Releases Plástico Brasil 2025

An Atmosphere of Optimism Marks Plástico Brasil 2025
The event brought together major market players, showcasing innovations and trends that are driving the plastic industry in Brazil.

São Paulo, March 31^st, 2025 – Major domestic and foreign brands showcased solutions, machinery, and trends that are driving the market and the circular economy at Plástico Brasil 2025, making the event a strategic space for business, networking, and the demonstration of industry-shaping trends. Over its five days, from March 24^th to 28^th, at São Paulo Expo, the trade fair established as the largest event for innovation and technology in the plastics industry in Latin America, attracting over 55,000 professionals.

Plástico Brasil is an initiative of the Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Máquinas e Equipamentos (ABIMAQ, Brazilian Association of Machinery and Equipment Industry) and the Associação Brasileira da Indústria do Plástico (ABIPLAST, Brazilian Plastic Industry Association) organized and promoted by Informa Markets.

“Plástico Brasil is the most important trade fair in the sector”, says Amilton Mainard, president of the Plastic Industry Machinery and Accessories Sector Chamber (CSMAIP) of ABIMAQ, highlighting the presence of visitors from all continents and the essential role of the event. He points out that the fourth edition of the trade fair was even more comprehensive, bringing together the entire production chain and showcasing even more innovation.

“At Plástico Brasil, the sector finds everything it needs for its factories,” says Gino Paulucci Junior, Chair of the Board at ABIMAQ. He points out that the fair “has been growing exponentially” in size and emphasizes that “today, trade fairs must generate business,” highlighting the strong success of the fourth edition.

Gino emphasizes how Plástico Brasil is an opportunity to explore various applications of plastic and to discuss its role in sustainability. He explains that the event brings together industry professionals to discuss everything from production to the end-of-life of materials, promoting the circular economy and raising awareness about proper waste disposal.

“We believe that plastic plays an active role in improving production processes and in educating society about proper disposal, thus strengthening the Circular Economy. The trade fair serves as a showcase for this transformation, promoting the exchange of expertise between sectors and highlighting technological and educational initiatives that drive recycling and sustainability. As an industry, we know that our strength is essential for the country’s solid and sustainable growth.”

With a diverse program and renowned exhibitors, the event reinforces its role as one of the main drivers of the sector, providing a space for knowledge exchange, presentation of market trends, expansion opportunities, and integration across all areas of the plastics industry, attracting a broad audience connected to the entire plastic production chain.

“The presence of the leading companies in the sector at Plástico Brasil reinforces the event's significance as the largest hub for innovation and technology in the industry in Latin America. It is a strategic space where major domestic and foreign brands showcase solutions that drive the market and strengthen the circular economy, while also fostering business, connections, and the future of industrial transformation,” highlights Liliane Bortoluci, director at Informa Markets.

Romi's director, Maurício Lopes, highlights that, in addition to connecting companies and professionals with industry innovations, the fair also stands out as an assembly point for those looking to boost productivity and competitiveness. “Plástico Brasil is the ideal place for industry entrepreneurs to discover the best in machines, equipment, accessories, peripherals, and raw materials. It fulfills its role well,” he emphasizes. Romi has been participating in Plástico Brasil since the first edition.

Henrico Santoro, managing partner at Máquinas Santoro, says that Plástico Brasil is essential for keeping his brand active in the market. He emphasizes that, with 65 years of history for his company, it is crucial to be present in order to meet new people and acquire new customers. Regarding innovations, he comments:

“I listen to the customers and improve the machine based on their suggestions,” emphasizing that the changes are driven by practical demand. He observes, “In the past, trade fairs were not for selling; they were only for networking. Today, in the first days of Plástico Brasil, the results have been excellent, and almost all the production has already been sold during the event.”

Sandra Carnevalli, director of Carnevalli, a company that has been contributing to the industry for over 50 years, highlights that the company brings its most modern machines to the fair, now cloud-connected, allowing remote access to productivity, consumption, and energy data, as well as remote adjustments and repairs. With more than six decades of history and growing presence in Latin America, Sandra values direct contact with the public. “Our machine is custom-made for each customer, and it is essential for them to understand what we offer. The fair allows us to showcase that Brazil has cutting-edge technology, quality, and competitive pricing.”

By expanding business opportunities, the fair projects the brands beyond their usual markets. Participating in the event for the first time, Arthur Lenz, operations director at Supremo, highlights the impact of the fair on the company's visibility, both in the domestic and foreign markets. The constant flow of visitors and the volume of interactions exceed expectations compared to other trade fairs in the sector. “Exhibiting at Plástico Brasil, with the magnitude of this edition, places the company in a completely different scenario. We received many visitors, and without a doubt, it was well worth participating,” he says.

Rui Katsuno, CEO of MTF Termoformadoras and vice president of the Sectorial Chamber of Machines and Accessories for the Plastic Industry (CSMAIP) at ABIMAQ, says that the fair has established as one of the main showcases for product display and brand strengthening in the plastic sector. “This fair gets better with each edition, the audience is highly qualified, and the trend is for it to grow even more in the next edition,” he says.

“The fair demonstrates with each edition that it is one of the main showcases for product display and brand strengthening in the plastic sector.” Fernando Paixão, director of Wefem, a company that offers machines and equipment for the recycling of materials and plastic waste, emphasizes that the event attracts visitors from all regions of Brazil and Latin America, generating visibility that other communication channels cannot achieve with the same effectiveness. “The fair allows the customer to see the equipment up close, identify the details, and understand how it fits into the reality of their company. It is a direct contact that no media can replace,” he assesses.

On the international stage, India is expanding its presence in the global plastic industry. “We are taking advantage of Plástico Brasil to showcase its innovations and drive the growth of exports,” highlighted the representatives of the India Hall, Shri Hansraj Singh Verma, General Consul of India in São Paulo, and Preetham S., Commercial Consul of the Consulate General of India in São Paulo. India reaffirms its growing influence and commitment to connecting with global partners.

The 2025 edition featured exhibiting companies from Germany, Argentina, Austria, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, Ecuador, the United States, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam. Of these, seven countries had dedicated sectors: Germany, Austria, China, India, Italy, Switzerland, and Taiwan.

Present in over 100 countries, Arburg — established in Brazil for 25 years in the food industry — comments: “The market is booming, especially the food sector, which is looking for alternatives at Plástico Brasil. We’re very pleased to have all the key players in the plastics sector gathered in one place,” says Arburg’s General Manager, Alfredo Schnabel Fuentes.

Considered one of the busiest editions in the industry’s history, Plástico Brasil stands out for participant engagement and the excellent results it delivers.

“The event is increasingly establishing as an essential space for generating good business and strengthening our relationships with clients, partners, and industry experts. This is a unique opportunity for us to demonstrate, in practice, how innovation can drive efficiency and sustainability in production,” notes Udo Löhken, director at ENGEL, a company specialized in developing and manufacturing injection molding machines, processing technologies, and digital solutions.

For Bruno Ebel, director at Plast Equip, “Plástico Brasil is one of the few trade fairs where you can actually see the equipment in operation, which is especially valuable—even in the digital age. By fostering partnerships and networking, while signaling positive growth prospects for the Brazilian market.”

Silvio Cirisco de Oliveira, sales director at Lyondell Basell (LYB), sees Plástico Brasil as one of the most inclusive opportunities in the industry, “Directors, owners, engineers, and operators come together to exchange ideas and build relationships,” says Silvio. He adds, “It’s a remarkable chance to invest, to build relationships, and strengthen existing ones.” Silvio wraps up by complimenting the organization. “It deserves praise, with well-marked booths and totems that make it easier for visitors to navigate.”

With a highly qualified audience and a comprehensive agenda, the trade fair is essential for strengthening the industry. This is what José Ricardo Roriz, President of ABIPLAST, emphasizes.

“Events like Plástico Brasil are essential for strengthening the industry, as they bring together the entire production chain, promoting innovation, business opportunities, and discussions on strategic topics for the sector. The presence of major national and international exhibitors adds further credibility to the trade show, solidifying it as an essential space for market development.”

A breeding ground for new solutions and great partnerships, Plástico Brasil is emerging as the largest showcase of innovations and trends for the growth and strength of the plastics industry in Latin America.

Next edition
Plástico Brasil 2027
March 15^th – 19^th        
São Paulo Expo
www.plasticobrasil.com.br

About Plástico Brasil
Plástico Brasil is an initiative of the Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Máquinas e Equipamentos (ABIMAQ, Brazilian Association of Machinery and Equipment Industry) and the Associação Brasileira da Indústria do Plástico (ABIPLAST, Brazilian Plastic Industry Association) organized and promoted by Informa Markets Brasil. Plástico Brasil is an event that brings together innovative technologies and product launches aimed at professionals in the plastics transformation industry. In its fifth edition, to be held from March 15^th to 19^th, 2027, more than a thousand national and international brands will be present, showcasing technologies, services, and solutions in Machinery and equipment, Accessories, Industrial automation and robotics, Tooling, Molds and mold bases, Instrumentation, control and measurement, Raw materials, Peripherals, Recycling, and others.

About Informa Markets
Informa Markets connects people and markets through digital solutions, specialized content, trade fairs, hybrid events, and market intelligence, building a journey of relationships and business between companies and markets 365 days a year. Present in over 30 countries, it has been active in Latin America for 27 years, with offices in Brazil and Mexico, delivering more than 30 hybrid events, 70 digital events, news portals, and digital platforms for connection and business.

For more information, visit www.informamarkets.com.br

Plástico Brasil fosters international participation and promotes new business opportunities
With seven international pavilions, the fourth edition of Plástico Brasil consolidates its presence and bolsters Brazil’s strategic role in the global plastics industry

Sao Paulo, March 26, 2025 – The 2025 edition of Plástico Brasil registered significantly greater international business participation, asserting itself among the most relevant events in the sector within Latin America. With a 38% rise compared to 2023, the fair demonstrated Brazil's importance in the global plastics industry scene, attracting international delegations interested in exploring business opportunities in the country.

According to Gino Paulucci Junior, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ABIMAQ, the Brazilian market continues to stand out as a key attraction for international businesses. “The Brazilian plastics industry is currently strong and growing, a fact which has sparked the interest of international delegations in doing business here,” he says.

In 2025, international companies decided to embrace Brazilian market opportunities by including their participation in the fair Plástico Brasil in their strategies. Exhibitors from Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Taiwan and China present technological innovations, strengthen commercial partnerships and increase opportunities of investment in the Brazilian market.

With the global landscape more focused than ever on sustainability and innovation, such international presence at the fair illustrates the growing interest in innovative technologies and strategic collaboration. “Today we can see an expressive rise in international participation compared to the previous edition. The tendency is to keep growing and to set up new pavilions in the next editions,” reinforces Yeda Monteira, Informa Markets Business Manager.

According to Yeda, Brazil has established itself as an entryway to South America, attracting international visitors interested in doing business. Sandra Brogli, Trade Fair Project Manager at Switzerland Global Enterprise and representative of the Swiss pavilion, who also celebrates the success of the fair and is already making plans for 2027. “We can say that Plástico Brasil is a huge success. International exhibitors are highly satisfied. For 2027, we hope to expand our exhibition area,” she affirms.

In conformity with global standards, in order to take part in the event, foreign companies need to understand the Brazilian market and its economic, cultural and regulatory particularities. Exhibitors must align their strategies with local consumer behavior and sector-specific demands. “We offer consultancy to assist international exhibitors during their participation in the event, because doing business in Brazil demands understanding about taxes and the local market's specific legislations,” Yeda explains.

This alignment between local nuances and international solutions shows that, in order to be successful in Brazil, understanding the country's unique environment is essential. Conversely, such challenge can open doors to real opportunities for growth and lasting partnerships.

Considering this dynamic and innovative scenario, Plástico Brasil 2025 reaffirms its strategic role, not only as a stage for innovations, but also as a place for developing the connection between the Brazilian market and the global panorama. This major movement stimulates actual opportunities for growth and consolidates this event as a catalyst for the sustainable evolution of the plastics industry.

Event
Plástico Brasil 2025
From March 24 to 28
São Paulo Expo
From 10am to 7pm
www.plasticobrasil.com.br

About Plástico Brasil
Plástico Brasil is an initiative by Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Máquinas e Equipamentos(ABIMAC - Brazilian Association of Machinery and Equipment Industry) and Associação Brasileira de Plástico (ABIPLAST - Brazilian Association of Plastics Industry), promoted and organized by Informa Markets Brasil. The fair brings innovative technologies and launches destined for plastics industry professionals. Its fourth edition, which will take place March 24-28, 2025, will feature more than a thousand national and international brands, showcasing technologies, services and solutions in: machinery and equipment, accessories, industrial automation and robotics, tooling, molds and mold bases, instrumentation, control and measurement, raw materials, peripherals, recycling, among others.

About Informa Markets
Every day of the year, Informa Markets connects people and markets through digital solutions, specialized content, business fairs, hybrid events and market intelligence, thus building a relationship and business journey between companies and markets. Present in over thirty countries, Informa has been operating across Latin America for 27 years, with offices in Brazil and México. Every year, Informa Markets hosts more than thirty hybrid events, seventy digital events, news portals and digital platforms connections and business.

To learn more, access: www.informamarkets.com.br

Plástico Brasil propels business and sustainability in the sector
Plástico Brasil 2025 gains momentum as a strategic platform for business and the exchange of technical and commercial skills

Sao Paulo, March 25, 2025 — Sustainability and circular economy lead the agenda of the Plástico Brasil 2025 in its second day, highlighting the plastic industry's commitment to responsible environmental practices. With an extensive audience at São Paulo Expo, the event featured effective solutions for waste reduction, recycling and the reuse of materials, gathering companies, specialists and initiatives that promote a new productive logic based on circularity.

“Sustainability is a current commitment of Plástico Brasil, going beyond the present, projecting towards the future. The fair is a place for dialogue and transformation, where we join forces to bolster the industry and build a more conscious and reliable future”, says Araceli Silveira, Vice President and Chief of the Sustainability Officer at Informa Markets.

Sustainability in focus
On the second day of the event, new talks heightened the discussion on sustainability, covering topics like circular economy and waste reuse. One of the fair's highlights - Danone, presenting its initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of their packaging. The company shared its strategies, encouraging recycling, investments on sustainable materials and actions to strengthen circular economy, asserting their commitment to environmental responsibility.

"Establishing clear purposes is fundamental, so as to direct company goals, essential when promoting an ongoing dialogue between technical and commercial departments, to engage suppliers and pave the way for proposed solutions”, said Mariana Angotti, Danone Packaging Development Manager.

The current scenario reveals the agency of the matter: Brazil produces over 80 million tons of waste annually, out of which less than 9% is recycled, and over 40% is discarded inappropriately, explains Leonardo Gomes, Director of Operations at Yattó Logística Reversa,

“We are talking about massive use of open dumping sites, it is a prominent social problem in Brazil. While there is a broad working-class responsible for applying reverse logistics, multiple materials still hold no market value. Numerous brands do not contemplate recycling their product packaging, and at the end of the line, waste pickers are the ones who pay this bill”, Gomes highlights.

Despite the challenges, the director underlines the current progress. According to data from 2024, denoting base year 2023, the recycling index of post-consumption plastics reached 20.6%. “One noteworthy action by the Federal Government was to open space for collecting subsidies through the course of one month, with entities from different sectors and waste picker cooperatives contributing initiatives directed toward recycling”, adds Gomes.

Aside from promoting debates about sustainability, Plástico Brasil underscored technological advances applied to various sectors, like civil construction, F&B, Fragrance Industry, Hygiene and Home Care Products, among others. José Ricardo Roriz Coelho, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abiplast, emphasized the strategic importance of the plastics sector, which is today the fourth most influential industry in the country, and highlighted the impact on various production chains. “This is one of the most relevant segments in both developed countries and emerging economies. To guarantee active competitiveness, it is imperative to invest in recycling and to ensure fair trade conditions with the competition”, he affirmed.

“Today, machines have a fundamental role in the recycling process, turning waste into valuable resources in an efficient and sustainable way. They are tools shaping the future, allowing us to recover materials and widen the circularity of plastics. We witness the event's growth with each edition, reflecting the evolution and technological innovation of the plastics industry”, highlighted Gino Paulucci Junior, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ABIMAQ.

Attractions
Sacola Circular (Circular Bag) is one of the fair's featured projects. It shows, in practice, the full circular economy cycle of plastic. During the event, bags are manufactured for exhibitors and visitors. Keeping with the plastics circularity, waste materials from bag production were turned into trash bags used at the fair. This entire process – from resin manufacturing to the final conversion of the product – is executed in partnership with Carnevalli, Extrusa Pack, G4 Máquinas, MTF Termoformadoras, Rulli and Valmart.

Another highlight is the Movimento Plástico Transforma, a space of 50m² that offers immersive and interactive experiences covering innovation in the use of plastics. Among other attractions, the Kinect experience allows visitors to simulate – through interactive technology – proper plastic waste collection and disposal. This initiative was promoted by PICPlast – Plano de Incentivo à Cadeia do Plástico (Plastics Chain Incentive Plan).

Projeto Recicla Plástico also occurs during the fair, and it relies on waste pickers to collect plastic products used in demonstrations conducted in the booths of registered exhibitors. This material is sent for screening and separation and later sold, where profits become donations for partner entities.

The Circular Economy Project - created by Instituto Soul do Plástico (Plastics Soul Institute) in partnership with Escola Técnica Estadual de Mairiporã (ETEC) - aims increase the lifecycle of plastic, converting plastic caps into cellphone holders. In this edition, one partner, Tampinha Legal (Cool Little Cap) promoted actions at Parque de Ideias to demonstrate the importance of collecting and recycling bottle caps, focusing on education and environmental awareness.

About Plástico Brasil
Plástico Brasil is an initiative by Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Máquinas e Equipamentos(ABIMAC - Brazilian Association of Machinery and Equipment Industry) and Associação Brasileira de Plástico (ABIPLAST - Brazilian Association of Plastics Industry), promoted and organized by Informa Markets Brasil. The fair brings innovative technologies and launches destined to plastics industry professionals. Its fourth edition, taking place March 24-28, 2025, will feature more than a thousand national and international brands, showcasing technologies, services and solutions in: machinery and equipment, accessories, industrial automation and robotics, tooling, molds and mold bases, instrumentation, control and measurement, raw materials, peripherals, recycling, among others.

About Informa Markets
Every day of the year, Informa Markets connects people and markets through digital solutions, specialized content, business fairs, hybrid events and market intelligence, thus building a relationship and business journey between companies and markets. Present in over thirty countries, Informa has been operating across Latin America for 27 years, with offices in Brazil and México. Every year, Informa Markets hosts more than thirty hybrid events, seventy digital events, news portals and digital platforms connections and business.

To learn more, access: www.informamarkets.com.br

Sustainability and innovation in focus: Plástico Brasil 2025 debates recycling and new materials
A series of talks addresses topics related to the plastics industry and circular economy within the sector

São Paulo, March 2025 – Plástico Brasil 2025 brought forward in-depth discussions on sustainability and innovation in the plastics industry. Experts, researchers, and industry professionals shared knowledge and presented solutions to make the plastic production cycle more sustainable, with emphasis on recycling, the circular economy, and the development of new materials.

Among the topics addressed, post-consumer plastic recycling (PCR) and reverse logistics for plastic packaging stood out. Experts Marcus Vinicius Rio Correa, Commercial Manager at Valgroup Laminados e Digital, and Tatiane Grundler, Manager at Grunflex, discussed the challenges and opportunities for expanding these practices in Brazil, highlighting the importance of collaboration between companies, consumers, and regulatory bodies.

“The recovery of this material increased our sales by 28% and also provided our company with a better market viewpoint,” said Tatiane.

According to Marcus Vinicius, after more than two years using this PCR technology, the company has been able to develop other important projects focused on material reuse.

Among the topics addressed were smart plastic packaging and technologies capable of improving traceability and extending product shelf life. These innovations commit to reducing waste and enable recycling, in this way aligning with the demand for greater efficiency and lower environmental impact.

The program also featured debates on the modification and recycling of polymers, which is an essential topic for increasing the reuse of plastic materials in various applications. Further, researchers from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie presented current advances in research and development of new polymer materials, highlighting innovative solutions aimed at making plastics more sustainable.

Women Who Transform

The first day of Plástico Brasil 2025 also featured the third edition of “Women Who Transform”, with the event being held for the very first time in São Paulo. The initiative aims to broaden and deepen the discussion on the importance of women’s roles in the sector, addressing subjects of leadership, inclusion, and innovation.

“Women are key players in the processing of plastics in Brazil, and bringing this subject matter to the event helps strengthen the diversity of perspectives — something essential for the industry’s progress,” says Liliane Bortolucci, director of Plástico Brasil.

“Women Who Transform” is an initiative by Revista Plástico Sul, which has organized the event since 2023.

About Plástico Brasil 
Plástico Brasil is an initiative by Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Máquinas e Equipamentos(ABIMAC - Brazilian Association of Machinery and Equipment Industry) and Associação Brasileira de Plástico (ABIPLAST - Brazilian Association of Plastics Industry), promoted and organized by Informa Markets Brasil. The fair brings innovative technologies and launches destined for plastics industry professionals. Its fourth edition, which will take place March 24-28, 2025, will feature more than a thousand national and international brands, showcasing technologies, services and solutions in: machinery and equipment, accessories, industrial automation and robotics, tooling, molds and mold bases, instrumentation, control and measurement, raw materials, peripherals, recycling, among others.

About Informa Markets
Every day of the year, Informa Markets connects people and markets through digital solutions, specialized content, business fairs, hybrid events and market intelligence, thus building a relationship and business journey between companies and markets. Present in over thirty countries, Informa has been operating across Latin America for 27 years, with offices in Brazil and México. Every year, Informa Markets hosts more than thirty hybrid events, seventy digital events, news portals and digital platforms connections and business.

To learn more, access: www.informamarkets.com.br

Plástico Brasil 2025: Innovation, Sustainability, and Opportunity at Latin America’s Leading Plastics Industry Event
Opening ceremony gathered key authorities who highlighted the importance of the sector for Brazil’s economy

São Paulo, March 24, 2025 – Plástico Brasil, one of Latin America’s largest events in plastics processing, opens its doors once again, bringing together the industry's leading figures for the event’s fourth edition. With a focus on innovation and technology, the fair has established itself as an essential meeting point for professionals, entrepreneurs, and specialists seeking cutting-edge solutions and new business opportunities. The opening ceremony welcomed government and industry authorities and underscored the plastics sector’s relevance to Brazil’s economic growth.

According to Gino Paolucci Júnior, Chairman of the Board at ABIMAQ, the event is a valuable opportunity to explore the many applications of plastics and to engage in dialogue with professionals about sustainability in the production chain.
“Plastic is not only an active agent in improving processes, but also in educating society about proper disposal and in strengthening the circular economy,” said Paolucci.

As well, ABIMAQ states that reinforcing the sector is key to achieving steady, sustainable economic development in the country. “This generates specialized jobs, income, and promotes both human and social development,” he concluded.

Chairman of the Board of ABIPLAST, José Ricardo Roriz Coelho, emphasized the strategic importance of the plastics sector as the fourth largest industrial segment in Brazil. “This segment of industry is also among the most important in both developed and emerging countries. The plastics industry is essential for the economic development of nations. In Brazil, the sector generates over R$130 billion in annual revenue and directly employs around 379,000 professionals, in addition to encompassing more than 14,000 transformation and recycling companies,” Roriz noted.

Plástico Brasil is an initiative of the Brazilian Machinery and Equipment Industry Association (ABIMAQ) and the Brazilian Plastics Industry Association (ABIPLAST), organized and promoted by Informa Markets.

“With each new edition, Plástico Brasil reinforces the presence and relevance of plastic as a versatile raw material, present in at least 90% of industries — whether as packaging, a component, or even the structure of the final product,” emphasized Gino Paolucci, Chairman of the Board of ABIMAQ.

This year’s edition brings together companies from 20 countries. In total, six pavillions are spread across 62,000 square meters — a major leap from the 34,000 square meters occupied in the first edition in 2017. By 2023, that number had risen to 40,000 square meters, consistently showcasing the latest in machinery, equipment, innovations, and digital solutions, while anticipating trends across the plastics production chain.

"We are industry, and we know that its strengthening is the key to achieving solid, continuous, and sustainable economic growth — and, consequently, the development of the country — through the generation of skilled jobs, income, and human and social development. Lastly, ABIMAQ continues its institutional mission, working tirelessly to improve the business environment and increase the sector's competitiveness, creating alternatives that enable national manufacturers to keep doing what they do best, even in the face of expensive credit and energy and an unstable global context," emphasized Paulucci.

Plastic is a versatile, lightweight material with high added value, enabling applications across several sectors of the economy, such as packaging, healthcare, agriculture, construction, and the automotive industry. Its durability contributes to product preservation and waste reduction, especially in the case of food. In medicine, it is essential for the manufacture of syringes, blood bags, and disposable equipment, ensuring safety and hygiene.

"Plastic is not the problem — it never was or ever will be. It will always be part of the solution. And through this work in circular economy, we will educate people, because while some plastics are used once, others can be used ten times and still be properly discarded," said Amilton Mainard, President of the Sectorial Chamber of Machinery and Accessories for the Plastics Industry (CSMAIP) at ABIMAQ.

“These impressive figures reflect the scale and relevance of the plastics industry for both the economy and society. The plastics sector holds a strategic position within Brazilian industry, being the fourth-largest industrial segment in the country,” reinforced José Roriz, President of ABIPLAST. “More than just generating jobs and driving the economy, this industry adds value to the production chain. For every unit of raw material used, we are able to multiply its value by an average of ten times.”

With ongoing investments and technological advancements, the plastics industry is expected to remain one of the key sectors for job creation in Brazil. “All industries rely on plastics — the automotive, naval, aerospace, healthcare industries, and all areas that make up global industry,” stated State Deputy Tomé Abduchi (Republicanos).

This year, the trade fair expects to attract 57,000 professionals. The industry projects a 3.7% increase in revenue from machinery and equipment manufacturing in 2025.

“Innovation in this industry is essential for various economic sectors in Brazil and around the world. With every edition, Plástico Brasil reaffirms its relevance as a strategic hub for connections, business opportunities, and technological trends across the entire plastics value chain,” stated Marcos Basso, President of Informa Markets.

Federal Deputy Vitor Lippi (PSDB), President of the Parliamentary Front for the Machinery and Equipment Industry, highlighted recent legislative approvals in the National Congress that are expected to enhance the competitiveness of plastic industry products.

“A strong country must have a strong industry. Only you — the industry — have production chains that generate four or five jobs beyond the factory floor. The dream of every mayor — and I have been one — is to bring an industry to their city, because industry transforms the places it reaches.”

“At Plástico Brasil, we have the opportunity to explore the many different applications of plastic, engaging in dialogue with professionals across the sector. Each person’s contribution is vital to ensuring sustainability throughout the production process and at the end-of-life stage of the product or material, with plastic acting as an active agent in process improvement and in educating society on proper disposal and strengthening the circular economy,” concluded the President of ABIMAQ.

These statements were made during the event’s opening ceremony on Monday morning (March 24), in São Paulo.

Event
Plástico Brasil 2025
From March 24 to 28
São Paulo Expo
From 10am to 7pm
www.plasticobrasil.com.br

About Plástico Brasil
Plástico Brasil is an initiative by Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Máquinas e Equipamentos (ABIMAC - Brazilian Association of Machinery and Equipment Industry) and Associação Brasileira de Plástico (ABIPLAST - Brazilian Association of Plastics Industry), promoted and organized by Informa Markets Brasil. The fair brings innovative technologies and launches destined for plastics industry professionals. Its fourth edition, which will take place March 24-28, 2025, will feature more than a thousand national and international brands, showcasing technologies, services and solutions in: machinery and equipment, accessories, industrial automation and robotics, tooling, molds and mold bases, instrumentation, control and measurement, raw materials, peripherals, recycling, among others.

About Informa Markets
Every day of the year, Informa Markets connects people and markets through digital solutions, specialized content, business fairs, hybrid events and market intelligence, thus building a relationship and business journey between companies and markets. Present in over thirty countries, Informa has been operating across Latin America for 27 years, with offices in Brazil and México. Every year, Informa Markets hosts more than thirty hybrid events, seventy digital events, news portals and digital platforms connections and business.

To learn more, access: www.informamarkets.com.br

Plástico Brasil 2025 confirms attractions focused on innovation and sustainability practices for the sector
The event will have dedicated venues for the presentation of innovative projects, a circular economy and recycling approach and machinery demonstrations

São Paulo, January 29, 2025 - The fourth edition of Plástico Brasil 2025, the largest trade fair for solutions for the plastics industry in Latin America, will be held from March 24 to 28 at the São Paulo Expo. The event, which is an initiative of ABIMAQ and ABIPLAST, will present a series of innovations that combine technology and sustainability, highlighting new projects, modernization of machinery, raw materials, circular economy and recycling. These initiatives will be even more visible at this meeting of the sector, consolidated as the great stage for trends, services and products, presenting more efficient and environmentally responsible solutions, promoting significant impacts throughout the plastics chain.

"Plástico Brasil 2025 is a meeting of professionals, national and international companies operating in the plastics transformation sector and our purpose is to create an environment conducive to establishing connections that add value, as well as generating relevant business to boost this ecosystem. With this in mind, we built the entire program and thought about the attractions of the event," explains Liliane Bortoluci, director of Informa Markets, organizer and promoter of the event.

Attractions focused on innovation

Plástico Brasil 2025 will feature different attractions focused on innovation, providing an immersion in the sector's technological trends. The Parque de Ideias is a space dedicated to exclusive content, with lectures based on market research and presentations of innovative projects developed by leading educational institutions, experienced market professionals and industry organizations.

The Single Minute Exchange of Die Workshop will demonstrate SMED - Single Minute Exchange of Die - live, a methodology that reduces the setup time of injection molding machines to less than 10 minutes, promoting efficiency and automation in the production process.

In this edition, in the SMED attraction, we will be partnering with SENAI - Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial, to hold a workshop on Single Minute Exchange of Die Techniques, involving SMED concepts, and providing a certificate of participation for all those who experience this practice.

The Escola Móvel de Nanotecnologia (SENAI) will also offer an interactive experience with cutting-edge scientific equipment, such as a scanning electron microscope and a particle analyzer, allowing direct contact with advances in nanoscience applied to the plastics industry.

ESG and Recycling initiatives

For the first time, the fair will host a Circular Economy project developed by the Sou do Plástico Institute, in partnership with the Escola Técnica Estadual (ETEC) of Mairiporã, which aims to extend the useful life of plastic. The project consists of demonstrating an interactive recycling process that transforms plastic caps into new products with greater added value, such as cell phone holders, using a mill and injection molding machine adapted for this operation.

Another highlight will be the Recicla Plástico Brasil Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening the recycling chain, which promotes integration between companies, organizations and society. The proposal seeks to increase the circularity of plastic and encourage more sustainable practices throughout the production chain.

The event also promotes the Segunda Sustentável initiative, which encourages responsible plastic consumption by proposing changes in behavior aimed at minimizing environmental impacts. The action reinforces the importance of reuse and proper disposal, encouraging more conscious attitudes on the part of companies and consumers.

The partnership with the Tampinha Legal project continues in this edition with a greater presence at the fair, promoting the collection of plastic caps for recycling, as well as encouraging environmental awareness through presentations in the Parque de ideias. The project dedicates the funds raised to social causes, combining sustainability with a positive impact on the community.

For the first time we will be running the Sacola Circular Project, which will provide visitors with educational experience, demonstrating how plastic can be a sustainable solution in the manufacture of recyclable bags, which will also be used in actions with exhibitors at the fair. The initiative highlights the benefits of recycling and the importance of using this material responsibly in everyday life.

Abinfer Business Center

We will be holding the 4th edition of the ABINFER BUSINESS CENTER - ABC 2025 at Plástico Brasil, an event that showcases toolmakers and suppliers to the tooling industry, providing an ideal environment for business and the exchange of experiences in the sector.

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Feira Plástico Brasil
Date March 24-28, 2025
Location: São Paulo Expo - São Paulo, Capital
Website: https://www.plasticobrasil.com.br/pt/credenciamento.html

About Plástico Brasil
Promoted by Informa Markets, the Feira Plástico Brasil is an event that brings together innovative technologies and launches for professionals in the plastics processing industry. In its fourth edition, which will be held from March 24 to 28, 2025, there will be more than a thousand national and international brands from the construction, food and beverage, automotive, perfumery, hygiene and cleaning industries, among others. Plástico Brasil is an initiative of the Brazilian Machinery and Equipment Industry Association (ABIMAQ) and the Brazilian Plastics Industry Association (Abiplast).

About Informa Markets
Informa Markets connects people and markets through digital solutions, specialist content, business fairs, hybrid events and market intelligence, building relationships and business journeys between companies and markets 365 days a year. Present in more than 30 countries, it has been operating in Latin America for 27 years, with offices in Brazil and Mexico, annually delivering more than 30 hybrid events, 70 digital events, news portals and digital connection and business platforms.

To learn more, visit www.informamarkets.com.br.