2-3rd December, 2026 - Athlone International Arena. Athlone. Ireland

Plastics in Action. Innovation in Motion.

Plastics Live Ireland 2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON

Ireland’s plastics & advanced manufacturing community comes together this December.

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2–3 DECEMBER 2026 ATHLONE INTERNATIONAL ARENA
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Plastics Live Ireland 2026

Where plastics manufacturing meets the future.

Plastics Live Ireland brings together the technologies, suppliers and manufacturing expertise supporting Ireland’s MedTech, pharmaceutical, packaging, automotive, electronics and advanced engineering sectors.

Built for manufacturers. Focused on real production.

Discover practical solutions for greater precision, productivity, quality, automation, sustainability and process control.

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Ireland’s Manufacturing Market

Built around the industries driving Irish manufacturing.

One focused event connecting plastics and polymer technology with some of Ireland’s most important manufacturing markets.

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MedTech

Precision moulding, cleanroom production, materials, automation and quality.

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Pharmaceutical

Drug-delivery components, high-performance polymers and validated manufacturing.

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Packaging

Processing, materials, inspection, automation and sustainable production.

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Automotive

Advanced polymers, tooling, process technologies and high-performance production.

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Electronics

Precision components, specialist materials and automated manufacturing.

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Advanced Engineering

Tooling, robotics, metrology, automation and next-generation manufacturing.

On The Show Floor

See plastics manufacturing in action.

From materials and machinery to precision engineering and process control, discover practical technologies that can improve how you manufacture.

01 Injection Moulding
02 Precision & Micro Moulding
03 Automation & Robotics
04 Materials & Additives
05 Tooling & Mould Technologies
06 Metrology & Quality
07 Recycling & Sustainable Manufacturing
08 Digital Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
Plastics Live Ireland 2026
Why Visit

Two days that can change how you manufacture.

Get beyond the brochure. See the technology, meet the people behind it and discuss the production challenges that matter.

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Solve production challenges

Talk directly with specialists about throughput, quality, repeatability, energy use and process control.

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See technology in action

Explore machinery, automation, materials, tooling and manufacturing solutions first-hand.

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Ask better questions

Meet technical experts face-to-face and get answers specific to your production environment.

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Plan what’s next

Discover solutions for greater efficiency, traceability, resilience and manufacturing performance.

Plastics Live Ireland 2026

Manufacturing technology. Real applications. Real conversations.

From precision components and medical devices to packaging, electronics and advanced engineering, Plastics Live Ireland connects manufacturers with the technology, expertise and solutions shaping modern production.

Plastics Live Ireland is co-located with Sustainable Plastics Live, Amplas and Industry 4.0 in Plastics
Industry Support

Backed by leading names in plastics manufacturing.

Meet the technology providers and industry organisations supporting Plastics Live Ireland 2026.

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting innovation across plastics and advanced manufacturing.

Sumitomo SHI Demag
JL Goor
FANUC
TSM
Ultrapolymers
JHL Engineering

Partners

Polymer Connect
First Polymer Training Skillnet
Applied Polymer Technologies
PCN
British Plastics Federation
PlastikCity
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon
PLASTICS LIVE IRELAND 2026

2026 SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

Hear from leading experts across plastics, polymers, automation, precision manufacturing, sustainability, tooling and Industry 4.0.

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Industry Reach

Media Partners

MADE in Ireland
PlastikMedia
K-PI Group
PREA
Irish Manufacturing
Visiting?

Find solutions. Meet suppliers. See technology in action.

Join Ireland’s plastics and advanced manufacturing community for two focused days of technology, knowledge and business.

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Exhibiting?

Put your technology in front of Ireland’s manufacturing market.

Meet engineers, production leaders, technical specialists, procurement teams and senior manufacturing decision-makers.

Plastics Live Ireland 2026

Ireland’s plastics & advanced manufacturing industry meets here.

2–3 December 2026   •   Athlone International Arena
2 Days   •   100+ Exhibitors   •   2,000+ Visitors   •   50+ Speakers
The countdown is on

Ireland’s plastics industry comes together 2–3 December 2026

Athlone International Arena
Two days of innovation, technology, networking and business opportunity.

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Plastics Live Ireland 2026 is now open.
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Ireland’s Leading Plastics & PolymerManufacturing Event

Powering Ireland’s plastics and polymer future across MedTech, pharma, packaging, automotive and advanced industrial engineering.

01 · COMPLETE PROCESSING

From Core Processing to Precision Engineering

Explore extrusion, blow moulding, thermoforming, rotational moulding, injection moulding, compounding, additive manufacturing and micro-scale precision applications—all in one place.

02 · SMARTER PRODUCTION

Productivity, Versatility & Total Process Control

Discover how energy efficiency, smart materials, closed-loop recycling, traceability, validation and tighter process control are delivering greater value across every manufacturing method.

03 · TOTAL INTEGRATION

Smarter Equipment. Better Materials.

See the latest machinery, tooling, screw and barrel technology, automation, polymer compounding, inspection and digital manufacturing systems shaping the next generation of plastic products.

Advanced TechnologiesMachinery · Tooling · Automation · Materials · Metrology · Digital Manufacturing
High-Value SectorsMedTech · Pharma · Packaging · Automotive · Electronics · Industrial Engineering
At the Heart of IrelandAthlone places the event at the centre of Ireland’s manufacturing and innovation ecosystem.

Here's What the Industry Had to Say About Plastics Live Ireland 2025

Real feedback from exhibitors and attendees highlights the value, connections and business opportunities created by Plastics Live Ireland.

“The support from the event team made the entire experience seamless from start to finish.”

“The show had a real community feel — meaningful conversations and excellent new contacts were made.”

“Meeting industry peers face-to-face and strengthening existing relationships proved invaluable.”

“The smaller, focused format made it easy to connect directly with customers and fellow exhibitors.”

“Visitor quality and engagement levels were extremely high throughout the event.”

“The event delivered real insight into the Irish plastics market through open, informed discussions.”

“It provided an efficient way for UK-based suppliers to meet the Irish market with minimal effort.”

“The networking opportunities with others across the sector were genuinely worthwhile.”

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Plastics Live Ireland 2026 Conference

Stay tuned for our conference programme announcement for 2026!

PLASTICS LIVE IRELAND 2026

2026 SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

Hear from leading experts across plastics, polymers, automation, precision manufacturing, sustainability, tooling and Industry 4.0.

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Exclusive Accommodation In Athlone

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Sponsors

Thank you to our Sponsors for supporting innovation in plastics & manufacturing.

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Media Partners

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