Ran Sharon

The Plastics Recycling World Expo is a must-attend event, here's why.

The Plastics Recycling World Expo will provide the opportunity to meet leading suppliers to plastics recyclers offering the full range of sorting, washing, size reduction and recycling equipment as well as materials, additives, and relevant services.

Why you should visit:

Source new systems, technologies and solutions from 200+ exhibitors
Network with other stakeholders within your industry
Increase your technical knowledge through training seminars, business debates, and industry panels
Take advantage of the venue’s central location with Germany's industrial heartland
Put your questions to the experts in a face-to-face environment
Stay up-to-date with new challenges and opportunities within the plastics recycling industry

Located in the heart of Essen

The Plastics Recycling World Expo benefits from the MESSE ESSEN's modern exhibition halls, excellent access, plentiful on-site car parking, and a range of hotels within short walking distance.

Conveniently located in the heart of German’s Ruhr Valley, Essen is readily accessible by car and public transport from major industrial hubs in Germany, Benelux, France and beyond. In addition, it is just a 20-minute drive from Düsseldorf airport. Making the same journey by train takes under 60 minutes and costs less than €10.

Exhibitors

Speakers

Ran Sharon
Clariter
President and CEO

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Ran J. Sharon is an entrepreneur and businessman who, for twenty years, has led various ventures from the early concept stage to successful rollout and expansion.

With his affinity for business strategy, persuasive trade tactics, and a strong focus on team cohesion, he oversees the development and global expansion as President and CEO of Clariter - a global clean-tech company whose proprietary technology delivers an innovative solution for the world's plastic waste problem. Rather than recycling, Clariter prefers upcycling post-consumer plastic waste into advanced oils, solvents, and waxes within a uniquely circular economic model.

Previously, Ran founded Kornelius Group, an entrepreneurial investment and consulting business specialising in non-convertible debentures (NCD) companies. In line with Kornelius' expansion, Ran co-founded the IIF Group (formerly, the Internet Investment Fund), a holding and investment company that he later sold.

He frequently lectures at Harvard, London Business School, and elsewhere, on topics related to entrepreneurship, green economy, and effective networking. His activities are spread over Poland, South Africa, the USA, Luxemburg, and Israel.

Ran holds a Doctoral Degree in jurisprudence and political science (1995) from ELTE University, Budapest, Hungary (Doctoral Thesis about "Double Taxation Treaties between Israel, Poland, and Hungary" (With High Honour). He is a graduate of the YPO/LBS Programme (5 years) at the Alumni of London Business School (LBS), London, GB, as well as a graduate of the HBS/YPO PPL programme (13 years) at the Alumni of Harvard Business SCHOOL (HBS), Boston, USA. He is a member of the Young President Organization (YPO) and is the winner of the prestigious Global Best of the Best Award.

Session

30 September 13:45-14:05
A holistic approach to circularity: the disruptive solution for the plastic industry

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What our visitors say

"I have received more quality leads in one day of this event than a whole week at other shows."

Bernhard Gabauer, Head of Segment Plastics, Bühler

"I really enjoyed the exhibition, it was good to speak about the problems we face within the industry, the trends in the market and innovation, laws and legislation, equipment development and connecting with experts. Great package all in one!"

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"Great place for networking and for learning about future trends."

Visitor

"The Compounding World Expo is the only place to see specifically what you need to see in processing and formulating and what different countries are doing in compounding."

George Diamond, Continental Compounders

"Very interesting presentations and technical content useful for our business."

Visitor

"I learnt many things about recycling and met many suppliers with interesting proposals."

Visitor

"I met with a broad range of companies across the industry, not limited to recyclers or equipment manufacturers. Congratulations for this successful exhibition!"

Visitor

"Very interesting presentations and panel discussions. It was a well organised and a very interesting show. Thank you!"

Visitor

"Met many interesting people and companies who are interested in our technologies."

Visitor

"Extremely rich in content, very good speakers, I had a very good time."

Vijay Habbu, Reliance Industries

"Looking forward to next year!"

Customer Experience Advisor, NSL Analytical

"Great conference!"

Sr. Market Development, Westlake Chemical

"The Compounding World Expo was a very well attended show!"

Director Plastics Technology, ENTEC POLYMERS

"I liked the inclusion of various industries at the expo."

Lab Manager, American Colors, Inc.

"Great mix of visitors and suppliers that attended. Much better than recent other compounding shows."

Business Manager, Zoltek Corporation - A Toray Company

"Look forward to the coming editions of this exhibition!"

Sales Director, Kamadur

"Good first time show, really enjoyed the breadth of topics from the various expos."

Business Manager, Ingenia Polymers Corp

"My first time at the show was an excellent experience!"

Production Supervisor, Genova Plastics Inc

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