The initiative reinforces the international presence of the national converted plastics industry and positions Brazil as a strategic partner for the Latin American packaging and processing market.
Photo Credit: Expo Pack México
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From June 2 to 5, Think Plastic Brazil coordinates the participation of a Brazilian delegation at Expo Pack México 2026, one of the premier international gatherings for the packaging and processing sectors in Latin America, to be held in Mexico City. The event brings together manufacturers, distributors, buyers, and specialists from several countries, establishing itself as a strategic platform for business generation and networking.
Think Plastic Brazil is a portfolio of solutions for the converted plastics products sector in the internationalization process for target markets, carried out through a partnership between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and the INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute).
Brazil’s participation in the trade show aims to strengthen the presence of the domestic converted plastics industry in the Latin American market, expanding commercial connections and showcasing solutions and innovations aligned with the sector’s main global demands. The initiative also reinforces the country’s role as a competitive supplier prepared to serve international markets with high quality.
At Expo Pack México 2026, Think Plastic Brazil coordinates the participation of 20 Brazilian companies, presenting solutions tailored for different segments of the packaging chain, including food, beverages, cosmetics, personal care, household cleaning, pharmaceuticals, and general industry.
The main highlight of the show is the opportunity to connect packaging suppliers with strategic buyers from all over Latin America, especially from the Mexican market, which is considered one of the most relevant industrial hubs in the region. The Brazilian participation seeks to expand the presence of national companies in markets with high growth potential and to strengthen long-term commercial relationships.
Beyond institutional visibility, the expectation is to generate concrete export opportunities, prospect distributors, and open new markets for the participating companies. This action is part of Think Plastic Brazil’s ongoing strategy to foster international business, encourage exports, and promote Brazil’s image as a benchmark for innovation and competitiveness in the converted plastics sector.
“Expo Pack México is currently one of the main gateways for the Brazilian converted plastics industry into Latin America. Think Plastic Brazil will take 20 Brazilian companies to the 2026 edition at an extremely strategic moment, with the Mexican market recording an annual growth of around 14% and expanding its relevance for the sector’s exports. Our participation reinforces Brazil’s positioning as a competitive, innovative supplier prepared to meet international demands,” states Carlos Moreira, Brazilian Plastic Institute Executive Director & Think Plastic Brazil CPO.
Service: * Venue: Expo Santa Fé, Mexico City.
- Dates: June 2 to 5.
- Booth Location: Booths 1438-1454 and 1542-1554.
About the Companies:
Antilhas
Antilhas presents solutions for unitization, protection, and transport of industrial loads, focusing on logistics efficiency, operational safety, and sustainability. For the show, the company will highlight technologies such as Stretch Hood, Shrink Hood, and FSC® certified paper packaging, tailored for different industrial segments and aligned with demands for circularity and waste reduction. Its participation also reinforces the company’s international expansion strategy in border Latin American markets, especially through the integration of operations in Brazil and Mexico, strengthening its regional presence with specialized technical support and innovative industrial solutions.
Canguru
Canguru Plásticos is one of the leading Brazilian companies in high-performance flexible packaging, with over 55 years of history, standing out for innovation, printing quality, and safety. A pioneer in flexographic printing in Brazil, it serves segments such as pet food, personal care, household cleaning, and food, offering solutions with high added value and distinct technologies. With heavy investments in R&D, sustainability, and international certifications, the company develops products like Nano Pack®, as well as customized structures that meet the demands of clients in Brazil and abroad, always focusing on performance, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
Copobras
Copobras is a Brazilian company with over 50 years of experience, specialized in manufacturing disposable plastic packaging solutions and EPS (expanded polystyrene) products. With industrial units distributed across the country, it serves various sectors such as food, beverages, and retail, offering items like cups, plates, trays, and thermal packaging. Recognized for quality, innovation, and production efficiency, Copobras continuously invests in technology and sustainability, developing solutions that combine convenience, safety, and lower environmental impact.
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-grade technology. This innovation decentralizes production, increases efficiency, reduces logistics costs, and promotes more sustainable practices, having been recognized in 2025 with the Grandes Cases and ABRE awards.
Fibrasa
Fibrasa is a Brazilian company with over 50 years of experience in the packaging sector, specialized in the production of plastic solutions, with an emphasis on PET packaging for the food, beverage, personal care, and household cleaning segments. Throughout its history, the company has continuously invested in technology, innovation, and sustainability, offering products that combine quality, safety, and production efficiency, consolidating itself as a strategic partner for brands seeking high performance and added value.
GDM
GDM Plásticos is a Brazilian company with more than 30 years of history in the plastic packaging sector, specialized in developing flexible solutions for different industrial segments. Throughout its trajectory, it has stood out for producing high-quality technical films and packaging for areas such as food, hygiene, and industrial products. Focusing on innovation, production efficiency, and sustainability, the company continuously invests in technology and process optimization, establishing itself as a reliable partner for brands seeking performance and added value.
Globoplast
Globoplast is a Brazilian company founded in 1997, based in Cajamar (SP), specialized in manufacturing plastic packaging, with an emphasis on tubes used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, veterinary, chemical, and food sectors. With over 25 years of experience, the company stands out for using advanced technology throughout the entire production process, offering customized solutions that combine quality, safety, and high performance. Recognized for innovation, Globoplast also invests heavily in sustainability—including achieving Net Zero Carbon certification—and in developing differentiated solutions, such as accessible packaging with lower environmental impact, consolidating itself as a strategic partner for brands looking for added value and reliability.
Inplac
Inplac is a Brazilian flexible plastic packaging company and a benchmark in Latin America for valve bags. Headquartered in Biguaçu, it operates across various sectors, offering customized solutions focused on quality, innovation, and technology.
Jaguar
With 45 years of history, Jaguar Plásticos is a benchmark in the housewares sector, standing out for its high technology and commitment to the circular economy. Present in the international market, the brand offers products that combine design and functionality, such as the Eco Nature line, made from 100% recycled raw materials. Jaguar constantly invests in innovation to bring the excellence of Brazilian plastics to the world.
Parnaplast
Parnaplast is a Brazilian company specialized in producing flexible plastic packaging, operating across several industrial segments. It stands out for its focus on quality, innovation, and the development of customized solutions, meeting domestic market demands with efficiency and competitiveness. It is a specialist in barrier packaging and films, creating protection solutions for products.
Valgroup
Valgroup is a Brazilian company with over 45 years of history, specialized in producing plastic packaging and sustainable solutions for various segments, such as food, beverages, personal care, and household cleaning. With a global presence and operations in multiple countries, the company works in an integrated manner across the entire plastics chain, from production to recycling, with a focus on the 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.
Zaraplast
Zaraplast is a Brazilian company with over 50 years of experience, specialized in producing flexible plastic packaging for sectors such as food, beverages, personal care, household cleaning, and general industry. With an international presence and manufacturing plants in Brazil and abroad, the company stands out for offering innovative solutions, including technical films and high-performance structures. With heavy investments in technology, sustainability, and the circular economy, Zaraplast develops packaging that combines quality, safety, and efficiency, consolidating itself as a strategic partner for major brands looking for 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.
