ABOUT THE FAIR                                             

Despite the decreasing speed of development of paper, cardboard and corrugated board sectors across the world, especially in Western Europe; Turkey which is in a permanent state of growth both economically and culturally has become an international center of power and attraction thanks to the increase in paper and carton consumption as well as the increased use of packaged products as the country evolves into a more urbanized lifestyle.  Turkey ranks the 25th place in the world in paper and board production, 18th in total paper and board consumption and 58th in per capita paper and board consumption. These figures prove that Turkey is a promising country in terms of the growth of the paper and board sector and is a central country affecting its neighboring countries. Moreover, its geographical location at the junction of Eastern Asia, the Caucasus, the Balkans and Northern Africa and its cultural, social and economic relations with the countries in these regions verify Turkey's strategic and advantageous location for establishing and developing economic relations with a dynamic market that encompasses over 600 million people.

“IPT İSTANBUL 2010 3rd Paper - Carton - Corrugated Production and Processing Machinery, Paper Based Packaging Technologies Fair and Congresses” will be staged by Tüyap Fairs and Exhibitions Organization Inc. in cooperation with OMÜD Corrugated Board Manufacturers Association, KASAD Carton Board Packaging Manufacturers Association and SKSV Pulp and Paper Industry Foundation aims to present the latest technologies and innovations in the sector both to local and foreign professionals.  Congresses to be held simultaneously with the IPT İstanbul 2010 Fair will enable the discussion of agenda items concerning the sector and the exchange of information among the sector representatives from all around the world.