
MD&M West Plastics Sector 2027
Edition42 A plastics manufacturing sector within MD&M West covering injection molding, polymers and processing equipment for engineers, sourcing and production leaders.
The Plastics Sector at MD&M West is a themed section under MD&M West focused on plastics manufacturing, held in Anaheim, USA, for professionals shaping the use of plastics in modern manufacturing, presenting technologies and solutions from equipment and materials to processes.
The section covers biocompatible polymers, injection moulding and extrusion equipment, moulds and dies, coatings, additives, adhesives and surface treatment, as well as thermoforming, housings, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, and quality and compliance, helping visitors find matching technologies and suppliers across improving material performance, scaling production and advancing sustainable practices.
Visitors include plastics engineers and materials specialists, plant managers and business executives, manufacturing and engineering heads, purchasing and sourcing heads, injection moulding and thermoforming professionals, process and validation engineers, mould and equipment technicians, and plastics application specialists in aerospace and automotive.
The section runs at the same time and place as the medical technology, automation, design and manufacturing, and packaging sections, making it easy for visitors to connect with suppliers and solutions across the plastics manufacturing lifecycle in one setting.
Area
Exhibitors
Visitors
February 9-11, 2027, Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802.
Expo Hours: Tuesday, February 9, 2027: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2027: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2027: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hall E opens 30 minutes earlier at 9:30 a.m. each day.
The main Registration and badge pick-up area will be situated in Hall E. Upon entering the Convention Center, proceed to the left side of the building and take the Escalator leading down. Registration desks will be conveniently located near the entrance of Hall E. For Exhibitor Badge information, please view the Exhibitor FAQs.
For safety, insurance and security reasons, no one under the age of 18 is permitted in the expo halls or conference meeting rooms at our show. There are no childcare services available on-site. Students ages 14+ may attend when participating in our student programs, with special permission granted. If you have questions about our student program, please email Linnette.Lafontaine@informa.com. Animal Policy — Animals are not allowed at the event. The only exception is for service dogs, which must be kept under control at all times.
ADA Accommodations: For any special services or accommodations you may require, please contact us at 310-445-4200. Kindly note that requests made within two weeks may pose challenges in fulfillment. Parent Room: A nursing room is accessible on the campus, available to staff, vendors, attendees, and exhibitors during the entirety of the event, including move-in and move-out. To access the Parent room, please visit our Show Information Desk in the main lobby. During move-in and move-out, please find any Informa staff member for assistance.
There are several concession stands located throughout the show floor. For exact locations of the concession areas, please view the Floor Plan in the Event Dashboard and mobile app. You can also find food trucks located in the Grand Plaza outside of the front entrance of the convention center.
Room 112 (located on the main level) is designated as the First Aid station for any medical assistance needed during the event.
Yes, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our renowned trade show in 2025, MD&M West, we changed the name of our umbrella event from Informa Markets Engineering West (IME West) to MD&M West. Originally co-located with ATX West, D&M West, Plastec West, and WestPack, we are breaking down the barriers into one unified event that features interconnected industry sectors such as MedTech, Automation, Design & Manufacturing, Plastics, and Packaging. Our special focus on your specialty is not changing. One MD&M unites a community of multiple special interests who all share a single goal – to advance their knowledge, contacts and progress in the world of high specification advanced manufacturing.
Go onto our website, and on the registration page enter the promo code you received.
You can register on-site and will pay the onsite registration fee of $199.

MD&M West Plastics Sector 2027
Edition42 A plastics manufacturing sector within MD&M West covering injection molding, polymers and processing equipment for engineers, sourcing and production leaders.
The Plastics Sector at MD&M West is a themed section under MD&M West focused on plastics manufacturing, held in Anaheim, USA, for professionals shaping the use of plastics in modern manufacturing, presenting technologies and solutions from equipment and materials to processes.
The section covers biocompatible polymers, injection moulding and extrusion equipment, moulds and dies, coatings, additives, adhesives and surface treatment, as well as thermoforming, housings, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, and quality and compliance, helping visitors find matching technologies and suppliers across improving material performance, scaling production and advancing sustainable practices.
Visitors include plastics engineers and materials specialists, plant managers and business executives, manufacturing and engineering heads, purchasing and sourcing heads, injection moulding and thermoforming professionals, process and validation engineers, mould and equipment technicians, and plastics application specialists in aerospace and automotive.
The section runs at the same time and place as the medical technology, automation, design and manufacturing, and packaging sections, making it easy for visitors to connect with suppliers and solutions across the plastics manufacturing lifecycle in one setting.

Area
Exhibitors
Visitors
February 9-11, 2027, Anaheim Convention Center, 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802.
Expo Hours: Tuesday, February 9, 2027: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2027: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2027: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hall E opens 30 minutes earlier at 9:30 a.m. each day.
The main Registration and badge pick-up area will be situated in Hall E. Upon entering the Convention Center, proceed to the left side of the building and take the Escalator leading down. Registration desks will be conveniently located near the entrance of Hall E. For Exhibitor Badge information, please view the Exhibitor FAQs.
For safety, insurance and security reasons, no one under the age of 18 is permitted in the expo halls or conference meeting rooms at our show. There are no childcare services available on-site. Students ages 14+ may attend when participating in our student programs, with special permission granted. If you have questions about our student program, please email Linnette.Lafontaine@informa.com. Animal Policy — Animals are not allowed at the event. The only exception is for service dogs, which must be kept under control at all times.
ADA Accommodations: For any special services or accommodations you may require, please contact us at 310-445-4200. Kindly note that requests made within two weeks may pose challenges in fulfillment. Parent Room: A nursing room is accessible on the campus, available to staff, vendors, attendees, and exhibitors during the entirety of the event, including move-in and move-out. To access the Parent room, please visit our Show Information Desk in the main lobby. During move-in and move-out, please find any Informa staff member for assistance.
There are several concession stands located throughout the show floor. For exact locations of the concession areas, please view the Floor Plan in the Event Dashboard and mobile app. You can also find food trucks located in the Grand Plaza outside of the front entrance of the convention center.
Room 112 (located on the main level) is designated as the First Aid station for any medical assistance needed during the event.
Yes, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our renowned trade show in 2025, MD&M West, we changed the name of our umbrella event from Informa Markets Engineering West (IME West) to MD&M West. Originally co-located with ATX West, D&M West, Plastec West, and WestPack, we are breaking down the barriers into one unified event that features interconnected industry sectors such as MedTech, Automation, Design & Manufacturing, Plastics, and Packaging. Our special focus on your specialty is not changing. One MD&M unites a community of multiple special interests who all share a single goal – to advance their knowledge, contacts and progress in the world of high specification advanced manufacturing.
Go onto our website, and on the registration page enter the promo code you received.
You can register on-site and will pay the onsite registration fee of $199.