AMI Compounding & Recycling Expo 2026

Europe's premier expo for polymer performance and circularity
The plastics industry is evolving, and the critical link between performance and sustainability has never been more important. The AMI Compounding & Recycling Expo returns to Messe Frankfurt, Germany, on 23–24 September 2026, reimagined to address this new reality.
This free-to-attend exhibition is now the premier European event focused on the dynamic synergy between the compounding and recycling sectors, bringing the entire value chain together for two days of innovation, collaboration, and high-level insight. This is where the market's brightest minds and boldest technologies converge to define the next generation of polymer performance and circularity.

Experience the future of recycling

Discover groundbreaking technology
From advanced sorting, shredding, and washing systems to innovative decontamination and melt filtration technology, the show floor is a vibrant showcase of the solutions defining the future. It’s the ideal environment to find technologies that boost efficiency, improve polymer quality, and create higher-value outputs.
Build powerful connections
Network with professionals from across the entire plastics value chain. The event's specific focus attracts a high calibre of attendees, including the crucial compounding sector, creating an efficient environment to find new end-markets for your recycled polymers, strengthen relationships with suppliers, and forge valuable commercial partnerships.
Tackle challenges with expert insights
The free-to-attend conference theatre hosts a dynamic agenda of technical presentations, expert panel discussions, and real-world case studies. Learn from industry leaders as they address key trends, from navigating feedstock variability and regulatory hurdles to breakthroughs in chemical recycling and designing for recyclability.

Why exhibit at the AMI Compounding and Recycling Expo?

Expand your visibility and engage directly with your target decision-makers
The AMI Compounding & Recycling Expo presents an ideal opportunity to connect with key players from the entire plastic compounding and recycling supply chain. You’ll engage with leading recyclers, waste managers, material developers and sustainability-focused stakeholders who are actively seeking the next breakthrough solution. Showcase your latest innovations to a targeted audience actively seeking solutions in materials, processing, and circular economy strategies. It’s a powerful platform to generate high-quality leads, strengthen customer relationships, and position your brand at the forefront of industry transformation. Exhibiting at the expo places you at the centre of the industry for advanced polymer developments and circular solutions. This is your chance to highlight your innovations, network with industry leaders, and elevate your brand’s visibility.

Who will you meet?

This event attracts the entire supply chain, you can expect a diverse gathering of professionals, including:
Compounders and masterbatch makers (19%), Plastics recyclers and waste management organisations (23%), Plastics processors and converters (11%), End-users, brand owners and OEMs (7%), Testing, R&D and academic organisations (7%), Polymer producers and distributors (12%), Additives producers and distributors (9%), Machinery and equipment suppliers (10%), and Consultants and associations (2%).