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FIP SOLUTION PLASTIQUE: THE NEW EVENT IN THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY FROM MAY 24 TO 27, 2011 IN LYON

Thursday 16. December 2010 - Driven by its 2009 success, FIP is changing. A new plastics industry event is returning to the forefront from May 24 to 27, 2011 at Lyon Eurexpo: fiP solution plastique (fiP plastic solution). Its goal is to bring together the entire industry.

As a unique event connecting the entire sector, it is shaping up as a strategic business encounter and a key moment for communication in the plastics industry.
Strengths and goals
fiP solution plastique will be held from May 24 to 27, 2011 at Lyon Eurexpo.
A unique trade show in France for the sector, fiP solution plastique will allow more than 500 industry players to present their innovations and technical solutions, and to satisfy the multiple expectations of visitors from all business sectors: training and information, sourcing, innovations, sustainable development solutions, market information, etc. More than 8,000 decision-makers are expected.
The goal of fiP solution plastique is to reflect the industry’s diversity, to offer a dynamic showcase for the plastics industry in France, and ensure a European reach.
The French Plastics Industry Federation and all its member associations, both national and regional, were especially active in 2009.
“The first edition of this trade show in Lyon last year won over a number of plastics industry players and a dynamic was ignited,” explains its President, Mr. Bruno Estienne.
They renew their full support for fiP solution plastique2011: “We want to build on this experience in order to establish this trade show as the industry event in France. It will be a unique opportunity to meet, exchange and express the expertise and huge potential of plastics processing.
In the current economic context, it is more important than ever to be able to come together and seize this kind of opportunity to grow our companies.”
The profession closes ranks around the event.
The richness of a generalist trade show… The expertise of a specialist trade show
fiP solution plastique is the only French trade show that brings together all plastics industry players in one place.
Upstream of the industry, all suppliers of raw materials will be present, Machines/Equipment, Molds/tools, Design offices/Design/Prototypes/Models, Services/Inspection/Quality/Software, and Recycling.
A trade show in a trade show
To satisfy the prime manufacturers’ expectations and needs in specific plastics processing skills, regardless of the market, FIP Solution Plastique will house an original space that is specially dedicated to them, a trade show in a trade show.
In fiP’projets, they will find the processors of plastics and composites: injection, blow molding, rotational molding, extrusion, etc. and the engineering and part design offices, not to mention the finishing and decorative specialists.
Furthermore, by combining demonstrations, free conferences, showcasing of new processes and innovations, focusing on sustainable development, and many other events and encounters, the 4-day trade show program will enrich industry exchanges.
Business booster
Despite the difficult economy, FIP 2009 was a tremendous business booster, and exhibitors welcomed the influx of visitors with concrete projects.
At a time when an economic recovery is being confirmed, fiP solution plastique will offer an ideal setting for establishing and developing business contacts between all industry players.