Indus Valley Times

By Our Correspondent

Bhubaneswar, Nov 18 : Odisha, one of India’s fastest-growing industrial states, is poised to become a leading hub for the plNovastic and packaging industry in the coming years, driven by a combination of abundant resources, strategic location, government support and increasing domestic demand.

Announcing the forthcoming Expo“PROPACKODISHA-2024” and “ODISHAPLAST-2024”, Gouri Shankar Dash, Chairman, OASME said, “Odisha’s potential in plastic and packaging sector presents exciting opportunities for businesses, investors and job creators, with a growing emphasis on sustainability and innovation. By tapping into these advantages and addressing the challenges, Odisha can indeed be poised for a major role in the printing and plastic industries in the coming years.Looking at the potentiality of these industries,Odisha Assembly of Small & Medium Enterprises (OASME) in association with FUTUREX TRADE FAIR AND EVENTS PVT LTD., New Delhi, isorganizing Odisha’s largest expo on plastic and packaging industry “PROPACK ODISHA-2024” and “ODISHAPLAST-2024” from 21stto24thNovember2024 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar.

Elaborating on the expo Mr. Satwik Swain, Secretary General (Hony.), said “The 3rd Edition of this 4-daylong expo willfocus mostly on Plastic, Printing, Packaging, Converting&Food Processing Industries. There are vast opportunities and a prosperous future for these sectors in Odisha. The second edition of 2023 got huge response from its 200+ Exhibitors and50,000+ Visitors. For its 3rdEdition, more than 250 national and international participants from aforesaid sectors have been invited from Odisha, different parts of India and Globally Renowned Companies to participate in the exhibition and showcase more than 3,000 products.This mega event is supported by the Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India and MSME Department, Govt. of Odisha”.

This event will showcase the latest innovations, advanced technologies and emerging trends in these sectors, offering an unparalleled platform for networking, learning and collaboration with industry leaders.This is a unique opportunity for manufacturers, suppliers, industry leaders and enthusiasts to come together, share ideas and explore groundbreaking solutions. Join us to drive progress and sustainability in the plastics, printing and packaging industries.

Addressing the media,SwamiPrem Anveshi, Chairman & Managing Director at Futurex, said, “ODISHA PLAST & PROPACKODISHA has also been playing an important role in formulation of standards for different types of machines and allied products which are being manufactured and being installed in ODISHA.This platform aims to offer an exposure of new business & networking opportunities to the MSMEs, support creation for emerging markets and business channels for the exhibitors, visitors as well as local prospective entrepreneurs. Odisha’s only B2B Exhibition will be supporting the Plastic, Packaging, Engineering, Printing and Food Processing Industries in Odisha, that have seen exponential growth in past few years but still have reached only a fraction of its enormous potential”.

The exhibition includes a wide range of Plastics Processing Machinery, Printing, Packaging Machinery, raw materials, Moulds& dies, and finished products and it is a great opportunity for businesses to connect with potential customers and partners.

 “This Exhibition will be the one of the largest events in Eastern India and its only kind in Odisha. This is a great platform for B2B, B2C and B2G for State MSMEs which focuses on building better networking opportunities for the Exhibitors & visitors.Market leaders of Packaging/ Plastic industry& raw material manufacturers from all over India & from Odisha will participate”, said Mr. Mubasir Elahi, Project Head, Futurex.

Odisha Plast and ProPackOdisha is a technology-oriented and innovation-driven trade fair that provides a launch pad for businesses to showcase their products, discover innovations, network and grow with new distributors, retailers, retail chains, importers and exporters.Right from Machinery, Raw Materials, Finished Goods Manufacturers to Chemicals, Resins, Compound Makers and Ancillary Industries like Moulds, Dies, Automation, 3D printing, Robotics, Recycling and more; this tradeshow offers a vast number of opportunities for individuals from all the sectors of the Plastic, Packaging, Printing.Engineering and Food Processing Industry to understand & embrace the technologies for their growth.

The Indian Plastic, Printing and Packaging Industry are one of the leading sectors, contributing significantly in the country’seconomy. This industry has made substantial progress and has grown rapidly.  It employs more than 8 million people in the country and constitutes 80,000 processing units; among these, 85-90% belong to small and medium enterprises.

As these sectors are co-related with each other, there is a huge prospect & untapped potential of these sectors in the future in Odisha. Keeping in view the above facts, the organizers planned these Exhibitions in 2022, 2023 and continue to do so this year. Amidst the Exhibitions, many State level Seminars / Technical Sessions on myriad topics in purview to various sectoral subjects will be organized during these four days at the same venue.