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AIPMA AT WORK
AIPMA Delegation to Chinaplas 2026, 21st – 24th April, 2026 at Shanghai, China,
By: Chairman – Mr.Vinay Nandwana
Visit Report of Chinaplas 2026 held from 21st – 24th April, 2026 in Shanghai, China
The organisers of Chinaplas 2026, Adsale Ex- CHINAPLAS 2026 is the world's leading plastics
hibition Services Ltd., have expressed strong and rubber trade fair, held on April 21-24, 2026,
confidence that the upcoming edition will mark at the National Exhibition and Convention Center
yet another significant milestone. Scheduled to (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai. It features over
be held in 2026, the event is expected to fea- 5,000 exhibitors across 390,000+ sqm, show-
ture over 5,000 global exhibitors showcasing casing machinery, raw materials, and technolo-
advanced machinery, innovative chemicals, and gies for automotive, packaging, and medical in-
high-performance raw materials, all aimed at dustries.
enhancing production efficiency and boosting
competitiveness across industries. At Chinaplas 2026, AIPMA is expected to con-
tinue its strong participation with over 130 del-
The organisers anticipate a robust footfall of egates. The group’s accommodation is planned
around 3,50,189 visitors during the four-day ex- at UrCove by HYATT Shanghai Jing’an, a well-
hibition, with show hours from 9:30 am to 5:30 appointed four-star property known for its qual-
pm. The exhibition will include 17 dedicated ity facilities and comfortable stay.
Theme Pavilions designed to facilitate efficient
sourcing for buyers, highlight cutting-edge ma- Feedback from the previous edition indicated
chine exhibits, and provide a global platform to that delegates were largely satisfied with the ar-
experience the latest industry innovations. rangements and amenities. However, some con-
cerns were raised regarding the availability and
Size and dimension of Chinaplas 2026, Shang- authenticity of Indian dishes—particularly items
hai such as aamras and pani puri—served as part of
♦ 3,90,000+ sqm total exhibition area the special menu. These observations have al-
♦ 5,000+ exhibitors ready been communicated to Travflix for neces-
sary improvements in the upcoming edition.
♦ 40+ country/region pavilions
♦ 3,50,189+ trade visitors
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