Business Mission to PACKSHOW, METALSHOW & TIB 2026

Slovak companies will have the opportunity to present their products and services to potential business partners and establish new business contacts as part of individual meetings at the PACK SHOW, METAL SHOW & TIB exhibition, its accompanying program: the international PLAN-C project conference and subsequent B2B meetings.
 
THEMATIC FOCUS

• METAL SHOW & TIB: technologies and equipment for industrial production; sheet metal and pipe processing, CNC machine tools; laser and plasma cutting; welding and surface treatment; tooling and fixtures; industrial robotics; automation; industrial software; metrology and quality control; industrial suppliers and services;   More about the exhibition and program: https://metalshow-tib.ro/en/
• PACK SHOW: raw materials and consumables for packaging ranging from polymer granules, cardboard and paper to cellulose, special inks and high-performance industrial adhesives; packaging production and packaging printing equipment; equipment and robotic systems for dosing, filling and packing; labelling and marking; packaging, labels and sustainable materials; packaging inspection and control; packaging, palletising and handling equipment; end-of-line equipment; software and digitalisation. More about the exhibition and program: https://packshow.ro/en/
   

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

11.5.2026 – departure to Bucharest from SR

12.5.2026 

10:00 – 12:00 International conference and B2B meetings

• presentation on the latest trends and challenges in the circular economy for plastics and machinery; practical tools and solutions developed within the Plan-C project;  real-life case studies and pilot actions
• working lunch for participants

14:40 – 16:40 B2B meetings

• networking with international experts, industry stakeholders and potential partners. More about B2B and the conference: https://www.b2match.com/e/plan-c-final-conference-brokerage/components/68949

10:00 – 17:00 (in parallel) individual meetings at the METALSHOW & TIB, PACK SHOW exhibition

13.5.2026 Optional program:

• individual meetings at the exhibition
• city tour
• return of participants

 
ESTIMATED COSTS

• participants cover their own transport, accommodation, daily allowances and insurance.
• admission to the exhibition and conference is free. Refreshments will be provided free of charge to registered participants as part of the conference.

PRE-REGISTRATION

• By filling out the application form together with the company profile
• Deadline: May 10, 2026

MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACTS:

• SOPK Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Section: Martin Plško tel: 032-6523834; ; mail: plsko@sopk.sk
• Slovenský plastikársky klaster, Slavomír Tirpák; tel: +421-948 957 855; mail: spklaster@spklaster.sk