Irish Plastics Sector Prepares for Major Industry Showcase

The plastics industry in Ireland and the UK is preparing for one of its most important gatherings of the year, as Plastics Live Ireland opens its doors this November. More than just another trade show, Plastics Live Ireland is positioning itself as a catalyst for growth, innovation, and collaboration across the entire plastics value chain.

Few industries are as vital (and as misunderstood) as plastics. From medical devices to food packaging, from lightweight automotive parts to sustainable building materials, plastics underpin the competitiveness of entire economies. They safeguard supply chains, support thousands of skilled jobs, and enable the innovations that make modern life possible. Yet for all its importance, the sector often finds itself under pressure, from rising costs, from global competition, and from debates around sustainability.

Plastics Live Ireland arrives at a pivotal time, providing a forum where the industry can demonstrate its resilience and chart its future. By convening suppliers, manufacturers, OEMs, designers, and innovators under one roof, the event delivers what the sector needs most. Visibility, collaboration, and momentum.

“Plastics Live Ireland was created to give the industry in both Ireland and the UK a platform to come together and showcase the extraordinary innovation that often goes unnoticed,” explains Scott Colman, Event Director. “This is an industry that not only contributes significantly to our economies, but also drives solutions to global challenges, from reducing emissions through lightweighting, to improving patient care through advanced medical devices. Our goal is to give the plastics sector the recognition and the opportunities it deserves.”

The event will shine a spotlight on sustainable practices and the circular economy, with exhibitors highlighting real-world progress in recycling, reprocessing, and the use of bio-based polymers. Attendees can expect to see cutting-edge technologies in moulding, tooling, automation, digitalisation, and quality assurance, all of which are critical for maintaining competitiveness in global markets.

Equally important are the networking opportunities. Plastics Live Ireland will bring together a diverse audience, multinational OEMs, SMEs, engineers, policymakers, and academics. The event’s design ensures that visitors are not simply passive observers but active participants in shaping the industry’s future.

“The conversations that happen at Plastics Live Ireland matter,” continues Colman. “This is where buyers meet suppliers, where technical problems find solutions, and where new collaborations are born. It’s about creating an ecosystem that helps companies thrive, whether they are established players or ambitious startups.”

For Ireland, hosting such a showcase underscores its growing importance in global plastics supply chains, particularly as a hub for medtech and pharmaceutical manufacturing. For the UK, it provides a vital opportunity to strengthen links with Irish partners and ensure resilience in sourcing and innovation.

Plastics Live Ireland promises to be more than an event, it will be a statement of intent from an industry ready to face challenges head-on and secure its future prosperity.

Registration is now open at www.plasticslive.ie. Free visitor passes are available, alongside team and VIP options for those who want to maximise their experience.