Driving innovative trends and packaging solutions to create a circular economy
Join us in Malaga, Spain on the 14-16 April 2026 for the 22nd European Stretch and Shrink Film event - the must-attend gathering for leaders in film production, recycling, sustainability, and innovation. Discover the latest market trends, cutting-edge recycling technologies, and strategies to reduce environmental impact. Stay ahead with updates on key legislation, and explore advances in raw materials, formulations, and industry standards.
Participate in interactive sessions designed to spark collaboration. With real-world case studies, networking opportunities, and expert-led discussions, you will gain the knowledge and connections to stay ahead in emerging markets and value-added industry trends.
Don’t miss your chance to connect with global experts and gain actionable knowledge to elevate your business. Be part of shaping the future of stretch and shrink films!
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Event highlights
“By far the most robust stretch and shrink film conference to date. Many of the key issues surrounding the challenges posed by adhering to the Plastic Packaging Waste Regulations were openly discussed between delegates. Speakers delivered numerous case studies on how the industry is successfully evolving sustainable packaging solutions to continue to provide safe product logistics.”
Windmöller & Hölscher
Creating a circular economy
Sustainability will be at the heart of this event. Hear from the experts about the sustainable measures helping to reduce the ecological impact of stretch and shrink film usage, while increasing efficiency and reducing your carbon footprint.
Market trends and developments
Discover the most recent stretch and shrink film advancements impacting the market, including safety and sustainability requirements in the value chain.
Regulations
Dive into the evolving regulatory landscape, including the latest updates on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and other critical legislations. Understand how these regulations impact the industry and what steps need to be taken to comply and innovate.
Addressing PFAS concerns
Learn about the latest research, regulatory updates, and industry strategies to reduce or eliminate PFAS in packaging to ensure environmental and consumer safety.
Advances in materials and technology
Learn about the rapid development of materials used in this sector, driven by the increasing demand for sustainable and convenient packaging.
Maintaining load stability in road transit and safe transportation
Discuss the best practices resulting in delivery of safer loads.
Essential themes
Why attend?
- Acquire insights into creating sustainable, efficient processes that reduce environmental impact while driving innovation
- Stay ahead of the curve with actionable advice on navigating complex legislation like PPWR
- Engage in expert-led problem-solving sessions tailored to the hurdles your business faces
- Meet and collaborate with visionary leaders, pioneers, and influencers shaping the future
- Interactive sessions including panels, live polling, roundtables and networking opportunities make this more than just an event - it’s an experience you won’t forget
Some of the companies who have previously attended include:
AG Barr | AMUT | Antalis | Armando Alvarez Group | Barbier Group | Baerlocher | Berry Global Group | Bischof + Klein | Borrmannplus Verpackungen | British Polyethylene Industries - Formipac Zele | Britvic | CIRCPACK by Veolia | Cloeren | Colines | Danone | De Paauw Sustainable Resources | Dover Chemical Company | Doxa Plast | Duo Plast | Ecoventi Sistemas | ENOfilms | ERGIS | ESTL | EuRIC | EUMOS | Europackne Nordeste | EXPRA | ExxonMobil | Fijaplast | German Plastic Association | Highlight Industries | Kraton Polymers | Lantech | Manupackaging | Megaplast | Mondi | Muraplast | Nestle Waters | Niagara Bottling | NOVA Chemicals | Papier-Mettler | Paragon Films | Plastics Recyclers Europe | POLIFILM EXTRUSION | Reckitt | RecyClass | RKW Group | RPC Group | Selene | Sigma Stretch Film | Signode Packaging Systems | Silvalac | SML | Syncro | Tallpack International | Tesco | TG Europe | Thong Guan Industries | Trioworld | Uniwrap | Valgroup | Versalis | Windmöller & Hölscher
Previous attending companies
Who you
will meet
Our attendees are a true representation of the supply chain:
Application Development Specialist | Business Development Director | Business Development Manager | Director, Packaging Engineering | EU PE Market Development Industrial Films | Film Buyer | Film Specialist | Head of Business Unit | Technical Services Polymers EMEA | Chief Sales Officer | Head of Polyethylene Technical Management | Innovation and R&D Manager, Industrial Film Division | Innovation Technologist | Key Account Director | Materials Engineer | Packaging Buyer | Packaging Controller | Packaging Management Director | Packaging Specialist | Packaging Sustainability Manager | Polyethylene Product Development Manager | Purchase Manager | Purchasing Director Packaging | R&D | R&D Engineer | R&D Manager, Flexibles | Senior Director Advanced Technology Packaging | Senior Director Polymers | Sustainability Director | Sustainability Leader EMEA | Technical Director
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