Home At the IV World Plastic Connection Summit, held by Think Plastic Brazil, a portfolio of solutions for the converted plastic products sector in the internationalization process for target markets, carried out through a partnership between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade Promotion Agency and Investments) and INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute), Drummond stands out as presenter of the fourth edition of the Summit, promoting an internationalization approach in the converted plastics sector.
During the Color Trend 2025 launch event and pre-launch of the IV World Plastic Connection Summit, Maikon Izabel, head of operations at Drummond, emphasized the importance of this partnership and the company’s ambitious goals in the global market.
“Our goal is to support companies that want to export their products and establish a solid and lasting presence in the international market,” explained Maikon. He highlighted that internationalization is a strategic path chosen by Think Plastic Brazil, supported by Summit, and that Drummond is committed to promoting this process among its initiatives.
Maikon Izabel also highlighted the importance of a long-term approach to internationalization. “We believe that companies that truly establish themselves in the US, for example, are more likely to succeed than those that only carry out occasional exports,” he said. He highlighted that this strategy is not limited to just expanding markets, but also involves adapting to the local culture and market, essential for the company’s sustainable growth abroad.
Participating in the pre-launch of the fourth edition of the Summit reinforced Drummond’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in the plastics sector, providing a platform to share knowledge and best practices with industry leaders and professionals. The company emphasized its role as a manufacturer and facilitator of the economic growth and global competitiveness of Brazilian companies in the converted plastics market.
The partnership between Drummond and the World Plastic Connection Summit demonstrates a strategic alignment to drive the Brazilian plastics industry towards global leadership, promoting high quality products and innovative solutions that meet the demands of international markets. The Summit continues to be a vital platform for collaboration, learning and expanding horizons in the plastics sector, reaffirming Brazil’s commitment to excellence and sustainability on the global stage.
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.
