Rubber Industry Trade Shows in the United States
A live, running list of rubber, plastics, and manufacturing trade shows across the United States – whether we attend, exhibit, or not. We keep this page updated as organizers announce dates. Follow a show name for the official event site.
Last updated: October 17, 2026.
Rubber & Polymer Shows
- Global Polymer Summit (GPS) – International Elastomer Conference + ITEC
September 27-30, 2027 – Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland, OH
The industry’s main event for rubber, elastomers, and tire manufacturing, combining the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC). Expo, technical meeting, and networking, hosted by the ACS Rubber Division. - ACS Rubber Division Spring Technical Meeting
2027 dates to be announced
Technical meeting of the Rubber Division, American Chemical Society – technical experts, researchers, and industry professionals on rubber science and manufacturing. - Silicone Expo USA
October 26-28, 2027 – Huntington Place, Detroit, MI
Dedicated to silicone and elastomer materials, part of Materials Week USA. (The 2026 edition was deferred by the organizer.)
Plastics, Molding & Contract Manufacturing
- NPE: The Plastics Show
May 3-7, 2027 – Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
The largest plastics trade show in the Americas, held every three years. Materials, molding machinery, and processing technology. - MD&M West / Plastec West / Pacific Design & Manufacturing
February 9-11, 2027 – Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Co-located shows covering medical device manufacturing, plastics, and design/contract manufacturing on the West Coast. - Design-2-Part Shows (regional, nationwide)
Upcoming: October 28-29, 2026 – Cincinnati, OH · November 18-19, 2026 – Oaks, PA · Spring 2027: Atlanta, Santa Clara, Irving, Uncasville, Schaumburg, Raleigh, Novi
Regional shows connecting OEM engineers and buyers with custom parts and contract manufacturing suppliers.
End-Market Shows (Automotive, HVAC, Testing, Agriculture)
- Automotive Testing Expo North America
October 27-29, 2026 – Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, MI
Automotive testing, development, and validation technologies. - SEMA Show
November 3-6, 2026 – Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
The premier automotive specialty-equipment show (trade-only; open to the public Friday, November 6). Tires, rubber components, and aftermarket parts. - AAPEX – Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo
November 3-5, 2026 – Venetian Expo & Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV
Automotive aftermarket parts and components, running alongside SEMA week. - AHR Expo
January 25-27, 2027 – McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
The major HVACR show – heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and components. - World Ag Expo
February 9-11, 2027 – International Agri-Center, Tulare, CA
One of the largest annual agricultural equipment shows – machinery, components, and ag technology.
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