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ASEAN Plastics Awards

For the HMC Connect 2Q edition, we interviewed Khun Thongchai Oranrigsupak, Chairman of the 1st ASEAN Plastics Awards program which was initiated to recognise innovation and excellence by the ASEAN Plastics Industry.

The ASEAN Plastics Awards are being arranged and sponsored by AFPI (ASEAN Federation of Plastic Industries) which was founded in 1981 by integrating the national Plastics Industrial Associations amongst ASEAN countries.

During the 15th Term AFPI Council (2012-2014) meeting held on April 3rd, 2013 in Thailand, AFPI acknowledged the positive impact to our industry from foreign trade encouraging the plastics market to become more competitive, especially in commodity products.

Interview
In conversation with HMC regarding the new awards, Khun Thongchai said: "To remain competitive many manufacturers focus on finding ways to reduce their cost base while sometimes less consideration is directed towards increasing sales through product quality and unique design. The awards are intended to further elevate manufacturing standards and design for plastic products produced in the region."

"HMC Polymers has long standing links to many of the organisations which form the AFPI and we are pleased to say is firmly behind this initiative. With the physical properties of PP constantly being redefined in areas such as toughness, impact resistance, clarity and melt-flow/thin-walling, a focus on product differentiation through quality and innovative design in our industry is timely."

"The winners will be announced and awarded at the “Plastic Night 2014” Gala Dinner which will be held on Wednesday 22nd October, 2014 at the Thai Army Club, Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, Bangkok, Thailand."

Contest regulations

  • Durable plastic (long-term use)
  • One-time use plastic product (short-term use)

Judging criteria

  • Innovation and function
  • Aesthetics
  • Environmental advantages

Product categories

  1. Housewares Products: trays, bowls, plates, baby bottles, trash cans, tables, chairs, and other plastic containers
  2. Rigid Packaging (food): baby bottles, soda bottles, water bottles, fruit drink bottles, ready-to-eat food containers, instant noodle cups, etc.
  3. Rigid Packaging (non-food): oil container gallons, chemical bottles, liquid soap bottles, secondary packaging, etc.
  4. Flexible Packaging: stand up pouches, form-fill-seal sachets for coffee, non-dairy creamer, ketchup, etc.
  5. Personal Care Medical & Healthcare Products and Packaging: shampoo bottles, blister packs, pill containers, pharmaceutical bottles, cosmetic jars, cream tubes, syringes, saline bottles, sample collection tubes, toothbrushes, syringes, saline bottles, sample collection tubes, toothbrushes, etc.
  6. Construction Products: pipe, construction equipments, construction parts
  7. Disposable Products: spoons, forks, chopsticks, straws, thin plastic bags, etc.
  8. Electrical, Automotive, and Other Durable Products/Parts

What are the Special Awards?
Special awards for all plastic products have NO categories. There are 2 awards:

  • Green or Sustainable Awards
    A product that has been designed with the objective of minimal negative impact on the global or local environment, community, society, or economy. The Sustainable and Green Design Award, has been especially established to honor companies, institutions and designers who have respect for the environment and who plan for a better future.
  • Innovation Awards
    Including innovation in product design, raw material and manufacturing processes.

Who are eligible to participate?

  • Plastics converters
  • Manufacturers of resins, masterbatches, and pigments
  • Manufacturers of machines and moulds
  • Product/brand owners
  • Designers
  • People involved with the plastic industry

Objectives of this award?

  • To raise the standard of the plastic manufacturing in ASEAN region
  • To improve the quality and aesthetics of plastic products and encourage the value added creation of plastic products
  • To promote the innovation in plastic products
  • To collaborate and work closely among the ASEAN plastic manufacturers
  • To focus more on valued added plastic products, good quality and environmental-friendly

Contact details
ASEAN Federation of Plastic Industries
4th Floor, Zone C, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC)
60 New Rachadapisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0)2 345-1006
Fax: +66 (0)2 229-4654

Email enquiries
www.aseanplastic.com

ASEAN Plastics Awards
Full details and application form download

What is AFPI?
The ASEAN Federation of Plastic Industries (AFPI) was founded in 1981 by integrating the national Plastics Industrial Associations amongst ASEAN countries. The AFPI, now with seven members, seeks to promote intra-ASEAN economic cooperation and coordination in the field of plastic industry. Its other purpose is to develop and initiate preparation and implementation of plans, programs and projects that will promote and advance intra-ASEAN plastic industries and trade.

AFPI consists of:
Many organizations within member countries (of AFPI) namely THE INDONESIAN OLEFIN, AROMATIC AND PLASTIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (INAPLAS), MALAYSIAN PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (MPMA), MYANMAR PLASTIC INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION (MPIA), PHILIPPINE PLASTICS INDUSTRY ASSN., INC. (PPIA), SINGAPORE PLASTIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (SPIA), VIETNAM PLASTICS ASSOCIATION (VPA), and PLASTIC INDUSTRY CLUB, THE FEDARATION OF THAI INDUSTRIES.

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