AMI will host the next Compounding & Recycling Expo on 23–24 September 2026 at Messe Frankfurt in Germany. The free-to-attend tradeshow and conference reflects the growing crossover between plastics compounding and recycling, providing a platform for innovation in polymer performance and sustainability. Selecting Frankfurt as the host city places the event at the centre of Europe’s plastics economy. Germany is the continent's largest producer and consumer of plastics and a world leader in materials science and recycling technology. With extensive transport connections, the location offers exhibitors and visitors access to an international audience that includes compounders, masterbatch makers, recyclers, waste managers, plastics processors and OEMs. The exhibition will feature two focused conference theatres with expert-led sessions on market trends, technical innovations and regulatory developments, alongside exhibits from suppliers of compounding machinery, raw materials, additives, recycling technology and testing equipment.
"We are incredibly excited to bring the Compounding & Recycling Expo to Frankfurt in its new, focused format," said Andy Beevers, Events Director at AMI. "The industry has been clear: the futures of compounding and recycling are intertwined. This expo is the only platform in Europe that truly acknowledges the importance of these sectors and their synergy, creating an unmissable opportunity for the entire supply chain to collaborate and drive the next generation of materials forward."
Conference and exhibit scope
The conference programme will address market developments, technology advances and regulatory changes affecting compounders and recyclers. On the show floor, attendees will be able to evaluate solutions across materials and processing, with a focus on performance, quality and circularity. Exhibits will include:
- Compounding machinery
- Raw materials and additives
- Recycling technology
- Testing equipment
Exhibitor booking
Exhibitor booking is open. Details on stand options and participation are available on the event website: https://events.amiplastics.com/compounding-recycling-expo-eu/exhibit/become-exhibitor.
