5 Ways to Make the Most of PTXPO

We are just one month away from Plastics Technology Expo 2025! PTXPO 2025 will be a comprehensive showcase of cutting-edge technologies and innovations within the plastics molding industry. Join fellow molders, moldmakers, brand owners, OEMs and their full suite of suppliers in Rosemont, Illinois, for three days of nonstop networking, education and ��ý development opportunities.

Here is our list of tips and tricks to make this a successful show for you or your team:

1. Stay in Town

Most attendees will be traveling in and hotel rooms in Rosemont fill up quickly! Two of the three host hotels have reservation deadlines of Feb. 18. Even if you are local to Chicagoland, our host hotels are in easy walking distance to the convention center. Make sure to have your room secure and finalize those reservations.

2. Download the App

Need to find the exhibitor you are looking for? Curious on when that booth demo was going to be? Have all that information easily accessible by downloading the PTXPO app! Download the app before the show and map out your week before you even get to Rosemont.

3. Learn From the Experts

PTXPO is full of opportunities to learn something new. This year, the show is offering a . Attendees will hear from experts in their respective workshops, including recruiting and retention, managing regrind, maintenance, bioplastics and automation.

The on the show floor will also be busy! With eight talks in total, attendees will have plenty of chances to stop in for a listen. Some key topics will be Next Chapter Manufacturing discussing how additive tooling is being implemented by molders, and Barnes Molding Solutions talking about timing valve gate sequencing.

4. See Technology in Action

Nothing beats seeing something in person! This year’s show floor will feature eight companies giving live, recorded

This year’s demos feature:

Conair Group — AI integration for conveying and drying resins
Absolute Haitian — injection molding machines
Kruse Analysis — VR (Virtual Reality) learning integrations
ENGEL — e-mac slim molding machine
AHP CNC Solutions
And More!

5. Have Fun!

Last but not least, it’s important for us that you enjoy the show! PTXPO is a great chance to meet new industry colleagues and reconnect with old friends. While you can always grab lunch with these folks, we’d like to welcome you to two fun events.

First, join us for an evening of connection and collaboration at our ! On Tuesday after the show, meet us at Joe’s Live for food, drinks and live entertainment.

Second, our sister publication, will be hosting not one, but TWO happy hours at their booth 1235 Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 pm.

We hope you’ll join us in Rosemont for another great PTXPO!

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