Home Between September 23 and 27, 32 companies associated with Think Plastic Brazil will be at Colombiaplast, one of the most important fairs in the plastics industry in Latin America. Think Plastic Brazil is a portfolio of solutions for the converted plastics product sector in the internationalization process for target markets, carried out through a partnership between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute).
Colombiaplast is a fair that brings together companies that supply inputs to convert plastic and produce converted plastics, such as agricultural products and packaging. The event takes place in Bogotá every two years (even years), attracting buyers not only from Colombia but also from the northwest of South America.
Supported by ApexBrasil, Think Plastic Brazil will present Brazilian companies that produce inputs for conversion, plastics for agrobusiness, and packaging in its 9th participation in the event.
According to Carlos Moreira, Executive Director of INP and the person in charge of projects at Think Plastic Brazil, in Think Plastic Brazil’s last participation in the fair, “the exhibitors won US$925,000 in business, with an expectation of another US$31.4 million for the next 12 months.” The success of the last edition also included several talks with the press, showing the strength of the Brazilian industry in the country. Colombia is the 7th main destination for exports of Brazilian converted plastics in terms of volume (29.1%), when considering exported values, and it is also the 7th main destination (2.27%).
This year, the expectation is even higher. “We are working to internationalize the commercial borders of the converted plastics industry in Brazil, and the expansion in Latin America is strategic in this regard,” says Carlos.
Among the exhibitors, the Think Plastic Brazil booth stands out with the presence of 32 companies associated with the portfolio, which will present their solutions to the market. The companies are: Antilhas, Copobras, Cristal Embalagens, Cristal Master, Delgo, Dispafilm, Embaquim, GDM Plásticos, Gerresheimer, Globoplast, Indusbello, Inplasul, Itacorda, Itutex, Mega Embalagens, Mello Disposáveis, Nanox, Plásticos Novel, Plaszom, Polymex, Raposo, Replas, Sommaplast, Soroplast, Teixeira Têxtil, Tekni-Plex, Valgroup BA, Valgroup MG, Videplast Indústria, Videplast Participações, and Zaraplast. In addition to the 32 exhibitors of the Think Plastic Brazil pavilion, Cromex will be in Colombia during the event and will visit prospects and companies that are already customers in various regions of Colombia.
Antilhas: This year, the company will present technologies and innovations in packaging, reinforcing its sustainable DNA. The Stand Up Pouch stands out as an environmentally friendly solution that not only facilitates the recycling process, but also promotes the circular economy. With a mono-material structure composed of 100% polyethylene (PE), this product stands out mainly when used for product refills. As a complementary option, Antilhas will also present the Stand Up Pouch PCR, which uses post-consumer recycled materials (PCR), further reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.
Copobras: Leader in the segments in which it operates, it has been present in people’s lives for more than 50 years, with brands such as Incoplast, a leader in flexible packaging, especially in the pet food market, and Copobras, which offers solutions in recyclable disposables. It has 13 plants installed in six Brazilian states and operates nationally and internationally in several countries.
Dispafilm: Dispafilm confirms participation in Colombiaplast 2024, where it will present its entire line of PVC films. Sales leader in Brazil, with massive distribution in Latin America and Angola, the company has an impressive production capacity of 2,500 tons/month, consolidating itself as one of the largest in the sector. The fair will provide the opportunity to strengthen relations with international partners and their presence in the market. Check out our line of PVC cling film and rigid (sheet, blister and laminated) PVC.
Embaquim: Embaquim is a packaging solutions company for liquid and gooey products, which helps its customers achieve success through smart packaging and high-quality products. Embaquim’s portfolio ranges from coils and liners to 1,000-liter bags in a variety of structures. The company is a pioneer in Brazil in the production of bag-in-box and a leader in the Brazilian market for bags for cardboard boxes, and metal containers, and rigid IBCs.
GDM Plásticos: GDM Plásticos, one of the leading companies in the packaging solutions industry, is pleased to announce its portfolio of products specialized in technical films of Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE), as well as Stretch Film in the most diverse applications. With a trajectory marked by innovation and commitment to quality, GDM Plásticos is consolidated as a reference in the supply of high-performance products to meet various industrial and commercial needs.
Gerresheimer: Gerresheimer is a world leader in the manufacture of high-quality plastic and glass packaging for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Its wide portfolio of products that can adapt to the different needs of customers, considering their applications, shapes, sizes and types of materials, stand out. In addition, due to high technology and exclusive design, its large-scale production is also noteworthy, which is unparalleled in Latin America, meeting the growing demands of the continent’s pharmaceutical market, which today occupies a prominent position worldwide, needing to be supplied by suppliers equal to this position.
Globoplast: At Globoplast, quality, sustainability, and social responsibility are the pillars that support the production of plastic tubes for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, veterinary, chemical, and food sectors. During Colombiaplast, they will present innovations such as the Low-Profile caps for 35 mm tubes, which reduce weight by 30% compared to the traditional model and can incorporate up to 100% recycled resin (PCR). They will also present the Ecostone line, which uses a mineral compound in its formulation, reducing the use of plastic and promoting even more sustainability and versatility.
Mega Goglio: Mega Goglio Latam S/A, headquartered in southern Brazil, focuses on meeting the needs of the flexible packaging market, with a significant participation in the segments of personal and domestic care, food, agribusiness, medical devices, proteins and, mainly, pet food. Committed to the high quality and safety standards of its products, Mega Goglio has ISO 9001 and BRC Packaging Materials certifications, which confer international quality and product safety management standards.
Tekni-Plex: Tekni-Plex is a technically diverse global company that develops and manufactures market-leading solutions for medical, pharmaceutical, personal care, household, industrial, food, and beverage companies. The company creates value for customers and applies the highest standards of safety, quality, innovation, and satisfaction in all interactions with employees, customers, and suppliers. For 60 years, its tampered seals have offered protection for a variety of products. They are designed to provide peace of mind and help ensure product integrity from production to consumer, highlighting a commitment to safety and quality assurance.
Valgroup: To improve the quality of life of society through innovative and sustainable solutions, Valgroup will present its different packaging solutions for the industry, as well as the set of solutions specially developed for personalized customer service (Vantaggio) and its sustainable technology.
Videplast: Videplast’s DNA promotes dynamism and innovation, enabling the company to promptly develop new solutions that can redefine current industry standards. As a leader in Brazil’s primary packaging industry, the company’s diverse product portfolio extends beyond traditional boundaries, encompassing bundling shrink and flexible films, heavy-duty specialty bags, and high-performance films tailored to meet a broad spectrum of packaging needs across multiple industries. This comprehensive range of products reinforces Videplast’s agility and ability to readily adapt to evolving customer needs.
Zaraplast: Zaraplast, a traditional Brazilian company with more than 57 years of operation, produces a wide range of packaging solutions and will present sustainable solutions from its ZaraTeva line, based on six pillars: lower material thickness; mono-materials; use of PCR resins; paper solutions; use of resins from renewable sources; and compostable and biodegradable materials.
Visit the booth and learn about the solutions:
Date: September 23 to 27, 2024
Venue: Think Plastic Brazil – Pavillion 17 – Booths 1620 and 1819
Location: Bogotá, Colombia
Website: https://www.colombiaplast.org/
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.
