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Would you like to stay up to date with the latest news on K 2028? Then you’ve come to the right place!

We’ll keep you regularly updated with the latest information – from new exhibitors and planned special exhibitions to themed highlights in the exhibition halls, as well as exciting facts and figures on event planning.

In our news ticker, you’ll get first-hand updates on everything to do with K 2028!

K Team wechselt Jahreszahlen von K 2025 zu K 2028; © Messe Düsseldorf / Andreas Wiese

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  • #K-Alliance #International activities

    ColombiaPlast 2026: K-Alliance Brings International Companies Together in Bogotá

    Alexander Düring, Director International Events at Messe Düsseldorf North America, supports the international exhibitors participating in ColombiaPlast.

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  • #Trade fair preparations #Exhibitors

    Preparations for K 2028 with the involvement of exhibitors

    Does 18 October 2028 still seem a long way off? Not for the K team. Preparations for K 2028 are already well under way. Together with exhibitors, we held a workshop to review organisational processes throughout the entire duration of the trade fair and identify opportunities for improvement.

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  • #Behind the scenes

    Hall 9 is being modernised for K 2028

    With the modernisation of Hall 9, Messe Düsseldorf has embarked on one of the largest projects in its master plan. By the time K 2028 takes place, the hall will have a new roof, a completely refurbished façade and around 2,000 square metres of additional exhibition space.

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  • #Sustainability #Young talent

    NextGen Plastics: New impetus for the plastics packaging industry

    How can the transition to a circular plastics economy be shaped – and what role does the next generation play in this? With its new NextGen Plastics initiative, the IK Industry Association for Plastic Packaging has created a platform where young professionals and young leaders, together with industry experts, developed ideas for the transformation of the plastics packaging industry.

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  • #Trade fair preparations #Exhibitors #Behind the scenes

    New leadership for K 2028: Dr Axel von Wiedersperg to head the Exhibitors’ Advisory Board

    The K Exhibitors’ Advisory Board has convened in Düsseldorf and unanimously elected Dr Axel von Wiedersperg, CEO of Brückner Group SE, as its new chair. He takes over from Ulrich Reifenhäuser, who has shaped the committee since 2004 and played a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the world’s leading trade fair for over two decades.

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  • #Young talent

    Günter Schwank Prize 2026: Spotlight on the emerging young industry talent

    22.06.2026 The pro-K industry dialogue in Frankfurt focused on the future of the plastics industry: representatives from industry, trade associations, and the media discussed climate neutrality, competitiveness, and the transformation of Germany as an industrial hub. They agreed that this transformation requires a reliable political framework and the close involvement of businesses in regulatory processes. Following this, the ten top graduates of the vocational training programme for plastics and rubber technologists were awarded the 2026 Günter Schwank Prize. "Today’s prize-winners impressively demonstrate the potential inherent in vocational training and the future opportunities it offers," said GKV President Dr. Helen Fürst. The award winners come from a wide variety of sectors, ranging from the packaging and automotive industries to the aerospace sector. This news was presented by:

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  • #Branchennews #Machinery & Equipment #Exhibitors

    VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery: Growth expected for 2027

    The German plastics and rubber machinery sector is looking ahead with cautious optimism: the VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery Division expects turnover to stabilise in 2026, with signs of slight growth emerging for 2027.

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  • #Trade fair preparations

    K 2025 gets underway: The world of plastics and rubber converges in Düsseldorf

    It’s finally here: K 2025 kicks off today! Over the next eight days, Düsseldorf will once again become the hub of the international plastics and rubber industry. Trade visitors from all over the world can look forward to a unique overview of innovations, technologies and trends across the entire value chain.

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  • #Sustainability #Exhibitors

    A first at K 2025: a reusable cup system for greater sustainability

    The reusable cups, made from ReOil®-based polypropylene, combine practical use with a consistent circular economy approach.

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  • Career Day at K 2025 – free for students and trainees!

    View of several people during K; Copyright: Messe Düsseldorf/ctillmann 02.10.2025 Are you studying or in vocational training? Then make sure to mark Sunday, 12 October 2025 in your calendar! That’s when we invite you to the Career Day at K 2025 in Düsseldorf – with free admission upon registration ! What’s in store for you? Expert talks on career entry & recruitment The Young Talents Tour offering exclusive insights at top exhibitors The Science Slam – surprising, entertaining and full of fresh ideas Whether you’re looking to network, explore career paths or simply experience the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry – this is your day . Fill out the form and request your free ticket! Click here to register! Young Talents at the K 2025 This news was presented by:

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  • #Trade fair preparations #Exhibitors #Behind the scenes

    The countdown to K 2025 is on: the large machines are being set up

    From 8 to 15 October 2025, K in Düsseldorf – The World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber – will once again open its doors. Set-up is already in full swing: the first large-scale machines are being moved into the exhibition halls and will be prepared for use over the coming days.

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  • #Young talent #Behind the scenes

    VDMA Young Talents visit Messe Düsseldorf

    On 9 September 2025, the VDMA visited Messe Düsseldorf with a group of students and apprentices. The participants are part of the “Young Talents” initiative, which was launched by the VDMA to specifically introduce young talent to the plastics and mechanical engineering industries.

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