NPE is held, is every 3 years.

In 2012 the tradeshow NPE - The International Plastics Showcase served as a presentation platform for 1933 exhibitors. These tradeshow exhibitors presented their companies and services on a total of 87323 sqm at NPE. 40385 visitors came to NPE to inform themselves on the latest trends and innovations in the following main exhibit sectors: Materials, machinery, controls, auxiliary equipment, moldmaking, robotics, automation.