Plastindia Foundation, the apex body of major Indian associations, organisations and institutions relating to plastic industry, is organising the fair styled '6th International Plastic Exhibition and Conference 2006' at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

"The exhibition is a chance for industry professionals to gather and exchange ideas on how best to capitalise on future prospect," said Ujjal De, chairman of Saarc Promotion Committee, Plastindia, while addressing a press briefing in Dhaka on Wednesday.

"It also provides a venue for business transactions and opportunity for vendors and investors to meet, interact and profit," he said.

Besides, he added, there will be scope for joint ventures, collaborations, new product developments for global marketing.

More than 1200 exhibitors from over 30 countries will display their products and services including state-of-the-art machinery, raw materials, additives, moulds and ancillary equipment in the exhibition, he said.

Speaking at the function, President of Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association Jasim Uddin Khan sought support from the Plastindia Foundation to develop Bangladesh's plastic industry.

Amar Seth, co-chairman of Saarc Promotion Committee, also spoke at the function.