Marbach Werkzeugbau (tool manufacturing) took part in the first formal CTFA (China Thermoforming Association) information event in Shanghai on 23 April. This date was chosen because numerous thermoforming experts were on-site in Shanghai for the immediately- following Chinaplas, which took place from 24 to 27 April.
At the formal meeting there were several technical presentations from the supporting companies. The representatives of the SPE associations from the USA and Europe provided an overview of the market and a wide range of information concerning prospects in the different markets. Further topics were international exchange and the concept development of a thermoforming valley in China.