Enterprising Fairs India Private Limited, a B2B Exhibition company from India, together with The Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL), inaugurated the 2nd edition of SRILANKA PLAST - a Plastics Expo (www.srilankaplast.com) and the 1st Edition of RUBEXPO - a Rubber Expo (www.rubexpo.com) and SIMEX - Sri Lanka International Manufacturing Expo (www.slmex.in) today at the BMICH, Colombo. The expos will be held on 14, 15 and 16th of August 2014.The inauguration was held under the patronage of Chief Guest Minister of Economic Development Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, Guest of Honor Rishad Bathiudeen Minister of Industry and Commerce and H.E. Y.K Sinha High Commissioner of India for Sri Lanka.

The plastics, rubber and manufacturing expos are B2B exhibitions bringing over 160 exhibitors from 15 different countries, including India, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Japan, Italy, Philippines, Malaysia, etc. showcasing their, machinery and technology available. 

On behalf of the organizers B. Swaminathan – Managing Director of Enterprising Fairs India Pvt. Ltd. said, "We are happy to bring in the second edition of Sri Lanka Plast and the debut editions of the RUBEXPO and SIMEX. These exhibitions will no doubt create B2B opportunities enhancing more collaboration and grant more access to the local export market enabling a stronger economy aligned with the Sri Lanka 2020 vision".

There will also be a guidance booth for young and aspiring entrepreneurs who can get  direction on how to start a business in the Plastics and Rubber Industry. This expo is set to attract over 20,000 visitors over the three days according to the organizers.

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC), Export Development Board (EDB), Industrial Development Board (IDB), Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka (RRISL) and Central Institute of Plastics and Engineering Technology, a government body of India (CIPET) have also extended their support to these B2B exhibitions.