Extrusion International 4-2026

28 Extrusion International 4/2026 CHINAPLAS 2026 CHINAPLAS 2026 C HINAPLAS 2026 was ended on April 24 and the 4-day show was well-attended by 350,189 visi - tors (an increment of 24.53% compared to CHINA- PLAS 2025 in Shenzhen). Among them, 86,440 visi - tors (24.68%) were from overseas countries and Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan region of China (a 26.11% increase compared to CHINAPLAS 2025 in Shenzhen). Visitors were astonished by the innovations showcased at the show. Business deals were concluded at every corner of the halls. The fairground was lled with visitors, highlighting the show's strong appeal and dynamic industry pres- ence. Thousands of visitors experienced seamless entry into the exhibition venue. At the eight captivating country/region pavilions, visi- tors immersed themselves in diverse international busi- ness opportunities and expanded their global network. As a premier trade show and an interactive platform for sourcing between the industry elites and buyers from corporations in the plastics and rubber industries, countless trade deals were concluded in the exhibition halls, forging new connections and paving the way for industry growth and success. A fascinating showcase of product exhibits from cutting-edge innovations to tried-and-true solutions offered a full array of applications that catered to the diverse needs from different industries and sectors. Overseas visitors were satis ed with the large scale of the exhibition as they could easily nd a substantial number of professional suppliers who provide high- quality products and solutions that meet their business needs. Adsale Group's "CPS+ eMarketplace" held a co- operation signing ceremony with the Shanghai Plas- tics Industry Association, Zhejiang Plastics Industry Association, and Anhui Plastics Association at the fair- ground. Plastics and rubber professionals were invited CHINAPLAS overseas ambassadors, supporting interna- tional promotion of the exhibition. Excitement lled the air as visitors embraced the new - est addition of interactive experience at CHINAPLAS 2026 – AI: Top Luck × Trendy Headline. Visitors im- mersed themselves in AI technology and forged unfor- gettable memories. Brands joined forces in the Plastics Recycling & Circu- lar Economy Conference for technology exchange and business matching, together building opportunities and addressing challenges in the development of plastic cir- cular economy. At The Power of Plastics Forum, industry leaders ad- dressed the breakthrough recycling technologies, smart processing of recyclates, and AI-driven digital solutions. Over 40 innovative technologies were launched on site, covering ve themes: Green & Low-carbon Solu - tions, Innovative Packaging Solutions, Automotive Plastics Solutions, Specialized & Niche Chinese Tech- nology Presentations and 2026 New Materials. Visitors acquired insights on the high value-added and sustainable additives solutions at the Additives Seminar. They explored how additives rede ne plastic's life cycle for achieving ESG. Medical Plastics Connect provided an exclusive lens into high-tech domestic materials and world-class frontier technologies by leveraging expert insights and industry resources sharing. CHINAPLAS joined hands with prestigious universities including Shanghai Jiao Tong University, East China Uni- versity of Science and Technology, and Donghua Univer- sity to grandly launch the special event “InnoAccelerate” during the exhibition. The event built a precise, ef cient and reliable innovation docking platform between en- terprises and universities, accelerating the industrializa- tion of scienti c and technological achievements, and empowering high-quality innovative development of the industry. At Applications In Focus, participants revealed the pain points of the end-user industries and sought col- laborative solutions across the supply chain through