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EXHIBITION PREVIEW FEATURE


INTERPLAS, THE DEFINITIVE PLASTICS EVENT, TO TAKE PLACE THIS SEPTEMBER


To be held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham from 26-28 September, Interplas is


described as the UK’s definitive and leading plastics event, bringing together the full range of technologies,


materials and processes from across the plastics sector


from across the entire spectrum of moulding and forming; as well as materials, automation, contract manufacturing and supporting technologies including software, testing, inspection, surface treatments and much more. Over 12,000 attendees, predominantly


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from the UK manufacturing community, are expected to attend and here they will discover solutions to their challenges, make connections and source the latest technologies and innovations.


his year’s edition of the triennial Interplas event will see over 500 exhibitors present solutions, products, machines and ideas


CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Alongside the show floor, the world class Interplas Insights conference programme will take place, encompassing a wide range of current themes important to the plastics industry. With over 40 sessions and 70+ speakers scheduled to present, the conference promises to deliver a captivating line-up of sessions that will empower visitors with the latest insights through thought provoking presentations and dynamic panels. Highlights from this year’s agenda include:


Digitalisation for Sustainable Manufacturing: · The Importance of Industry 4.0 in the UK


plastics industry to Jaguar Land Rover


· Achieving sustainable plastic products with data-driven all-electric injection moulding– Bloom in Box.


The Road to Net Zero & a Circular Economy: · What the industry is doing to tackle plastic pollution– Plastic Bank


· Top tips for plastics processors to achieve Net Zero– Tangram Technology.


The Future of UK Plastics: · The big debate: Reshoring and contract manufacturing– panel in association with British Plastics & Rubber Magazine


· Innovations changing the polymer sector– panel in association with UK Circular Plastics Network & Innovate UK KTN. The Introducing Stage will complement the Interplas Insights Conference, providing further specialist insights into the future of plastics technology as well as technical know-how. There will be a wide variety of subjects covered – from moulding and forming, materials, automation, software, testing, inspection, and more.


NETWORKING Throughout the event, attendees will get the unique opportunity to meet with influential speakers. To enhance on-site networking, the official event app will have the ability to offer personal recommendations using an AI powered matchmaking algorithm. In addition to this there will be a dedicated networking area next to the conference theatre. Register for Interplas by visiting the website.


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