Cleveland, OH – September 2026 - More than 300 companies have already booked their booths at the AMI Plastics World Expos North America, which takes place on November 11-12, 2026 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Now firmly established as North America's largest annual plastics industry event, the exhibition continues to grow in scale and influence, bringing together the entire plastics value chain for two days of innovation, insights and business development.

The event comprises four co-located exhibitions: the Plastics Recycling World Expo, Plastics Extrusion World Expo, Compounding World Expo and Polymer Testing World Expo. Together, they provide visitors with a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies, materials and services shaping the plastics industry.

The exhibitor line-up is already stronger than ever, with companies from across the globe confirmed, including: Ampacet, Cabot, Cargill, Clariant, CPM, Davis-Standard, Erema, Farrel Pomini, Galata, IMCD, JSW, Kingfa, KraussMaffei, KW Plastics, Lanxess, Maag, Milliken, Netzsch, NGR, Omya, PTi, Struktol, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Westlake and many more.

"Reaching the 300-exhibitor milestone so early demonstrates the confidence suppliers have in the event and its ability to deliver meaningful business opportunities," said Kelly DeFino, Exhibition Sales Team Manager at AMI. "Each year, we see strong participation from across the plastics value chain, but the momentum behind the 2026 event has been particularly impressive. We're looking forward to welcoming thousands of industry professionals to Cleveland this November to discover new technologies, share expertise and build valuable connections."

Occupying all three exhibition halls at the Huntington Convention Center, the event will showcase a broad range of suppliers, including manufacturers of recycling, extrusion, compounding and testing equipment, alongside providers of polymers, additives, software, automation solutions and specialist industry services.

Visitors will also have access to four free-to-attend conference theaters featuring more than 100 expert speakers. Sessions will explore the latest developments in recycling, materials innovation, processing technologies, testing and quality control, alongside wider business and market trends affecting the sector.

A key focus for 2026 is Powering Plastics: Skills, People and the Future, a special theme examining the growing importance of workforce development, knowledge transfer and talent attraction in driving innovation, productivity and long-term industry success.

With exhibitor demand remaining strong and booth space continuing to fill, companies looking to showcase their products and services are encouraged to secure their space soon. For more information on exhibiting, visit the website.

Visitor registration is free and includes access to all four exhibitions and conference theaters, you can register for your free pass here.