Europack & Euromold, Frankfurt, Germany

The Exhibition Value of K 2024

• A Professional Benchmark in Europe’s Compounding and Recycling Sectors: Organized by UK-based AMI (Applied Market Information), the event has enjoyed a unique position of strength and influence in market research, industry intelligence, and expert reporting within the plastics sector since its inception in 1986. With a clear focus on compounding technologies and recycling—two core pillars—the exhibition is the only specialized trade show in Europe explicitly dedicated to fostering synergies between these two critical areas. Anchored by the guiding principle of “advancing polymer performance and circularity,” it is widely recognized as the premier gathering for Europe’s compounding and recycling industries.
• Precise Access to High‑Quality Decision‑Makers: Among the exhibition’s professional attendees, 77% hold purchasing decision‑making authority. The audience comprises compounding specialists, masterbatch producers (19%), plastic recyclers and waste management companies (23%), plastic processors (11%), end‑users and brand owners (7%), polymer manufacturers and distributors (12%), additive suppliers (9%), and machinery and equipment providers (10%)—spanning the entire value chain. Exhibitors can efficiently engage with a core buyer base that demonstrates genuine procurement intent, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of business matchmaking.
• A One‑Stop Platform for Full‑Chain Collaboration: Covering the complete value chain of plastic compounding and recycling, the exhibition showcases an extensive array of offerings, including all categories of polymers and additives, compounding machinery, plastic sorting and recycling equipment, testing and analytical systems, as well as waste‑plastic collectors and traders. This comprehensive coverage—from raw materials to processing equipment, from compounding to recycling—provides exhibitors with an efficient channel to demonstrate cutting‑edge technologies, connect with upstream and downstream partners, and expand their network of strategic alliances.
• A Hub for Industry Trend Insights and Technological Frontiers: The event features two thematic conference rooms where experts deliver presentations on market trends, technological innovations, and regulatory updates. Participating companies have the opportunity to engage with global industry leaders to explore pathways for enhancing next‑generation polymer performance and advancing circular‑economy strategies, gaining前沿 insights into sustainable development and circular‑economy initiatives. In 2024, the exhibition hosted 73 speakers, providing a high‑quality forum for knowledge exchange.
• Strategic Location and Industrial Advantages of Frankfurt: Germany ranks first in Europe as both a major producer and consumer of plastics, while also serving as a global leader in materials science and recycling technologies. The exhibition venue, Messe Frankfurt, is one of the world’s most renowned convention centers, and Frankfurt itself stands as a pivotal hub for European industry and commerce, attracting numerous international corporations that maintain headquarters or regional offices there. This strategic positioning offers exhibitors an exceptional springboard for accessing Europe’s core markets.
• Unique Value for Chinese Enterprises: Europe boasts globally leading technical standards and market frameworks in the fields of plastic compounding and recycling, while Chinese enterprises hold competitive advantages in modified plastics, recycling equipment, and additive technologies. This exhibition provides Chinese companies with a direct gateway to Europe’s premium markets, enabling them to connect with European and international buyers, stay abreast of the latest EU regulatory developments, and showcase the technological prowess of Made in China. The previous edition attracted professionals from 71 countries and regions, including a significant contingent of purchasers from EU member states, the United States, Japan, China, and India.
• High Satisfaction with Exhibition Outcomes: Post‑event surveys reveal that 94% of visitors expressed willingness to return, 86% of exhibitors plan to participate again, and 78% rated both the quality of the audience and the sales leads as “good,” “very good,” or “excellent.” These figures underscore the exhibition’s strong industry recognition for its professionalism and commercial value.