業界ニュース

We are excited to share a significant update for Arabplast 2027—the region’s leading exhibition for the plastics, recycling, packaging, petrochemicals, and rubber industry. In response to evolving industry demands and global sustainability goals, Arabplast 2027 is expanding its scope with the introduction of two dynamic segments: A dedicated platform highlighting the latest advancements in plastic recycling technologies, circular economy solutions, waste management systems, and sustainable innovations. This segment will connect industry leaders, solution providers, and stakeholders driving the future of eco-friendly plastics.

Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), the "Taipei International Plastics and Rubber Industry Show (TaipeiPLAS)" will be held from September 15 to 19, 2026, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1. Online pre-registration for visitors is now open, inviting domestic and international professionals to seize opportunities in industry upgrades and market development. This year's exhibition theme, "Form to Future," focuses on three major pillars: "Smart Manufacturing," "Innovative Materials," and "Sustainability & Circularity," showcasing the latest advancements in process upgrading and application expansion within the plastic and rubber industries.

Syensqo introduces CYASORB® CYASTAB™ M5652 light stabilizer, a breakthrough solution designed to boost durability and appearance in rotomolding applications. This compacted UV stabilizer delivers twice the weathering and color stability of standard options, providing robust UV protection, enhanced safety, and food contact approval. Manufactured at Syensqo’s Zhenjiang plant, CYASORB® CYASTAB™ M5652 strengthens supply reliability and enables a more responsive supply chain for customers across the Asia Pacific region.

For Thailand, manufacturing remains a cornerstone of its economy, accounting for 25% of GDP and employing 6.2 million people or 16% of the total workforce. However, challenges from the global economy and intense competition in recent years mean manufacturing professionals need to step up their game through up-to-date tools and machinery, as well as knowledge that keep their competitive advantages sharp. 

As China embarks on the first year of its “15th Five-Year Plan,” a dynamic blueprint for innovation and high-quality development in the plastics and rubber industries is set to unfold at CHINAPLAS 2026. “The Recommendations of the 15th Five-Year Plan” emphasizes cultivating emerging and future industries, expanding high-level openness, and advancing intelligent, green, and integrated development. 

Guangzhou, 11 March 2026. SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026, South China’s leading trade fair for smart manufacturing technology and equipment, concluded its 2026 edition on 6 March at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Co-located with Guangzhou Industrial Technology and Asiamold Select – Guangzhou, the three fairs collectively covered the manufacturing sector from components through to system integration, connecting domestic and international participants across the supply chain. Notably, the platform welcomed visitors from 91 overseas countries and regions, with overall international attendance up 20% over the previous edition.

BRISTOL, UK – 23 March 2026 – AMI has announced that online registration is now open for its Compounding & Recycling Expo, taking place on 23–24 September 2026 at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. The free-to-attend exhibition showcases the growing overlap between polymer compounding and recycling, bringing the full value chain together for two days of innovation, collaboration and technical insights. Attendees also gain free entry to two focused conference theatres offering expert-led sessions on market trends, technical developments, innovative applications, and Europe’s evolving regulatory landscape.

Guangzhou, 11 March 2026. Concurrent manufacturing trade fairs Guangzhou Industrial Technology and Asiamold Select – Guangzhou concluded their 2026 editions on 6 March at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Co-located with the automation and smart manufacturing exhibition SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou, the combined platform drew 40,026 professional visitors from domestic and international markets. Attendees gathered to source technologies and share insights across a wide range of advanced manufacturing segments, including industrial automation, embodied intelligence, robotics, mould making and additive manufacturing. Key figures (combining Guangzhou Industrial Technology, Asiamold Select – Guangzhou and SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026):

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Recycling Pavilion at ArabPlast 2027, a dedicated platform spotlighting innovations, technologies, and solutions driving sustainability and circularity in the plastics, petrochemicals, raw materials, packaging, and rubber industries. As sustainability continues to shape the future of manufacturing, the Recycling Pavilion will bring together recycling machinery manufacturers, waste management companies, material recovery specialists, technology providers, and sustainability leaders under one focused showcase. The pavilion aims to highlight advanced recycling technologies, circular economy solutions, and support global environmental goals.