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The four-day CHINAPLAS 2026 successfully concluded on April 24 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. This premier annual event of the global plastics and rubber industries set a new record, with an exhibition area of 400,000 sqm, 5,104 high-quality local and overseas exhibitors, and 350,189 professional visitors. It fully demonstrated the strong resilience and innovativeness vitality of the plastics and rubber supply chain, injecting momentum into the high-quality development of the industry.

Jakarta, June 2026 — As Indonesia continues to advance its water infrastructure and wastewater management capabilities, Indo Water 2026 Expo & Forum reinforces its role as a leading platform connecting government representatives, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to drive innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth. Now entering its 20th edition, the exhibition remains committed to support the advancement of the water and wastewater sector, which becomes increasingly critical to the sustainable development agenda.

Dear Industry Partner, In an ever-evolving plastics, polymer and petrochemicals landscape, staying ahead means embracing innovation, discovering advanced raw materials, and connecting with the right stakeholders. Arabplast 2027 is designed to be that catalyst for your business growth. Positioned as the region’s leading platform, Arabplast 2027 brings together global manufacturers, technology providers, and raw material suppliers under one roof—creating unmatched opportunities to explore the future of the industry. Arabplast 2027 will showcase more than 1000 exhibitors from 40 countries, source your manufacturing needs from who’s who of plastic, polymer raw materials manufacturing, and suppliers.

Cologne, June 2026: With the introduction of the GHS VSD⁺ vacuum pump series, Atlas Copco has taken vacuum technology to a new level. Whereas vacuum systems used to  consume energy regardless of demand, modern oil-sealed screw pumps are efficient systems that deliver vacuum according to demand.

Jakarta, May 2026 — Entering its milestone of 20th edition and marking 25 years of continuous contribution to the industry, Indo Water 2026 Expo & Forum continues to strengthen its position as Indonesia’s leading exhibition for the water and wastewater sector. The exhibition serves as a strategic platform that connects government institutions, industry players, technology providers, utilities, consultants, and environmental stakeholders to support the advancement of sustainable water management and infrastructure development in Indonesia.  

As a premier member of the interpack alliance—a leading global trade fair for the packaging industry—the exhibition formerly known as swop (Shanghai World of Packaging) has reached a new milestone. Formally evolving into interpack China 2026, this strategic rebranding marks a significant upgrade in the event's scale and influence. The exhibition has been inducted into the "Guangdong Trades Nationally" 2026 directory by Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, positioning it as a vital gateway for Guangdong-based enterprises to scale their reach across domestic and international markets.

Digital factories, intelligent machines, recycling, and advanced materials — the 30th edition of the PLASTPOL trade fair, held from 19 to 22 May in Kielce, Poland, will present technologies that address the most pressing challenges of modern industry, from energy efficiency to the circular economy.  Tickets available at plastpol.com. 

Dear Industry Partner, In an ever-evolving plastics, polymer and petrochemicals landscape, staying ahead means embracing innovation, discovering advanced raw materials, and connecting with the right stakeholders. Arabplast 2027 is designed to be that catalyst for your business growth. Positioned as the region’s leading platform, Arabplast 2027 brings together global manufacturers, technology providers, and raw material suppliers under one roof—creating unmatched opportunities to explore the future of the industry. Arabplast 2027 will showcase more than 1000 exhibitors from 40 countries, source your manufacturing needs from who’s who of plastic, polymer raw materials manufacturing, and suppliers.

Connect Plast B2B matchmaking meetings, five conferences with the latest market analyses and debates on the directions of sector development – the 30th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber Processing Plastpol will become a strong platform for dialogue and business. In May, Targi Kielce (Poland) welcomes representatives of the plastics industry, and many industries using processing solutions who will receive information and contacts to support business development.