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French Plastics Technologies at Fakuma 2026
The plastics industry is evolving rapidly, driven by sustainability requirements, advanced material development and increased demand for industrial efficiency.
The French Pavilion at Fakuma 2026 showcases technologies addressing these challenges across materials, tooling, moulding and manufacturing processes.
Sustainable Materials
Bio-based, biodegradable and recycled materials are becoming increasingly important for manufacturers seeking to reduce carbon footprints while maintaining performance.
French exhibitors present solutions ranging from PLA bioplastics and recycled engineering compounds to natural-fiber reinforced materials
Examples include Futerro, Addiplast Group, GMP and Skytech.
Circular Economy Solutions
Several exhibitors focus on improving material recovery, recycling and reuse.
Their solutions include recycled compounds, recycled carbon fibers, chemical recycling technologies and low-carbon materials designed for industrial applications
Examples include Procotex France, Skytech, GMP and Futerro.
Precision Moulding Technologies
Tooling and mould manufacturing remain central to plastics innovation.
French companies present expertise in high-precision moulds, multi-cavity systems, medical moulding, micro-injection and in-mould assembly technologies.
Examples include ERMO, CEMA Technologies, Pernoud and VP Plast.
High-Performance Materials
French exhibitors support demanding applications through advanced compounds, engineering polymers, technical elastomers and high-performance plastic solutions.
Applications include healthcare, electronics, aerospace, packaging and mobility.
The French Plastics Ecosystem
The French Pavilion illustrates the diversity of the French plastics ecosystem, bringing together raw-material suppliers, compounders, mould makers, process specialists, research actors and industrial manufacturers working across multiple sectors and international markets.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which exhibitors offer bio-based or recycled polymer materials?
Addiplast Group offers bio-based, biodegradable and recycled thermoplastic compounds through its ADDIBIO Renew® range. Futerro produces bio-based and compostable PLA. GMP manufactures recycled technical compounds in PC, PMMA, PC/ABS and ABS, while Skytech produces regenerated rABS and rPS from post-consumer waste.
2. Where can buyers find compounds and masterbatches with functional properties?
Addiplast Group develops tailor-made compounds and masterbatches, including recycled, bio-based and flame-retardant solutions. Polytechs offers cling and functional masterbatches, purging compounds and peroxide masterbatches. GMP provides recycled technical compounds and custom granulation services.
3. Which exhibitors specialise in high-precision moulds and tooling?
CEMA Technologies designs precision multi-cavity moulds, particularly for medical and diagnostic parts. ERMO manufactures multi-cavity moulds and develops in-mould assembly, automation and monitoring solutions. Pernoud provides moulds and tooling for plastics, silicone, composites and die casting. KANTEMIR manufactures precision mould plates and mould bases. VP PLAST also designs moulds for micro-injection, injection and bi-injection.
4. Which companies provide injection moulding and precision-part manufacturing?
VP PLAST manufactures precision technical parts through micro-injection, injection, bi-injection and overmoulding. CHEVALIER specialises in silicone and rubber injection, overmoulding and 2K thermoplastic plus LSR processes. OPS combines plastic injection moulding with polymer 3D printing for prototypes and small or medium production runs.
5. Which exhibitors offer rubber, silicone, TPE or sealing solutions?
FRANCEM manufactures rubber and TPE profiles, gaskets, hoses, O-rings, seals and damping components. CHEVALIER produces technical parts in LSR, silicone and rubber for essential functions including sealing, damping and guidance.
6. Which innovations can improve production efficiency or tooling performance?
ERMO’s E-IMA integrates component assembly directly into the mould, while MOLD IQ enables connected production monitoring and predictive maintenance. Pernoud’s METAMORPHOSE technology automates electric tooling movements and version changes. Polytechs’ Clean Xpress® is designed to reduce cleaning and changeover time in extrusion and injection moulding. SST Microwelding supplies microwelding technologies for tool repair and overlay treatment.
7. Which exhibitors supply speciality fibres or polymer powders?
Procotex France supplies recycled carbon and aramid fibres and granulates for compounding, reinforcement, conductivity and wear resistance. MicroPolymers produces virgin and recycled polymer powders through atmospheric and cryogenic micronisation.
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