{"id":1979,"date":"2026-07-02T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ampxgroup.com\/blog\/?p=1979"},"modified":"2026-07-02T10:01:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:01:34","slug":"plastics-trade-fairs-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ampxgroup.com\/blog\/en\/plastics-trade-fairs-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastics trade fairs in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>The plastics industry is constantly evolving, driven by major technological innovations and growing demands for durability and performance. Trade shows dedicated to this industry are ideal opportunities to discover these developments, meet partners and exchange best practices. These events bring together the key players in the value chain &#8211; manufacturers, converters, designers, raw materials suppliers and end customers &#8211; and offer an exceptional showcase for exploring opportunities for collaboration and innovation.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Over the years, a number of trade shows have established themselves as key reference points in Europe and beyond, becoming international crossroads for industry professionals. Here are the main events in which we are actively involved, plus a selection of others not to be missed. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"color:#0077d4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Our leading trade shows in Europe<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>K &#8211; The World&#8217;s No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency: Every 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The K is one of the world&#8217;s leading trade shows dedicated to the plastics and rubber industry. It brings together the world&#8217;s leaders in the most advanced innovations in plastics production, processing and applications. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fakuma<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Friedrichshafen, Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency: Every 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The show highlights plastics processing technologies, from machines to materials, including solutions dedicated to process optimization.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FIP &#8211; France Innovation Plasturgie<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Lyon, France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency: Every 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>France&#8217;s leading plastics event, the FIP showcases innovative plastics solutions for a wide range of sectors, from automotive to healthcare.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Compamed<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency: Annual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Compamed is a must for equipment dedicated to the healthcare sector. It is a key show for medical plastics and healthcare technologies, offering a unique platform for exploring innovations dedicated to medical devices. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PCD (Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics &amp; Design)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Paris, France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency: Annual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This show is a benchmark for high-end packaging, particularly for the cosmetics and luxury goods sectors. It&#8217;s the ideal place for plastics distributors and converters to meet and exchange ideas.   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kunststoffenbeurs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Bois-le-Duc, Netherlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency: Annual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This event in the Netherlands places particular emphasis on sustainability and innovation, bringing together manufacturers, distributors, processors and designers.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PRSE &#8211; Plastics Recycling Show Europe<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency: annual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>In the space of just a few years, PRS Europe has become the key event for all those involved in plastics recovery in Europe. The PRS Europe concept has been a resounding success, and is now being exported internationally with PRS Middle East &amp; Africa, PRS Asia and PRS India. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Equiplast<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Barcelona, Spain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency: Every 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>A key platform for southern Europe, Equiplast showcases innovative solutions in plastics and rubber.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pharmapack<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Paris, France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency: Annual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Pharmapack specializes in plastics for pharmaceutical and biotech packaging, a sector where precision and safety are paramount.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plastics and Rubber<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Barcelona, Spain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency: annual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The show is a newcomer to the Iberian Peninsula&#8217;s events scene. The success of its 1st edition in 2024 will help to elevate it to the status of a pillar of the plastics industry in Barcelona. It focuses on innovations in plastics and rubber, offering solutions for critical industrial sectors.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plastic Expo<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Tunis, Tunisia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency: Every 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Plastic Expo strengthens commercial and technical exchanges between Europe and North Africa.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"color:#0077d4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Other noteworthy European trade fairs<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>In addition to the above-mentioned trade shows, several other events stand out for their relevance in different markets and geographical areas:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3D Print &#8211; Lyon, France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plast Milan &#8211; Milan, Italy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interplas &#8211; Birmingham, United Kingdom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastpol &#8211; Kielce, Poland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swiss Plastics Expo &#8211; Lucerne, Switzerland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innoform &#8211; Bydgoszcz, Poland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formnext &#8211; Frankfurt, Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1901 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-innovations-and-technology\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ampxgroup.com\/blog\/en\/optimize-your-machines-why-and-how-to-purge-efficiently-2\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img 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