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Argenplas 2026 returns to the La Rural Exhibition Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina from November 3 to 6
October, 16, 2026 – Buenos Aires will once again become the meeting point for the regional plastics industry when Argenplas 2026 opens its doors at the La Rural Exhibition Center from November, 3 to 6. Organized by the Argentine Chamber of the Plastics Industry (CAIP), managed by MBG & Events, and marketed by PWI Events, the exhibition has established itself as a key event for manufacturers, processors, and suppliers in the plastics sector across Argentina and Latin America. Under the slogan “Industrial Value, Innovation, and a Circular Future,” the fair will bring together companies from the entire plastics value chain - ranging from raw material producers to machine manufacturers and finished goods converters - amidst growing demand for sustainable solutions in sectors such as automotive, construction, packaging, electronics, healthcare, and telecommunications. This edition will feature 116 domestic and international exhibitors, occupying over 5,000 square meters of net exhibition space, where they will showcase their products and services to professionals acroos the plastics value chain. The 2024 edition of Argenplas drew more than 12,000 industry professionals - a figure that confirms its role as the main business platform for the plastics industry in Argentina. Building on this success, the organizers aim to maintain this level of participation in 2026 while further expanding the presence of international companies. The trade fair target public are business owners, directors, engineers, technicians, and professionals in purchasing, production, technology, and marketing positions within the plastics processing sector. It offers visitors the opportunity to learn about new products and services, compare proposals, and connect with international suppliers - all under one roof. “Argenplas is much more than just a trade fair: it is a space where the Argentine plastics industry showcases its capacity to innovate, adapt, and grow in a sustainable manner. Every new edition reaffirms the sector’s commitment to the circular economy and the development of solutions that are increasingly environmentally responsible,” stated Antonio Paolini, President of CAIP (The Argentine Chamber of the Plastics Industry). CAIP, Argenplas' organizer, was founded in 1944 and currently represents over 1,300 companies in the country’s plastics processing industry. Its objectives include bringing together and connecting industry entrepreneurs, advocating for their interests, and fostering the development of the sector. Additionally, the organization provides consulting services, training, specialized publications, and opportunities to participate in trade fairs. Exhibition hours: Tuesday (Nov 3), Wednesday (Nov 4), and Thursday (Nov 5): from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Friday (Nov 6): from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. |