Featuring solutions in flexible and rigid packaging, films, masterbatches, and circular economy, the Brazilian delegation arrives in Bogotá for the main plastics and rubber trade show in the Andean region, which gathered over 39,000 visitors in 2024.
Colombiaplast — Photo: Event archive
Between September 28 and October 2, 2026, Brazil presence at Colombiaplast in Bogotá (Colombia) will feature 28 companies brought together by 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 the INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute). Held at Corferias, the trade show is one of the main meeting points for the plastics, rubber, and converting industries in Latin America. In its 2024 edition, it gathered over 39,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors, and 18 countries.
In this edition, the Brazilian delegation will present products, technologies, and solutions across different segments, such as flexible and rigid packaging, plastic films, masterbatches, and applications for the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, agribusiness, and pet food sectors, as well as solutions focused on sustainability and circular economy. This movement reinforces the Brazilian presence in a strategic market: according to data released by the event organizers, the plastics sector accounts for about 15% of Colombia’s manufacturing industrial GDP, with an annual consumption exceeding 1.3 million tons.
The Colombiaplast 2026 agenda centers around circular economy as its main pillar under the theme “Circularity in action: innovation, traceability, and applied sustainability” — a concept that aligns directly with the portfolio of recycled resins, technical films, and sustainable packaging brought to the event by part of the Brazilian companies.
“Colombiaplast is a strategic opportunity to expand the presence of Brazilian companies in a market with immense potential for the plastics and packaging sector. The diversity of solutions presented at the fair demonstrates the capability of the Brazilian industry and strengthens connections with buyers and partners throughout Latin America,” states Carlos Moreira, Brazilian Plastic Institute Executive Director and Think Plastic Brazil CPO.
The 28 participating companies are: BOMPACK, Canguru Embalagens, Cristal Embalagens, Cristal Master, Cromex, Delgo, Dispafilm do Brasil, Duomo, Embaquim, Eurocel, GDM Plásticos, Gerresheimer, Globoplast, Grupo Copobras, INPLAC, INPLASUL, Lion Group, Mega Goglio, Nanox, Pabovi Mangueiras S.A., Plaszom, Polymex, Qualyvac Envases Flexibles, Sommaplast, Valgroup, Videplast (with two Group units), and Wyda.
Among the participants, Think Plastic Brazil also features a group of Experts, formed by companies with broad experience and a consolidated footprint in the sector: Canguru Embalagens, Cromex, Embaquim, GDM Plásticos, Gerresheimer, Globoplast, Grupo Copobras, INPLAC, Mega Goglio, Valgroup, and Videplast (with two Group units).
About the Companies
Canguru Embalagens: With nearly 50 years of operations, the company is a benchmark in flexible packaging production. Founded in 1970, it started its activities manufacturing plastic bags and expanded its portfolio over the years. Headquartered in Criciúma (SC), it stands out for its pioneering work in flexographic printing, technology, and graphic quality, serving different market segments.
Cromex: With over 50 years of experience, Cromex exports to around 40 countries and boasts a structure that includes the largest masterbatch plant in South America. The company also features a Research and Development laboratory equipped for testing and analysis, as well as a specialized team dedicated to development and technical assistance.
Embaquim: A pioneer in Brazil in bag-in-box production and a market leader in bags for cardboard boxes and metallic containers, the company has operated since 1981 in developing packaging solutions. Its portfolio serves food and beverage, agribusiness, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetic industries with solutions for liquid and viscous products.
GDM Plásticos: Founded in 2006, the company specializes in flexible plastic packaging production, focusing on innovation and technology. Headquartered in Orleans (SC), it employs over 250 employees across three industrial plants, offering products such as bags, flexible packaging, pre-stretched films, macro-perforated films, and shrink films.
Gerresheimer: A global company specializing in the development of primary pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery systems, and solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, health, and cosmetics sectors. The company combines technology and innovation to develop solutions catering to healthcare industry needs, from concept development to global scale manufacturing.
Globoplast: With a consolidated footprint in the plastic packaging market, the company is a benchmark in tube manufacturing for sectors such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, veterinary, food, and chemicals. Its portfolio includes conventional and multilayer models developed in various shapes and finishes.
Grupo Copobras: Founded in 1970, Grupo Copobras operates in domestic and international markets with a broad portfolio of plastic packaging and disposable products, including cups, plates, trays, as well as rigid and flexible solutions. With several manufacturing units across Brazil, the company invests in innovation, quality, and sustainability.
INPLAC: Operating since 1974 in flexible plastic packaging development, the company maintains continuous investments in technology and production capacity. Currently, it offers monolayer, laminated, and coextruded solutions up to seven layers, serving various industrial sectors with structures and shapes tailored to each application’s needs.
Mega Goglio: Founded in 1993 and member of the Italian Goglio Group, Mega Goglio Latam develops and produces flexible packaging with a strong presence in the pet food segment. For over 25 years, it has developed sector-focused solutions combining technical performance, safety, quality, and sustainability.
Valgroup: With over 50 years in the market, Valgroup operates in plastic production, converting, and recycling, with units in Brazil and abroad. The company brings together solutions in rigid and flexible packaging, recycled resins, plastic films, and sustainable systems, contributing to circular economy development.
Videplast: With a consolidated presence in the plastics sector, the company develops technical films and flexible packaging for industrial, agricultural, and consumer applications. Its portfolio combines technology, strength, and performance with ongoing investments in production processes and market-driven solution development.
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. 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) 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.
