After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the international exhibition series specializing in rubber, plastics, paper, and coatings industries returned from August 3–5 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), drawing thousands of enthusiastic visitors and business representatives.
Four Major Industrial Exhibitions Under One Roof
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The event combined four concurrent trade shows:
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Rubber & Tyre Vietnam 2022 – the 8th International Exhibition on the rubber and tire manufacturing industry.
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Paper Vietnam 2022 – the 9th International Exhibition on paper and pulp production.
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Coatings Expo Vietnam 2022 – the 7th International Exhibition for the coatings and ink printing industry.
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Plastech Vietnam 2022 – the 3rd International Exhibition on the plastics industry.
Together, these exhibitions created a comprehensive platform for business connection, product display, and technology exchange across interconnected sectors.
Global Participation and Vibrant Networking
The exhibitions attracted over 150 companies from 18 countries and territories, welcoming more than 8,000 local and international visitors.
Participating nations included Austria, Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, the U.S., Japan, France, Thailand, Turkey, Sweden, China, India, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Pakistan, and Vietnam.
A standout highlight this year was India’s strong presence, represented by nearly 50 companies, while several leading Vietnamese brands also showcased their products and innovations.
Reconnecting Global Supply Chains and Expanding Cooperation
Speaking at the event, Mr. Nguyễn Văn Thanh, Director General of the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Ministry of Industry and Trade), emphasized the exhibition’s critical role in post-pandemic recovery.
After nearly three years of disruption, the event provided an opportunity for businesses to:
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Reconnect and diversify supply chains affected by the pandemic.
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Expand trade cooperation and business networks.
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Adopt new technologies and exchange technical expertise with leading international partners in the rubber, plastics, paper, and coating industries.
B2B Matchmaking and Industry Engagement Programs
Within the exhibition framework, several interactive programs enhanced business engagement, including:
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B2B Matchmaking Sessions: Helping exhibitors and visitors connect with the right partners.
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VIP Buyer Program: Facilitating direct access to potential high-value buyers and investors.
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Factory Visit Tours: Allowing foreign companies to tour industrial parks and manufacturing sites in Vietnam to better understand production capacity, technologies, and local operations.
The exhibitions provided a dynamic platform for collaboration, enabling Vietnamese and foreign enterprises to explore investment opportunities, form strategic partnerships, and strengthen their presence in the regional supply chain.