The Odisha Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises (OASME), in partnership with Futurex, is set to host the international expos ‘Propack Odisha-2024’ and ‘Odisha Plast-2024’ from November 21 to 24. This initiative receives backing from the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, as well as the state MSME department. The announcement was made during a gathering that included OASME Secretary General Satwik Swain, Futurex director Namit Gupta, and Mechatronics Machinery & Tools India managing director SS Chauhan.
Focus on Innovation and Networking
The upcoming expos, now in their third edition, will span four days and will emphasize the plastics, printing, packaging, converting, and food processing sectors. Swain articulated the vision for the events, stating, “Odisha Plast and Odisha Propack is a technology-oriented and innovation-driven trade fair that provides a launch pad for businesses to showcase their products, discover innovations, and network with new distributors, retailers, and exporters.” He further noted that this event is poised to become one of the largest gatherings in eastern India, offering substantial networking opportunities for participating businesses.
Gupta expressed optimism about the event, anticipating participation from over 250 exhibitors, including both local and internationally recognized companies eager to present their latest innovations. “The platform will showcase new business and networking opportunities for MSMEs, helping create markets and business channels for exhibitors and visitors alike,” Chauhan added, highlighting the potential impact of the expos on the regional business landscape.
