Powering the Future of Plastics Manufacturing
Step into the Plastics Sector at MD&M West—the destination for professionals shaping how plastics drive modern manufacturing. From biocompatible polymers and injection molding to coatings, 3D printing, and advanced finishing, this sector highlights the machines, materials, and technologies that improve quality, sustainability, and efficiency. Connect with leading suppliers, explore the latest plastics innovations, and gain expert insights that will help you enhance processes, improve durability, and make your production more sustainable.
Plastics Machines and Materials
Explore the Solutions Powering Smarter Plastics Manufacturing
From injection molding and extrusion equipment to biocompatible polymers, coatings, and 3D printing, this sector highlights the technologies transforming plastics manufacturing. Whether you’re scaling production, improving material performance, or advancing sustainable solutions, you’ll find innovations that enhance quality, efficiency, and reliability across every stage of the plastics lifecycle.
“To anyone who has never been, you need to take advantage and come. It's an opportunity to see new things, meet people and interact with your fellow customers and competitors. It's an opportunity to see the whole industry all at once."
— Octavia Banner, Category Manager, Cook Medical
Injection Molding & Tooling
Witness the latest in molding machines, molds, and dyes designed to deliver precision, consistency, and efficiency at every stage of plastics production.
Materials & Finishes
See innovations in polymers, additives, adhesives, coatings, and finishes that enhance product performance, durability, and sustainability.
Processing & Quality
Discover advanced thermoforming, enclosures, and quality & compliance solutions that ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency from concept to production.
Additional Product Solutions:
◯ 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing
◯ Additives
◯ Adhesives
◯ Enclosures
Solve Your Plastics Manufacturing Challenges at MD&M West
Serving The Needs of Your Industry
The Plastics Sector at MD&M West connects engineers, manufacturers, and product developers with the machines, materials, and technologies driving innovation in plastics. From injection molding and polymers to coatings, additives, and thermoforming, you’ll find solutions that improve quality, enhance efficiency, and expand possibilities across every plastics application.
◯ Aerospace & Defense
◯ Chemicals & Allied Productss
◯ Industrial Equipment & Machinery
◯ Medical Device Manufacturing
◯ Automotive & Transportation
◯ Consumer Electronics
◯ Packaging
◯ Consumer Products
◯ Building & Construction
◯ Toys, Games & Sporting Goods
“The biggest reason to come is meeting all of the different companies and seeing ones you may not have thought of. We all sit there for hours and do Google searches but it's really hard to replicate the ability of walking the line of the show and seeing physical products and go "That looks really similar to what I need, let me go talk to them."
— Joshua Cruz, Senior Principal Engineer, Baxter International
Top Plastics Exhibitors
Find Your Next Supplier
Connect with leading plastics suppliers showcasing solutions in injection molding, polymers, coatings, additives, and thermoforming. Whether you’re improving material performance, scaling production, or advancing sustainable practices, the right partners are here.
◯ ARBURG, Inc.
◯ Arterex
◯ Barnes Molding Solutions
◯ Canon Virginia, Inc.
◯ Conair
◯ Davis-Standard, LLC
◯ Engel
◯ Hirate America, Inc.
◯ Husky Technologies
◯ Maruka USA
◯ Mixaco USA LLC
◯ Plastikos, Inc.
Who Attends MD&M West’s Plastics Sector
From plastics engineers and materials specialists to plant managers and executives, the Plastics Sector at MD&M West unites the professionals shaping the future of plastics manufacturing. Whether you’re driving material innovation, improving processes, or making high-level sourcing and production decisions, you’ll be among the leaders advancing stronger, smarter, and more sustainable plastics solutions.
This Sector is Built For:
Key Decision Makers
- Operations & Plant Managers
- Manufacturing & Engineering Directors
- Procurement & Sourcing Leaders
- Quality & Compliance Managers
- Product Development Leaders
Technical Professionals
- Plastics Engineers
- Injection Molding & Thermoforming Specialists
- Materials Scientists
- Process & Validation Engineers
- Tooling & Equipment Technicians
Industry Specialists
- Aerospace & Automotive Plastics Experts
- Medical Device & Packaging Specialists
- Consumer Goods & Electronics Developers
- Chemicals & Allied Products Professionals
- Regulatory & Sustainability Experts
Education & Hands-On Training Opportunities
Explore a range of learning opportunities at the show. From in-depth conferences to hands-on workshops and quick insights on the show floor, you’ll gain the latest innovations, regulatory updates, and business strategies to grow your company and your career.
Sustainable Manufacturing Conference
Experience two days of strategies, solutions, and networking focused on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and automating smarter production. Learn from industry leaders, discover cost-saving innovations, and connect with the people shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing.
SPE’MPD’s MiniTec
The SPE/MPD MiniTec Conference offers two days of expert-led education and networking on the future of medical plastics. Discover advancements in polymers, processing, testing, additive manufacturing, sterilization, sustainability, and emerging technologies like AI and telehealth—giving you the knowledge to stay compliant, innovative, and ahead in MedTech.
Your badge doesn’t just open the door to the Plastics Sector—it gives you access to the full scope of MD&M West and its co-located events. Explore innovations across medical devices, automation, design, and packaging to build smarter, faster, and more integrated products.
Share your latest innovations in medical design and manufacturing, attracting industry professionals in cardiovascular care, medical device manufacturing, general healthcare and more.
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Our automation sector brings together the latest technology in robotics, sensors, motion control and automated systems, to boost efficiency and meet demand for everyday goods domestically and beyond.
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Blueprint the manufacturing industry’s next prototypes and help it scale-up across diverse specialties, including IT & computers, additive manufacturing, software, and design & production for industries ranging from aerospace & defense to consumer goods.
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Play a crucial role in product and material development across various industries, driving efficiency, sustainability, and eco-friendliness within plastics manufacturing across the medical device, automotive, agriculture, aerospace, and food & beverage industries.
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Discover cutting-edge packaging solutions that streamline your production, ensure compliance, and enhance sustainability at MD&M West's Packaging Sector—your one-stop destination for connecting with industry leaders and exploring technologies built for speed, precision, and reliability
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