PLAST

PLAST & COVID 

Travel restrictions and uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus pandemic made it impossible to host PLAST 2021 in person and organisers chose to cancel the event outright rather than postpone. As a result, PLAST will return as a physical event in May 2023. PROMAPLAST srl. believes in waiting until the pandemic is under control before bringing back the trade show to Fiera Milano. The new official dates have been selected – September 5^th – September 8^th, which are a departure from its usual slot in May. The exhibition grounds will implement state-of-the-art COVID-19 health and safety protocols involving social distancing, contactless payments and sanitation.

Introduction 

In Europe, PLAST is the definitive business platform for decision makers and manufacturers in the plastics and rubber industry. The international trade show has been running since 1960. Every new edition has delivered groundbreaking new technologies and revealed new market trends. The rubber and plastics industry have wide applications, which is why PLAST is a multi-sector event with importance for packaging, building and construction, mobility and transport, healthcare, sport and leisure, electronics, agriculture and energy. It’s the ideal place to launch products and meet with influential buyers. Exhibitors have much to gain from better visibility to higher sales leads. The product portfolio is one of the richest out there. Trade visitors have access to every link in the processing line including molds and dies, laboratory control and test equipment, synthesizing, modelling software, rapid prototyping, ancillary equipment for plastics and rubber processing, and additive manufacturing. 

Logistics 

PLAST is based in Fiera Milano in Milan, Italy and editions are scheduled every three years. The trade show typically arrives in May and runs for a total of four days alongside Print4All. The main organiser of PLAST is PROMAPLAST srl. Admission is given only to professional visitors. Working hours have been set for 09:30 in the morning until 18:00 in the afternoon for all days, but be sure to check with the event’s site once the edition is closer on the horizon. Let’s talk commuting to Fiera Milano. The exhibition centre is well connected to public transport and visitors have many different options. If you’re not renting a car for the duration of your stay, the easiest way to arrive at the grounds is via the Underground ATM Red Line M1. If the metro is inconvenient, there are other options such as the S5, S6 and S11 bus lines. 

What You Can Expect as an Exhibitor 

·         Better access to foreign markets. PLAST has been continually expanding and in 2018, it registered a rise in foreign visitors, who numbered 27.5% of the total visitor numbers.

·         Interest from all related industries thanks to the membership of PLAST in The Innovation Alliance, which also includes IPACK-IMA, MEAT-TECH, INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA and PRINT4ALL.

·         An incredible support program, which organises technical seminars and conferences with top industry experts at the forefront. Whatever your personal field and sector is, there’s going to be someone giving their know-how and breaking down new technologies.

·         Art. Yes, PLAST also explores the applications of plastics and rubber as artistic mediums. Artists from all over the continent gather at the “Art & Plastics” area and demonstrate just how versatile these materials really are. 

Audience & Statistics 

PLAST is brought to you thanks to the generous support of ASSOCOMAPLAST and EUROMAP. This collaboration is part of the reason why the trade show has been as successful. The latest live edition was a resounding success thanks to the products and equipment displayed by over 1500 exhibitors that together represent 55 distinct markets. PLAST also saw foot traffic from 63,000 trade visitors travelling from 117 countries. The trade show is the beating heart of Italian industry and manufacture. Most foreign nationals come from Spain and France, followed by other European countries like Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Greece and Portugal. PLAST is also now growing in popularity for professionals in China and Iran. 

Accommodation 

Don’t know where to start with booking hotels for PLAST? Trade Fair Trips Ltd is ready to step in and help. With over a decade of experience, our team can accommodate clients of all sizes and budgets. Tell us how many beds you need and we’ll send you the top hotel deals in Milan, Italy. You have your pick from excellent venues at every price point. Have your hotel reservation for PLAST in a matter of hours and make killer savings. The right location is all that matters and we know all the good hotels close to Fiera Milano. Trade Fair Trips Ltd also assists clients with their exhibition booths. Our teams are on standby to put together your booth. You can also count on us when you need a meeting room. We book meeting facilities of the right size and A/V equipment in your name ahead of time!