Home The strategic partnership between Think Plastic Brazil and Drummond Advisors is intensifying actions aimed at the internationalization of companies in the converted plastics sector in Brazil. Both companies have in their portfolio solutions aimed at promoting the internationalization of companies. With over 20 years of experience, Think Plastic Brazil, a portfolio of solutions for the plastic-converted products sector in the process of internationalization for target markets, carried out through a partnership between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and INP (Brazilian Plastics Institute), has already secured over 4,700 participations from Brazilian companies in 240 trade promotion projects. At the same time, Drummond is focused on enabling the internationalization of companies, with offices in Boston, Orlando, Miami, São Paulo and Belo Horizonte.
The joining of forces between the initiatives resulted in practical actions for the internationalization of companies in the Brazilian converted plastic sector, such as the Internationalization Journey, which is being held online and free of charge for Think Plastic Brazil members. The program is aimed at companies in the sector that aim to expand their commercial operations beyond Brazil.
According to Marcelo Carrullo, partner at Drummond, all of this partnership work aims to broaden the horizon of knowledge for Think Plastic Brazil associates on these issues and demystify the processes of unloading operations in the United States. “We are very excited about the partnership and the opportunity to contribute to this sector of great relevance to the national and global economy,” he says.
“One of the major actions of the partnership is the Internationalization Journey, an innovative educational program designed specifically for companies in the plastics sector that seek to expand their commercial horizons beyond national borders, covering everything from the initial export phase to the opening of plants abroad or the expansion of existing operations,” concludes Carlos Moreira, Brazilian Plastic Institute Executive Director & Think Plastic Brazil CPO.
The Internationalization Journey consists of 12 classes that promote a constructive debate about internationalization, strengthening the capabilities of companies in the plastics sector to expand their commercial horizons. The schedule and content of the classes were defined in an in-depth exchange between Drummond and Think Plastic Brazil, so that the Journey would meet all the specificities of the converted plastics market in the country.
To learn more and register, visit this link.
World Plastic Connection Summit
In addition to the Internationalization Journey, Drummond is the presenter of the IV World Plastic Connection Summit, promoted by Think Plastic Brazil. Bringing together an ecosystem with eight independent projects that guarantee connections, visibility and business, it is the largest platform in the Americas for the plastic industries in the sectors of agribusiness, toys and childcare, civil construction, packaging, supplies and housewares.
The event will be hybrid and free and will take place from April 8 to 10, in São Paulo. To participate, click here.
About Drummond Advisors
Founded in Boston (USA) in 2010, Drummond brings together tax, legal, accounting and immigration services in a single company. This is only possible because we have a multidisciplinary team, with global experience and certified to work in both countries. The diversity and qualifications of these professionals allow Drummond to have a broad and complete view of the challenges involved in international transactions, including the conversion of accounting standards (USGAAP vs. IFRS vs. BRGAAP), tax planning, international contracts, obtaining specific visas for investors, trademark registration, and much more.
About Think Plastic Brazil
Think Plastic Brazil began 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 by companies in the sector in 240 specifically Commercial Promotion projects, resulting in 64,366 meetings. The economic impact was significant, with over 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 joining the Portfolio, please contact Richard Assis via email at richard.assis@thinkplasticbrazil.com or visit the website thinkplasticbrazil.com
About ApexBrasil
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. To achieve its objectives, ApexBrasil carries out diversified trade promotion actions aimed at promoting exports and valuing Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and commercial missions, business rounds, support for the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs, visits of foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about the Brazilian production structure, among other business platforms that also aim to strengthen the Brazil brand.
The Agency also works in a coordinated manner with public and private actors to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors for developing the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.
About INP
Founded in 1989, the Brazilian Plastics Institute (INP) emerged amid the process of globalization and the need to make the plastics market more competitive internationally. Its strength and representation are due to the union of the Brazilian Association of the Plastic Industry (ABIPLAST), the Brazilian Association of the Chemical Industry (ABIQUIM) and the Union of Synthetic Resin Industries in the State of São Paulo (SIRESP).
The objective of INP, as a sectoral technological entity, is to be the backbone of the entire plastic production chain in Brazil. To this end, the entity maintains an extensive workforce qualification program, promotes access to the most modern technologies, especially for small and medium-sized companies, and develops Technical Standards for the manufacture of better quality products.
