India and Singapore.

Companies will display their products and services, including blow moulding andrecycling machines as well as extruders. Raw materials and chemicals forplastic production will also be part of the event.

As Vietnam imports a high volume of plastic materials, the exhibition willoffer many trade opportunities between Vietnamese and foreign businesses.

It is held by the Vietnam National Trade Fair & Advertising Company underthe Ministry of Industry and Trade in cooperation with the Yorkers ExhibitionService Co and government agencies as well as associations.-VNA
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