About this expo
The Swiss Plastics Expo serves as the primary gathering for professionals engaged with plastics, recognized as the most significant trade fair for plastics technology in Switzerland. This event uniquely combines a trade fair, a symposium, and networking opportunities, offering a comprehensive overview of integrated solutions for sustainable and efficient production that meet high industry standards. Over three days, it unites the entire value chain of the Swiss plastics industry, emphasizing practical applications and showcasing plastic's potential to maintain competitive advantage.
The expo highlights key themes such as smart manufacturing technologies, highly automated and efficient production processes, new materials, surface treatments, coating technologies, and the development of complex plastic components. A significant focus is placed on the circular economy, including innovations in recycling, reuse, and sustainable material cycles. Attendees can also gain insights into digitalization, artificial intelligence in manufacturing, bioplastics, and additive manufacturing technologies like 3D printing.
Exhibitors present practical solutions for advanced plastics production, featuring machinery, processes, intelligent software, specialized materials, integrated system solutions, and services across the value chain, specifically covering Plastic & Polymers. The event attracts experts from diverse sectors including automotive, construction, electronics, equipment manufacturing, mechanical engineering, medicine, packaging, and Medtech. The audience consists exclusively of professional visitors from industrial sectors, development, procurement, and management, all actively seeking solutions and collaboration opportunities.
Highlights
5 items- AUMA listed
- Takes place at Messe Luzern, Switzerland
- Frequency: Every three years
- Concurrent events: Innovation Symposium, SHIFT Switzerland
- Approximately 3,800 visitors (2026) and over 240 exhibitors (2026)
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does the Swiss Plastics Expo take place?+
The Swiss Plastics Expo will be held from January 23 to January 25, 2029, at Messe Luzern in Luzern, Switzerland.
Who organizes the Swiss Plastics Expo?+
The event is organized by Messe Luzern AG.
What industries and products are covered at the expo?+
The expo covers the entire value chain of plastics, including advanced machinery, processes, software, materials, and services, with a focus on Plastic & Polymers. It targets professionals from industries such as automotive, construction, electronics, mechanical engineering, medicine, and packaging.
How can I attend the Swiss Plastics Expo?+
The Swiss Plastics Expo is open to professionals. Normal admission costs 25 CHF (valid for all days), with free admission for students. Free admission tickets were also available from some exhibitors in 2026.
What are the main themes and focus areas of the event?+
Key themes include smart manufacturing, efficient production processes, new materials, surface treatments, circular economy (recycling, reuse), digitalization, AI in manufacturing, bioplastics, and additive manufacturing technologies.