About NPE

NPE the largest and most influential plastics-industry event in the Americas, organised by the Plastics Industry Association.
Held every three years in Orlando, the show brings together global leaders in materials, machinery, processing technologies, automation, sustainability,
and end-use applications.

With more than 2,200 exhibitors across 1.1 million ft² of show floor space on the last edition in 2024, NPE offers a comprehensive view of the plastics value chain, from raw materials
and compounding to tooling, processing, recycling and next-generation manufacturing solutions. It is a platform where innovation becomes business, enabling
companies to discover new technologies, connect with strategic partners, and explore the trends shaping the future of the industry.

Why attend

NPE attracts a broad spectrum of professionals, from engineers and researchers to executives, buyers and production specialists, making it the ideal event
to engage with the entire plastics ecosystem in one place.

For manufacturers of machinery, materials, tooling and processing solutions, the show offers unmatched access to buyers and decision-makers from major global
industries including packaging, automotive, medical, construction and consumer goods. Exhibitors benefit from the visibility, scale and purchasing power that
only a triennial event of this magnitude can deliver.

Visitors attend NPE to see live demonstrations of equipment, compare technologies side by side, explore sustainability and circular-economy solutions,
and evaluate new materials and high-performance innovations. The show is also an essential platform for networking, market research and exploring export
opportunities across the Americas.

For companies planning to participate, we provide personalised support — from strategic preparation and booth coordination to communication, outreach
and lead generation — ensuring you maximise your presence and commercial outcomes at NPE.

Technology zones & industries

NPE will organise the next show in 2027  floor into specialised technology zones, each dedicated to a key segment of the plastics value chain:

• Materials Zone — polymers, resins, additives, bioplastics, engineering materials and advanced compounds.
• Moldmaking Zone — moulds, dies, tooling systems, precision components and design services for plastic part manufacturing.
• Manufacturing Services Zone — injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding, thermoforming, automation, robotics, quality control and full processing lines.
• Bottle Zone — machinery and solutions for packaging and container manufacturing: blow-moulding, closures, filling, inspection and sustainable packaging technologies.
• Recycling & Sustainability Zone — mechanical and chemical recycling equipment, recycled-content materials, circular-economy solutions and eco-designed processes.

NPE will serve a wide range of end-use industries: automotive, packaging, medical, building & construction, consumer goods and more, making it a strategic meeting point for companies seeking new markets, partnerships and technological insights.

Looking ahead, NPE Orlando 2027

The next edition, NPE2027, will take place May 3–7, 2027, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. With its focus on innovation, sustainability, digitalisation and advanced manufacturing, NPE2027 will once again be a pivotal event for companies aiming to strengthen their international presence and connect with buyers from across the Americas.

If you are considering exhibiting or visiting, contact us. We support Spanish plastics-industry companies with strategic planning, stand coordination, commercial outreach and lead generation — helping you turn your participation at NPE into tangible business growth.