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Plastpol 2025 wrapped up with strong international participation, dynamic business activity, and a clear focus on innovation and sustainability. With 600 exhibitors and nearly 15,000 visitors, the fair highlighted cutting-edge technologies, material solutions, and the evolving role of plastics in a changing regulatory landscape.

The 29th International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing, Plastpol, ended on Friday, 23 May. According to the organizers, the event brought together 600 exhibitors from 30 countries and nearly 15,000 visitors. For four days, Targi Kielce’s show was the platform for machines, technologies, raw materials and services for plastics and rubber processing. Representatives of many industries, from household appliances, automotive and construction, to packaging, talked about specific projects, and even placed orders. “We have sold machines to companies in Germany and Ukraine that are short of hands to work. Our technology meets these needs”, says Jan Muehsam,” President of Muehsam Industrial Solutions.

Representatives of companies such as Prema, Toyo, Campetella Robotic Centre, Dopak, Ekochem, Mapro Polska, Krauss Maffei, Elbi and Britas reported promising business contacts. Lates machine models, even those shown for the first time have found new owners. “Several companies that planned to expand their business and include a new brand of devices decided to purchase at Plastpol. They chose our flagship machines”, says Adam Marciniak, Sales Department Manager at Engel.

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Tomasz Jarczewski, Sales Manager at LS Mtron, pointed out that participation in Plastpol has two key advantages: “The contacts established here turn into contracts after the event. Still, the talks held before Plastpol are also concluded here. A professional expo presentation with machines in operation influences companies' investment decisions.” He added that promising talks were held with visitors from Poland, England, Slovakia and Lithuania.

Not only were machines in demand, but raw materials such as natural ones, dyes, additives, and regranulates generated business. Brenntag, Polimarky, Anwil, Plastpolan, Lyondellbasell, Begra, Akpol Recykling, Kraiburg TPE as well as the Chinese Kingfa confirm the effectiveness of the talks.

The future of plastics at a glance

The world is evolving rapidly, and the plastics industry faces growing pressure from shifting legislation, regulatory changes, and new operational priorities across the EU. Robert Przybylski, President of Plastoplan Polska, highlights Plastpol as a key platform for addressing these challenges through open dialogue and industry exchange.

The industry’s development paths are explored in depth at the press conference hosted by the Plastics Europe’s Polska Foundation and during the Plastech Info Technical Seminar, co-organised by the Tworzywa.pl portal and Targi Kielce.

“Europe’s plastics industry continues to be a strong part of the economy, employing 1.5 million people in 51,700 companies with a combined trade balance of 12.7 billion euros and a turnover of 365 billion euros. When discussing the competitiveness of European industry, we must keep these numbers in mind as these jobs are at stake, just like the income that companies contribute to the European economy”, emphasized Anna Kozera–Szałkowska, Managing Director of the Plastics Europe Polska Foundation at Targi Kielce. Plastech Info also featured Jacek Szczerba, representing the Internet www.tworzywa.pl service who emphasized the importance of plastics as construction materials, without which many industrial areas and our everyday lives would be impossible.

Innovations and specialist knowledge at the processing expo

The plastics industry's development is increasingly driven by the latest technological advancements in both machinery and materials. The Platinum Plast competition aims to spotlight innovative solutions that address current market challenges.

In the category “Machines and Devices for Plastics Processing”, the Targi Kielce Gold Medal was awarded to:

• Ekochem for its Smart granulation lines,

• Wittmann Battenfeld Polska for the highly integrated Wittmann Smartpower Combimould 120/525H+130V Insider production cell,

• Campetella Robotic Center for the ultra-fast Cartesian robot "Gun Shot" with a cycle time of just 2.5 seconds,

• BMB SPA for its energy-saving hybrid machine for fast cycles with a fully integrated turnkey automation system.

In the category “Plastic Products and Their Application”, the Kon-Plast Group was honoured for its foldable pallet box for transport and storage.

In “Special Techniques”, Scorpio received an award for its BLOW series — devices designed for early detection and signalling of raw material leaks during plastics processing.

In “Plastics Processing Technologies”, Synventive Molding Solutions (Polish branch) was recognised for its advanced IntelliGate GK system for cascade injection.

In “Plastics and Auxiliary Materials for Plastics Processing”, GM Color was awarded for its PFAS-free process additive GM 841.

Also in “Plastics Processing Technologies”, Dopal received a gold medal for its large-format printing solution for specialised applications.

In the category “Cutting-edge Solutions of Polish Industry”, PTC Artur Szreder was honoured for its ecological plastic paving stones — innovative products aligned with circular economy principles and developed using proprietary technology.

Plastpol brings the global industry together

“The trade fair brings together market leaders, technological innovators and experts from around the world, enabling the exchange of knowledge, experiences and the establishment of strategic partnerships. Owing to its international scale and growing importance, Plastpol creates a platform integrating the entire industry – from raw materials, through machines, to finished products and industrial solutions”, emphasizes Kamil Perz, Plastpol Project Director at Targi Kielce. “Plastics are in every area of our lives. The industry aims to reuse them, while maintaining the original parameters of the raw material. The recycling offer is playing an increasingly important role at trade fairs; strong emphasis is also placed on the needs related to energy saving and reduction of production costs. This topic will certainly also resonate at next year’s 30th edition of Plastpol, which will last from 19 to 22 May”, he concluded.

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