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Hot Topics

Thinking. Rethinking. Lateral thinking. Thinking out of the box. - The industry's key themes were discussed among exhibitors and visitors.

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Specials

Specials shows, discussions, events: the supporting programme covered trend-setting themes.

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Covid-19: Accessibility of Messe Düsseldorf

Due to the dynamic spread of the coronavirus and various decrees issued by the health authorities, we will use all available opportunities to work from home. In doing so, we will contribute to slowing the spread of Covid-19. From 6 to 17 April, Messe Düsseldorf will be in a company shutdown.

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K 2019

A Clear Signal for Responsible Handling of Plastics

Strong Impetus for Industry: High Propensity to Invest among the approx. 225,000 Trade Visitors from 165 Countries
Circular Economy is “Hottest Ticket” for the Global Plastics and Rubber Industries

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Hot Topics at K 2019

Taking up the current challenges, around 3,200 international exhibitors will be showing you the latest developments and groundbreaking innovations in the plastics and rubber industry. The current challenges of our era not only will be among the hot topics touched on at the exhibitors’ stands but will also be covered comprehensively in the supporting programme. We invite you to discuss with exhibitors and experts at K 2019!

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Plastics Industry 4.0

The level of digital interconnectivity influences your company’s success. Realising smart factories is now within reach.

Plastics for Sustainable Development

Nowadays it is not enough to evaluate materials solely based on their functionality. Their sustainability is gaining importance, as well.

Systems Integration

Exceptional times require exceptional materials. Polymers can be designed expediently and efficiently for the required application.

Young Professionals

Machines and technology are not the key players in our industrialised world. Humans take centre stage and achieve progress with their knowledge, experience and skill.

Plastics should not end up on the dump and certainly not in the environment. Plastics are valuable materials that should be recycled.

12.03.2020

Sustainable use of CO2 using a modified bacterium

Scientists have succeeded in reprogramming the diet of the bacterium E. coli in such a way that it can use formic acid or methanol as its sole source of nutrition. These simple organic compounds can be produced efficiently from carbon dioxide (CO2) by chemical processes, so that this greenhouse gas could be used sensibly in the future and its contribution to climate change could be reduced.

Main product categories at K 2019

Raw materials and auxiliaries

The materials of the future - from the best players in the industry.

Machinery and Equipment

World premieres and live demonstrations of complex production units.

Semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastics

Climate change offers huge opportunities above all for the plastics and rubber industry.

Services, research and science

International experts from science, research, institutions and service providers.

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Specials at K 2019

Plastics shape the future

The special show and it's exciting formats demonstrated how the future can be shaped with plastics.

Science Campus

The forum for research and teaching: universities, colleges and scientific institutions presented their latest research and got into dialogue with visitors.