interplas is the biggest plastics industry event in the UK. A triennial event, over 500 exhibitors invest time and planning into demonstrating their latest machinery, equipment, products and services for visitors to view, test and experience at the show. 

Visitors will be able to see the entire spectrum of moulding and forming machines in action as well as materials, automation, contract manufacturing and supporting technologies including software, testing, inspection, surface treatments and much more.

Add to this a full three days of conferences from some of the industry’s leading brands, authorities and organisations, as well as supplementary seminars, workshops and events, a visit to Interplas ensures you will get value, insight and experience you would not get at your desk. 

WHAT'S ON

Specialist features add value to a visit to Interplas - with key areas and events that enable attendees to understand the issues they face, as well as finding solutions for them. New for the show in 2021 is multiple features on the theme of sustainability in plastics, including show floor demonstrations, exhibits and a dedicated conference programme. There will also be a specialist feature dedicated to extrusion that will showcase the best of the technology and how to use it.

Other key features include the return of Knowledge Pavilion, where a bank of highly experienced industry personnel will be on hand to answer questions and resolve queries. The show will also see the return of sector-specific features, such as the medical plastics zone, which showcases the highly specialised medical sector, as well as the GTMA pavilion highlighting its tool and mould-making members.

2021 CONFERENCE

Interplas provides an engaging and value-added conference programme that is designed to impart insight and information. The conference in 2021 will take place across three dedicated stages. The first, the Main Stage, will have the theme of ‘Advancing UK Plastics’ and will present a must-attend programme for visitors looking to get a competitive advantage in their respective field thanks to a line-up of expert speakers.

New for 2021, the Sustainability Stage will feature a three-day programme dedicated to helping companies find the best solutions for their respective sustainability challenges. The third stage, the Extrusion Stage, will feature a programme dedicated to helping converters get the most from a visit to Interplas, outlining the latest technology and how to best use it.

REASONS TO VISIT - The top five reasons for visiting Interplas:

1. To source new suppliers, products and services.
2. To find solutions to current and future manufacturing challenges.
3. To keep up to date on industry and technology developments.
4. Networking.
5. To meet with existing suppliers.