Business-insiders from various parts of the world – from North America, through Europe and Asia, to Arab countries – meet at Targi Kielce from 19 to 22 May. The 30th International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing will be a platform for the presentation of innovative solutions, business talks, and discussions. The business dimension will be enhanced by matchmaking meetings and conversations with journalists from Europe, Asia and Africa. Online ticket sales are now open.
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– The Plastpol Expo has been contributing to the development of the global plastics industry for 30 years. Every year, Kielce hosts representatives of companies from different continents, thus the expo is a catalyst for investment, relationships and knowledge – emphasizes Dr Andrzej Mochoń, president of Targi Kielce. – As part of the anniversary expo, more initiatives that will strengthen the international and business dimensions are in the pipeline, such as matchmaking meetings of sector representatives from different countries. We also arrange study visits for foreign journalists and representatives from countries such as Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, India, and Algeria.
2026 International Plastpol Expo
From 19 to 22 May 2026, Targi Kielce will host approximately 600 companies from over 30 countries, including Germany, Austria, Italy, Turkey, China, India, Saudi Arabia and the United States, presenting their entire technological lines, state-of-the-art raw materials for production, processing products and services to visitors from approximately 50 countries. - Plastpol is a key point on the map of industry events in the world - emphasises Kamil Perz, project director at Targi Kielce. – The expo's importance is also demonstrated by the national expo stands, which will be prepared for the 30th expo by Germany, Austria, India, Switzerland and the Czech Republic, to name a few.
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Doing business globally in Kielce
For several weeks, the factory is being built at Targi Kielce – during the trade fair, all processing lines, injection moulding machines, extruders, blow moulding machines, and recycling lines operate live. Production that makes the most of the latest generation of granulates, regranulates, dyes, and additives imported from around the world.
– The comprehensive nature of the exhibition supports the creation of supply chains in many economic sectors using plastics – from packaging through construction, automotive, electronics, household appliances, children’s products, to the defence industry. Plastpol is where long-term partnerships are formed and consolidated, notes Kamil Perz, director of the Plastpol project. Plastpol is where business meets technology, and conversations translate into concrete actions. The 2025 expo witnessed contract signings for the purchase of injection moulding machines, recycling lines and raw materials.
The expo’s business value is reinforced by b2b matchmaking meetings, which will take place on the fourth day of the trade fair. Company representatives and professional visitors from various countries can join the pre-planned, pre-arranged conversations designed to establish new collaborations.
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Gold Medals for innovative solutions
The most cutting-edge products are awarded prestigious prizes: Targi Kielce Gold Medals, which highlight technological advancements in products and their usefulness for industrial development, and strengthen their recognition on the international market. Awards are presented at the Platinum Plast gala.On the second day of the trade fair, attract the entire industry’s attention to the products already during the gala. Still, this seal of quality, valued in the industrial environment, translates into concrete business benefits in the coming months. Plastpol Exhibitors can now register their products; the form is available at plastpol.com.
Conferences and industry discussions at the Plastpol trade fair
– Plastpol therefore serves as an incubator of new products, businesses and a platform for discussion about the condition and future of the plastics sector – emphasises Kamil Perz.
The day before Plastpol, on 18 May, the international industry milieus will meet at the Plastics Industry Meeting, held at Targi Kielce by the PlasticsEurope Polska Foundation and the Polish Union of Plastics Converters. Plastics Europe is holding a press conference on the first day of the trade fair, during which the latest industry data will be presented. The second day follows a many-year tradition - discussions within the Plastech Info seminar, brought to you by Tworzywa.pl. On the third day of the expo, the BUSINESS IMAGE publishing house will offer Poland’s first PPWR industry conference devoted to practical aspects of implementing new regulations on packaging and waste management.
The OMNIPLAST competition, which promotes specialist knowledge and competencies in the industry, is an important part of Plaspol; the final will take place during the Expo. TWORZYWA.The PL website is a co-organiser of the competition.
Pictures: Plastpol
