K – The World's No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber

🌍 Introducing UBE's New Era of Eco-Friendly Products! 🌿 Good news for a more sustainable future in plastics. The UBE Corporation recently announced a new brand dedicated to environmentally friendly products — U-BE-INFINITY™. ➡️ Innovative Eco-Friendly Products: U-BE-INFINITY™ will feature products like ISCC PLUS certified sustainable caprolactam, bio-based and recycled nylons, and wood-derived bio-composites. These innovations are designed to reduce GHG emissions and promote resource reutilization. ➡️ Collaborative Brand Concept: Formulated through discussions by UBE's younger employees, U-BE-INFINITY™ reflects our commitment to infinite social development and continuous adaptation to address global environmental challenges. ➡️ Strategic Vision for 2030: Aligning with UBE's 2030 vision, U-BE-INFINITY™ aims to contribute to the global environment, human health, and a sustainable future through specialty chemicals and innovative technologies. Join us in our journey towards a sustainable future in the plastics and rubber industry. 🙌 Source: UBE Corporation

👋 Meet the people behind K - The World's No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber. These are the people at K, that are taking care of our exhibitors. They are always here to help, so do not hesitate to contact each of them — whether it's on LinkedIn or directly via Email. 🙌   - Thomas Franken - Director K - Caroline Erben - Machinery and equipment for plastics and rubber ( Halls 3-4 / 13-17) - Robert N. - Raw materials / Plastics products and processing (Halls 5-8) - Thorsten Henke - Machinery and equipment for plastics and rubber / recycling / moulds (Halls 1 / 9-12) - Stella Kenda - General Information - Katharina Kolissnyk - General Information #ShoutOut to a fantastic team that is making K Trade Fair such a unique experience and industry leading event! 🚀 #teamwork #ktradefair #behindthescenes #plasticsandrubber #plasticsindustry

🆕 Azelis Expands Partnership with LANXESS 🌟 Azelis has recently been appointed the exclusive distributor in the U.S. for LANXESS polymer additives phosphorous flame retardants, including the Disflamoll® and Levagard® product lines. 🔥 Enhanced Fire Protection: LANXESS flame retardants are innovative polymer additives designed to provide superior fire protection. They offer low flammability, low flame propagation, and low smoke density, ensuring compliance with safety regulations across various industries such as construction, electrical and electronics, and transportation. Shiona Stewart, Managing Director, Azelis, CASE US, comments, "We are thrilled to expand our collaboration with LANXESS, adding high-performance additives to our portfolio. Our dedicated teams are ready to provide technical expertise and innovative solutions for our customers." Great example on how to ignite progress together! 🚀 #ktradefair #plasticsandrubber #plasticsindustry

⭐️ Introducing rPET made of recycled wastage from PET Film ♻️ We met with industry leader LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co.KG and talked to Markus Hoffmann, Member of the Board, about PET Film. The special film with a thickness between 10 - 6 microns can be re-introduced into the cycle using a new process. Leonhard Kurz is collecting the used material from customers using an app to initiate the recycling process. The wastage will then be re-used as rPET material. True innovation by one of our man, industry leading exhibitors! But hear for yourself and enjoy watching! 🚀🙌 #KTradeFair #rPet #RecycledPlastics #CircularEconomy 'SustainablePlastics

🎉 Two K Trade Fair exhibitors announce successful partnership! 🎉 The Chinese Hengli Group proudly announces the successful start-up of the final 5.8m optical BOPET line at their newly established Fenhu site near Shanghai. This milestone marks the completion of a 12-line package commissioned within just one year, thanks to the outstanding collaboration with Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH. Josef Haslinger, Sales Director China at Brückner Maschinenbau, celebrates this success, highlighting the fruitful collaboration since the first contract in December 2018. The completion of this 2020 package is a significant milestone for both companies and the next ambitious project is already underway! It's a great pleasure to discover successful partnerships between our innovative exhibitors! 🙌 #ktradefair #innovationinplastics #successfulpartnership #teamwork

🔬 Experience Groundbreaking Technology like Never Before — Graphene Nanotubes 🔬 The renowned Deutsches Museum in Munich recently announced the launch of a new nanotechnology exhibition. OCSiAl is proud to contribute by providing single-wall carbon nanotubes, offering visitors a firsthand look at these groundbreaking materials. ➡️ Explore Nanotechnology: Discover the transformative role of graphene nanotubes in creating materials with unprecedented properties, from faster-charging batteries to advanced coatings and plastics. ➡️ Sustainable Innovation: Graphene nanotubes empower industries to produce higher-performance products with fewer raw materials, reducing CO2 emissions and promoting eco-friendly advancements. Such a unique chance to experience cutting edge technology of tomorrow. 🙌 #nanotechnology #sustainability #innovationinplastics #ktradefair

👁️ Revolutionizing Ocular Prostheses — From Ancient Gold to Modern 3D Printing! Throughout history, artificial eyes have evolved remarkably, from gold and clay in ancient times to the cutting-edge 3D-printed models of today. Here's a glimpse into this incredible journey: Historical Evolution: Early artificial eyes were decorative, made from gold, silver, or clay. The first glass eyes in the 16th century offered a more realistic appearance but were limited in functionality. Modern Advancements: Today, plastic ocular prostheses — primarily made from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) — offer durability and comfort. These prostheses are meticulously handcrafted to match the patient’s healthy eye, providing both aesthetic appeal and confidence. Future of Prosthetics: The "Click2Print Artificial Eyes" (C2PAE) project aims to revolutionize the field by producing cost-effective, high-quality plastic eyes using 3D printing. The innovative “Cuttlefish” software enables full-color prostheses creation from optical image data, enhancing both visual appearance and adhesion. If you want to stay up-to-date on all developments and events in the plastics and rubber industry, sign up to our newsletter and become a knowledge pioneer! 👉 SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/3UT5XjF #3Dprinting #plasticsinnovation #plasticsinhealthcare #ktradefair

🏆 Celebrating Excellence in Plastic Technology! 🎉 The top ten graduates in plastic technology were honored with the prestigious Günter-Schwank Award. The award, named after the visionary entrepreneur Günter Schwank, is awarded by the GKV, its supporting associations, the trade journal Kunststoffe and K. It highlights the exciting and diverse career opportunities in the plastics industry and celebrates the achievements of ten exceptional young professionals who have excelled among approximately 1,280 graduates nationwide. The award winners are also members of the Club of the Best now. This unique network includes past winners from all years, numbering more than 150. K 2025 invites them to an exclusive innovation tour of the fair and is delighted to be able to support the young professionals on their journey.🙌 "The winners have truly distinguished themselves and their success is commendable. My heartfelt congratulations to them for their outstanding achievements," said Dr. Helen Fuerst, President of the Gesamtverband Kunststoffverarbeitende Industrie - GKV (GKV). Join us in applauding these promising professionals and explore the dynamic career opportunities in the plastics processing industry! 👏🎉 #WinnerWinner #Award #KTradeFair #YoungTalents 

👋🌎 It´s a wrap! Central Asia Plast World ended on Friday after three successful days in Kazakhstan — enjoy some more impressions that our team has gathered throughout the exciting days in Kazakhstan! Caroline Erben Join us and discover the Central Asian Market for Plastics and Rubber yourself! 🙌 #KTradeFair #PlasticsandRubber #CentralAsiaPlast #GlobalGate

🌍 Central Asia Plast World in Kazakhstan! 🌍 Join the Messe Düsseldorf team Caroline Erben, Anne Zimmer, Detlef Richter, Katharina Kolissnyk at Central Asia Plast World in Kazakhstan — being part of the K product family. It marks a significant milestone for the plastics and rubber industry in Central Asia. Why Kazakhstan? ➡️ Economic leader in Central Asia ➡️ Rising demand for innovative solutions in plastics  ➡️ Immense opportunities in circular economy and waste management Kazakhstan for sure is a market with tremendous potential. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with key industry players and explore new business avenues! 🌟 #PlasticsIndustry #CentralAsiaPlastWorld #KTradeFair #PlasticsandRubber