PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA

University of the City of Manila

College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Chemical Engineering

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

The Philippine plastics industry envisions itself to be a proactively adaptive

downstream industry that is able to fully supply the growing and changing
demands of the domestic and export market, create employment opportunities
with a positive well-informed on the environmental image and perception.

Its goals are:

 Satisfy the domestic demand and be a leading contributor to the

Philippine export basket.
 Promote a high level of workforce productivity.
 Be innovative in process
 Develop a sustainable industry mindful of our limited/finite resources.
 Promote/ develop/ strengthen the plastics recycling industry.
 Create a wide range of innovative products with the best consumer
value.

About Plastics

The Philippine downstream plastics industry refers to the plastic

fabricators and manufacturers which convert plastic resins to industrial and
consumer finished products. Main production processes include film and sheet
extrusion; injection moulding; compression moulding; extrusion blow
moulding: injection blow moulding; injection stretch blow moulding; pipe and
profile extrusion; net and twine extrusion; woven sack extrusion and weaving;
sheet thermoforming, printing, lamination, slitting and bag forming; and
recycling.

Plastic is a widespread and pervasive material that is used by a

multitude of industries in the production of numerous products. In the
Philippines, industries such as the electronics, construction, food, cosmetics,
packaging, and automotive are aligned with the viability of the plastics
industry. Having a local source of plastic materials benefits all sectors with its

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College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Chemical Engineering

adaptive, just in-time delivery capabilities, and more importantly softens the
impact brought about by dollar and import requirements.

Majority of the plastics companies are situated Metro Manila, particularly in

the CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela) area, while others
are from Manila, Pasig and CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal,
and Quezon). There are some in Iloilo and Cebu in the Visayas, and Davao in
Mindanao.

The main industry association in the plastics industry Philippine Plastics

Industry Association, Inc. (PPIA).

With the coming of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015, and given that
applications for plastics are increasing from building and infrastructure,
transport, automotive sectors among others, foreign investments are shifting
towards the region. This creates opportunities for the industry to gain
competitive advantage in the global market.

THE PHILIPPINE PLASTIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC. (PPIA)

The Philippine Plastics Industry Association, Inc. (PPIA) is the voice of the
downstream plastics industry.

PPIA was formed on January 18, 1970 with the attendance of eighty (80)
plastic companies. The association was later officially inaugurated on
September 6, 1970. And in 1997 up to the present, established the PPIA office

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University of the City of Manila
College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Chemical Engineering

in the five-storey building located at 122 A Del Mundo Street, (between 10th
and 11th Avenue), Grace Park, Caloocan City, Metro Manila.

The PPIA began as an organization dedicated to promote cooperation and

mutual understanding among plastic product manufacturers in the
Philippines.

Today, the association carries a reputation for upholding the downstream

plastics industrys interests in key policies and legislations particularly on
tariffs, environmental laws, customs rules and regulations and product
standards, among others.

PPIA is actively involved in addressing environmental issues. In May

2003, it has aligned with the major plastics groups in the country to carry out
a uniform information and education campaign for waste segregation and
recycling. It has effectively articulated the industrys views for a practical and
realistic environmental labeling standard for plastic packaging materials.

PPIA has been providing opportunities for growth to the local as well as
foreign plastic manufacturers by establishing linkages and co-organizing trade
exhibitions showcasing the latest technology processes and products from all
over the world.

The PPIA is maintains active affiliations with local organizations such as

the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(FFCCCII), the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the
Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), the Exporters Confederation of the
Philippines (Philexport), the Philippine Employers & Labor Social Partnership,
Incorporated (PELSPI), Samahan sa Pilipinas ng mga Industriyang Kimika
(SPIK) and the Solid Waste Management Association of the Philippines
(SWAPP).

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University of the City of Manila
College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Chemical Engineering

Moreover, PPIA is the countrys representative to the ASEAN Federation of

Plastic Industries (AFPI) since its establishment in 1981. It held the AFPI
Chairmanship in 1996-1997 (6th Term) and in 2007-2010 (12th Term).

PPIA is also a member of the Asian Plastics Forum (APF), a regional

grouping formed to discuss and address environmental issues on plastics, and
a signatory to the International Marine Litter Declaration.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To represent the views of the downstream plastics industry concerning

government policies and legislations that has impact on its
competitiveness.

2. To help its members expand business opportunities through organizing

trade shows and trade missions with other countries.

3. To help keep the industry up dated with the latest trends and
technologies in plastics and disseminating these information through
publications and holding events and conferences.

4. To serve as an entry point and partner to facilitate businesses and

foreign investments flow in the country.

5. To push for a fact-based environmental policy on plastics.

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College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Chemical Engineering

Facts and Figures

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College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Chemical Engineering

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University of the City of Manila
College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Chemical Engineering

Top Trends for Plastics Manufacturing in 2017 and Beyond

The rapid evolution of the plastics industry will continue throughout

2017. With advances in polymers and additives and the adoption of
manufacturing process.

Below we have outlined five key trends that we think will have significant
impacts not only on the plastics industry but the world of manufacturing.

 Light weighting – Not Just for Cars Anymore

Plastic resins and additives will continue to be on the forefront of

advances in light-weighting from heavier metals to plastic. The auto industry
has embraced this trend for years and it will continue to influence how all
products are manufactured. Along with improved product designs, engineers
will work with molders and resins suppliers to customize special formulations
that meet the specific needs of a project. Look to see plastics replacing many
forms of metal in products large and small. These new lightweight materials
have been tested in automobile impact studies, and are now beginning to
migrate into other products that require durability.

 Automation and Customization – Beyond the Axis

Automation and robotics in factories have been around for years. Often
used in highly industrial applications, manufacturing robots have become more
agile and adaptable. The new automated factory will utilize collaborative robots
equipped with vision systems that can be easily trained to perform various
tasks. It is costly to reconfigure a manufacturing cell and corresponding
processes with every production-line design change. These robots give
manufacturers more flexibility.

 Three R’s - Reclaimable, Recyclable, and Renewable

The real challenge is creating renewable materials (also called bio-based

plastics) that no longer depend on fossil fuels. Many companies are starting to
take a serious look at these alternatives. Thermoset plastics, which are often
used in automobile or large part molding, are not recyclable. In response,
companies are developing new composites using soybeans and flax.

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University of the City of Manila
College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Chemical Engineering

 Near Shoring

While the debate goes back and forth between reshoring advocates and
naysayers, one trend that can’t be denied is near-shoring. Companies
throughout the world have realized that getting closer to the source of their
products just makes sense.

 Connected Factory

Factories in the past had entrenched operational silos with gatekeepers

often keeping a tight fist on their sphere of control. That model has all but
disappeared from the American manufacturing landscape. Manufacturers
today need to be able to respond quickly and adapt to their customer’s
needs. They are changing the way they operate to become more efficient and
responsive.

Over the past decade, many companies have invested heavily in

connecting all facets of their manufacturing process from design and
development to logistics. They have become much better at using technology
and connected devices to find and resolve production issues quickly. By
connecting all of the manufacturing systems, managers can troubleshoot
problems reducing downtime and costs.

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