Plastpol 2024's facts and figures - 600 companies and expo halls packed with working machines, new products and premieres

Product launches and market novelties showcased in Kielce

Wittmann Battenfeld will show its latest EcoPower DC injection moulding machine, together with the WX142 DC robot, which is DC powered. Solution that uses eco-friendly energy, such as photovoltaic cell-generated, will also be presented. The Wittmann Battenfeld expo stand is the showcase for the PRIMUS series robot with the latest R9 control; the expo is the Polish premiere of the system.

Arburg is preparing its European premiere at the Plastpol expo -  the Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric electric injection molding machine wil be unveiled at Plastpol. Live working hybrid ALLROUNDER 470 H COMFORT injection moulding machine produces 0.5-litre beer mugs in a cycle lasting 31 seconds.

Another company also enjoys a strong position on the global market - Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, will present innovative technology of energy efficiency and precision plastics processing -  an energy-saving, comprehensive production cell based on a fully electric injection molding machine - the IntElect2 180/570-250 series.

TMA Automation will also present its latest device -  visitors can see the new insert overmolding robot combined with IML and assembly at the Engel Polska expo stand. Engel's offer includes the newest generation of WINTEC machines and, among them the t-win model, a servo-hydraulic double-plate machine - the design is based on the company's many years of experience in the industry and is aimed at maximising the efficiency and reliability of injection production.

One of the largest Plastpol's expo stands is put up by Muehsam with GM Color. The new products galore include depalletisers and electric machines.

Innovative solutions 0 extruders, injection moulding machines and production lines will be presented by Wadim Plast, Krauss Maffei Technologies, LS Mtron, TOYO Europe, Weber, Top Technik, Dopak, Tecnova, RR Plast Extrusions, Plastiblow, Alemo, to name a few. 

The latest granulates and recyclates presented in Targi Kielce

Companies offering raw materials for processing, such as polyethylene and polypropylene granulates, dyes, and recyclates mark an important place at Targi Kielce;  this group of exhibitors includes Polish companies with a wide offer. There are  Azoty and Anwil to name a few. A new product in the ML Polyolefins offers - the standardised series of TECHFIN polypropylene recyclates, available in black and gray, with the possibility of modifying up to 30 MFI. Importantly, advanced production technology, homogenisation and degassing processes result in the material repeatability and stability of technical parameters. Another company - Permedia, presents PFAS-free process additives for plastics processing that do not contain per- and polyfluorinated compounds and siloxanes. Polimarky celebrate its 40th anniversary during Plastpol;  the company deals with compounding, providing materials to clients from various industries in Poland and Europe.

European and world distribution leaders are present at the Kielce expo, and  among them there are  Brenntag – the supplier of a full range of raw materials, additives and a range of complementary services; Bedeko Europe – manufacturer and distributor of components, Nexeo Plastics – distributor of thermoplastic resins and mixtures.

Knowledge, conferences, and discussions at the Plastpol

The exhibition of the plastics processing industry-targeted offer is complemented by conferences addressing most topical developmental issues. The PlasticsEurope Polska Foundation, the industry representation of plastics producers and converters in Poland, will present current data related to the current situation of the Polish plastics industry on the whole-European backdrop. The latest industry reports and the most up-to-date data from the Central Statistical Office are presented. The most important industry challenges related to the changing plastics legislation will also be put in the limelight. The PlasticsEurope Polska Foundation also prepares the "The Plastics Transition" exhibition, in line with the "How will the plastics system in Europe change by 2050?" notion;  the session is an industry roadmap to a circular and net-zero emission plastics system in Europe by 2050. The boards displayed the Targi Kielce expo halls make it possible to learn about the market share of biomass plastics, the CO2 emissions of the plastic system decrease, etc. 

The Technical Seminar PLASTECH INFO is held in cooperation with the tworzywa.pl website; the Targi Kielce session is an indispensable knowledge source. This year's meeting is held under the banner of "Monitoring and optimisation of process parameters in plastics processing technologies."

Important information will be provided at the conference organised by TMBK Partners - "Sustainable approach to green transformation in polymer materials". The growing need to introduce changes in the plastics industry and evolve towards sustainable production and effective recycling methods initiated the Conferences. Experts will discuss "Green alternatives in synthesising polymers and polymer composites" and "Recycling and reuse of plastic waste".

Omniplast competition is an essential part of Plastpol - the contest is organised in cooperation with the tworzywa.pl website and targeted at exhibitors. Popularising knowledge about plastic processing is the contest's primary objective. The participants emphasise that this competition participation results in information and knowledge enhancement, which helps them in their daily work. The financial prizes presented at the gala awarding ceremony are also valuable. The tournament's total prize pool amounts to 18 thousand PLN. 

It's time to register and join Plastpol!

- It is worth being with us from 21 to 24 May at Targi Kielce and learning about the industry's challenges - invites Kamil Perz. The Plastpol International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing  - it is worth registering at plastpol.com and purchasing a ticket to participate in the show. The Plastpol expo - 21 to 24 May 2024 at Targi Kielce.