Round table discussion “Building on Strengths – How Can the European Plastics Industry Enhance Its Resilience?”
The plastics processing industry is one of the most important economic sectors in Germany and throughout Europe. Plastics processing companies, many of which are small and medium-sized enterprises, manufacture a vast range of products for all industry sectors and areas of life. Nevertheless, a sense of crisis prevails due to declining production, high energy costs, disrupted supply chains, geopolitical crises and a substantial tax burden. Pressure to shift to a circular economy is immense, yet the transition is stalling. A panel of renowned experts will come together at the “Fakuma Round-Table” in order to discuss strategies for plastics processing companies, which could pave the way to an economically successful future – for example more stable cost structures, reduced dependence on volatile crude oil markets and a systematic transition to a circular economy. Economic conditions, environmental imperatives and social challenges must be reconciled. The moderated panel discussion will focus on specific measures in the areas of development, production and administration. You’re cordially invited to follow this exciting discussion!
The event will take place on
13 October 2026, 16:00 in the Conference Centre East, Room Berlin.
Duration approx. 1 hour followed by a get-together.
Moderation
Dipl.-Ing. Markus Lüling, Managing Director of Kunststoff-Profi Verlag and editor-in-chief of the trade magazines K-PROFI and K-AKTUELL
The high-calibre guests on the panel are:
Dr. Johannes Kilian, Vice President Process and Application Technology, ENGEL AUSTRIA
Josef Hochreiter, Managing Director, Next Generation Holding
Eva Söhnlein, Managing Director, Geiger Gruppe
Michael Weigelt, Managing Director, TecPart – Verband Technische Kunststoff-Produkte e.V.
