In this issue

The petrochemical industry has played a key role in the plastics industry. There is no doubt that many of the developments in the petrochemical industry have benefited plastics production as well. The Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2014 is on its 11th edition and as an event for the plastics and petrochemical sectors in the Middle East, it has earned a reputation for bringing relevant information on market trends and strategies to effectively operate in the region. This issue carries a special supplement on the show which is expected to further boost Saudi Arabia’s role as a major player in the region.
The Green Middle East is one event worth attending with its diverse solutions aimed at sustainable production. The environment-focused exhibition has been reported in this issue.
Companies in the Middle East and Africa are increasingly drawn towards automation. Superior quality finishing, efficient high speed production, precision assemblies and final part decorations are just some areas of production that can benefit from the new breed of automation technologies available today.

International Plastics News - Middle East & Africa Magazine Description:

International Plastics News – Middle East & Africa is published 6x a year in English with highlights in Arabic. The magazine is uniquely positioned to serve the needs of the Middle East and Africa's plastics processing industry, including contract molders and manufacturers with in-plant machinery lines. It provides the latest market information, quality technical features, trade show reviews and videos, and people and company profiles, written by industry experts and correspondents across the region. Also included are exclusive content and articles from Ringier's family of plastics industry magazines covering Greater China region, South East Asia and other parts of the world, such as Modern Plastics and Polymers in India, Plastics Engineering in the US, Kunststoffe in Germany, Polymer Materials in Russia, Technologia del Plastico in Latin Amercia – which are the leading magazines in their respective markets. The interactive content allows readers to make direct and immediate contact with advertisers/suppliers and featured companies in the editorial by clicking on the web site and email addresses in each issue, access online content in Ringier’s plastics website (plastics.industrysourcing.com), and avail of video content through iTunes and Google Play.