Home Drummond Advisors, renowned for its expertise in the internationalization of business between Brazil and the United States, will be the presenter of the IV World Plastic Connection Summit, in 2025. This is the main Brazilian meeting of the converted plastics industrial sector, promoted by Think Plastic Brazil, a portfolio of solutions that support the converted plastic products sector in the internationalization process for target markets, carried out through a partnership between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and the INP (Brazilian Plastics Institute).
The event, which will take place at the Novotel Center Norte in São Paulo from April 8 to 10, 2025, will bring together the biggest names in the industry, as well as international buyers, design and innovation experts. The program includes a seminar with globally recognized professionals, as well as presentations of innovations and launches that stand out in the international market.
Founded in 2010 in Boston, Drummond Advisors has established itself as an essential bridge for companies seeking to expand their operations internationally. Its approach is not limited to simply opening companies in new markets; Drummond focuses on the planned and safe internationalization of businesses, ensuring a strategic and successful expansion.
“Our objective at the Summit is to share our expertise in business internationalization, helping companies mitigate accounting, legal and tax risks when exploring new markets”, says Maikon Izabel, Head of Operations in Brazil.
The IV World Plastic Connection Summit promises to be a game changer for the sector, providing a platform where innovation, technology and sustainability meet. The expectation is that participants leave the event with a clear vision of how they can grow internationally, taking advantage of the best practices and strategies presented by Drummond. Furthermore, the event will serve as a meeting point for networking and collaboration, fostering strategic partnerships that can propel the converted plastics industry to new heights.
With Drummond Advisors at the helm, the Summit is positioned to deliver an enriching and transformative experience for all attendees, ensuring the plastics sector continues to evolve and adapt to the demands of an increasingly competitive global market.
About Think Plastic Brazil
Think Plastic Brazil began its activities with 38 companies and, over the last 20 years, has expanded its participation to more than 220 companies. During this period, the Portfolio promoted 4,773 participations by companies in the sector in 240 specifically Commercial Promotion projects, resulting in 64,366 meetings. The economic impact was significant, with over US$1.247 billion in business generated and a total investment of US$12.338 million, achieving an impressive ROI of US$101.04 for every dollar invested.
For those interested in joining the Portfolio, please contact Richard Assis via email at richard.assis@thinkplasticbrazil.com or visit the website thinkplasticbrazil.com
About ApexBrasil
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. To achieve its objectives, ApexBrasil carries out diversified trade promotion actions aimed at promoting exports and valuing Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and commercial missions, business rounds, support for the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs, visits of foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about the Brazilian production structure, among other business platforms that also aim to strengthen the Brazil brand.
The Agency also works in a coordinated manner with public and private actors to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors for developing the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.
About INP
Founded in 1989, the Brazilian Plastics Institute (INP) emerged amid the process of globalization and the need to make the plastics market more competitive internationally. Its strength and representation are due to the union of the Brazilian Association of the Plastic Industry (ABIPLAST), the Brazilian Association of the Chemical Industry (ABIQUIM) and the Union of Synthetic Resin Industries in the State of São Paulo (SIRESP).
The objective of INP, as a sectoral technological entity, is to be the backbone of the entire plastic production chain in Brazil. To this end, the entity maintains an extensive workforce qualification program, promotes access to the most modern technologies, especially for small and medium-sized companies, and develops Technical Standards for the manufacture of better quality products.
