TPi November 2015

business & market news EPDA’s annual conference The European Plastics Distributors Association (EPDA) reported a successful annual conference in Barcelona, Spain, where delegates attended keynote speeches from experts on breaking into new markets and the digital revolution. EPDA’s flagship event attracted both members and non- members from the plastics industry across Europe and further afield, including distributors and manufacturers. The evening welcome reception allowed attendees to network, before gathering the following morning for the conference opening address given by EPDA president David Ladyman. A series of round-table discussions were led by industry experts on e-business and digitisation (revolutionising B2B industries); the Role of Distribution in Technical Specification Work of Advanced Plastic Applications; and 3D Printing – Developments in Technology and Materials. A charitable gala dinner raised €4,650 for Médecins sans Frontières. On the final morning there were further opportunities to join in networking sessions to discuss strategic industry issues and share best practice. The sessions provided an insight into the innovative directions of three of the member companies. Mr Ladyman, who also wrapped up the conference, said, “It has been a hugely successful annual conference in Barcelona. It offered valuable insights into overcoming industry challenges and exploring new ways of doing business.” The EPDA is a membership-based organisation committed to promoting distribution as the preferred path to market for the semi-finished plastic parts market. Established in 1973, its members comprise the owners, CEOs, directors and senior executives of European manufacturers and distributors of plastic sheet, blocks, rods, profiles, tubes, pipe, valves and fittings.

join the best: 4-8April 2016 Düsseldorf, Germany I www.tube.de join the best — welcome to the world’s leading trade fair for the tube industry! Those who wish to find comprehensive informa- tion about the latest innovations in tubes and pipes, manufacturing, processing machinery and tube accessories need look no further. It can all be found here at the world’s most important exhibition — the meeting point for international experts, specialists and global market leaders. Special focal point at Tube 2016: Plastic tubes. A special area is reserved for them, because the question of ma- terials is becoming more and more important. An important fixed date in your calendar — your visit to Tube 2016 in Düsseldorf!

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European Plastic Distribution Association – UK info@epda.com www.epda.com

EPDA in Barcelona

Plant and Machinery

Pipe and Tube Processing Machinery

Bending and Forming Technology

Tube Manufacturing and Trading

Profiles

Plastic Tube Forum

Tube Accessories

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