Manufacturers and product designers face compressed timelines for material selection and suppliers in 2026. KPA – Kunststoff Produkte Aktuell 2026 takes place from 9 to 11 June 2026 in Bad Salzuflen and brings together materials suppliers, processors and service providers focused on plastic parts.
Practical details for KPA 2026
The event runs at Messezentrum Bad Salzuflen. Official dates are 9 to 11 June 2026. The venue is reachable via regional motorways and offers on-site parking and typical fair infrastructure.
Exhibitor mix and represented industries
KPA gathers companies across the plastics value chain: product design and development, raw material and semi-finished suppliers, tool and mold makers, contract manufacturers and testing services. Key end markets present include automotive, electronics and medical technology, among other industrial users of plastic components.
Program highlights and formats to note
The fair features a free-to-attend lecture program on two stages and a Design-Café focused on industrial product design. Exhibitor presentations showcase technical solutions and innovations. Digital tools such as the fair app and exhibitor catalog support on-site planning and supplier search.
Key figures for the edition
KPA reports 112 exhibitors and 4,470 professional visits. Exhibitor feedback rated the fair atmosphere as good or very good in 95% of responses and visitor recommendation scored 8.8 out of 10.
Actionable prospecting tips for visitors
- Build a shortlist of target suppliers from the exhibitor catalog before arriving and identify three technical questions per company.
- Block meeting slots in the fair app and plan 20–30 minute sessions with short follow-up windows.
- Bring compact product samples and datasheets; technical artifacts streamline supplier evaluation.
- Use simple visit KPIs: meeting time, technical fit and pilot or order timeframe. Record these after each visit to prioritize follow-ups.
A practical note on relevance in 2026
KPA concentrates regional plastics competence and makes it straightforward to compare material and manufacturing options in a condensed timeframe. For procurement and R&D teams assessing local suppliers or validating new materials, the fair provides a focused overview.
Consult the official site at https://www.kpa-messe.de/kpa-bad-salzuflen to plan attendance and download the exhibitor directory. Arrive with technical requirements and a meeting plan to turn on-site conversations into concrete procurement steps.
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