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11 Extrusion International 1/2025 www.conextru.eu | dobrowsky.j@conextru.eu CONEXTRU extruders designed for PE & PP and technical polymers: RELIABLE & SHORT IN DELIVERY HIGH IN PERFORMANCE & EASY TO OPERATE BUILT WITH HIGH QUALITY EU COMPONENTS Equiplast 2026 to drive the Circularity of Plastics and Rubber Meeting for Plastics and Rubber, will return from June 2 to 5, 2026, at the Gran Via venue of Fira de Barcelo- na. It will bring together the key players in the sector to showcase solutions that reduce the environmental impact of these materials and promote their circularity across various industries. In 2026, Equiplast aims to expand its offerings and international scope, hosting 400 exhibitors, over 30% of them from outside Spain, to attract more profession- als from companies specializing in plastics and rubber transformation and recycling. These companies cater to industries such as packaging, automotive, construction, furniture, and logistics, among many other sectors reli- ant on these raw materials. The trade show, trusted by leading rms and organi - zations in the Iberian market, will showcase at Pavilion 3 of the Gran Via venue a range of products and tech- nologies, including plastic transformation machinery, peripherals, parts and components, molds and dies, raw materials and additives, semi- nished and nished plas - tic products, as well as environmental and recycling so- lutions. There will also be equipment for measurement, control, and automation, dedicated hardware and software, industrial and occupational safety services, subcontracting options, and research and technology transfer centers. The president of the Equiplast 2026 Organizing Com- mittee, Bernd Roegele, commented, “The trade fair will provide an excellent opportunity for companies in plas- tics and rubber transformation and recycling to incor- porate innovations and swiftly adapt their activities to the circular economy model. Furthermore, Equiplast will demonstrate that plastic has countless lives and is part of the solution for achieving a more sustainable envi- ronment.” One of the main activities of the next edition of Equiplast will be “Rethinking Plastics,” an initiative gaining greater prominence and extending beyond the trade fair itself. It will highlight experiences in respon- sible production, management, and recycling of plastics and rubber across different industries. This space will feature a showroom of innovative products, showcas- ing solutions made from 100% recycled plastic, biode- gradable materials, or renewable sources, as well as other rubber-related materials applied in various sec- tors. For the rst time, it will also include a program of conferences and networking opportunities, bringing together experts to discuss and share practical cases on circularity, fostering a more sustainable and collabora- tive industry. According to Xavier Pascual, Director of Equiplast 2026, “Our mission as a leading trade fair is to drive in- novation and circularity in the plastics and rubber indus- try, offering a highly practical space where companies and professionals can do business, exchange knowl- edge, and present cutting-edge solutions that trans- form the sector.” www.equiplast.com