SPE Central Europe was present with its own stand at the Circularity Days for two days. The event is considered a central platform for exchange on the circular economy, sustainable production, and resource-efficient manufacturing—particularly in the context of the automotive industry and plastic applications. Accordingly, the professional dialogue on current developments and solution approaches in…
On May 20 and 21, the SPE AutomotiveAward will be presented at Circularity Days in Wolfsburg – the joint platform of the Materials Symposium and Future Automotive Production Conference (FAPC), bringing together science and industry for the development of circular production solutions. The focus is on sustainable materials and closed material loops – an approach…
SPE Central Europe showcased the winning components of the AutomotiveAward 2025 at PIAE 2026 in Baden-Baden This year, SPE Central Europe was represented with an exhibition stand at PIAE in Baden-Baden, the annual VDI Congress on Plastics in Automotive Engineering, which took place on March 18 and 19, 2026. The focus was on the…
37th Annual General Meeting of SPE Central Europe on November 24, 2025, at Kastens Hotel Luisenhof, Hanover The International Society for Plastics Technology (e.V.) / SPE Central Europe looks back on a successful Annual General Meeting. President Bernard Rzepka and Klaus Fricke welcomed members and guests and thanked all sponsors for their support. The…
SPE Central Europe at TECHNOMER 2025: Innovation Driver between Industry and Universities On November 6 and 7, 2025, SPE Central Europe presented itself with its own exhibition stand at the 29th International Technical Conference TECHNOMER at Chemnitz University of Technology. The event is considered an important meeting point for professionals from research and industry…
Innovations for more sustainable vehicles
New Materials, Circularity, and Ingenious Technologies
SPE Central Europe inspired Master’s students with practical insights into current plastic and automotive innovations. The exchange with industry experts and the live competition made the bridging of the gap between theory and practice tangible.
Due to high demand and to give even more innovative projects the opportunity to participate,
Inexpressibly sad, infinitely grateful—countless memories that will remain. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf Fernengel, co-founder of our association
