Celebrating 75 years of connecting the UK plastics industry: Interplas returns for biggest show for 21 years!

Monday 11 September, 2023The UK's No.1
plastics event, Interplas is set to take place at the end of the month,
on 26-28th September at the NEC, Birmingham.

This
year’s event, a celebration of 75 years of Interplas and its
forerunners, will see over 530 exhibitors present on the show floor,
alongside a host of conference sessions and features designed to elevate
UK manufacturing’s knowledge of the latest plastics technology from
around the globe.

Just
some of the exhibitors at the show include Arburg, Engel, Krauss
Maffei, Wittmann Battenfeld, Sepro, Mouldshop, TH Plastics, Bole, Summit
Systems, Borche, Haitian, Motan Colortronic, Simoldes, UK Extrusion,
Negri Bossi, Billion, Piovan, Bausano, Ultra Polymers, Hasco, Distrupol,
CMS, Fanuc, Albis, Snetor, BMB Spa, Campetella, United Polymers and
many more.

Duncan
Wood, CEO of Rapid News Group, the organiser of Interplas, commented:
"The £27 billion UK show since 2002, Interplas 2023 will be an edition
that befits a 75th birthday celebration."

“There
is a growing buzz across the industry, on social and in conversations
that tells you Interplas is around the corner. The show floor is going
to be packed with innovation and visitor registration is flying along
well ahead of previous editions, if you are involved in any way in the
plastics industry then you have to be at the NEC at the end of the
month!"

Ian
Taylor, Managing Director for Conventions & Exhibitions at the NEC
Group, said: "Interplas was one of our very first shows at the NEC when
we opened in 1976, so we're delighted to see it go from strength to
strength as the UK's definitive and leading plastics event.

"We'd
like to wish everyone connected to Interplas a very happy 75th year, as
we welcome this year's event to the NEC on 26th September.

"We
know the event will facilitate valuable trading opportunities for
hundreds of exhibiting businesses, as the plastics industry comes
together to showcase new products, machines and ideas."

Exciting features visitors will gain access to include:

Interplas Insights Conference

A
world-class conference programme will take place at the show presenting
a wide range of themes and challenges facing the plastics industry.
With a new purpose-built theatre, top-calibre speakers will take to the
stage to present the latest in recycling, materials, digitalisation,
regulation and much more. There will also be an extensive line-up of
interactive sessions during the conference, offering attendees the
opportunity to engage with influential speakers. Many of these sessions
are led by leading associations from the plastics industry. View the full conference programme here.

The Introducing Stage

This
stage will host an exciting programme of inspiring speakers across the
plastics sector. These sessions are perfect for attendees wanting to
find out the latest cutting-edge innovations in moulding and forming,
materials, automation, software, and inspection, to name just a few.

Knowledge Pavilion

The
Knowledge Pavilion provides a rare opportunity for visitors to
information-gather and network among some of the most influential
organisations in the British plastics industry. Representatives from
various groups, including RECOUP, the Polymer Machinery Manufacturers
and Distributors Association (PMMDA) and the Institute of Materials,
Minerals and Mining (IOM3), will be on-hand to discuss R&D,
training, regulation and the future.

75@75

The
plastics industry has undergone several transformations over the past
75 years. Throughout this remarkable journey, certain individuals from
the UK plastics community have been impactful in driving change and
innovation. To coincide with the 75th anniversary edition of Interplas,
the organisers have invited nominations of individuals who have made a
significant impact to the UK plastics industry. The 75 names will be
announced at Interplas 2023, followed by an evening of celebrations.

All-in-One Digital Platform

For
2023, visitors and exhibitors will get access to the new event hub and
app, designed to improve event experience and plan time efficiently.
This smart technology will allow attendees to connect and engage with
the community, get personal recommendations using AI technology, and
also schedule 1- 2-1 meetings with exhibitors and speakers.

Philip
Law, Director – General of the British Plastics Federation, commented:
“Interplas is the national showcase for the UK plastics industry. If
you’re serious about doing plastics in the UK, you’ve got to be here.”

“The
BPF is excited to be both exhibiting and moderating talks at the 75th
anniversary of Interplas - a show we have had a long relationship with.
The BPF is celebrating an equivalent milestone this year. It is our 90th
anniversary. We encourage our members and all those with an interest in
the BPF's activities to come and visit us during the show.” Philip Law,
Director General, British Plastics Federation.”

Thousands
of companies have already registered for the event, such as JLR,
McAlpine & Co, Recipharm, L’Oréal, Dyson, Nissan, Aldi, BD, Kohler
Mira, Caterpillar, Bentley Motors, Amcor, Tata Motors, LEVC, Aqualisa
and Lear Corporation.

You can register for Interplas at interplasuk.com.

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