UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Plastics are widely used in most sectors with key beneficial properties. Whatever your target market, we attract key buyers from the world's biggest companies across sectors, from aerospace and automotive to medical and packaging.
They all come to Interplas to find new suppliers, technology and knowledge. This is your chance to build your pipeline and generate new leads.
Here is a snapshot of the UK market from our partner, the British Plastics Federation (BPF), and why it's important to you.


Serving Every Sector From automotive and aerospace to medical devices, packaging, construction and consumer goods, UK plastics manufacturers supply the components and materials that keep other industries moving. Few sectors touch as many parts of the economy, or as many parts of everyday life.
Leading on SustainabilityAs the drive toward a circular economy accelerates, the UK plastics industry is at the forefront — investing in recycling infrastructure, developing new materials, and rethinking design for a lower-carbon future. Sustainability isn't a side conversation; it's shaping how the industry builds, makes and innovates. In Their Own Words
Birmingham: The heart of manufacturing
Many of the world’s largest manufacturers are located close to Birmingham, including Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, Toyota, Bombardier, Caterpillar, Alstom, 3M, Boeing, Astra Zeneca and Rolls Royce.
The history of manufacturing excellence around Birmingham, combined with world-class air, rail and road links makes the NEC the perfect home for Interplas. An increasing number of international exhibitors and attendees make their way to the event to see the latest innovations and authoritative speakers, and make business happen.