Saudi Plas & Petrochem (PP) & Saudi Pack/Print/Sign and Graphic (PPSG) 2011 – the premier unified business-to-business platform for the petrochemicals, printing, packaging, plastic, and sign and graphics industries – was inaugurated Monday at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center by Dr. Tawfig Alrabiah, Director General of Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON). Running until Dec. 1, some 500 companies from 19 countries are participating in the forum. Saudi PP & PPSG is the largest and longest-running event in the region, drawing in exhibitors and visitors from across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. This year's editions combines the Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2011 - The 10th International Plastics and Petrochemicals Trade Fair; Saudi PPSG - The 10th International Packaging, Printing, Sign and Graphics Technologies Exhibition; and Makinat Saudi Arabia 2011 - The International Trade Exhibition for Industrial Machinery, Machine Tools, and Equipment & Technology for Saudi Arabia. “It is an honor to have Deputy Minister Dr. Tawfig Alrabiah officiate today's inauguration. We highly appreciate the attendance of other distinguished dignitaries as well. Their presence and support affirms the importance of this event, which will once again facilitate the launching of advanced products and services to a very promising Saudi market. Saudi PP & Saudi PPSG 2011 continues its tradition of providing a crucial meeting point for regional and international petrochemicals, printing, advertising, and industrial machinery stakeholders,” said Mohamed Al Hussaini, Deputy General Manager of Riyadh Exhibitions Co., the event organizer. The forum is hosting national pavilions from various countries such as Austria, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, Taiwan, Turkey and the UAE.
