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

🎤 Keynote Spotlight: Stephanie Kalil at K 2025 - Women in Plastics We’re proud to announce Stephanie (SA) Kalil, Commercial Vice President for Packaging & Specialty Plastics (EMEA) at Dow, as keynote speaker at our Women in Plastics event! ⭐️ With a focus on circularity, decarbonization and value-driven innovation, Stephanie is a powerful voice for sustainable transformation in the plastics industry. Her leadership at Dow, combined with her passion for empowering women and advancing cross-cultural understanding, makes her a true changemaker. We’re looking forward to hearing her insights on leadership, innovation and driving meaningful change. Don’t miss her session this October at K 2025 in Düsseldorf!

🇨🇳Nihao from Chinaplas! — K on Tour. 🌏 🎤 Last week, Thomas Franken and our team presented K 2025 at Chinaplas, during a day full of exciting insights. While Thomas spoke about the headlining topics of this years K in Düsseldorf, Dr. Axel von Wiedersperg — Member of the K 2025 Advisory Board and Chairman of the Management Board Brückner Group SE — offered a deep dive into the International Plastics and Rubber Industry. Ms Jenny Chen — Board Member of our K exhibitor Changzhou Jwell Extrusion Co., Ltd. — finally concluded a great day with her presentation on the Asian/European partnership between Jwell Machinery and K Trade Fair. ℹ️ Take the chance to discovering a higly dynamic market and meet more than 88 exhibitors from China at this years K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany! 🙌

🌍 Earth Day 2025: How Plastics Are Powering the Energy Transition On Earth Day 2025, we spotlight the essential role the plastics industry plays in enabling climate protection and driving sustainability forward: 🔋 Renewable Energy: Lightweight, durable plastics are critical in manufacturing efficient components for wind turbine blades and solar panels, facilitating a faster transition to renewable energy sources. ♻️ Sustainable Innovation: The industry continues to develop bio-based and highly recyclable plastics, significantly reducing environmental impact and supporting circular economic practices. 💡 Energy Efficiency: Innovative plastic materials enhance insulation in buildings and reduce the weight of vehicles, drastically improving energy efficiency and cutting emissions. The plastics sector is at the forefront of these key solutions, demonstrating its capacity to be a strategic partner in achieving global climate goals. Dive deeper into how plastics contribute to sustainable development and follow the link in the comment.

🎥 Plastics Europe on the Road to K 2025 – Featuring Covestro At K 2025, PlasticsEurope Deutschland e. V. will host a dedicated 600 m² event space showcasing the industry’s journey toward a circular and net-zero economy ♻️ In the lead-up to the show, they are talking with member companies about their plans and expectations. First up: Covestro and Dr. Guido Naberfeld, sharing how his team is preparing for this milestone event. ▶️ Watch the video to hear what K 2025 means for innovation, collaboration and the future of plastics.

🔋 Syensqo x Politubes: Boosting Electric Motor Efficiency with Smart Materials Syensqo has announced a strategic partnership with POLITUBES to develop advanced spiral-wound slot liner tubes using Ajedium™ PEEK and PPSU films - a powerful step toward more efficient, compact and sustainable e-motor technologies. By leveraging the high-performance insulation properties of Ajedium™ materials, the new EVTubes design enables: ⚙️ Up to 2% more e-motor efficiency 🔋 Better copper fill factor 🌡️ Improved heat dissipation 🚗 Increased design flexibility and reduced system weight As electromobility evolves, manufacturers are demanding smarter materials that support higher voltages and tighter packaging. This collaboration delivers just that - next-gen slot liner solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s e-motors. 📣 “We are thrilled to partner with Politubes to meet growing demand for PEEK and PPSU solutions in electric motors,” said Brian Baleno, Director of Global Business Development at Syensqo.

⭐️ Join us for a unique event! Women in Plastics – Empowering the Future at K 2025, hosted by K 2025 in cooperation with Plastics Europe Germany and Österreichische Kunststoffzeitschrift (ÖKZ).

⭐️Tickets for K2025 are now available!🚀 Ready to Shape the Future of Plastics and Rubber? Join us at K 2025 – The World's No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics & Rubber! From breakthrough innovations to game-changing sustainability solutions, K 2025 is where the entire global industry gathers to inspire, connect and drive progress. Whether you're in production, processing, packaging, medical tech, automotive or construction – this is YOUR platform. Explore 3,000+ exhibitors, experience the latest tech and network with decision-makers from over 160 countries. 📍8–15 October 2025, Messe Düsseldorf Secure your spot and be part of the transformation 👉 https://bit.ly/4cI9kCM

🌍 Thoughts on K 2025 – Setting the Pace for a Smarter Plastics Future “K 2025 remains the global benchmark for the plastics industry.” – Ulrich Reifenhäuser, Board Member at VDMA Committee for Plastics and Rubber Machinery, CSO at Reifenhauser Group . The motto “The Power of Plastics” could not be more fitting. Plastics are high-performance materials that bring safety, comfort, and innovation to a growing world—across countless applications and with a strong sustainability perspective. At Reifenhäuser Group, we’re excited to showcase next-level extrusion technologies that enable processors to unlock the full potential of plastics - more efficiently and economically than ever before. What drives us: – Maximum line performance – Smart automation and digitalization – Empowering machine operators through intelligent tools The exchange around real-world solutions will be one of the most dynamic aspects of K 2025. We’re looking forward to meaningful conversations and shared progress in Düsseldorf!

What an impressive journey Röchling Industrial – your stand has always been a true highlight at K! 🤩

🇲🇽 ENGEL Expands in the Americas with New Production Facility in Mexico ENGEL is taking a major step forward in strengthening its presence in the Americas with the opening of a new production facility in Querétaro, Mexico. This strategic investment is all about being closer to customers, accelerating delivery times and increasing machine availability across the region. With a strong focus on efficiency and flexibility, the new plant will manufacture key machine series like the e-mac and WINTEC t-win, as well as custom automation solutions. 🌍 “Mexico plays a crucial role in our global production strategy,” says Vanessa Malena, President ENGEL Americas. 🛠️ “This expansion allows us to significantly accelerate the start of production,” adds Stefan Engleder, CEO ENGEL Group. ENGEL is not just expanding production - it’s also growing its local team and implementing long-term upgrades to secure its leading role in the region. With this move, ENGEL is doubling down on its commitment to innovation, sustainability and customer-centric manufacturing in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.