By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder
The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) is a three-day showcase encompassing cutting-edge technologies and innovations set to take place on March 18-20, 2025, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The expo will offer attendees an expansive exhibit hall, educational sessions, a first look at the newest plastics machinery and a variety of networking opportunities.
The Convention Center will open on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.PTXPO tickets can be purchased online through March 20, 2025, for the price of $70; use promocode AMBA100 for a FREE expo hall pass.
American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) will be exhibiting at the event – stop by booth #1436. AMBA will be promoting two of its premier benchmarking reports, including the 2025 Business Forecast Report andits recent 2024 Wage and Salary Report. The 2024 AMBA Wage and Salary Report features high, low and average rates of pay across over 50 job classifications commonly found in mold building. The 2025 AMBA Business Forecast Report provides an in-depth analysis of past, current and anticipated business conditions. The reports are available to purchase for AMBA members and nonmembers; however, “sneak peeks” can be viewed by attendees at PTXPO.
The American Mold Builder also will be at booth #1436, and attendees will be able to pick up the latest issue of
the magazine.
AMBA member exhibitors are gearing up to showcase the latest innovations, giving a firsthand look at cutting-edge technologies and equipment within the molding industry. For three days, it’s a prime opportunity to join fellow molders, moldmakers, brand owners, OEMs and their suite of suppliers to explore, learn and connect. Examples of the newest machinery and applications to be showcased include blow molding machines for packaging, extrusion-specific dies, conveying systems and more. Processors in the moldmaking pavilion will be available to provide real-time solutions and valuable insight to attendees regarding their operations. Be sure to stop by the AMBA member exhibitors featured in the box below.
The expo will be organized into major process pavilions, featuring over 200 exhibitors. This gives attendees the ability to easily plan their show experience and navigate the exhibitor floor. The pavilion categories include 3D printing, auxiliary equipment, extrusion and thermoforming, injection and blow molding, materials, moldmaking, recycling, and robotics and automation.
In addition, there will be educational opportunities with leading industry experts on topics such as sustainability, workforce development, new technologies, supply chain management, sourcing and more.
In planning for the show, be sure to visit MyPTXPO Planner on the website. There, attendees can create a show account that helps them coordinate appointments, add exhibitors and products, highlight educational sessions and more.
For more information on PTXPO 2025 and to find AMBA-member exhibitors, visit www.plasticstechnologyexpo.com.
AMBA Member Exhibitors
Alliance – Booth #1426
American Mold Builders Association –Booth #1436
Bales Metal Surface Solutions – Booth #1231
Crystallume – Booth #1234
Custom Etch, Inc. – Booth #1509
Decatur Mold – Booth #1524
DME Company – Booth #1314
DMS – Booth #1614
Duro-Chrome Industries, Inc. –Booth #1535
Dynamic Tool – Booth #1338
Eden Mold Company – Booth #936
HASCO – Booth #909
INCOE Corp. – Booth #1330
Kruse Analysis – Booth #1337
Legacy Precision Molds – Booth #1035
M.R. Mold and Engineering –Booth #1236
Mastip, Inc. – Booth #1219
Maximum Mold Group – Booth #1240
Minco Tool and Mold – Booth #1518
Moldmaking Technology – Booth #1235
Oerlikon HRSflow – Booth #821
Omega Tool, Inc. – Booth #1331
Osco, Inc. – Booth #1715
PCS Company – Booth #1123
Progressive Components – Booth #1109
Self Lube – Booth #1514
Slide Products, Inc. – Booth #1427
The American Mold Builder – Booth #1436
Triangle Tool – Booth #1028
Uddeholm USA – Booth #1327
Vincent Tool Tech Corp. – Booth #1326
Westminster Tool – Booth #1429