Home Registration is open for the International Award, promoted 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 and Investment Promotion Agency) and the INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute). The award is relevant in the converted plastics sector and is part of the World Plastic Connection Summit ecosystem, the next edition of which will be held between April 8th and 10th, 2025.
The International Award was created with the aim of valuing companies that stand out in the internationalization process, promoting their competitiveness in both the local and global markets. Representing a milestone for the converted plastics sector in Brazil, the award boosts innovation, design, sustainability and the internationalization of national companies.
The award is divided into four distinct categories, each with specific criteria to reward companies that stand out in different aspects of internationalization and innovation.
World Plastic Business Case Award
This category will reward the best successful international cases carried out by companies between September 1, 2023 and September 1, 2024. It is an opportunity for companies to demonstrate their ability to adapt and prosper in competitive international markets.
World Plastic Development Award
Exclusive to companies associated with Think Plastic Brazil, this category will recognize those companies that have evolved the most in terms of export maturity. The award encourages the sustainable growth of Brazilian companies in the global market, in line with the strict criteria established by Think Plastic Brazil.
World Plastic Commercial and Image Promotion Investments Award
Companies that have invested significantly in international commercial and image promotion actions will be able to compete in this category. The award recognizes companies’ efforts to strengthen their global presence through effective marketing and promotion strategies.
World Plastic Global Design Award
Focused on creative excellence and promoting Brazil’s image as a global leader in plastic products, this category will reward the best design projects developed by Brazilian companies. It is an opportunity to highlight the innovation and competitive capacity of national companies on the international stage.
Carlos Moreira, Brazilian Plastic Institute Executive Director & Think Plastic Brazil CPO, highlights the importance of the award: “The award recognizes the achievements of Brazilian companies that expand their borders, strengthening our global presence and driving innovation in the sector. Furthermore, this recognition inspires the adoption of new standards of excellence in the international market.”
The period for submitting applications runs from June 21, 2024 to September 12, 2024. Interested companies can consult the complete regulations and fill out the registration form at the link available here.
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.
