Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

Preparations for K 2028 have officially begun with the constituent meeting of the Exhibitor Advisory Board. Dr. Axel von Wiedersperg (Brückner Group) was unanimously elected as the new Chairman, who will support the committee in the strategic development of the trade fair.

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With record numbers and international participation, Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf highlighted the current transformation of the packaging industry. The focus was on integrated solutions relating to PPWR, automation and new competence requirements in production.

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With record numbers and international participation, Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf highlighted the current transformation of the packaging industry. The focus was on integrated solutions relating to PPWR, automation and new competence requirements in production.

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With "Women in Packaging", Interpack 2026 is once again sending a strong signal for female empowerment and international networking in the packaging industry.

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Around 2,800 exhibitors from 67 countries have announced their attendance at Interpack 2026 from May 7-13 in Düsseldorf. This year's focus will be on AI-supported production processes, new packaging materials and design-for-recycling concepts.

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Full halls, new impetus, lively discussions: K 2025 showed just how dynamic and international the plastics industry is. A review with insights from exhibitors, associations and decision-makers.

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Despite global uncertainties, K 2025 proved to be a strong meeting place for the industry with stable visitor numbers and international interest. More than 175,000 trade visitors ensured full halls and a remarkably optimistic atmosphere.

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K 2025 in Düsseldorf offers start-ups a platform for innovative solutions relating to AI, the circular economy and more in the fully occupied Start-up Zone. At the same time, the "Young Talents" program focuses on young talent with insights into training, studies and career paths.

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Global Gate" becomes "K-Alliance": Messe Düsseldorf will bundle its international activities in the plastics and rubber sector under a new name in future. The strategic focus on global partnerships and networks will thus become even more important.

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K in Düsseldorf is not only the world's most important trade fair for the plastics industry, but also for the rubber industry. Sustainability and resource conservation are hot topics here too. All the more reason, in the run-up to K 2025, to take a look at how important rubber is in "green" areas of application.

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What does sustainability look like - and what should it look like? Chris Lefteri, internationally renowned material design expert and organizer of the Material Design Tours at K 2025, questions the role of aesthetics in sustainable product design in his essay. His inspiring analysis shows that it is time to radically rethink our ideas of beauty, value and luxury.

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Messe Düsseldorf is sending out a strong signal for more sustainability at major events. Reusable cups will be introduced for the first time at K 2025 - a pilot project with the aim of establishing a scalable and environmentally friendly solution for future events.

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How is the plastics industry shaping its transformation? The special show Plastics shape the future at K 2025 shows how sustainability, digitalization and social responsibility are becoming a reality - with top-class discussions, innovative ideas and a look into the future of the industry.

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The world's leading trade fairs K, interpack and drupa are expanding their international network and turning their attention to Saudi Arabia. This is made possible by an intensified partnership between Messe Düsseldorf and the Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC). In future, the trade fairs Saudi Plastics & Petrochem and Saudi Print & Pack will be complemented by regional participations of the three global trade fair brands.

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For more diversity in the industry, to promote young talent and to create better prospects: K 2025 in Düsseldorf is sending out a strong signal with a special event for women. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others and build networks.

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One of the three key themes of K 2025 is "Shaping the circular economy". The plastics industry is at the center of a global raw materials and recycling crisis - and at the same time plays a key role in solving it. There are different strategies for the transition to a circular economy around the world. Reason enough to take a look at the current status six months before the start of the trade fair.

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The first Circular Valley Convention (CVC) took place from March 12 to 13 in Düsseldorf and combined an international specialist conference on three stages with an expo with over 100 exhibitors.

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Increasing environmental regulations and growing competitive pressure are putting the plastics industry under pressure. Digitalization with AI, networked production and automation offers opportunities for efficiency and sustainability. However, a shortage of skilled workers and high investment costs are currently holding many companies back. K 2025 shows which innovations are driving the industry forward.

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Following its launch at the last K, the start-up zone will once again be part of the trade fair in 2025 - this time in the vicinity of the Science Campus. The start-up pitch will celebrate its premiere in the special show Plastics Shape the Future.

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The major start-up pitch "Towards Zero" will take place at K 2025 in Düsseldorf on 13 October 2025, where innovative ideas for the circular economy, defossilization and emission reduction will be presented. Start-ups have until March 1, 2025 to apply to present their solutions to an international audience of experts.

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The exhibitor database for K 2025 will be available online from mid-January. The international trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry will be fully booked again this year.

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Preparations for K 2025 in Düsseldorf are underway and the exhibition space is fully booked. There will be numerous specials, including the official special show of Plastics Europe Germany and the VDMA forum, as well as a new networking event specifically for women in the industry.

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From the USA to NRW: 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 as of now.

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K 2025 picks up where 2022 left off: After the registration deadline at the end of May, it is certain that all well-known companies in the industry will take part in the leading trade fair in October 2025, the organizer is pleased to announce. All 18 halls at the Düsseldorf exhibition grounds and the outdoor area will once again be fully booked.

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At the beginning of the year, the K 2025 committees decided on the motto for the upcoming K in Düsseldorf, which will take place from October 8 to 15, 2025. It is made up of a slogan and three core messages that focus on the key themes of K 2025.

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Messe Düsseldorf is expanding its competence in Turkey and is gaining three new, strong satellites for its global metal trade fair portfolio with the internationally important trade fairs for the metallurgy, foundry and aluminum industries - Ankiros/Turkcast and Aluexpo.

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The international plastics and rubber industry will meet again in Düsseldorf from October 8 to 15, 2025. The registration documents are now available. The registration deadline for all companies wishing to participate in K 2025 is May 31, 2024.

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The Exhibitor Advisory Board of the world's leading trade fair for plastics and rubber has met in Düsseldorf. Planning for K 2025 began with the meeting and the confirmation of Ulrich Reifenhäuser as Chairman.

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Around 2,700 companies from all over the world will be presenting cutting-edge technologies and packaging trends along the entire value chain of the processing and packaging industry in Düsseldorf from May 4 to 10, 2023

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3,037 exhibitors, 176,000 trade visitors from 157 nations - that's K 2022 in figures. Excellent atmosphere, willingness to innovate, internationality, new impulses, suitable focal points: K has fulfilled the highest expectations, the organizer Messe Düsseldorf is pleased to report.

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The plastics training initiative "kai" will be at K in Düsseldorf for the 5th time. Guided tours of the trade fair or individual careers advice will be offered for potential young talent in the industry.

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The VDMA and 13 of its member companies will be presenting technologies for the circular economy in the plastics industry at the Circular Economy Forum.

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The official special show "Plastics shape the future" focuses on the K key themes of climate protection, the circular economy and digitalization.

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After the postponement to June, many exhibitors had to cancel their participation in the metalworking trade fair. The VDW organizers are nevertheless satisfied and are looking to the future.

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By the end of June 2022, the entire Düsseldorf exhibition and congress center is to be equipped with HEPA filters. These high-performance particle filters are designed to bring clinically clean air into the halls while reducing heating and cooling energy consumption.

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Tickets for K 2022 from October 19 to 26 are now available in the ticket store at www.k-online.de.

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The first K took place in Düsseldorf from October 11 to 19, 1952. In 1952, 270 exhibiting companies, all from Germany, took part in the "Miracle of Plastics". Today, K is the information and business platform for the global plastics and rubber industry.

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For the first time this year, K 2022 will offer newcomers who have dedicated themselves specifically to the development of products and solutions in the field of plastics and rubber their own presentation area. The Start-Up Zone will be located in Hall 8b of the Düsseldorf exhibition grounds from October 19 to 26, 2022.

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For the first time since the start of the coronavirus crisis, Interplastica took place live in Moscow again in January. After four days, the trade fair organizer was able to post a positive result.

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In October, plastics and rubber experts will come together at K in Düsseldorf. Around 3,000 exhibitors from 61 countries are expected again, with suppliers from Europe particularly well represented.

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From June 20 to 24, the trade fairs will now take place in Düsseldorf parallel to Metav, which has also been postponed.

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The Scientific Council has started its work. They are helping to shape the key themes of K 2022: climate protection, circular economy and digitalization.

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Management change: Daniel Ryfisch appointed Project Director of the Global Portfolio wire, Tube & Flow Technologies

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It's still well over a year and a half away - but the registration documents for exhibitors for K 2022 are available. Messe Düsseldorf has set May 31, 2021 as the registration deadline.

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Messe Düsseldorf has announced that the existing date for the on-site Wire and Tube trade fair event will remain unchanged.

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interpack will now take place from February 25 to March 03, 2021. Messe Düsseldorf is thus following the recommendation of the Federal Government's crisis management team to take the principles of the Robert Koch Institute into account when assessing the risk of major events.

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Messe Düsseldorf has announced the new date for the wire and Tube trade fair duo: The world's leading international trade fairs for the wire, cable and tube industry will take place at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Center from December 7 to 11, 2020.

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Metav will take place from March 23 to 26, 2021. This was announced by the VDW together with Messe Düsseldorf. This means that next year both Metav and the trade fair duo Intec / Z will take place in March.

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Messe Düsseldorf has postponed the two trade fairs Wire and Tube, which were scheduled to take place from March 30 to April 3. A new date will be announced as soon as possible.

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Under the leadership of Knapp subsidiary KHT, an in-store system has been created that combines the advantages of online stores and bricks-and-mortar stores.

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