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Climate Protection

08.10.2024

One year to go until K 2025: trends that move the industry

With the motto "The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible", K 2025 is dedicated to the most important issues in the plastics and rubber industry.

In a year's time, it will be that time again: K 2025 will open its doors and bring the global plastics and rubber industry together in Düsseldorf. From October 8 to 15, 2025, K will once again be the place where innovations are presented, new trends are discussed, and contacts are forged. The industry is already looking ahead to what will be on the agenda in October 2025.

Climate Protection

08.10.2024

One year to go until K 2025: trends that move the industry

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Circular Economy

04.10.2024

Low-Carbon Plastics Production: Infinium and Borealis Partner up

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Recycling

02.10.2024

Recycling and reusing ABS plastics in-house

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Machinery & Plants

27.09.2024

EcoCompact® II: Enhanced 2-Meter Stretch Film Line with Maximum Flexibility

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Slitters with high efficiency - an article in COATING & CONVERTING | C2 EUROPE 102 | DECEMBER 2023

Slitters with high efficiency - an article published in COATING & CONVERTING C2 EUROPE 102 in December 2023.

Invitation to JURMET stand No 3G55

Dear Guests and Partners, Our team is excited to welcome you at our booth at K-Show 2025. We are going to present a new model of duplex slitter WINDER3 with top of the art deign and features as well...

Plastindia 2023 & Elecrama 2023 India,Flame Retardant chemicals ATH,Aluminium Hydroxide, Aluminium Trihydrate, Magnesium Hydroxide

Flame Retardant chemicals ATH ,Aluminium Hydroxide , Aluminium Trihydrate, Magnesium Hydroxide PLASTINDIA 2023 India ,1-5 February New Delhi , India & ELECRAMA Exhibittion Noida , India From 18-22...

Aluminium Trihydrate

6th Day of K 2022 and it's DIWALI festival of lights celebrations. We were there in k 2013 , k2016 , k2019 . Our next exhibition participation will be in Plastindia 2023 from 1 February 2023 to 5...

Celebrating K Show’s 70th anniversary & Chen Hsong’s 64th.

Let The Sparks Fly! K Show will once again be the global highlight this October for pioneering innovations and developments as well as visionary impulses. What began as a small consumer fair in...

Brazilian company concludes its participation at K 2022 with a highlight to an innovative recycled resin solution

The Brazilian company Plastiweber, that develops sustainable solutions for plastics, presented at K 2022 its polyethylene resin with one hundred percent of recycled content. During the trade fair,...

30th Anniversary

Established in the year 1992, NIKNAM CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED is engaged in manufacturing, exporting, and supplying of quality environment-friendly FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS & FILLERS for more...

60TH ANNIVERSARY

60 years have passed sometimes in calm and sometimes in stormy waters, but always keeping our gaze with the bright light of a lighthouse that guided our navigation. So many people have come and gone,...

Bryce Corporation order another two Universal Converting Equipment X8 Slitter Rewinders at K Exhibition

Following a meeting at K 2022 in Dusseldorf, Bryce Corporation has ordered another two Universal X8 slitting machines from Universal Converting Equipment. The Universal X8 is a highly automated...

AGENT / BUSINESS TIE UP

We BJS Engineers Pvt. Ltd an renowned and leading Manufacturer in India for Automatic Slotting Machines, CNC Pipe Threading Machines Single Head / Double Head with Both Side Threading simultaneously...

"Easy to use" concept in Gripper (EOAT) construction

Isn't it the goal of all of us to organise our daily processes as simply and time-savingly as possible? This is no different in Gripper (EOAT) construction and the use of AGS Grippers (End of Arm...

Revolutionizing the world of recycling with viscoZERO technology – PP, PS, PE and PET processible

At K2022, Starlinger viscotec presents a new product line to revolutionize plastics recycling: viscoZERO, the melt phase decontamination reactor for the production of food grade recycled polyolefin...

Meet us LIVE or VIRTUALLY at K Fair 2022

Let’s craft connections together! Our Talks Arena is the perfect place to meet and get inspired. We invite you to attend deep dive talks from experts and panel discussions on the most...

Röhm is moving towards climate neutrality – conserving resources with PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds

Climate-neutral production by 2050 Sustainable by design: PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds are durable and recyclable The proTerra brand suffix is the quality seal for sustainable products and services...

Innovative PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds at K 2022: the right solution for every industry trend

PLEXIGLAS® 8N plus for simple demolding and processing of complex injection-molded parts Neutral gray PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds with increased light transmittance in the red spectrum enable...

CHIMEI Launches Ecologue™ Sustainable Materials Portfolio at K 2022

CHIMEI Corporation has unveiled a new portfolio of sustainable materials under the Ecologue trademark, combining present innovations in recycling with future ambitions in bioplastics and zero-carbon...

Röhm Invests Worldwide

New sustainable technology for MMA production Expansion of capacities in Worms, Shanghai and Wesseling Increase in research and innovation activities Röhm is constantly advancing its growth strategy...

Meraxis and ClickPlastics cooperate on digital distribution

As of now, polymers from ClickPlastics AG are also available in the digital customer portal of Meraxis Group. ClickPlastics specializes in the exclusive distribution of plastic granules from Asian...

Press Kit for K 2022: “Crafting Connections With You”

At K 2022, the world's largest plastics trade show, Covestro will present innovative products and solutions that support the circular economy and climate neutrality. Developments from the areas of...

Ecologue™ Talks: Chemical Recycling in the Future of Acrylics

Join our talks at K 2022! This year, CHIMEI made a major breakthrough in developing chemically recycled acrylics for optical-grade applications. Our experts will share this solution, how it can serve...

Nano Pitch Preform Moulds

PETform has developed a new PET hot runner system allowing for an ultra compact mould pitch of 40 mm. Many components remain unchanged from previous generation, allowing common hot runner component...

SpecialChem and Agilis announce the launch of ionicPIM – a Product Information Management system designed for the Chemical Industry

Agilis, a provider of digital commerce solutions for the chemical industry, and SpecialChem, the world’s largest materials selection platform, announce today their partnership to bring to market...

Trend-setting trade show appearance at the K 2022 in Düsseldorf: Together against climate change – with circular plastics

Focus on circular economy and resource conservation Covestro helps customers achieve their sustainability goals "Crafting Connections With You" The world's leading plastics trade show K 2022...

Evonik to introduce Next Generation Plastic Solutions at K-Fair 2022

Sustainable high-performance polymers based on renewable raw materials Performance additives that save resources, improve production efficiency, and protect applications Novel business...

Chemical industry as a key factor against climate change – with strong partners

Covestro uses the world’s leading trade fair K 2022 for dialogue with business and society Focus on core areas of circular economy and resource conservation Panel discussion on October 19th...

The countdown has begun:

The preparations for K 2025 in Düsseldorf are in full swing, the exhibition space is already fully booked. Numerous proven and new specials hone in on the motto “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”. The exhibitor database will go live in January 2025.

Plastics Hall of Fame Gala to be held outside the USA for the first time

The next “Plastics Hall of Fame Class” will take place at K 2025 in Düsseldorf. Outstanding achievements by individuals in the plastics industry will be honored. Nominations can be submitted now.

Great interest in K 2025 in Düsseldorf

Exhibition space at K 2025 is in high demand the world over. Under the motto: The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible the coming K will focus on the industry’s relevant fields of action: Circular Economy, Digitalisation and Social Responsibility.

K 2025 motto and key topics: The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible.

Earlier this year the committees of K 2025 chose the motto for the coming K in Düsseldorf, The World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics & Rubber, from 8 to 15 October 2025.

Messe Düsseldorf invites exhibitors to K 2025

Registration documents now online

Messe Düsseldorf Asia and Informa Markets to strengthen their cooperation in the plastics and rubber trade exhibition business in Southeast Asia

Plastics and Rubber events will cover Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam from 2024

K 2025 kick-off

First meeting of Exhibitors’ Council for plastics and rubber flagship fair in Düsseldorf / Ulrich Reifenhäuser will retain position of Chairman

K 2022 – Trade fair results fulfil highest expectations

Innovation driver for the global plastics and rubber industry

70 years of K in Düsseldorf – a world career made in Germany!

Now online: the anniversary in historical pictures and stories

K 2019 Science Council has started operations

Kick-off for K 2019

Messe Düsseldorf presents a fresh new face

ALBIS: Distributor adds Covestro rPC to portfolio

By PIE staff German plastics distributor Albis has announced that it is now marketing the R portfolio of compatriot engineering plastics specialist Covestro. The range includes mechanically recycled post-consumer and ...

AMERICHEM: ColorRx medical polymer grades on offer in Europe

By PIE correspondent US compounder and masterbatch specialist Americhem has announced that its ColorRx brand of medical compounds and concentrates are now available in Europe. The company said that this move would boost its efforts ...

AUSTROTHERM: Producer of EPS insulating boards expands to Greece / Takeover of Monosi

By PIE staff With the acquisition of the Greek manufacturer of insulation materials, Monosi, Austrian EPS and XPS insulating board specialist Austrotherm has expanded its production network to include Greece. The companies have not ...

RAVAGO: Global producer of plastic compounds attains RecyClass certification

By PIE staff Plastics distributor and compounder Ravago has reportedly successfully concluded a voluntary audit scheme demonstrating a high degree of recyclability of plastic packaging and recycled content of plastics used in ...

MERAXIS: New heads of sales, polymers divisions announced

By PIE staff Swiss polymer distributor Meraxis has announced two additions to it management. In September 2024, Olga Baburina was named head of the companys Global Sales division. With a degree in industrial engineering, Baburina ...

RÖHM: Distribution agreement with Albis extended

By PIE staff Plastics producer Röhm and distributor Albis have expanded their sales partnership for PMMA and PMMI moulding compounds. Since 1 October, the Hamburg-based companys portfolio includes Röhm products under the Plexiglas ...

TRIOWORLD: Former Wentus site in Höxter to be significantly expanded / Capacity doubled for film extrusion lines

By PIE staff Trioworld said it is investing around EUR 10 mn in the expansion of the former Wentus site in Höxter, Germany. Since its acquisition in January 2024, Wentus, now operating as Trioworld Höxter, has supplemented ...

SABIC: Launch of low-carbon chemicals with production of methanol

By PIE correspondent Saudi Arabian petrochemicals giant Sabic has launched a portfolio of certified low-carbon chemicals that it claims can enable product carbon footprint savings. The first product in the portfolio will be methanol ...

PLASTIC FANTASTIC: To our American friends: please, give us a sign this November

By Andru Shively Every four years, US politics gets recycled. This also now applies in one central Florida county, at least to an iconic feature of the suburban American landscape during an election cycle: political yard signs. A ...

EVENTS: Circular economy convention set to kick off spring season

By PIE staff On 12 March 2025, leading players from business, science, politics, and society will be gathering for the two-day Circular Valley Convention in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Whos Who of the industry will be there to develop ...

NOVAPET: Forward integration: acquisition of packaging producer Envases Soplados

By PIE staff Spanish PET producer Novapet, part of compatriot group Samca, is taking its first step towards forward integration with the takeover of processor Envases Soplados for an undisclosed sum. Having purchased a majority ...

Trinseo: Price Decrease for Polystyrene in Europe

Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, and its affiliate companies in Europe announced today a price decrease for all polystyrene (PS) grades. Effective October 1,..

PRIMO: Danish profile manufacturer plans to expand capacity at German site / Growth of international business also in the offing

By PIE staff Following the commissioning of additional extrusion lines at its German site in Buxtehude, profile manufacturer Primo plans to invest further in growth. The goal is to increase production capacities in Buxtehude and ...

RENOLIT: Karsten Jänicke tapped as chair of management board

By PIE staff German manufacturer of PVC films and sheets, Renolit has announced that as of 1 January 2025, Karsten Jänicke will take over as CEO. The companys current CEO, Michael Kundel, has been at the helm for 16 years, but is to ...

MARQUARDT: Mechatronics specialist opens new plant in Tunisia

By PIE staff Germanys Marquardt has announced the opening of a new plant in El Fejja near the Tunisian capital of Tunis. According to the mechatronics specialist, production of user interfaces for the interior of premium vehicles has ...

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT: India overtakes China as biggest polluter / 15% of global population lacks access to waste-collection services Leeds university research

By PIE correspondent Millions of tonnes of plastics entering the environment, more than a billion people without access to waste-collection services, and over half of all plastics pollution being burned at enormous cost to communities ...

PLASTIC FANTASTIC: Cutting a fine figure, in XL format

By PIE staff Desperate times call for desperate measures big ones, too, as toymaker Playmobil now seems to have taken these ancient words of wisdom quite literally. Since the demise of founder-inventor Horst Brandstätter, the toy ...

SAINSBURY'S: UK retailer plans to reduce plastic packaging by over 560 t/y

By PIE staff Supermarket giant Sainsburys has said it will commit to halve its plastic packaging by 2025. It is the first major retailer to make a pledge of this scale. The company intends to switch all its doughnuts and pastries ...

IREN: New sorting plant installed in Italy

By PIE staff The environmental division of utility company Iren said it has installed a sorting plant for mixed waste in Borgaro Torinese, Italy. With a processing capacity of 100,000 t/y, it is the largest of its kind on the ...

AUSTROTHERM: Manufacturer of EPS, XPS insulation boards continues to expand / Acquisitions planned in Greece, Turkey

By PIE staff Amid an industry crisis, Austrotherm , a manufacturer of EPS and XPS insulation boards, is pursuing a strategy of expansion. The company, which recently acquired a third production plant in Austria, has now brought a ...

BIESTERFELD: German distributor opens sales office in Latvia

By PIE staffGermanys Biesterfeld said it has launched Biesterfeld Baltic as part of its geographical expansion strategy. Based in Riga, Latvia, and headed up by Aurelijus Vainoras as general manager, the group said the new units ...

DOW: Expansion of bio-circular and PCR resins portfolio

By PIE correspondent US chemicals and materials group Dow said it has expanded its Engage REN polyolefin elastomers portfolio with the introduction of its first bio-circular product for the flooring industry. Related: EU project produces ...

BOREALIS: Supply of chemically recycled PE for water pipes in Vienna

By PIE correspondent Austrian Polyolefins producer Borealis has supplied its BorSafe polyethylene material, which the group claims has at least 90% chemically recycled content, to create more than 600 metres of water pipe being laid in ...

PACKAGING USA: Plastics Pact expands materials list for potential elimination by 2030 / More items to be evaluated for possible removal in 2026

By Elaine Burridge The US Plastics Pact the North American platform of the Ellen MacArthur Foundations global Plastics Pact network, has announced plans to eliminate more packaging materials by the end of 2030. In a recent report, ...

UNILEVER: Partnership with USAID and EY to combat plastic pollution

Food and consumer goods giant Unilever has joined the US Agency for International Development and consultancy Ernst & Young to launch the Circle Alliance, a new USD 21 mn public-private initiative which the trio said aims to ...

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