Committed to create in-country value and further develop Oman’s position as a hub for innovation, the Sultanate’s leading PET innovator and economic powerhouse, OCTAL, is displaying its unique manufacturing capabilities and its dedication to the future growth of the country at OMAN PLAST 2018 from May 7th to 9th at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Nicholas Barakat, CEO at OCTAL, said “Through our sponsorship and participation in the event, OCTAL is showcasing its role as a homegrown business, and we continue to make further contributions to the economic development within the region. Part of our commitment to the future of Oman is positioning the Sultanate as a hub of excellence for knowledge-transfer and innovative technology. As a globally successful and Oman-based company at the forefront of PET technology, OCTAL is an ambassador for the Sultanate’s rapidly growing manufacturing industry and is committed to leading by example. Our involvement in the exhibition plays a significant role in allowing leaders and prospective users within the industry a unique networking opportunity and to be up-to-date with the latest in PET technology and processes.”

“For over a decade, OCTAL has continued to invest to meet the increasing PET demands of the global market. We are committed to creating long-term value for Oman that extends beyond diversification, positioning the Sultanate at the forefront of the manufacturing industry,” added Barakat.

OCTAL continues to push boundaries in R&D to deliver highly established quality attributes in the PET industry, while meeting future environmental demands for circularity and re-consumption of post-consumer and post-industrial waste. As the largest global manufacturer of PET Sheet and Resin on a single site and the only company in the world with a fully integrated food packaging system from raw material to finished product, OCTAL leads the development of sustainable clear rigid plastic packaging by implementing patented technologies that enable the advancement of innovation in PET processing.