In November 2026, two events will put industrial transformation at the heart of discussions: COP31, taking place in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November, and French Industry Week, held across France from 16 to 22 November.
COP31 will be expected to bridge the gap between climate commitments and the resources needed to deliver them. Its outcomes will need to be assessed against several questions: will the decisions help accelerate emissions reductions? Will the funding announced be accessible and actually mobilised? Will the agreed policy directions give businesses sufficient certainty to invest?
A mixed outcome could combine progress in international cooperation with commitments that lack precision, funding that proves difficult to deliver, or persistent disagreements over the energy transition. It will therefore be important to distinguish between announcements, adopted decisions and the conditions for their implementation.
For industry, this distinction is essential. Transforming processes requires investment, skills and consistent public policy. It also depends on practical improvements whose effects can be assessed under real production conditions.
At MATISSART, these challenges relate directly to the design, thermal performance and maintenance of extrusion blow moulds. Optimising cooling, improving tooling reliability and extending service life through appropriate repairs are options to explore with each customer, according to their needs and measured results.
French Industry Week, from 16 to 22 November 2026, will also highlight the professionals who make these developments possible. Skills in design, machining, fitting and inspection are essential to turn industrial transformation objectives into practical solutions.
From 21 to 29 November, the European Week for Waste Reduction will build on these themes. Maintaining, repairing and adapting a mould, where its condition allows, helps extend its service life and make better use of existing resources.
Other upcoming events to watch
| Dates | Event | Why follow it? |
| 1–5 December 2026 | IPF Japan — Chiba, Japan | Explore plastics and rubber processing technologies. |
| 2–5 December 2026 | Plast Eurasia — Istanbul, Türkiye | Connect with the plastics industry: machinery, materials, moulds and recycling. |
For MATISSART, these events provide opportunities to keep abreast of technological developments and better understand customers’ needs for moulds, maintenance and production continuity.
