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EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS

Taipei International Plastics & Rubber places particular emphasis on Recycling and Circular
Industry Show (TaipeiPLAS 2026) Economy, highlighting advanced recycling machinery,
(Taipei, September 15-19, 2026) sustainable materials, waste management systems, and
eco-innovation. As environmental regulations continue
As one of Asia’s leading plastics and rubber trade to evolve, manufacturers are increasingly investing in
fairs, Taipei International Plastics & Rubber Industry technologies that improve material recovery and support
Show 2026 (TaipeiPLAS) provides buyers with a valuable higher-quality recycled materials. The exhibition portfolio
platform to explore emerging technologies, strengthen covers raw materials, machinery, process plant equipment,
business partnerships, and gain firsthand insight into the logistics and supply chain solutions, recycling technologies,
evolving plastics industry in Asia. Held biennially at Taipei auxiliary equipment, molds and dies, and semi-finished
Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1, this year’s exhibition and finished products. ArabPlast 2027 is expected to host
centers on the theme “Form to Future,” reflecting the more than 900 exhibitors from 32 countries and attract over
industry’s transition toward smarter and more sustainable 40,000 visitors from 141 countries, including the United
manufacturing. Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, India, Oman, Iran, Egypt,
Qatar, and Ethiopia, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a strategic
Building on its established portfolio of plastics and gateway connecting manufacturers across the Middle East,
rubber processing, auxiliary equipment, molds and Africa, and South Asia.
components, adhesives, additives, composite materials,
and sustainability solutions, TaipeiPLAS 2026 will Machine Tool Industries
place additional emphasis on three key trends: Smart Metaltech & Automex 2026
Manufacturing, Innovative Materials, and Sustainability
and the Circular Economy. The exhibition will also feature (Kuala Lumpur, May 20-23, 2026)
a dedicated Sustainability and Circular Zone, highlighting
advances in recycling technologies, green materials, For over 30 years, METALTECH & AUTOMEX has served
waste recovery solutions, and low-carbon manufacturing as Malaysia’s flagship manufacturing exhibition, providing
processes. TaipeiPLAS 2026 is expected to feature 330 professionals with access to the latest developments in
exhibitors across 1,500 booths from countries including metalworking, machine tools, robotics, and industrial
Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, Korea, and automation. This year’s exhibition covered industries
Taiwan, and approximately 1,446 International visitors including electronics, aerospace, automotive, medical
from 98 countries and regions including India, Japan,
Thailand, Vietnam, and China. As the plastics and rubber
industry navigates the transition toward more circular and
sustainable practices, TaipeiPLAS brings together the
technologies, materials, and industry expertise driving this
transformation.

International Trade Show for Plastics,
Petrochemicals, Packaging & Rubber Industry
(ArabPlast 2027)
(Dubai, March 24-26, 2027)

As the Middle East continues to diversify its industrial
base and invest in sustainable manufacturing, ArabPlast 2027
provides a regional platform for plastics, petrochemicals,
packaging and rubber technologies. Returning as the
region’s leading biennial trade exhibition, the event reflects
the growing importance of circular manufacturing and
resource efficiency across the global plastics value chain.

With the recycling industry becoming an increasingly
integral part of the plastics value chain, manufacturers
are accelerating investments in advanced recycling
machinery, sorting technologies, and automated processing
systems to support higher-quality recycled materials
and more resilient production. This year’s exhibition

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