NPE2027: connecting polymer choices with the process that must handle them
The Orlando plastics show brings materials and production technology into one discussion for industrial users.
May 3–7, 2027 · Orlando, FL · Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Dates and venue
- Dates
- to
- Venue
- Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
- Focus
- Plastics materials, processing equipment and recycling
Confirm exhibit hours and education access with the organizer before selecting a pass.
NPE: The Plastics Show is scheduled for May 3–7, 2027 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. The Plastics Industry Association owns and produces the event.
A material decision is also a processing decision
The organizer’s 2027 plans include dedicated technology zones covering materials, moldmaking, manufacturing services, bottling, and recycling and sustainability. For an industrial buyer, the useful connection is between a proposed material and the process needed to turn it into a consistent product.
Ask suppliers to explain which properties have been tested, under what conditions, and what changes may be needed to processing or tooling.
Education and recycling demonstrations
The organizer says ANTEC technical programming will be part of the 2027 education offering, with access tied to eligible registration options. Its plans also include recycling demonstrations and a new Sustainability Park.
These features provide places to ask application-specific questions. A recycled-content or performance claim should be examined against the intended product, service conditions and available processing equipment.
Prepare a specification-led visit
Bring the requirements that matter to the application, including dimensions, appearance, operating conditions and expected production volume. Compare materials and supporting equipment against the same brief.
Confirm individual exhibitors, speaker sessions and registration access through the 2027 program. Earlier NPE participant lists are not treated as current commitments in this preview.
Prepare a material and process trial brief
Describe the part before discussing the resin: intended use, geometry, appearance, service conditions, target volume and existing equipment. Ask material and equipment suppliers which assumptions need testing and what sample quantity, tooling information or process data a trial would require.
For any recycled-content option, ask how the supplier characterizes feedstock variation and which checks would be needed for your application. Keep the proposed formulation, processing conditions and acceptance criteria together so a promising conversation can become a defined trial after the show.
Source: PLASTICS / NPE2027 official event, FAQ and technology-zone pages. Photograph: NPE organizer archive; earlier edition, not the 2027 event Event dates and venue: organizer information (checked 2026-09-27).