The 2025 Plastics, Rubber & Composite Material Fair Taiwan (PMT) officially opened June 4 at the ICC Tainan. Advised by the Bureau of Foreign Trade and organized by Venturap conference & Exhibition co ltd, the show debuts with a fresh curatorial approach and effective matchmaking services, creating a professional international platform for the materials industry. In its inaugural edition, PMT has attracted 110 leading companies from 7 countries, showcasing the full value chain - from raw materials and processing machinery to high-value applications and digital manufacturing - highlighting both its global potential and industrial significance.
According to 2024 data, Taiwan’s plastic and rubber machinery exports reached USD 640 million, making it the sixth-largest exporter in the world. Major markets include Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas. At the same time, composite materials are seeing rapid demand growth in aerospace, automotive, bicycles, and sporting goods. Taiwanese companies are actively investing in material R&D and process optimization, demonstrating strong technical resilience and flexible manufacturing capabilities. With a backbone of agile and customized small-to-medium enterprises, Taiwan’s plastics, rubber, and composite industries must now respond to global pressures of carbon neutrality and supply chain restructuring through international collaboration, innovation, and brand development. The launch of PMT comes at a crucial time to address these needs-offering a platform for innovation showcase, global networking, and business matchmaking to boost the industry's competitiveness.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Deputy Mayor Chao Ching-Hui of Tainan City, who highlighted that PMT provides a vital platform for introducing advanced manufacturing and material R&D into Tainan, while also strengthening its ties with global industrial chains. She emphad that Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) and Shalun Smart Green Energy Science City serve as Tainan’s dual economic engines. Shalun has already welcomed top national research institutions including Academia Sinica’s Southern Campus, NARLabs, and ITRI. Through the exhibition, the city aims to showcase its tech development and promote the emerging Shalun innovation cluster.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was jointly led by Deputy Mayor Chao, Mr. Huang Ying-Wen, Vice Chairman of the Taiwan Plastics Industry Association, Dr. Kuo-Ting Liao, Chairman of the Taiwan Advanced Material Technology Association, Mr. Huang Tsung-Yu, Chairman of the Taiwan Synthetic Resins & Adhesives Association, and Ms. Joanne Liao, Vice Chair of the Taiwan Biomass & Sustainable Materials Industry Association - marking the official launch of this landmark event.
This year’s exhibition gathers top-tier companies including Fong Kee International, FCS Group, Chang Chun Plastics, and BASF Taiwan, presenting a wide range of products and solutions - from raw materials and composites to smart machinery, efficient processing, and high-value applications - demonstrating Taiwan’s comprehensive industry capabilities and its critical role in the global supply chain.
PMT has also captured strong international media interest. Major industrial media outlets such as The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Japan), Interempresas Media (Spain), Plastech (Poland), The Korea Industry Daily (Korea), and Plas & Pack (Thailand) are visiting Taiwan for exclusive coverage - underscoring the country’s growing presence on the global materials stage.
In line with digital transformation, PMT features the "Expo-Tech Smart Exhibition Program," offering an immersive exhibition experience with five digital highlights: a green energy interaction station, multi-user interactive product tables, 3D holographic projections, exhibition robots, digital survey kiosks, and multilingual guidance systems -creating a tech-driven, sustainable, and globally accessible show.
One of the key events, the 2025 PMT Summit - Materials Industry Innovation Forum, also kicked off today. The forum focuses on crucial topics including net-zero carbon, smart manufacturing, advanced material applications, and innovative injection technologies. Featured speakers include Mr. Kuan-Chih Lee, Director General of the Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (Ministry of Economic Affairs); Mr. Yao-Kuei Hsiao, General Manager of the Plastics Industry Development Center; Mr. Laurent Poisson, Area Sales Manager at France’s Pinette PEI; Mr. Chun-Chi Lai, General Manager of Geofoc Material; and Ms. Hsiao-Hui Sun, Manager at NatureWorks LLC. Together, they bring global perspectives and cutting-edge insights to energize Taiwan’s innovation momentum.
The successful debut of PMT marks a new chapter for Taiwan’s materials industry and lays a solid foundation for its position in advanced manufacturing and sustainable innovation on the world stage.
Looking ahead, PMT’s partner event - the TMTS 2026 Taiwan International Machine Tool Show - will take place on March 25, 2026, at the brand-new Taichung International Exhibition Center. With the theme "AI Empowerment, Smart & Sustainable Manufacturing," the event will highlight digital and green transformation, connecting smart manufacturing, ecosystem partnerships, and cross-industry integration. Starting from June 4, exhibitor registration is officially open, signaling a united push to accelerate Taiwan’s manufacturing exports to the global market.
