World Pultrusion Conference

Visit the most important event in Europe in the market for pultruded fiber reinforced materials!

The European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) in cooperation with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) invites you to the 18th World Pultrusion Conference which takes place on March 05th-06th, 2026 in Valencia, Spain.

This conference takes place every two years and is the meeting point of the European and worldwide Pultrusion Industry.
Practical presentations about innovative applications, technologies and processes as well as current market trends and developments are on the agenda.
This World Pultrusion Conference takes place again in the week before the JEC World Composites Show (March 10th-12th, 2026, Paris).

The presentation language will be English.
Further information and the full programm will follow soon!

We appreciate very much welcoming you in Valencia!

Inquiries should be requested by email: info@pultruders.com

CALL FOR PAPERS

The presentations are to document innovations in the following subject areas of pultruded reinforced plastics:

  • Market development in Europe, USA, Asia
  • Innovative applications
  • New Markets: Ideas for potential new applications with pultruded shapes or systems
  • Sustainability: Technical possibilities, recycling, etc.
  • Raw materials
    • Development of fibres
    • Development of resins
  • Construction / Testing / Calculation
  • Processes

Deadline for paper submission: September 05th, 2025

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ABOUT

The European Pultrusion Technology Association was created in 1989 by a group of leading European pultruders with the mission of supporting the growth of the pultrusion industry by maximising external communication efforts and encouraging knowledge sharing between members. Since 2006, the association has existed under the umbrella of the AVK – Federation of Reinforced Plastics in Frankfurt, Germany. Membership of EPTA is open to all companies and individuals worldwide wishing to further the application of pultruded profiles. For further information visit http://www.pultruders.com

Further information
Dr. Elmar Witten
Secretary
EPTA c/o AVK
Tel: +49 69 2710770
Email: elmar.witten@avk-tv.de 

ACMA

The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) is the world’s largest composites industry trade group. We are manufacturers, material and equipment suppliers, distributors, academia and end users, dedicated to growing the composites market. We serve our members and the industry by promoting the competitive advantage and versatility of composite materials. ACMA offers composites industry educational resources through the CAMX – Composites and Advanced Materials Expo, conferences, the Education Hub, and the Certified Composites Technician (CCT®) program. We develop standards and specifications that drive preference for the use of composites in place of traditional materials. We lead advocacy efforts via legislative and regulatory channels to achieve a more viable composites industry. Together, we are shaping the future of composites. Learn more at http://www.acmanet.org.

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