Pune: The Association for the Promotion of Plastics ( APP) held its 42nd Annual General Meeting ( 2023-24) at PYC Gymkhana on Wednesday 4 September 2024 . Mr.Anil Naik, President APP, Mr.Pranav Belhekar, treasurer, Sameer Kothari Secretary and N.Shankaraman Vice President were present on the ocassion, stated a press release.

Mr.Anil Naik, President APP said that the number of member companies have increased during this year and demonstrates the progress of the organisation and its commitment for the welfare of the sector . He added that 'Plasto Exhibition' the flagship project of APP to be held on 8-11 JAN 2025 has received a very good response. 'Plasto 2025' will be held at a much grander scale at Moshi International Exhibition centre with an area of 1,00,000 sq ft out of which 70 percent has been already booked. 

The annual general meeting also discussed the work in progress for Plasto 2025 . During the meeting it was also decided to expand the Plasto committee with advisors which will benefit the endeavour . 

All new members were handed over certificates, bags and pins . 

A moment of silence was observed for late Mr.Radheshyam Bhattad and late Mr.Yashwant Karve who were senior members of the association and passed away this year . 

Association for the Promotion of Plastics (APP) was established in Pune in 1981. The basic objectives of the Association are to promote the growth of Plastics and related industries, create common platform and to bring together the members, solve common problems of Plastic and Polymer Industry and to educate the members and propagate up-to-date knowledge related to Plastics-Polymers and spread technical advancement, stated a press release.