The 21st "Plastpol" took place at the end of May in Kielce / Poland, and attracted nearly 19,000 visitors, which was a slight increase over the previous year. The figure was announced by Plastpol organiser, Targi Kielce (www.targikielce.pl). This international event for plastics and rubber processing is seen as the leading trade fair for this industry in central and eastern Europe.

The trade fair was also bigger than its predecessor in terms of visitors and exhibition area. 806 exhibitors from 36 countries showcased their products and services on a 34,000 m² area. Once again, foreign exhibitors made up over 50%, with the largest group from Germany, followed by Italy. "No other trade show in Poland currently has such a high percentage of foreign exhibitors as Plastpol," said Andrzej Mochoń, director of Targi Kielce.