SHOW PREVIEW
Interplas UK 2026 Preview: The UK’s must-attend plastics manufacturing event is back
Interplas UK returns to the NEC Birmingham in June 2026 at a pivotal time for the plastics manufacturing sector
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s the UK’s longest-established and leading exhibition for the industry, its triennial format lends each edition particular
weight, and 2026 is widely expected to be one of the most consequential in recent years. With hundreds of suppliers expected from across the full plastics supply chain, Interplas 2026 will be one of the most comprehensive gatherings of plastics technology, machinery, materials and services in the UK calendar.
Against a backdrop of rapid technological advancement, regulatory pressure and accelerating sustainability goals, Interplas provides a rare opportunity for the industry to take stock and move forward. Manufacturers, engineers, designers and senior decision-makers will once again gather to exchange insight, assess emerging technologies and strengthen the partnerships that underpin the sector.
With hundreds of suppliers anticipated across the full plastics value chain, the 2026 edition is set to be one of the most comprehensive showcases of manufacturing capability, innovation and expertise in the UK.
EXPLORE THE SHOW FLOOR: A COMPLETE SUPPLY CHAIN IN ONE PLACE
bringing together an unrivalled concentration of suppliers and solution providers. Visitors will be able to engage directly with global manufacturers, specialist innovators and UK-based engineering Leading exhibitors already expected to feature include major industry names such as Arburg, ENGEL, KraussMaffei, Husky Injection Molding Systems and Wittmann Battenfeld, alongside many more key suppliers from across automation, materials and recycling technologies. Key features include:
• Hundreds of leading suppliers showcasing machinery, tooling, materials and automation solutions.
• Live demonstrations of the latest injection moulding, extrusion, thermoforming and recycling technologies.
• New product launches across materials innovation, smart manufacturing and sustainable plastics solutions.
• Extensive networking opportunities with 14 March/April 2026 Irish Manufacturing SKILLS & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Addressing the industry’s evolving skills landscape and the need to attract and retain the next generation of talent: • Richard Brown (Sierra 75) – ‘Polymer Training and Workforce Capability’.
• Amy Stanier (RAVAGO) – ‘Why Plastic Expertise Needs a New Approach to Learning’.
engineers, procurement teams and senior industry leaders.
Whether you are optimising existing production lines or exploring next-generation materials and processes, Interplas offers direct access to the suppliers driving industry innovation.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS: INSIGHT, INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY DIRECTION
Alongside the exhibition, Interplas UK 2026 will feature a free-to-attend conference programme focused on the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the plastics sector. This year’s agenda centres on three key themes: AI in manufacturing, skills development and sustainability/recycling.
AI & SMART MANUFACTURING quality control: • Paul Byrnes (Mavarick) – ‘Utilising AI to Manage Risks in the Plastics Value Chain’
• David Raine (Sumitomo (SHI) Demag]) – ‘Turnkey Predictions and Practicalities’
WHY ATTEND INTERPLAS UK 2026?
As a triennial event, Interplas offers a uniquely concentrated opportunity to see how the plastics industry has evolved over three years, and where it is heading next.
Attendees can expect:
• Direct access to hundreds of leading suppliers and solution providers. • A complete view of innovations across the plastics supply chain. • High-level insight from industry experts and thought leaders. • Practical strategies to improve productivity, sustainability and competitiveness. • Unrivalled networking with the UK and international plastics community. From cutting-edge machinery to breakthrough
materials and sustainability solutions, Interplas UK 2026 is set to be the most important meeting point for the plastics industry in the UK. Register for your free visitor pass today.
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SUSTAINABILITY, RECYCLING & THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY industry’s rapid shift towards circularity and responsible material use:
• Robin Kent (Tangram Technology) – ‘Avoiding Greenwashing for Plastic Processors: A Practical Approach to Credible Sustainability Communications’.
• Jorunn Nilsen (Norner AS) – ‘Safety Aspects of Recycled HDPE in Contact-Sensitive Applications’.
• Steve Morgan (RECOUP)– ‘Making UK Plastics Recycling Work: Insights, Interventions & Pathways to Circularity’.
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