A delegation of 17 Brazilian companies presents sustainable solutions and high technology to the global market in Chicago.
Photo: Courtesy of Pack Expo International
Pack Expo International 2026, held in Chicago (USA) from October 18 to 21, brings together leading names in the sector to present technological innovations and trends shaping the future of the packaging segment. The event gathers thousands of exhibitors and visitors from over 40 industrial segments, consolidating itself as the premier business platform for the packaging and processing markets in North America.
In this context, the presence of Think Plastic Brazil — a portfolio of solutions for the internationalization of the converted plastics sector, created through a partnership between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute) — reinforces the strategy to expand the insertion of the Brazilian industry into the global market.
The Brazilian delegation brings together companies from various industry segments, presenting a diversified portfolio of rigid and flexible solutions, films, systems for liquids and viscous products, as well as options focused on recyclability and sustainability. In the Think Plastic Brazil collective booth, 14 industries participate, representing 13 different brands: Polionda, Nanox Tecnologia, Lion Group, Splack, Wyda, FFS Filmes, Embaquim, GDM Plásticos, Parnaplast, Spiltag, Zaraplast, Packing Group, and Valgroup (which is attending with two manufacturing plants).
In addition to the national pavilion, the strength of the Brazilian industry is further reinforced by portfolio brands participating in the fair with their own booths: Mega Goglio and Oben Group (represented at the event with two of its manufacturing units).
The group’s diversity reflects the maturity and innovative capacity of the Brazilian market in the face of global demands. More than a technological showcase, the trade show enables closer ties with international buyers and distributors, opening doors to strategic partnerships.
Among the participants, Think Plastic Brazil highlights a team of Experts formed by Embaquim, GDM Plásticos, Mega Goglio, Oben Group, Parnaplast, Spiltag, Valgroup, Zaraplast, and Packing Group. These companies arrive at the fair backed by consolidated track records and portfolios aimed at the most diverse packaging industry applications.
For Carlos Moreira, Brazilian Plastic Institute Executive Director and Think Plastic Brazil CPO, attendance at international trade shows is decisive for consolidating the country on the global stage.
“Taking Brazilian companies to internationally relevant events is a way to expand our industry’s visibility and bring solutions developed in the country closer to new markets and opportunities. The Brazilian participation in PACK EXPO reinforces the competitiveness of the national converted plastics industry in one of the world’s most strategic packaging markets. Our goal is to expand commercial connections, strengthen the sector’s image, and showcase how Brazilian companies have been developing innovative solutions aligned with global demands for efficiency and sustainability,” states Moreira.
Attendance at Pack Expo International 2026 is part of the calendar of global actions promoted by Think Plastic Brazil throughout the year. The initiative reaffirms the commitment to support national industries in their internationalization process, identifying opportunities and generating new business in the international market.
About the Companies
EMBAQUIM
Embaquim is a pioneer in Brazil in the production of bag-in-box systems and a leader in the Brazilian market for bags intended for cardboard boxes and metallic containers. Since the beginning of its operations in 1981, the company has established itself as a solid organization in both Brazilian and international markets, focused on research and development of packaging solutions. Its value lies in offering liquid and viscous packaging systems to the food and beverage, agricultural, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics industries to enhance their market distribution.
Mega Goglio
Part of the Italian Goglio Group, Mega Goglio has been a benchmark in flexible packaging in Brazil since 1993, with a strong presence in the pet food, food, agribusiness, and home & personal care segments. Recognized for quality, safety, and innovation, it features modern laboratories, a highly qualified team, and international certifications such as ISO 9001 and BRC Packaging Materials. With over 20 years of international activity, it exports to several continents and stands out for its commitment to sustainability through its Ecorreta® brand, dedicated to monomaterial, recycled, and renewable source packaging solutions aligned with global requirements and circularity trends.
GDM Plásticos
Founded in 2006, GDM Plásticos specializes in the production of flexible plastic packaging, focusing on excellence and innovation. Headquartered in Orleans (Santa Catarina), the company continuously invests in technology and has expanded its portfolio, which includes bags, flexible packaging, pre-stretched films, macro-perforated films, and heat-shrinkable films. Currently, it has more than 250 employees spread across three industrial parks.
Oben Group
A leader in the manufacture of plastic films in the Americas and Europe, with over 35 years of industry experience, Oben Group attends the event with the weight of two manufacturing units (experts). The company reaches more than 70 markets through its 16 plants and direct presence in 17 countries. During PACK EXPO, Oben will be located in the West Hall (Booth W-26110), where it will showcase its vast portfolio of high-performance and innovative solutions for the flexible packaging industry. Highlights on display include its comprehensive line of BOPP, BOPET, BOPE, BOPA, and CAST PP films, as well as specialized technologies such as Terphane® Reseal (a solution allowing packaging to be opened and resealed multiple times) and VMAT® (water-based coated films offering matte and soft-touch finishes). Oben Group stands out for delivering tailored solutions guided by efficiency, quality, and a global commitment to sustainability.
Packing Group
Packing Group was born in 1986 in Valinhos, São Paulo – Brazil, with production initially focused on valve bags for fertilizers, plastic tarpaulins, and agricultural films. Driven by technological expansion and the growth of its factory network, it began manufacturing high-performance packaging and coextruded multilayer films, as well as developing its exclusive Nano technology with enhanced mechanical properties.
Parnaplast
With over 50 years of operations, Parnaplast specializes in the development of films and packaging, combining technology, quality, and innovation to serve various segments. A member of the FCO Group since 2005, the company offers barrier packaging solutions for the food, meatpacking, dairy, hospital, and agricultural markets, among others, with a focus on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Spiltag
Spiltag operates in the development of rigid PET packaging solutions, serving mainly the personal care, cosmetics, perfumery, and Petcare markets. With a history marked by innovation, the company offers different formats and customization possibilities, in addition to investing in technology, quality, and sustainability. Its portfolio also incorporates recycled materials, reinforcing its commitment to more efficient solutions aligned with market demands.
Valgroup
With over 50 years in the market, Valgroup has become a benchmark in plastic production, processing, and recycling, with plants strategically located in Brazil and worldwide. Bringing together more than 7,500 employees across its plants, the company operates with the purpose of enhancing society’s quality of life through innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. Its portfolio encompasses complete solutions in rigid and flexible packaging, recycled resins, plastic films, and sustainable systems, contributing to the circular economy.
Zaraplast
Zaraplast is a leader in flexible packaging solutions, supplying a wide range of products to the food, beverage, healthcare, hygiene and cleaning, agribusiness, animal nutrition, civil construction materials, chemical and petrochemical, and fertilizer markets. With over 55 years of packaging industry experience and 4,000 employees, the brand is the first flexible packaging converter in Brazil to offer a complete line of more sustainable, lower-environmental-impact solutions made from recycled materials, ready-to-recycle structures, renewable sources, compostable, or biodegradable options.
Carlos Moreira
Brazilian Plastic Institute Executive Director and Think Plastic Brazil CPO
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 the participation of 4,773 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 richard.assis@thinkplasticbrazil.com via email or visit the website thinkplasticbrazil.com. 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) and the Union of Synthetic Resin Industries in the State of São Paulo (SIRESP).
As a sectoral technological body, the INP’s goal 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) promotes Brazilian products and services abroad and attracts foreign investments to strategic industries of the Brazilian economy. To reach its goals, ApexBrasil carries out diversified trade promotion actions aimed at promoting exports and valuing Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and trade missions, business roundtables, support for the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs, and visits by foreign buyers and influencers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure, among other business platforms that are also focused on strengthening “Brazil” as a brand.
The agency also acts in a coordinated manner with public and private actors to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors for the development of the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.
