From 2 to 5 June 2026, Equiplast will host more than 400 exhibiting companies in Hall 3 of the Gran Via venue—12% more than in 2023, with nearly one-third coming from abroad—reaffirming its status as the leading plastics and rubber industry trade fair in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the most relevant events in Southern Europe. This growth reflects both high exhibitor loyalty from the 2023 edition and the addition of new firms. International participation is also growing steadily. After Spain, the countries contributing the most exhibitors to date include Germany, Portugal, Austria, China, Italy, and France.
A More Cross-Sector Offering
A key new feature of Equiplast 2026 is the introduction of a reorganised exhibition layout designed to reflect the entire plastics and rubber value chain in a more integrated and qualitative manner. This segmentation will streamline the experience for professional visitors and enhance business opportunities across various segments. Equiplast 2026 will maintain its tradition of attracting a highly qualified audience with purchasing power—46% of the top 50 Spanish plastics processors and recyclers by turnover attended the 2023 edition.
The most represented sectors currently include plastics processing machinery; automation equipment and systems; peripherals, parts, and components; raw materials and additives; and moulds and dies. Notably, the environmental and recycling segment is experiencing significant growth, underscoring the industry’s increasing commitment to more sustainable and circular production models. This area will be strengthened by the presence of recyclers, waste management companies, extrusion and recovery machinery manufacturers, start-ups, and environmental consultancies, among other key players who are redefining the lifecycle of plastics.
Rounding out the show’s scope are semi-finished and finished plastic products, specialised hardware and software, industrial safety and outsourcing services, and research and technology transfer centres.
Confirmed companies include AGI, Alimatic, Ar Sistemas, Arburg, Bada, BMB, Centrotécnica, Comercial Douma, Coscollola, Engel, Epsan, Gravipes, Guztec Polymers, Hasco, Husyca, Hydropyc, Imvolca, Mecasonic, Mircan, Netstal, Pena Grup, Promak Solutions, Protecnic, Tecnopol Snetor, Ultrapolymers, Unnox Group, WTS-Wapf Technological Solutions, Wittmann and Wursi Group.
Xavier Pascual, Director of Equiplast 2026, states: “As the leading trade fair in the sector in Spain, our mission is to highlight the innovation and circularity within the plastics and rubber industries, providing a valuable platform where businesses and professionals can connect, exchange knowledge, and showcase success stories and cutting-edge solutions that push the sector towards a more circular, competitive, and innovative future.”
Evolution of the Rethinking Plastics Space
Equiplast 2026 will also see a major upgrade in its programme of activities with the evolution of the Rethinking Plastics space, which will serve as a hub for the latest trends and innovations in applied plastics across multiple industries.
For the first time, this initiative will include an area dedicated to presenting success stories of sustainable plastics use in sectors such as packaging, automotive, and construction. It will also feature conferences, industry roundtables, and networking sessions.
Among the projects presented in this forum, the most disruptive in terms of sustainability will receive the “Best in Class” award. This accolade will earn the winning project a place of honour at the Gala Dinner held jointly with Expoquimia on 3 June 2026 at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC), attended by more than 700 business, institutional, and economic leaders from across the country.
In this context, Equiplast is issuing an open call to the plastics and rubber ecosystem to identify the best sustainability projects already implemented in plastics end-use industries to help shape the Rethinking Plastics programme. Exhibitors may submit proposals until 30 September 2025.
In parallel, the Rethinking Plastics space will once again feature a showroom of products made from recycled, renewable, biodegradable, and/or compostable plastics. This display will offer real-world examples that demonstrate how plastics can enjoy multiple lifecycles and provide innovative, sustainable solutions for a wide range of sectors. A new feature this year is the Rethinking Plastics Awards, which will honour the five best products on display in the categories of automotive and mobility, consumer goods and textiles, and construction and furniture. A Special Circularity Award will also be presented.
In collaboration with amec, Equiplast is developing an international promotion and hosted buyers programme targeting key markets to foster business meetings between export-oriented exhibitors and international visitors. This year, organisers expect over 13% of attendees to come from outside Spain.
Equiplast 2026, in partnership with the Spanish Plastics Centre (CEP) and other Spanish industry associations, will also present an expanded new edition of the plastics sector report. This comprehensive study will offer an updated overview of the plastics industry in Spain, based on data from over 3,700 companies. For the first time, it will include comparative insights with the European context, providing a key tool to assess the real impact of the plastics sector and support its competitiveness.
Stronger Synergies with Expoquimia
Once again, Equiplast will run concurrently with Expoquimia, the international event for the chemical and process industries, which will present innovative and sustainable chemical solutions for improving manufacturing processes across various sectors—including plastics. Together, the two shows will feature over 800 companies and nearly 21,000 professionals, fostering a powerful synergy between two core industrial sectors that are closely aligned in areas such as new materials, chemical recycling, and sustainable transformation.
Among the joint activities planned are Engineers Day, a conference that spotlights the value of industrial engineering, and the aforementioned Gala Dinner—an exclusive networking event for top-level executives from both industries.
Barcelona, June 2025
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