Extrusion International 1-2026

17 Extrusion International 1/2026 Engineered to perform. Cast MDO technology for excellent film properties. www.sml.at • Wide application range and flexibility in film production • Good flatness for printing applications • Safe and easy-to-service design Plastpol 2026 – World-Scale Brands meet again in Poland The Kielce International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Pro- cessing has been one of the most important industry events in Europe for three decades; the expo continues to gain im- portance in the global market. The 30th expo from 19 to 22 May 2026 promises to be even more international. Compa- nies and specialists from many parts of the world come to Poland’s Plastpol. Plastpol has come a long way – from a local exhibition in the 1990s to one of the most important technological and business platforms in Europe, which now brings together about 600 companies from over 30 countries, including Germany, Austria, Italy, Turkey, China, India, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Visitors from 50 countries of Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia recognise Plastpol as a key point on the map of industry events. The Plastpol trade fair is famous for presenting solutions from global in- dustry leaders – from manufacturers of machinery and automated processing lines, to raw material suppliers, recy- cling companies, and entities servicing international supply chains. In May 2026, companies from Eu- rope, Asia, North America, and the Arab world will showcase innovative injection moulding, extrusion, and blow mould- ing machines, recycling lines and auto- mation systems, automated production stations, and process support robots. Raw materials play an essential role: granulates, regranulates, dyes, and ad- ditives. Poland’s Plastpol trade fair is where business meets technology, and conversations translate into concrete ac- tions. The 2025 expo witnessed contract signings for the purchase of injection moulding machines, recycling lines and raw materials. Demonstrations of machines work- ing live played a special role in the decision-making process – manu- facturers present the technology in conditions close to industrial ones for thorough assessment of perfor- mance and implementation. The most cutting-edge technolo- gies and products are recognised with prestigious prizes; the Targi Kielce Gold Medals are awarded during the gala Platinum Plast. The competition jury panel, composed of experts, awards innovative tech- nologies that address global market challenges, such as automation, en- ergy efficiency, and recycling. The OMNIPLAST competition, which promotes specialist knowledge and competences in the industry, is an integral part of Plaspol; the Tworzywa.pl website is a co-organiser of the competition. Targi Kielce (Poland) plastpol.com