TaipeiPLAS 2026 Concludes Successfully, Showcasing A New Landscape For The Plastics And Rubber Industry

 

Taipei, Taiwan — Co-organized by TAITRA and the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), TaipeiPLAS 2026 concluded on Sept. 19, 2026 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1. The five-day show welcomed international buyers from 77 countries, with Japan, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand among the major markets. From circular materials and high-value applications to AI-powered manufacturing and system integration, TaipeiPLAS highlighted the industry’s ongoing transformation in response to a changing global market.

 

 

 

 

Material Innovation Expands High-Value Applications

 

Circular materials and high-value applications were key highlights this year. Milliken presented technologies designed to reduce the carbon footprint of polypropylene products; Auspring incorporated recycled PET and materials derived from waste tires into everyday products; while the Plastics Industry Development Center (PIDC), together with Thermolysis, demonstrated new applications for recycled carbon fiber.

 

Plastics and composites are increasingly expanding into aerospace, drones, robotics, defense, sports, and other specialized fields. Exhibits including next-generation hybrid rocket fuel grains and thermoplastic composite hydrogen tanks reflected the industry’s move toward customized, high-value, and cross-sector applications.

 

 

 

 

AI and Automation Move Toward System Integration

 

AI, digitalization, and automation are becoming more deeply integrated into manufacturing. FCS showcased AI-enabled quality monitoring, Chen Hsong demonstrated production management through its iChen™ Cloud platform, while HUARONG applied AI vision technology to quality inspection.

 

ARBURG debuted its new electric ALLROUNDER TREND in Taiwan, while TENSO showcased its nearly seven-meter-tall TEL-3500SNC3P Cartesian robot for large injection molding applications. Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) also extended its aerospace manufacturing expertise into digital AI applications and made further progress on potential cooperation during the show.

 

 

Global Connections and Industry Exchange

 

TaipeiPLAS facilitated 318 procurement meetings, connecting exhibitors directly with international buyers. Through the show’s matchmaking program, exhibitors met buyers with clear sourcing needs and cooperation potential from Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Egypt, Myanmar, and other markets. Some discussions are already moving toward further engagement and potential partnerships.

 

The two-day TaipeiPLAS Forum attracted nearly 470 participants, covering circular materials, high-value applications in aerospace and robotics, AI-driven digital transformation, and next-generation talent. The TaipeiPLAS Award featured 21 finalist entries from 17 exhibitors across materials, products, and machinery, highlighting developments in smart manufacturing, energy efficiency, and circular solutions.

 

Making its debut this year, the “Care About Tomorrow” Pavilion used everyday-life scenarios to illustrate the journey of plastics from use and recycling to regeneration. The show also introduced a reusable cup rental program, joined by the organizer and 13 exhibitors. A total of 9,000 cups were loaned during the five-day show, helping reduce demand for single-use cups and potentially avoiding an estimated 550 kg CO₂e in emissions.

 

TaipeiPLAS 2026 concluded after five days of innovation and industry exchange, reflecting the resilience and transformation of Taiwan’s plastics and rubber industry amid a changing global market. Building on connections made at the show, TaipeiPLAS will continue to link Taiwan’s industry with global markets and bring more Taiwanese technologies and innovations to the international stage.

 

Participants Showcasing Technological Innovations

ARBURG

Mr. Mitchell Yang, Managing Director of ARBURG GmbH + Co KG Taiwan Branch, stated, “I am here to introduce our company and machinery. ARBURG is a German manufacturer with more than 100 years of experience in plastic injection molding technology. We have operated in Taiwan for over 30 years, and our local subsidiary was established 10 years ago. At TaipeiPLAS, we are presenting four main highlights: the launch of our new ‘TREND’ machine model, which sets a new benchmark for fully electric injection molding machines; our robotics and automation systems; our digitalization solutions; and, equally important, our after-sales service and customer support. What makes ARBURG different from competitors, and why choose us? The answer is our reliability and outstanding product quality, which provide long-term value for manufacturing operations. Many customers with global production networks trust ARBURG because our reliability helps improve their production efficiency. Thank you for your trust in us.”

 

 

TIENKANG

Mr. Will Huang, Manager at TIENKANG, said, “TIENKANG is a machinery manufacturer with over 40 years of experience. We specialize in machinery for the footwear industry and component molding, handling materials such as EVA, PME, and rubber using both compression and injection molding methods. Over the past five years, we had focused on developing physical foaming technology, and at this year’s TaipeiPLAS, we are introducing our latest innovations to the market.” This is Supercritical Injection Foaming technology, which utilizes nitrogen gas to create a micro-foaming structure. While midsole production typically relies on EVA or TPU materials, our new technology employs nitrogen gas, rendering the resulting foam component 100% recyclable. The latest innovation showcased here is Direct Injection Foaming technology for sports footwear; it enables the simultaneous molding of the midsole, outsole, and upper within a single mold. This “One-shot Direct Injection” process significantly simplifies traditional shoe assembly. We have demonstrated that our process eliminates over 15 steps in the stock-fitting stage, as all components can be molded concurrently in a single operation. Furthermore, this technology reduces carbon emissions by more than 30%, offering an environmentally friendly solutions that minimizes climate impact. If you are interested in learning more about Supercritical Injection technology for the footwear industry, please contact TIENKANG via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, or our official website at Tienkang.com.tw