Extrusion International 5-2019

8 Extrusion International 5/2019 K’ 2019 16. – 23. 10. 2019 Dusseldorf / Germany Messe Düsseldorf GmbH www.k-online.de Central Asia Plast World 20. – 22. 10. 2019 Almaty / Kazakhstan www.plastworld.kz US Biobased Coationgs Summit 2019 13. – 14. 11. 2019 Dallas, TX / USA www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/us- biobased-coatings-summit/ Plastics Recyclers 21. – 22. 11. 2019 Brussels / Belgium www.plasticsrecyclersam.org PlastEurasia 04. – 07. 12. 2019 Istanbul / Turkey www.plasteurasia.com interplastica 2020 28. – 31. 01. 2020 Moskow / Russia www.interplastica.de COMPLAST South Africa 2020 03. – 05. 03. 2020 Johannesburg, South Africa www.complastexpo.in wire 2020 and Tube 2020 30. 03. – 07. 04. 2020 Düsseldorf / Germany www.wire.de, www.Tube.de Plastasia 2020 19. – 22. 06. 2020 Bangalor, India www.plastasia.in Interplas 2020 Expands “The UK Plastics Industry Backs the Leading Show” www.interplasuk.com 29th September – 1st October, 2020 Birmingham, UK For thefirst time in 15 years, the showwill fill twohalls at Birmingham’s NEC, where an expected 500 companies will demonstrate the machinery, materials and services avail- able to meet the current and future challenges of plastics processors. Over 72% of the combined floorspace across the two halls is already sold. Interplas is renowned for itsmachinery andproduct demonstrations. Visitors to the 2020 edition will be able to see an expanded portfolio from several exhibitors who have add- ed to their ranges in order tomeet the evolving needs of the market. Innovationwill continue toplay a key part at Interplas 2020, with the returnof the ‘Inter- plas Innovation Award’ giving exhibitors the opportunity to demonstrate cutting-edge technologies that will enable visitors to get ahead. New features at the show in 2020will be a greater focus on Sustainability, in response to the current changes facing the industry in the transition to a circular economy. Through a dedicated guide and stand markers, visitors will be able to easily identify those com- panies offering insight and experience that can help them achieve their sustainability goals, whether it be withmachinery, materials or services. This will be complemented by the ‘Sustainability Stage’, a dedicated conference theatre that will host three full days of free-to-attend presentations, panel discussions and Q&A forums where experts will give tailored insight to the ways in which the UK plastics in- dustry can lead the way in sustainable manufacturing, recycling and resource use. Additionally, there will be a brand-new focus on extrusion machinery, materials and as- sociated technologies, after a surge indemand fromexhibitors in this area. To enhance a visit with further insight and information, a dedicated ‘Extrusion Stage’ will provide end users in theUKwith a three-day programme giving a unique opportunity todiscover the latest machinery, materials and methods for efficient and economic processing, as well as end-of-life considerations. Other highlights for visitors include the return of the Women in Plastics industry group, with a conference and networking programme, as well as the Knowledge Pavilion, where visitors can source information and advice across areas from funding and export- ing to R&D and consultancy.