Home Expo Ferretera was held between September 5th and 7th, in Guadalajara, Mexico, with the presence of 17 companies associated with Think Plastic Brazil, a portfolio of solutions for the plastic-converted products sector in the internationalization process for target markets, carried out in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute).
Brazil was the guest country at the 35th edition, with extensive communication about the country and the Brazilian stand. Think Plastic Brazil was present at the fair, one of the most important in the plastics industry in Latin America, with an institutional area in a strategic location at the fair to present the solutions of 17 Brazilian companies to the public: Afort, Atlas, Condor, Fame, Fischer, Fortlev, Fuminas, Fuplastic, Itacorda, Kapazi, Krona, MarGirius, São Bernardo, Stam, Tigre, Unipega and Viqua.
In addition to being present at the fair, the portfolio also promoted the participation of member companies in strategic business rounds. The actions generated 743 meetings and 614 new contacts for future negotiations. The expected business generated from Expo Ferretera for Think Plastic Brazil associates present is US$ 4,710,200 over the next 12 months.
“The expansion of the Brazilian plastics industry throughout Latin America is fundamental and strategic for our members, which is why we spared no effort to participate once again in Expo Ferretera. The result was an optimistic expectation of business for the next 12 months,” says Carlos Moreira, Brazilian Plastic Institute Executive Director & Think Plastic Brazil CPO.
About Think Plastic Brazil
Think Plastic Brazil started 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 of companies in the industry in 240 projects specifically for Trade Promotion, resulting in 64,366 meetings. The economic impact was significant, with more than 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 buying from Brazil and contacting Brazilian companies associated with Think Plastic Brazil directly, please contact Cristina.sacramento@thinkplasticbrazil.com and daniela.ornelas@thinkplasticbrazil.com via email or visit the website (insert website). Think Plastic Brazil is a non-profit, non-commissioned organization that can facilitate your direct contact with Brazilian producers.
About INP
Founded in 1989, the Brazilian Plastic Institute – INP arises amid the process of globalization and the need to make the plastic market more competitive internationally. Its strength and representativeness are the results of the union of the Brazilian Processed Plastic and Recycling Industry (ABIPLAST), the Brazilian Association of the Chemical Industry (ABIQUIM), and the Union of Synthetic Resin Industries in the State of São Paulo (SIRESP).
As a sectoral technological body, the INP’s is to be the focal point for the entire plastics production chain in Brazil. To this end, the body maintains an extensive workforce qualification program, promotes access to the most modern technologies, especially for small and medium-sized companies, and develops Technical Standards so that products with better quality be manufactured.
About ApexBrasil
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) promotes Brazilian products and services abroad and attracts foreign investments to strategic industries of the Brazilian economy. To reach its goals, ApexBrasil carries out diversified trade promotion actions aimed at promoting exports and valuing Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and trade missions, business roundtables, support for the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs, and visits by foreign buyers and influencers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure, among other business platforms that are also focused on strengthening “Brazil” as a brand.
The agency also acts in a coordinated manner with public and private actors to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors for the development of the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.
