Plastics Live Ireland 2025 | RDS Arena, Dublin, Ireland | 26-27 November 2025
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The inaugural Plastics Live Ireland, taking place in Dublin on 26–27 November 2025, is shaping up to be a landmark event for the plastics manufacturing industries in both Ireland and the UK. Just three months out, the event is nearly sold out, with a strong roster of leading exhibitors and partners lining up to showcase their technologies and support for the sector.
Designed to serve as a platform for innovation, collaboration, and commercial opportunity, Plastics Live Ireland arrives at a pivotal time for local manufacturing. As global supply chains remain under pressure and the demand for near-shoring grows, the UK and Irish plastics sectors continue to demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and an extraordinary capacity for innovation.
The Irish plastics sector has emerged as one of the most dynamic and innovative industries in Ireland. With a strong foundation in manufacturing excellence and a growing focus on sustainability, the market is poised for further expansion.
In recognition of this growth, Plastics Live Ireland has been launched to serve the unique needs of the Irish plastics community and beyond, offering an exclusive platform to foster collaboration, showcase cutting-edge advancements, and drive new business opportunities. As the industry continues to evolve, it is vital that a new, tailored event like Plastics Live Ireland supports this niche and allows the Irish plastics community to take centre stage.
The organisers of the annual UK Plastics Live event are thrilled to announce the launch of Plastics Live Ireland, an expansion of their esteemed portfolio of events. Following the success of Plastics Live in Coventry, UK which runs its third event in 2025, this new addition aims to cater to the dynamic and burgeoning Irish plastics market, fostering deeper connections and promoting innovation within the industry.
Taking place 26-27 November 2025 at the RDS Arena in Dublin, Plastics Live Ireland will serve as a dedicated platform for companies to showcase their latest advancements, network with industry peers, and explore new business opportunities. The event promises to be a landmark occasion for the Irish plastics sector, providing a comprehensive forum for knowledge-sharing, business development, and industry collaboration. Plastics Live Ireland is all about making plastics parts, and as well as looking at traditional plastics processing technologies and services, also focuses on additive manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and the increasingly important area of sustainability.
Welcome to our Exhibitor Q&A series—your backstage pass to the people, products, and innovation driving Plastics Live Ireland. Learn more about our standout exhibitors—their work, what they’re showcasing, and why they’re part of the Plastics Live community.
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Frank Gleeson, former President of Ibec and CEO of Aramark, has been appointed CEO of the Washington DC based National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). He will succeed current NACS President and CEO Henry Armour and will be only the fourth CEO in the organization’s 64 year history.
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The British Plastics Federation (BPF), supported by BPF Energy, has published the fourth edition of Energy Management in Plastics Processing, written by Dr Robin Kent of Tangram Technology. The new publication uses data derived from real-world situations to highlight its points. It is the only book that specifically looks at energy management for plastics processors, with sections that deep-dive into each major manufacturing process, including thermoforming, rotational moulding and EPS foam moulding. It is designed as a practical workbook to help improve energy management, with sections covering processes and services relevant to every site.
In today’s fast-evolving plastics manufacturing world, control systems are the digital backbone of efficient, scalable, and cost-effective production. Yet many plants still rely on aging automation platforms that silently limit performance. If you’re facing quality issues, downtime, or preparing for Industry 4.0 integration, now might be the right time to upgrade. This guide shows how to recognise the warning signs, conduct a smart upgrade audit, and future-proof your operations.
With demand for higher throughput and tighter tolerances, extrusion processors can’t afford unplanned downtime or inconsistent product quality. Effective control over blending, feeding and automation ensures consistent product quality, reduces material waste and supports profitability. When control systems lag behind modern production demands, small inefficiencies can quickly escalate, resulting in scrap, stoppages, and lower OEE. Below, we highlight five common extrusion control pitfalls, and how smart upgrades can eliminate them.
As manufacturers face rising production targets and tighter margins, the need for faster, more efficient processing has never been more urgent. One area where processors can unlock significant gains is in the blending stage of the extrusion line. Upgrading to a precision gravimetric blender can improve material dosing accuracy, reduce waste and increase line throughput. In this blog, we will be discussing how exactly precision gravimetric blending can increase your output and maximise the Return on Investment in your production facility.