Extrusion International 3-2020

10 Extrusion International 3/2020 INDUSTRY NEWS Interplas Events Ltd www.interplasuk.com Rapid News Group has announced the decision to postpone Interplas, the UK’s flagship event for the plastics industry, to 2021. Originally scheduled for 29 September to 01 October 2020, the event will now take place from 29 June to 01 July 2021. The location of the event, at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, will not be affected by the change and the event will continue to take place in Halls 4 and 3A. The decision to postpone the event comes as a result of the unprecedented times the plastics industry finds itself in as a result of the global Coronavirus pandemic. Commenting, DuncanWood, CEO of Rapid News Group, said: “We will continue in earnest with our preparations for the show to ensure it returns in 2021 bigger and better and with renewed vigour as the market recovers from the challenges and difficulties presented by the current climate.” The UK’s leading plastics trade associations have praised Rap- id News Group’s decision to postpone Interplas to 2021. Visitors to the show in 2021 can look forward to a compre- hensive conference programme delivered across three stages, each dedicated to enhancing a visit through the imparting of knowledge, insight and learning. There will also be a host of interactive features, pavilions and networking events including a meetings programme and learning seminars. Interplas Postponed to 2021 with the Promise of “Bigger and Better” Mack Brooks Exhibitions www.ice-x.com/europe/2021/ From 9 to 11 March 2021, the international converting in- dustry will gather at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany for the 12th edition of ICE Europe, the leading sales and mar- keting platform for converting technologies in modern manu- facturing. The previous show in 2019 saw a record number of 463 exhibitors from 25 countries, presenting their latest inno- vations in converting technology for paper, film, foil, nonwo- vens, and other web-based materials. With stand allocation now well under way, the new ICE Europe website offers plen- ty of information and easy online reservation for companies who plan to bring their latest converting solution to market. Demand for flexible packaging, special films and nonwoven products continues to rise in nearly every industry sector. From food packaging, industrial wraps, filter material and hygiene products to smart labels, high barrier films, optical foils, and high-tech fabrics: The production industry seeks to create new products that meet specific performance attributes for spe- cific end uses. At the same time, public awareness of environmental issues has increased demand for eco-friendly products, making sus- tainability and efficiency a key driver in modern manufactur- ing. The food and retail sector in particular is looking for new packaging solutions that are either fully recyclable or contain recycled materials. And there is an ever-increasing need for creative and customisable options, and ongoing pressure to react quickly to market trends and demands. Converting technologies play a key role to meet the sechang- ing needs and are constantly reshaping the way consumer products are packaged, marketed and used. At ICE Europe, exhibitors present the full spectrum of progressive convert- ing solutions that help facilitate new surface treatments or mechanical processes to add functionality or enhance product features. Popular ICE Awards for outstanding technological achievements After the success of the ICE Awards in previous years, the most innovative exhibitors will again be honoured with the prestigious ICE Award for outstanding achievements and technological advancements in 2021. Each award category ac- knowledges and promotes the innovative spirit of exhibitors in relevant areas such as sustainability, digitalisation and ef- ficiency. ICE Europe 2021: Converting Industry gets ready for 2021 The winners of the ICE Awards 2019 in the different categories