SPE automotive -TPO Conference 2026 Troy, MI, USA.

The SPE® TPO Global Automotive Conference is recognized as one of the most important international events dedicated to engineered polyolefins for the automotive and mobility industries. Bringing together material suppliers, compounders, tier suppliers, technology providers, and OEMs, the conference serves as a key platform for showcasing the latest innovations in materials, processing technologies, lightweighting, sustainability, and vehicle electrification.

From September 28-30, 2026, IMI will participate in the event at the Detroit Marriott Troy, Michigan (USA). Visit us at Booth #47  to discover our latest talc solutions for automotive TPO applications and discuss current market and technology trends with our experts.

As part of the conference’s technical program, IMI’s Product & Development Application Manager, Eng. Piergiovanni Ercoli Malacari, will present the following paper:

This paper presents IMI’s latest talc portfolio for automotive TPO applications, demonstrating how different particle-size grades, from standard to ultrafine, can be leveraged to optimize the balance between stiffness, impact resistance, and dimensional stability.

Through a comprehensive evaluation based on consistent compounding and testing methodologies, the research highlights the relationship between particle size and material performance, while benchmarking results against established high-brightness talc grades commonly used in automotive TPO compounds.

We look forward to connecting with industry professionals, sharing technical expertise, and discussing innovative solutions for the next generation of high-performance automotive materials.