Initiative reinforces international presence of the converted plastics industry, expands business opportunities, and positions Brazil among the leading global suppliers in the sector
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From May 7 to 13, Think Plastic Brazil coordinates the participation of a Brazilian delegation at Interpack 2026, held in Düsseldorf, Germany, the world’s leading trade show for the packaging and processing sector. Recognized as the most important event in the Western world in the segment, the meeting brings together about three thousand exhibitors and is expected to attract more than 170,000 visitors from approximately 150 countries, mostly high-level executives and purchasing decision-makers, which reinforces the highly qualified character of the fair.
Think Plastic Brazil is a portfolio of solutions for the converted plastic products sector in the internationalization process for strategic markets, carried out through a partnership between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and the INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute).
Brazil’s presence at the fair has the central objective of positioning the country on the radar of the largest global packaging consumers, consolidating Brazil as a competitive, innovative, and reliable supplier. Think Plastic Brazil has participated in Interpack since 2005, without interruptions, and reaches its seventh consecutive edition in 2026, strengthening a strategy based on continuous presence and the building of long-term relationships.
The project will bring 16 Brazilian companies to the event gathered at the Brazil Pavilion, an 88-square-meter space that combines individualized service areas with an integrated presentation of the national industry.
The companies will present innovative solutions in rigid and flexible plastic packaging, with a focus on performance, sustainability, circular economy, and production efficiency. Among the highlights are products aimed at high global demand segments, such as pet food packaging, PET disposables, solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, and cosmetic packaging. These segments dialogue directly with the main themes of Interpack 2026, such as Smart Manufacturing and Innovative Materials, which evidence advances in sophisticated materials, monomaterials, renewable-based solutions, and technologies focused on circularity.
In addition to following trends, the Brazilian participation seeks to generate concrete business. In the six previous editions of Interpack, Think Plastic Brazil accumulated more than US$ 64 million in business, considering immediate results and post-event projections. In 2023 alone, Brazilian companies held 624 meetings, which resulted in US$ 1.45 million in business closed during the fair and an additional expectation of US$ 12.6 million in the following months.
For 2026, the goal is to conduct about 480 business meetings, with a forecast of US$ 800,000 in contracts closed during the event and US$ 3.2 million in negotiations over the following 12 months. The focus is on the connection with distributors, representatives, and end-users of packaging, especially those looking for suppliers with production scale, certified quality, and international competitiveness.
“Participation in Interpack significantly expands the international visibility of Brazilian companies and opens new business opportunities in strategic markets. We are taking a qualified group to the event, prepared to meet global demands with innovative and sustainable solutions,” says Carlos Moreira, Executive Director of INP and project director at Think Plastic Brazil.
The initiative seeks to strengthen Brazil’s image as a strategic partner in the packaging sector. The continuous presence at the event contributes to consolidating the international perception of a mature industry, with relevant installed capacity, diversity of solutions, and a complete production chain.
The action integrates the continuous strategy of Think Plastic Brazil to promote the national industry abroad, encouraging exports, attracting investments, and strengthening the image of Brazil as a competitive and innovative supplier in the packaging sector.
Meet some companies:
Embaquim
Embaquim, a pioneer in Bag-in-Box in Brazil, developed the Bag on Farm, a sterile, collapsible, and 100% recyclable packaging solution that allows the production of biological inputs directly on farms, functioning as a cell multiplication reactor with industrial-level technology. The innovation decentralizes production, increases efficiency, reduces logistical costs, and favors more sustainable practices, having been recognized in 2025 with the Grandes Cases and ABRE awards.
GDM
GDM Plásticos is a Brazilian company with more than 30 years of experience in the plastic packaging sector, specialized in the development of flexible solutions for different industry segments. Throughout its trajectory, it stands out for the production of technical films and high-quality packaging for areas such as food, hygiene, and industrial products. With a focus on innovation, production efficiency, and sustainability, the company continuously invests in technology and process improvement, consolidating itself as a reliable partner for brands seeking performance and added value.
Inplac
Inplac is a Brazilian flexible plastic packaging company, a reference in Latin America in valve bags, headquartered in Biguaçu. It operates in various sectors offering customized solutions with a focus on quality, innovation, and technology.
Packing Group
Packing Group is a Brazilian company based in Valinhos, specialized in industrial packaging solutions, with a focus on products such as big bags (FIBCs) and flexible packaging for various sectors. The company stands out for the quality, innovation, and customization of its products, serving both the national and international markets.
Parnaplast
Parnaplast is a Brazilian company specialized in the production of flexible plastic packaging, with operations in various industrial segments. It stands out for its focus on quality, innovation, and development of customized solutions, meeting the demands of the national market with efficiency and competitiveness. It is a specialist in barrier packaging and films, creating protection solutions for products.
Oben Group
Oben Group is a global company with more than 30 years of experience, specialized in the production of high-performance plastic films, such as BOPP, BOPET, CPP, and special films for flexible packaging. With an industrial presence in several countries in the Americas and Europe, the company serves sectors such as food, hygiene, pharmaceuticals, and industry in general, offering solutions that combine innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. With strong investment in technology and international expansion, Oben Group stands out for the quality of its products and the ability to develop customized solutions, positioning itself as a strategic partner for companies seeking high performance and competitiveness in packaging.
Valgroup
Valgroup is a Brazilian company with more than 45 years of experience, specialized in the production of plastic packaging and sustainable solutions for various segments, such as food, beverages, hygiene, and cleaning. With a global presence and operations in several countries, the company acts in an integrated way across the entire plastic chain, from production to recycling, with a focus on circular economy. Recognized for innovation and continuous investment in technology, Valgroup develops high-performance products aligned with market demands and ESG practices, consolidating itself as a strategic partner for major brands in Brazil and abroad.
Videplast
Videplast is a Brazilian company with more than 30 years of experience, specialized in the production of flexible plastic packaging for various segments, such as food, beverages, hygiene, cleaning, and industry in general. Headquartered in Videira (SC), the company stands out for the manufacture of technical films and customized solutions that combine quality, resistance, and efficiency. With a focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, Videplast continuously invests in the modernization of its processes and the development of high-performance products, positioning itself as a strategic partner for brands seeking competitiveness and added value in their packaging.
Zaraplast
Zaraplast is a Brazilian company with more than 50 years of experience, specialized in the production of flexible plastic packaging for sectors such as food, beverages, hygiene, cleaning, and industry in general. With an international presence and production units in Brazil and abroad, the company stands out for offering innovative solutions, including technical films and high-performance structures. With strong investment in technology, sustainability, and circular economy, Zaraplast develops packaging that combines quality, safety, and efficiency, consolidating itself as a strategic partner for major brands seeking high performance and innovation.
About Think Plastic Brazil
Think Plastic Brazil started its activities with 38 companies and, over the last 20 years, has expanded its participation to more than 250 companies. During this period, the Portfolio promoted 4,773 participations of companies in the industry in 240 projects specifically for Trade Promotion, resulting in 64,366 meetings. The economic impact was significant, with more than US$1.247 billion in business generated and a total investment of US$12.338 million, achieving an impressive ROI of US$101.04 for every dollar invested.
For those interested in buying from Brazil and contacting Brazilian companies associated with Think Plastic Brazil directly, please contact cristina.sacramento@thinkplasticbrazil.com and daniela.ornelas@thinkplasticbrazil.com via email or visit the website (https://thinkplasticbrazil.com/en/home-en/). Think Plastic Brazil is a non-profit, non-commissioned organization that can facilitate your direct contact with Brazilian producers.
About INP
Founded in 1989, the Brazilian Plastic Institute – INP arises amid the process of globalization and the need to make the plastic market more competitive internationally. Its strength and representativeness are the results of the union of the Brazilian Processed Plastic and Recycling Industry (ABIPLAST), the Brazilian Association of the Chemical Industry (ABIQUIM), and the Union of Synthetic Resin Industries in the State of São Paulo (SIRESP).
As a sectoral technological body, the INP’s is to be the focal point for the entire plastics production chain in Brazil. To this end, the body maintains an extensive workforce qualification program, promotes access to the most modern technologies, especially for small and medium-sized companies, and develops Technical Standards so that products with better quality be manufactured.
About ApexBrasil
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investments to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy.
In order to achieve its goals, ApexBrasil carries out several trade promotion initiativesaimed at promoting Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and trade missions, business rounds, support to the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs, visits of foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure, among other business platforms that also aim at strengthening the Brazil brand.
The Agency also acts in a coordinated way with public and private players to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil with a focus on strategic sectors for the development of the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.
