Extrusion International 6-2025

9 Extrusion International 6/2025 Plastpol Expo – Central and Eastern Europe’s Solid Pillar for the Plastics Industry The International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing in Poland is one of the most important industry events in this part of Europe. The 30th anniversary event will take place at Targi Kielce from May 19 to 22, 2026, con rming Plastpol's role as a global business and technology platform. Companies can already join the group of exhibitors and re- serve exhibition space. „For three decades, we have been building Plastpol’s position as a meeting place for the global plastics industry. Thanks to the participation of companies from different parts of the world, the event has become a catalyst for investments, relation- ships, knowledge, and commercial contracts,” emphasizes Dr. Andrzej Mochoń, President of Targi Kielce. The Plastpol success story means the transformation – from a nation- al event in the 1990s to one of the key industry meetings in Europe. In recent years, it has gathered around 600 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, China, India, and the USA. Visitors come from all over Europe and Asia. The rst edition in 1997 brought together 50 companies. Among them were organizations and en- terprises that can be regarded as the very founders of Plastpol. Over the decades, the priority has been the continuous interna- tionalization of the event and the involvement of industry representa- tives from an increasing number of countries. Solutions such as injec- tion molding machines, extruders, blow molding machines, recycling lines, and depalletizers, as well as raw materials including granulates, colorants, additives, and regranu- lates, are brought from all over the world. Thanks to the participation of so many countries, Plastpol fosters the creation of supply chains – from raw material and machinery manufac- turers to recyclers and industries us- ing plastics: packaging, automotive, electronics, medical, construction, household appliances, as well as the manufacture of toys and children’s products. Conversations at the stands lead to real contracts. At the 2025 edi- tion, agreements were signed for the purchase of injection molding machines, recycling lines, and raw materials. A key role is played by live technology demonstrations – machines showcasing their capabili- ties in conditions close to industrial practice. The 2026 edition will be an oppor- tunity to look into Plastpol’s future. Visitors will see the new Targi Kielce hall, scheduled for completion in the summer of 2026. Its ground oor, with an area of 15,500 m² and a height of 15 meters, will en- able presentations in modern, com- fortable conditions. The mezzanine (3,000 m²) will house conference rooms and restaurants. plastpol.com Plastics for Packaging Films – Basics for Flexible Packaging Films, part A 16. March 2026, Online This crash course aims at newcom- ers and those who are just starting in manufacturing, processing and in the packaging lm industry (with a focus on food). You will gain a basic knowledge on lm technology and related material science. The focus is on a sound foundation. Part A deals with the fundamentals of polymers used for plastics lms. The focus is onmaking the link between polymer architecture (howpolymers are built) and the real optical and mechanical properties. For example, the degree of crystallinity provides information about the transparency and density of a semi-crystalline plastic. In ad- dition, simple chemical facts about plastics are also explained to begin- ners so that they can later under- stand many phenomena theoreti- cally in practice. An ideal basis for all those involved in lm production, development and sales. www.innoform-coaching.de