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K - The international trade fair for innovations in the plastics and rubber industry

K is considered the leading international trade fair in the plastics and rubber industry. Each time, the event attracts a large number of professionals from production, processing and related sectors such as mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, electronics, medical technology, the packaging industry and the construction industry from all over the world to find out about the latest innovations and make valuable contacts. A wide range of products and services in the fields of machinery, equipment, raw materials and measuring technology will be presented.

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Product categories of K 2025

K 2025 offers a wide range of topics around machinery and equipment, including plastics processing as well as machinery for reprocessing and recycling. Also represented are the sectors of semi-finished products & technical parts as well as a variety of raw materials and auxiliary materials, such as thermoplastics, elastomers, resins, compounds and intermediate products. In addition, companies will present their products and services in the field of IT services and leasing for the production of plastics. In addition, representatives from science and consulting can be found at the plastics fair.

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Young talents visiting the construction of K 2025 at Messe Düsseldorf; Copyright: DSTNCTVE

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10.09.2025

VDMA Young Talents Visit Messe Düsseldorf Ahead of K 2025

On 9 September 2025, a group of students and apprentices from the VDMA Young Talents initiative visited Messe Düsseldorf.

Robot “August” marking the exhibition halls at K 2025; copyright: August

25.08.2025

K 2025 Preparations Underway: Robot "August" Marks Out the Halls

A new team member is already hard at work in the exhibition halls: robot "August". This autonomous helper now handles the hall layout marking.

Johanna Stritar from Covestro in a video podcast; Copyright: DSTNCTVE

11.08.2025

Now online: First Videopodcast Episode with Young Talent from Covestro

Johanna Stritar from Covestro kicks off the new podcast series featuring voices from the next generation of the plastics industry.

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Hot Topics of K 2025

The Power of Plastics! Green - Smart - Responsible

Hot topic circular economy at the K 2025

Shaping the circular economy

Plastic cycles must be closed. Let's set a good example!

Embracing digitalisation

The degree of digital networking influences the success of a company.

Caring about people

The focus is on responsible use of resources and future prospects for young professionals.

Way2K: Industry interviews on the way to the K

To set the mood for K 2025, the VDMA is giving representatives of the plastics machinery industry and all other stakeholders in the sector the opportunity to have their say in weekly interviews.

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Impressions and insights of K 2022

K 2022 - Trade fair meets highest expectations

The K 2022 trade fair exceeded all expectations and set new standards in the industry. With an impressive variety of innovations and groundbreaking technologies, K 2022 shaped the future of the plastics and rubber industry. 176,000 trade visitors from all continents travelled to Düsseldorf for their most important industry event. Learn more about the highlights and successes of this groundbreaking event.

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