Press releases
Overview: Press releases
The Rubber Street at K 2025
18.09.2025
Record participation with 19 exhibitors +++ wdk and Messe Düsseldorf organise the established showcase for the rubber industry +++ Rubber and TPE innovations along the entire value chain
K 2025 Start-up Zone: Young technology companies present their innovations for the plastics and rubber industry
11.09.2025
For the second time, start-ups with innovative ideas will have their own exhibition space at the world's leading trade fair in Düsseldorf. From AI to analytics to the circular economy – a brief profile of the companies in the Start-up Zone
Focus on young talent: initiatives for young professionals at K 2025
04.09.2025
With special offers for school pupils, students and young professionals, K 2025 in Düsseldorf is putting the spotlight on the next generation of skilled workers. Under the title ‘Young Talents’, numerous formats will be presented that offer guidance in choosing a career and provide insights into the diverse career paths in the plastics industry.
Ready at any time: K 2025 introduces AI chatbot ‘K Assistant’
28.08.2025
K in Düsseldorf now offers the AI-supported chatbot ‘K Assistant’, a virtual companion that provides exhibitors and visitors with targeted information around the clock – individually, multilingually and intelligently.
K 2025 offers ‘Fair Match’, a smart matchmaking tool for exhibitors and visitors
21.08.2025
With ‘Fair Match’, K 2025, from 8 to 15 October 2025 in Düsseldorf, is offering an innovative digital service that connects exhibitors and visitors in a new, smart way. The aim of the tool is to enable business contacts to be made in an even more targeted and efficient manner – before, during and after the trade fair.
A wide range of guided tours at K 2025 – register now!
15.08.2025
During K 2025, from 8 to 15 October in Düsseldorf, visitors will have the opportunity on several days to take part in thematically focused guided tours. These tours combine expert knowledge with targeted orientation – ideal for getting an overview of the latest developments in your specific field of interest, presented directly at the booths of relevant exhibitors.
Basic Press Release K 2025
13.08.2025
From 8 to 15 October 2025 K in Düsseldorf will again become the main stage for the international plastics and rubber industry – making an unmistakable statement with its motto “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”.
K-Alliance
10.07.2025
Messe Düsseldorf’s global plastics and rubber portfolio under new umbrella brand. Messe Düsseldorf accompanies exhibitors worldwide – with its own events and strategic alliances