Extrusion International 6-2024

8 Extrusion International 6/2024 INDUSTRY NEWS K 2025 – The Countdown has Begun The preparations for K 2025 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. From 8 to 15 October the global plastics and rubber industry will come together for its internationally most relevant trade fair in Düsseldorf, Ger- many. Like no other trade fair of this sector, K 2025 will provide the com- plete overview of this industry’s glob- al ranges – once again guaranteed by the international origin of exhibitors. Enterprises from all continents have registered to offer trade visitors high- est-level innovations. “Next year the Who’s Who of the plastics and rub- ber industries will be back again in Düsseldorf. We are very pleased that even companies who had suspended their participation in 2022 as a con- sequence of the pandemic, are now back on board again,” says Thomas Franken, Director K, Portfolio Plas- tics & Rubber. The conversations on stand space allocation are currently underway before the K 2025 exhibi- tor database goes live. At K 2025 under the heading “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible” the focus will be just as much on trends and innovations re- lated to the circular economy and dig- italisation as on the responsibility for people and the planet. This is reflect - ed by both proven and new specials: first and foremost, the official special show “Plastics shape the Future” or- ganised by Plastics Europe Deutsch- land. Also presenting a comprehen- sive forum on the outdoor premises again will be the VDMA – this time entitled “The Power of Plastics”. The Start-up Zone successfully debuted at the last K. It will also be continued in 2025 and expanded to provide a dedicated presentation area for as many newcomers as pos- sible who are particularly committed to the development of innovative products and solutions in the fields of plastics and rubber. Start-ups still now have the opportunity to regis- ter for the Start-up Zone. At the Science Campus universi- ties, colleges and institutes will share the latest results of their plastics re- search. A new concept of the Science Campus allows exhibitors to option- ally also take part in the Science Cam- pus Center in addition to participat- ing with their own exhibition stands. In addition, a new offering is cur- rently being developed for young visitors and career starters with a view to familiarising them with the diversity and appeal of the sector. Beyond this, a networking event will be organised specifically for women in the plastics and rubber indus- try to promote mutual exchange, strengthen professional networks and give visibility to female leaders in the industry. Both formats will cel- ebrate their premiere at K 2025. Messe Düsseldorf GmbH www.k-online.com Arabplast 2025 7 – 9 January 2025 Dubai / United Arab Emirates https://arabplast.info/ wire and TubeMexico 11 – 12 February 2025 Monterrey / Mexico https://wire-tube-mexico.com/ ICE Europe 2025 11 - 13March 2025 Munich / Germany www.ice-x.com PLASTIMAGEN 11 – 14March 2025 Mexico City / Mexico www.plastimagen.com.mx/es CHINAPLAS 2025 15 - 18 April 2025 Shenzhen / P.R. China www.chinaplasonline.com T-PLAS 2025 14 – 17May 2025 Bangkok / Thailand www.tplas.com Plastpol 20 - 23May 2025 Kielce / Poland www.targikielce.pl Greenplast 27 - 30May 2025 Milan / Italy www.greenplast.org K 2025 08 - 15 October 2025 Düsseldorf / Germany www.k-online.de Swiss Plastics Expo 20 - 22 January 2026 Luzern / Switzerland www.swissplastics-expo.ch