Understanding global plastics trends and shaping strategies for success
We celebrated the 20th edition of Polymer Sourcing and Distribution in Hamburg, Germany, on 19-21 May 2026. We connected with polymer producers, distributors, traders, plastics processors, and logistics companies at the heart of the industry. Engaged in conversations about the challenges and uncertainties affecting the sourcing and distribution of polymers across Europe. Reviewed recent trends in sourcing options for both commodity and engineering resin grades, and the implications for your business.
This event also explored the changing structure of the plastics processing industry, circular economy and sustainability objectives, the impact of new regulations in Europe and the emergence of new transactional technologies such as blockchain.
In addition to a busy agenda, there were plenty of opportunities for discussions, including during the Q&A sessions, networking breaks, reception and dinner.
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“Great opportunity to meet people from the polymer market to have an exchange about current insights & developments.”
Ultrapolymers
- Supply and demand fundamentals for:
- Engineering polymers including PA, PBT, PC, PMMA, PEEK, TPEs and other specialties
- Commodity polymers including PE, PP, Styrenics, PET, PVC
- Paradigm shifts in global polymer sourcing and distribution
- Worldwide logistical challenges
- Price volatility mitigation
- Smoothing the extremes of polymer shortage and oversupply
- Polymer supply chain optimisation
- Brand owner's perspective on challenges in polymer purchasing
- Polymer producer’s viewpoint on the role of a distributor
- Views of small and medium-sized companies on polymer sourcing and distribution
Essential themes
Why attend?
- Explore the trends affecting polymer markets
- Strengthen your understanding of the polymer supply chain and sourcing challenges
- Learn about polymer trends, logistic challenges, circular economy and digitalisation
- Gain an insight into the world of global distribution and digital sales channels
- Meet and network with senior personnel from every part of the polymer supply chain
Some of the companies who have previously attended include:
Aectra Plastiques | Aisin Europe | AMP-Polymix Group | Axia Plastics | Biesterfeld Plastic | British Plastics Federation | Chem-Courier | Chemieuro International | Chemorbis | ChemPMC | Chemtex Global | Clover Plastics | COM-ITAL PLAST | Ducor Petrochemicals | ExxonMobil | FECC | Flex Polymers | Fournier Polymers | Guztec Polymers | Harke Chemicals | Hromatka Group Management | IKEA | INEOS Styrolution | Interpolimeri | Knowde | Meraxis | MOL | NCT group | Nexeo Plastics | Oben | PetroChina International | Plastic Agents | PlasticsEurope | Plastribution | Port of Antwerp-Bruges | QUIMIDROGA | RAI - Global Distribution | SNETOR | Telko | TotalEnergies | Tricon Energy | Ultrapolymers | Vinmar International
Previous attending companies
Who you
will meet
Our attendees are a true representation of the supply chain:
Business Development Director | Business Manager Advanced Polymers | CEO | Commercial Director | Commercial Manager | Communications Manager | COO | Director Marketing & Product Management Europe | Director of Plastics and Flexible Packaging | Director Operations & Supply Chain Management Europe | Europe Africa & Middle East Distribution Manager | Global Business Director Engineered Polymers | Global Business Director Performance Polymers | Head of Sales | Key Account Manager | Lead of Product Management | Managing Director | Marketing Manager EMEA | Material Engineer | PE Business Director | PLM Director | Polyolefins Business Area Director | President | Product Director PE | Sales Director | Segment Manager Chemistry | Supply Coordinator | Vice President | VP Global Sourcing | VP Plastics | Vice President Distribution
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