Record-breaking NPE2024 exhibit space sales show industry resilience

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has announced that NPE2024: The Plastics Show has set a new record by selling 1,024,462 sq. ft of exhibit space at this year's in-person Space Draw event. This is an increase from 982,000 sq. ft sold in 2018. More than 1,100 exhibitors have selected space across 1,259 booths in preparation for the trade show, which is set to take place from May 6-10, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.

PLASTICS is the only organization that supports the entire plastics supply chain, including equipment suppliers, material suppliers, processors, and recyclers, representing over one million workers in the $468 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS strives to make its members and the sixth-largest U.S. manufacturing industry more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities, and policy advocacy.

NPE2024: The Plastics Show is the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, held every three years as a five-day event for the plastics industry. It is designed to help organizations leverage innovations, drive major business growth, and build a more sustainable economy. Space Draw was held as the in-person event where exhibitors selected their booth location for NPE2024.

“We are thrilled to see this level of commitment 14 months ahead of the show opening,” said Matt Seaholm, President and CEO of the Plastics Industry Association. “The swift pace of floor space selections is a testament to NPE’s significance as the largest plastics products, materials, and manufacturing show in the Americas. NPE2024 will represent the full plastics ecosystem and supply chain, servicing key markets like automotive, consumer, recycling, packaging, medical, building, and construction. It's an incredibly positive indication for NPE2024 and the plastics industry.”

NPE2024 will feature the newest and most innovative plastics, materials, and manufacturing solutions in one place. The latest product and service advancements will be highlighted in seven technology zones, including the Advanced Manufacturing Zone, Bottle Zone, Business Solution Zone, Materials Science Zone, Moldmaking Zone, Recycling & Sustainability Zone, and Packaging Zone.

"NPE2024 is made for the plastics industry,” said Glenn Anderson, COO of the Plastics Industry Association. “NPE is our forum, community, showroom, global marketplace, and platform to do business, learn, connect, and be inspired. We’re excited to get the entire industry together to advance our vision for sustainability and highlight the possibilities of plastics. No one in the plastics industry should miss the highly anticipated return of this event."

The NPE2024 floor plan will be locked down for the next two weeks for an internal audit. Potential exhibitors can apply to exhibit at NPE.org/Exhibit. 

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