About this expo
The Compounding World Expo Europe is a specialized B2B trade fair held in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, as part of the AMI Plastics World Expos Europe. This event is dedicated to plastics compounding, additives, recycling, extrusion, and innovations within the polymer industry. Recognized as Europe's leading platform for plastics compounding, recycling, materials, and sustainability, it brings together industry professionals to explore innovative technologies and foster high-level insights across the entire value chain. The exhibition is free-to-attend and emphasizes the dynamic synergy between the compounding and recycling sectors.
Exhibitors at the Compounding World Expo showcase a wide range of solutions, including compounding machinery, raw materials, additives, and recycling technologies. The core exhibit sectors cover polymer additives, masterbatch, compounding extruders, mixers and kneaders, materials handling equipment, and pelletizing systems. Additionally, the event features ancillary equipment, replacement parts, toll compounding services, R&D and testing services, and specialized software, highlighting the latest advancements in compounding, recycling, testing, extrusion, and material processing.
The expo attracts a diverse professional audience from the plastics industry, including decision-makers in plastics compounding, mechanical recycling, and waste management, as well as sustainability and materials specialists from various end-use markets like packaging, automotive, construction, and electronics. Researchers, scientists, and industry leaders interested in plastic processing and recycling innovations also attend. The 2024 visitor profile included 19% compounders and masterbatch makers, 23% plastics recyclers, 11% plastics processors, 7% end-users, 7% testing and R&D organizations, 12% polymer producers, 9% additives producers, 10% machinery suppliers, and 2% consultants.
Highlights
5 items- Held at Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- AUMA listed event
- Co-located with Plastics Extrusion World Expo and Plastics Recycling World Expo
- Featured 165 exhibitors (2024) and 2,482 visitors (2024)
- Organized by AMI - Applied Market Information Ltd.
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does the Compounding World Expo Europe take place?+
The Compounding World Expo Europe will take place from September 23–24, 2026, at Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Who organizes the Compounding World Expo Europe?+
The event is organized by AMI - Applied Market Information Ltd.
What industries and products are covered at the Compounding World Expo Europe?+
The expo focuses on plastics compounding, additives, recycling, extrusion, and innovations in the polymer industry. It covers solutions from suppliers of compounding machinery, raw materials, additives, recycling technologies, control, measurement, and testing equipment, including polymer additives, masterbatch, extruders, mixers, and pelletizing systems.
How can I attend or exhibit at the Compounding World Expo Europe?+
Attendance to the exhibition is free, and registration is available online. Exhibitors can showcase their products and technologies to a targeted audience of decision-makers.
What are the benefits for exhibitors at the Compounding World Expo Europe?+
Exhibitors gain direct access to a targeted audience of decision-makers, opportunities to showcase innovation by presenting their latest products and technologies, and increased brand visibility through event marketing and promotions.