Extrusion International 2-2024

26 Extrusion International 2/2024 NPE2024 NPE2024 Will Be The Largest Gathering of Bioplastics Companies In The Americas NPE: The Plastics Show, Produced by The Plastics Industry Association, Will Feature 1.1 Million Net Square Feet of Exhibits, Making The Show The Biggest Plastics Show In The Americas T he Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) will foster the con- tinued growth of the bioplastics in- dustry at its upcoming trade show, NPE: The Plastics Show. With more than 45 bioplastics related exhibi- tors on the show floor, NPE2024 is expected to be the largest gather- ing of bioplastics companies in the Americas. Companies such as NatureWorks, LG Chem, Evonik, LyondellBasell and more will display their latest developments in bioplastic poly- mers and additives across more than 47,000 square feet of exhibits. Attendees will explore the latest materials, technologies and pro- cesses offering innovative sustain- ability solutions, while also hearing from a variety of sustainability ex- perts, suppliers, and manufacturers on the all-new Sustainability Stage and in two Recycling and Sustain- ability Zones. NPE2024 will provide a first-hand look into how sustainable plastics manufacturing is driving value cre- ation for society, the environment and the industry. “We hope regis- trants will leave inspired to reduce plastic waste as they explore the latest in new end-market solutions, bioplastics, lightweighting, circular- ity, and more,” said Patrick Krieger, PLASTICS’ Vice President of Sustain- ability. “Our first-ever Sustainability Hub will highlight leaders in sustain- ability and include action-oriented displays in areas such as – renewable feedstocks, collection, sortation, en- ergy efficient manufacturing and more – you will not want to miss it,” stated Krieger. Additionally, made for plastic material suppliers, processors, equipment suppliers, and brands interested in investing in the bio- plastics industry, PLASTICS will re- lease its 2024 Bioplastics Market Watch Report on May 8 during NPE. The new edition of the Bio- plastics Market Watch will feature the latest market data compared to the 2018 report to show the market growth figures, policy im- plications and consumer percep- tions affecting bioplastics busi- nesses today. “Through this report, we hope to gain a better understanding on consumer perceptions around bio- plastic products, their sustainability value and functionality within our industry, including how the bio- plastics market outlook has evolved since the last report was issued,” stated Dr. Perc Pineda, Ph.D., PLASTICS’ Chief Economist. Over 55,000 individuals are pro- jected to attend NPE2024, the largest plastics trade show in the Americas from May 6-10, 2024 at the Orange County Conven- tion Center in Orlando, Fla. NPE will gather over 2,000 exhibitors to showcase their latest products and innovations designed to drive business forward for every part of the plastics industry, along with over 100 educational sessions and brand-new keynotes from experts in the field. Patrick Krieger Dr. Perc Pineda