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Plastics Live Ireland 2025: a successful debut ignites innovation and collaboration


Plastics Live Ireland 2025 marked a landmark moment for the Irish  


Hosted at the RDS Arena, Dublin, on 26–27 November 2025, the inaugural event delivered a highly successful debut, bringing together the full  time. Over two dynamic days, the event welcomed more than 1,500 industry professionals, alongside 100+ exhibitors and 35 expert speakers from Ireland, the UK and across Europe. The strong  and relevance of a national platform focused exclusively on plastics manufacturing, processing, materials, recycling and advanced technologies.  comprehensive range of solutions, including injection moulding, extrusion, tooling, automation, materials innovation, quality control and recycling technologies. Exhibitors reported high-quality engagement with engineers, buyers, technical specialists and senior decision-makers, with many discussions centred on live projects, investment opportunities and long-term partnerships. Running alongside the exhibition, the


conference programme delivered practical insight into key industry themes such as  advanced manufacturing and regulatory change. Speakers shared real-world experience and forward-looking perspectives relevant to sectors including medical devices, packaging, automotive, electronics and industrial manufacturing.


A MILESTONE FOR THE IRISH PLASTICS INDUSTRY


 Plastics Live Ireland created a long-overdue focal


‘With overwhelmingly positive feedback from exhibitors, speakers and visitors alike, Plastics Live  established itself as a vital new addition to the European plastics events calendar.’


point for the industry, one that encouraged collaboration, innovation and knowledge-sharing while celebrating the strength and diversity of local manufacturing. 


edition, Scott Colman, Event Director of Plastics Live Ireland, said: “A huge thank you to all our partners, sponsors, exhibitors and visitors who  This event marked a major milestone as Ireland’s  and the level of support and engagement exceeded our expectations. This is just the beginning, and we’re already looking ahead to building on this success.”


LOOKING AHEAD With overwhelmingly positive feedback from exhibitors, speakers and visitors alike, Plastics Live  addition to the European plastics events calendar. The successful launch demonstrated not only the strength of the Irish plastics sector but also the importance of creating a national platform where innovation, sustainability and commercial growth can thrive.


Planning is already underway for the next


edition, as Plastics Live Ireland continues its mission to support and connect the industry, now with a proven foundation and strong momentum for the future.


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