Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
Plastteknik Nordic är Sveriges främsta mötesplats inom polymer, plast och komposit. Ett event med fokus på sälj, ditt besökare kommer för att hitta produkter och skapa nya värdefulla kontakter.
Med ett internationellt fokus blir det också ett perfekt tillfälle för kunskaps utbyte. Mässan bjuder på spännande innovationer, djupa insikter och inspirerande möten som sätter fokus på branschens framtid.
Under två heldagar samlar vi branschen under ett och samma tak där du kan lära dig mer om vad som.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Plastteknik Nordic takes place on May 12-13, 2027, at MalmöMässan, Sweden.
- 2Scale and Focus: This leading trade fair showcases innovations in the plastics and rubber industry.
- 3Organiser: The event is organised by Easyfairs Nordic AB, known for hosting industry-leading exhibitions.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include decision-makers from the plastics and rubber sectors.
- 5Entry: Free admission for industry professionals; registration is required.
Why visit
Visitors will benefit from networking opportunities with industry leaders, access to innovative product showcases, and informative seminars on the latest trends in plastics and rubber. Dates and Venue: Plastteknik Nordic takes place on May 12-13, 2027, at MalmöMässan, Sweden. Buyer Authority: Attendees include decision-makers from the plastics and rubber sectors.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Plastteknik Nordic provides companies with direct access to key decision-makers in the plastics and rubber sectors. Scale and Focus: This leading trade fair showcases innovations in the plastics and rubber industry. Organiser: The event is organised by Easyfairs Nordic AB, known for hosting industry-leading exhibitions. Buyer Authority: Attendees include decision-makers from the plastics and rubber sectors. Attending Plastteknik Nordic on 2027-05-12.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
CEOs and business leaders in the plastics industry
Engineers specializing in material development
Purchasing managers looking for new suppliers
Designers focused on innovative material solutions
Manufacturers of plastic products
Site managers overseeing production processes
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Companies offering 3D printing solutions
Suppliers of sustainable materials
Manufacturers of machinery for plastic processing
Providers of testing and measurement equipment
Innovators in recycling technologies
Consultants in industrial IT and services
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
3D printing technologies and materials
Sustainable polymer solutions
Machinery and equipment for plastic processing
Testing and measurement instruments
Additives and auxiliary chemicals
Recycling and waste management solutions
Location & Facilities
Venue
MalmöMässan
Mässgatan 6, 215 32 Malmö
Facilities
Parking
MalmöMässan in Malmö typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: MalmöMässan in Malmö typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at MalmöMässan for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Free registration
Who runs the show
Organisers
Easyfairs Nordic AB
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Malmö, Sweden
Why it matters
Attending Plastteknik Nordic on 2027-05-12 to 2027-05-13 in Malmö lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Sustainability in procurement
What sustainability in procurement means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Automation and labour efficiency
What automation and labour efficiency means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Regional supply-chain resilience
What regional supply-chain resilience means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Hybrid engagement models
What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · SEK
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Budget
Hyllie / Malmö Arena districtUSD 80–120 / night
Simple chain and budget hotels within walking distance of Malmömässan; limited availability during show week — confirm before travel.
Mid-range
Hyllie and central MalmöUSD 120–180 / night
Includes hotels such as Best Western Malmö Arena Hotel and Quality Hotel View; breakfast often included. Confirm before travel.
Premium
Central Malmö / Västra HamnenUSD 180–300 / night
Full-service hotels such as Radisson Blu Hotel Malmö; 15–20 minutes by taxi or train to the venue. Confirm before travel.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Regional train (Öresundståg / Pågatåg)
Estimated costSEK 120–180 from Copenhagen Airport; SEK 40–60 from Malmö Central
Best forCopenhagen Airport (CPH) or Malmö Central to Hyllie station, then a short walk to Malmömässan
Buy tickets in the Skånetrafiken app or at station machines. Carry ID for the Danish-Swedish border crossing. Confirm before travel.
City bus
Estimated costSEK 30–40 single adult ticket
Best forMalmö city centre to Hyllie and Malmömässan
Several city bus lines serve Hyllie. Check the journey planner for the closest stop to the main entrance. Confirm before travel.
Taxi
Estimated costSEK 150–250 for a short cross-city trip
Best forMalmö Central station or hotel to Malmömässan
Use a licensed taxi rank or a booked taxi; Sweden is largely cashless. Meters vary by company — confirm before travel.
Ride-hailing
Estimated costSEK 120–250 depending on demand and distance
Best forDoor-to-door within Malmö and to Hyllie
Availability of international ride-hailing platforms in Malmö can vary; check the app before relying on it for a fixed arrival time. Confirm before travel.
Car and parking
Estimated costConfirm current daily rate on the venue or organiser site; expect SEK 100–200 per day
Best forE20 / Inre Ringvägen to Malmömässan, Hyllie
On-site parking at Malmömässan is normally available for visitors and exhibitors. Allow extra time on the first show morning. Confirm before travel.
Weather
Malmö in mid-May sits in late Nordic spring. Typical daytime highs are around 14-17°C and night temperatures around 6-8°C, with a realistic chance of showers on several days and occasional brisk coastal wind off the Øresund. Daylight is long, with usable light well into the evening, which helps if you plan stand visits after the formal programme. These are climatological bands for the season rather than a forecast for 12-13 May 2027; check a live forecast in the final week and pack a light waterproof layer plus a warm mid-layer for the walk between Hyllie station and the halls.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Sweden.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business etiquette
Swedish and Nordic business culture values punctuality, flat hierarchies and concise communication. Arrive on time for stand meetings, use first names, and expect decisions to be taken by consensus rather than by a single senior buyer on the spot.
Language
Swedish is the local language, but English is spoken fluently across the Malmö business community and is normally used at international trade fairs. A greeting in Swedish is appreciated but not required.
Fika and meetings
Coffee is a social ritual in Sweden, and Nordic stand meetings often begin with coffee and something small to eat. Accepting a coffee is a normal way to open a technical conversation.
Payments and cash
Sweden is one of the most cashless societies in Europe. Contactless cards and mobile payment are accepted almost everywhere, and some outlets no longer take cash. Carry a contactless card and a small amount of Swedish krona as backup.
Tipping
Tipping is not expected in Sweden. Service is included in prices at restaurants and taxis, though rounding up or leaving a small amount for good service is common.
Alcohol
Drinks stronger than supermarket strength beer are sold through the state monopoly retailer Systembolaget, which has limited opening hours and closes on Sundays. Plan purchases accordingly if you are hosting evening hospitality.
Travelling between Malmö and Copenhagen
Malmö and Copenhagen form a cross-border metropolitan region linked by the Øresund bridge. The crossing is an international border, so carry a passport or national ID even for a short trip, and allow extra time during peak commuting periods.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Google Flights results for Malmö (MMA) show Swedish domestic connections, for example Stockholm to Malmö Municipality, plus regional departures such as Gothenburg-London from SEK 538, Gothenburg-Manchester from SEK 533 and Umeå-Stockholm from SEK 1,312. Fares shown are indicative and dates in the capture do not match the May 2027 show dates.
Hotels
Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.
Areas to stay
Central Malmö / Västra Hamnen · Hyllie / Malmö Arena district · Hyllie and central Malmö
budget
SEK 80-120/night
mid range
SEK 120-180/night
premium
SEK 180-300/night
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Malmö; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near MalmöMässan: Hyllie / Malmö Arena district: Hyllie / Malmö Arena district; Hyllie and central Malmö: Hyllie and central Malmö; Central Malmö / Västra Hamnen: Central Malmö / Västra Hamnen.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Malmö; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Malmö is served by the Skånetrafiken regional network: Pågatåg and Öresundståg trains, plus city buses. The practical route to Plastteknik Nordic is by train to Hyllie station, which is a short walk from Malmömässan in the Hyllie district; Malmö Central is the main interchange for connections across Skåne and for the Øresundståg to Copenhagen Airport. Buy single or period tickets in the Skånetrafiken app or at station ticket machines, and check the journey planner for the closest stop to the hall entrance on your travel day. Approximate single city-zone fares are in the range of SEK 30-45; confirm live fares and timetables before travelling.
Parking: On-site parking is available at MalmöMässan; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May 2027
Temperature: Mid-May in Malmö typically brings daytime highs around 14-17°C and night temperatures around 6-8°C. Treat this as a climatological band for late spring, not a forecast for 12-13 May 2027, and check a live forecast before departure.
Seasonality: May is a mixed spring month in southern Sweden: expect changeable conditions with showers possible on several days, brisk wind off the Øresund and long daylight hours extending into the evening. Rain is usually showery rather than persistent, so a packable waterproof layer covers most situations.
Packing: Pack layers rather than a single heavy coat: a warm mid-layer plus a light waterproof shell suits Malmö in May, when mornings and evenings are cool but the middle of the day can be mild. Bring comfortable walking shoes for the halls and the walk between Hyllie station and Malmömässan, a compact umbrella, sunglasses for the long daylight, a Type C/F power adapter for 230 V at 50 Hz, and a contactless bank card since Sweden is largely cashless.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day for qualified buyer meetings: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Plastteknik Nordic usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Networking spots
2Plastteknik Nordic registration concourse
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Plastteknik Nordic fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4–8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published — confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3–6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources — confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Min. budget
Not yet confirmed
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
Gallery
Photos
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- Injection moulding
- A cyclic process in which molten polymer is forced into a closed steel mould cavity, then cooled and ejected to form a finished part. At Plastteknik Nordic this is the core discipline behind most exhibits, from machine builders and mould makers to granulate dryers, hot runners and take-out robots.
- Extrusion
- Continuous shaping of melted polymer through a die into pipe, profile, sheet, film or cable coating. Nordic extruder and die-head suppliers use the fair to present energy-optimised lines and formulations that accept higher recycled content.
- Thermoforming
- Heating a plastic sheet and drawing it over or into a mould using vacuum, pressure or matched tooling. Relevant to packaging and technical-part producers comparing cycle time, tool cost and sheet utilisation.
- Polymer compounding
- Blending a base resin with fillers, fibres, flame retardants, impact modifiers or colour to create an engineered grade. Compounders at the show discuss glass-fibre reinforcement, halogen-free flame retardants and additive packages that tolerate recyclate.
- Masterbatch
- A concentrated pellet of pigment or functional additive dispersed in a carrier resin, dosed into the process to colour or functionalise the final part. A common topic when Nordic brand owners specify exact colours on recycled-content materials.
- Recyclate / PCR
- Post-consumer recycled polymer recovered from collected waste streams, sorted, washed and re-melted into new products. It is one of the dominant material categories in Nordic plastics procurement because brand owners are committing to recycled-content targets.
- Mechanical vs chemical recycling
- Mechanical recycling sorts, washes and re-granulates plastic waste; chemical (feedstock) recycling breaks polymers back to monomers or oils for re-polymerisation. Both routes frame the Nordic recycling technology discussion around the fair, including feedstock quality and traceability.
- Bioplastics and bio-based polymers
- Materials derived from renewable feedstock (for example PLA, PHA or bio-based PE) and/or designed to biodegrade in defined conditions. A growing Nordic category driven by packaging regulation and by brand owners testing alternatives to fossil feedstock.
- Circular economy
- A design and business model in which material stays in use through reuse, repair, remanufacture and recycling. For plastics this translates into design-for-recycling, mono-material packaging and verified recycled content in the technical data sheet.
- Tooling and mould making
- The design, machining, texturing and maintenance of steel moulds and dies. Mould lead time, mould-flow simulation and hot-runner choice are recurring questions for Nordic converters planning a new part.
- Granulate handling
- Drying, conveying, dosing and blending of plastic pellets before processing. Moisture control is decisive for engineering polymers such as PA and PC, and dryers or central conveying systems are often shown alongside the machine.
- Multi-component moulding (2K)
- Injecting two or more materials into one mould to produce hard-soft or multi-colour parts in a single cycle, cutting assembly steps. It is a common route for Nordic producers of grips, seals and housings.
- Automation and robotics in plastics processing
- Robot take-out, vision inspection and automated packaging cells that shorten cycle time and stabilise quality. Nordic plants with high labour costs typically evaluate these first, which is why automation suppliers cluster around the machinery halls.
- EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
- The EU framework tightening recyclability, recycled-content and packaging-reduction requirements across member states including Sweden. It is a primary commercial driver for Nordic plastics suppliers and a frequent subject of seminar discussion at the fair.
- Digital Product Passport (DPP)
- An EU-driven digital record of a product's material composition, origin and recyclability, accessed by a data carrier such as a QR code. Converters are beginning to link material data sheets to DPP-ready documentation for their customers.
- Nordic Swan Ecolabel
- The official Nordic ecolabel, which sets criteria such as recycled content, restricted substances and energy use for selected product groups. Suppliers often cite it when positioning recycled or bio-based plastic products to Nordic buyers.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Plastteknik Nordic
- Plastteknik Nordic 2027
- Plastteknik Nordic Malmö
- Plastteknik Nordic Malmö 2027
- Plastteknik Nordic MalmöMässan
- plastics and rubber fair Sweden
- plastics trade fair Malmö 2027
- polymer industry expo Sweden
- plastic processing machinery expo
- sustainable polymer solutions expo
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