CHINAPLAS 2023 Insights: KRAIBURG TPE emphasizes recyclable and bio-based raw materials, and challenges in energy, logistics, and costs
CHINAPLAS 2023 is just around the corner and will be held from 17 to 20 April at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Shenzhen, China. Prior to the trade fair, AdsaleCPRJ.com has conducted a “CHINAPLAS 2023 Preview interview series: Insights on Industry Trends” and have invited several industry leaders and exhibitors to share their views on the rubber and plastics industry market in 2023.
Dr. Joachim Mühlmeyer, Director Asia Pacific, KRAIBURG TPE, believes that the value chain will shift more towards recycled and bio-based materials in the pursuit of sustainability. Strict cost management will be the new trend for manufacturing in the short and medium terms, along with rising challenges in energy, logistics and fluctuating raw material prices.
