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

🎥 Creative Sparks & Circular Visions at K 2025 🌍✨ Chris Lefteri, MA (RCA) – renowned materials designer from London – shares his unique perspective on what makes K so special: “It’s mind-blowingly creative.” 🚀 In this video, Chris talks about the unmatched inspiration of walking through the halls, discovering innovations, and seeing how even the smallest booths can open up a universe of opportunity. 🔄 His outlook for K 2025? – A stronger focus on recycling – Progress in chemical recycling – More plastics from renewable feedstocks 🎯 Get inspired by one of the most influential voices in material design – and see why K 2025 is the place to be for shaping the future of plastics. ▶️ Watch now and experience K through Chris’s eyes.

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🗞️ Smart insights. Straight to your inbox. We’re happy to announce our cooperation with KI Group / Kunststoff Information – your trusted source for plastics and rubber industry intelligence. In the lead-up to K 2025, KI will be publishing a series of topic-focused newsletters covering key developments, innovations, and market trends. 📈✨ ✅ Visitors can now subscribe for free and receive curated updates directly via email – the perfect way to prepare for your trade fair visit. You can choose from 8 specific industry topics: agriculture/garden, mobility, construction, E+E, industrial, consumer goods, medical, and packaging. 🎯 From materials and machinery to recycling, digitalization, and global markets – these newsletters deliver real value. 📬 Sign up now: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4eohrVJ Let the countdown to K begin – well-informed and ready! 🔍

🚀 Ready to boost your trade fair success at K 2025? Whether it’s visitor invitations, planning tools, or visibility boosters – we’ve compiled 5 powerful tools to help exhibitors like you get the most out of your participation. From personalized guest vouchers to social media graphics and hotel bookings – every detail counts. 🧩 Make your presence at K – The World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber unforgettable. ▶️ Discover all services & tools now: http://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4o2lVG4 Let’s shape what’s next – together at K 2025!

🌍 Stronger Together: Germany at PLASTINDIA 2026 🇩🇪🇮🇳 🎯 Are you ready to shape the future of plastics in India? Join the German Pavilion at PLASTINDIA FOUNDATION 2026 and become part of a powerful platform for innovation, exchange, and growth. In a world of rapid industrial transformation, few markets are growing as dynamically as India’s plastics sector. That’s why Germany is taking the stage at PLASTINDIA 2026 — with a strong official German Pavilion, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs. 🇩🇪 Powered by Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Düsseldorf – organizers of K, The World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber – the German Pavilion brings together top-tier innovators, engineering leaders, and pioneers in sustainability. The goal? Build bridges between German excellence and Indian ambition. Why it matters: 🔹 Access one of the world’s most dynamic plastics markets 🔹 Showcase cutting-edge technology in a future-oriented environment 🔹 Forge long-term collaborations with Indian stakeholders 🔹 Align with India’s growing focus on circular economy and high-performance solutions 👉 Learn more about PLASTINDIA: http://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4lwUQcm 👉 Secure your spot as german exhibitor: http://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3IFm9CY

🎥 What is the Clean Industrial Deal – and why does it matter for plastics? Christine Bunte, Managing Director at Plastics Europe Germany, breaks down the European Commission’s latest strategy to make industry climate neutral without losing global competitiveness. From lowering electricity prices to reducing bureaucracy and boosting sustainable innovation — the Clean Industrial Deal is a bold step forward. But: where does the plastics industry fit in? 👉 Christine shares why stronger recognition is needed — and what’s at stake. 🎯 Watch now and join the conversation on Europe’s industrial transformation.

🌍 Together for a Sustainable Plastics Future! ♻️ The powerful joint initiative within the German plastics industry "Wir sind Kunststoff" ("We are Plastics") brings together leading industry associations — and now features K 2025 as the main event of the year for the global industry. "Wir sind Kunststoff" and K share common goals for the future of plastics: ✅ Promoting Dialogue: Advocating open discussions around innovations and sustainable developments toward a circular economy. ✅ Strengthening Sustainability: An active commitment for a circular economy — conserving resources, optimizing the use of recyclates and effectively closing the plastics loop. ✅ Industry with Impact: The German plastics industry represents over 3,500 companies, nearly 500,000 employees and an annual turnover exceeding €100 billion. Together, we are seeking to drive innovation in one of Germany’s most crucial industrial sectors. 👉 Want to learn more? Let’s discuss sustainable solutions and shape the future together.

⭐️ Introducing K-Alliance: Messe Düsseldorf’s new Global Brandname for Plastics & Rubber! Messe Düsseldorf GmbH has taken its global activities in plastics and rubber to the next level — launching K-Alliance, the new umbrella brand for international trade fairs and strategic partnerships. 🌐 Why the name change from Global Gate to K-Alliance? “The previous name especially emphasised Messe Düsseldorf’s function as a door opener for entering promising sales markets”, says Thomas Franken, Director of K who goes on to explain: “The designation K-Alliance now places a clearer focus on the strong partnerships and alliances that our constantly growing, worldwide network of trade fairs related to plastics and rubber stands for.” 🤝 Unified Strength: Reflecting the power of collaboration and international partnerships across dynamic growth markets. 💡 Strategic Access: Offering industry leaders optimal entry points and market expansion opportunities worldwide. 🚀 Driving Innovation: Facilitating breakthroughs in circular economy, digitalisation, sustainability and climate-friendly solutions across the industry. Explore Our Expanding Portfolio — with 11 vibrant trade fairs globally, K-Alliance offers targeted platforms that connect you directly to local markets. Visit the Website to unlock the full potential: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eksmFgkT While our flagship event K 2025 is expecting over 3,100 exhibitors and international trade visitors from round about 170 countries in Düsseldorf from 8–15 October 2025 — K-Alliance amplifies your presence and networking opportunities around the globe! 🌏⭐️

📢 Planning to attend K 2025 from abroad? If you're traveling from countries like India, South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, or Thailand – don't wait to apply for your visa! 🛂 ⚠️ Due to the high volume of requests, visa appointments are currently fully booked in many regions. Apply early – you can submit your application up to six months before your travel date. ✅ Tip: Check for new appointment slots multiple times a day – early mornings are your best bet. Let’s make your journey to The World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber as smooth as possible. 🌍 🗓️ We look forward to seeing you in Düsseldorf from 8–15 October 2025!

🏁 Racing into the Future – Powered by the Sun and Innovation ☀️🔋 The new solar race car “Æthon” is here – and it’s more innovative than ever. Developed by over 40 students from RWTH Aachen University and FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences in just 10 months, the high-tech vehicle is gearing up to conquer the legendary Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia this August. 🌏🇦🇺 This year’s model integrates more than 10 different Covestro materials, including chemically recycled foams and elastomers – showcasing how sustainable materials can meet extreme performance demands. From the aerodynamic shell to shock-absorbing components and interior trims, Æthon is a real-life testbed for the mobility of tomorrow. 🧪🚘 As main sponsor and technology partner, Covestro is once again proud to support this passionate student project that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in solar-powered mobility. 🛠️ 5.80m long ⚡ 3kWh battery ☀️ 6m² solar surface 🎯 Mission: Win in Australia Stay tuned as the team takes off from Aachen to the Australian Outback – with the sun as their only fuel and innovation as their engine! 💪🌞