pinfa at Electro-Plast 2026
Fire safety was a central theme across multiple sessions and pinfa presented the wide range of PIN FR solutions available. The 6th edition of Electro-Plast, Brussels, April 2026, brought together around 150 participants from across the electrical and electronic plastics value chain, including formulators, compounders, OEMs and technology providers. With a booth in the exhibition area, pinfa actively engaged with conference participants on fire safety challenges in electrical and electronic applications, particularly in the context of electrification, evolving regulatory requirements and sustainability objectives.
A strong impression from this year’s Electro-Plast event was the high level of technical engagement. Exchanges underlined the need for continued dialogue across the value chain on how to maintain high levels of fire safety while materials and system requirements evolve. Discussions focused on the need for robust, reliable PIN flame retardant and smoke suppressant solutions. These must deliver proven fire performance whilst responding to pressure on material choices driven by regulatory developments, substance restrictions and customer expectations in demanding electrical, electronic and mobility applications. The conference highlighted how electrification and miniaturisation are raising fire safety requirements, notably through higher operating temperatures, compact designs and more complex electronic architectures. Participants repeatedly stressed that fire safety must remain a non-negotiable design criterion, alongside sustainability and performance considerations.
Electro-Plast 2026 confirmed the importance of early and open exchange between material suppliers, formulators and OEMs to ensure that future materials solutions remain both safe and fit for purpose, through a safe and sustainable by design (SSbD) approach. Proactive reformulation should anticipate regulations such as regulatory restrictions on brominated FRs, PFAS restrictions (PTFE - flaming-drip prevention) and the expected EU End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation recycling requirements (25% recycled content in plastics in new vehicles / 30% recycling from end-of-life vehicles).
Electro-Plast 2026, Polymers & Plastics in Electrical and Electronic Applications, 20-22 April Brussels https://www.electro-plast.com/
Next year’s Electro-Plast is announced for 6-7 April 2027, Brussels.
