The Polymer Testing World Expo is a must-attend annual event for professionals in the North American polymer testing industry. It serves as a focused platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring innovations in polymer testing.
Key 2026 Event Details
The 2026 North American edition of the Polymer Testing World Expo is scheduled for November 11–12, 2026, at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Part of a Co-Located Hub
A defining feature of the event is its co-location with three other major plastics expos, all organized by Applied Market Information (AMI):
- Plastics Recycling World Expo
- Plastics Extrusion World Expo
- Compounding World Expo
This format provides attendees access to innovations across the entire plastics value chain under one roof. In 2025, the co-located event welcomed 5,453 attendees and 352 exhibitors; for 2026, more than 275 exhibitors are already confirmed.
2026 Theme and Program
Powering Plastics: Skills, People and the Future is the special theme for 2026, highlighting workforce skills, talent development, and knowledge transfer as key drivers of innovation and long-term resilience in the plastics industry.
Free visitor registration grants access to all four expos and dedicated conference theaters. The conference program features over 100 speakers offering technical presentations, expert insights, and business-focused discussions on polymer testing and broader industry topics.
Confirmed Exhibitors (2026)
The show floor features a wide range of leading global and regional suppliers. Companies confirmed for 2026 include:
Ampacet, Cabot, Cargill, Clariant, Coperion, CPM, Davis-Standard, Erema, Farrel Pomini, Galata, IMCD, JSW, Kingfa, KraussMaffei, KW Plastics, Lanxess, Maag, Milliken, Netzsch, NGR, Omya, PTi, Struktol, Thermo Fisher, Westlake, and hundreds more technology providers and solution specialists.
Networking and Additional Activities
In addition to the free daytime program, attendees and exhibitors can purchase tickets for the networking party on the evening of November 11.
2027 Outlook
The Polymer Testing World Expo operates on an annual cycle. While the 2027 dates for the North American edition have not yet been confirmed, the event is expected to return to Cleveland in November 2027.