Plastics converters are the heart of the plastics industry, manufacturing plastics products for a wide range of industrial and consumer markets. The European plastics industry makes a significant contribution to the welfare in Europe by enabling innovation, using resources efficiently and allowing for climate friendly solutions. More than 1.6 million people are working in around 50,000 small and medium sized companies  companies of the converting sector, creating a turnover of around 280 billion € annually.