Extrusion International 3-2026

8 Extrusion International 3/2026 INDUSTRY NEWS PLASTMilan 9 – 12 June 2026 Milan / Italy  www.plastonline.org SPE Extrusion Optimization TopCon (Topical Conference) 16 - 18 June 2026 Quebec / Canada  http://speextrusiontopxon. technical-content.com Future of Advanced Recycling 2026 17 – 18 June 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / USA  www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/ future-advanced-recycling-north- america/ Fakuma 2026 13 – 17 October 2026 Friedrichshafen / Germany  www.fakuma-messe.de interpack China 2026 16 – 18 November 2026 Shanghai / P.R. China  www.interpack-cn.com wire India and Tube India 2026 30 November – 2 December 2026 Mumbai / India  www.wire-india.com  www.tube-india.com Anuga FoodTec 2027 23 – 26 February 2027 Cologne / Germany  www.anugafoodtec.de NPE2027 03 - 07May 2027 Orlando, FL / USA  https://e.plasticsindustry.org/ Plastasia 2027 20 – 23May 2027 NewDelhi / India  www.plastasia.in GREENPLAST 28May – 1 June 2028 Milan / Italy  www.greenplast.org Once again, Fakuma Makes a Strong Statement on Career Opportunities in the Plastics Industry In the wake of a successful de- but, Fakuma is once again sending a strong signal in support of young tal- ent: within the context of the 30th Fakuma, trade fair promoters P. E. Schall, in collaboration with the trade fair advisory board and PlasticsEurope Germany, will once again be hosting Career Friday on 16 October 2026 in keeping with the maxim “Mould Your Dreams, Mould Your Future”. Pupils, students and young professionals are invited to experience the broad range of opportunities offered by the plas- tics industry rst-hand. With Career Friday, Fakuma has cre- ated a platform that speci cally tar - gets young talent and provides them with practical insights into one of Eu- rope’s most innovative industries. In- ternational exhibitors will hold exclu- sive events at their trade fair booths, offering insights into modern manu- facturing technologies and outlining effective strategies for entering the industry. “We don’t just want to acquaint young people with various job pro les – we want to open up real career hori- zons,” explains Bettina Schall, manag- ing director of Schall Trade Fairs. “Ca- reer Friday brings talented individuals and companies together face-to-face in an authentic, pragmatic manner, on an equal footing.” “This allows visitors to discover just how exciting and pro- gressive the plastics industry really is.” Young visitors will bene t from di - rect interaction with professionals, ap- prentices and students employed by the exhibiting companies. This person- al encounter provides realistic insights into routine daily work, development opportunities and career paths. Guided Tours: Bridging the Gap Between Talent and Industry One of the key features of Career Friday involves guided tours at the trade fair. The tours are once again being organised in collaboration with PlasticsEurope Germany and rank among the highlights of the exhibi- tion programme. Participants will be accompanied in organised groups to registered exhibi- tors in a targeted manner. Company representatives will present speci c career opportunities, current projects and technological innovations at their booths. At the same time, space is cre- ated for personal discussion and fo- cused networking. “The plastics industry is in the midst of a profound shift towards greater sustainability and circular economy,” emphasises Bettina Dempewolf, head of Communications at PlasticsEurope Germany. “In particular for this rea- son, we need committed young pro- fessionals who will actively help shape this transformation. Career Friday is an excellent opportunity for inspiring young people to take on this task and providing them with insights into the great diversity of our industry sector.” Plastics Industry as Innovation and Sustainability Driver The plastics industry is regarded as a key sector for numerous future-ori- ented challenges – from resource-ef -