Experience a wide range of guided tours at K
During K, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of guided tours on several days. The tours combine expert knowledge with a clear thematic focus – ensuring you make the most of your time at K and visit exhibitors that are specifically relevant to you.
Guided Tours 2025 – a look back:
12 and 13 October | 10.30 am – 12.00 pm
Materials and Design (EN)
These tours were led by Chris Leferti. (Language: English)
Chris Leferti is an internationally recognised authority on materials and design. His eight books on materials and manufacturing — translated into six languages — have transformed how designers around the world approach and value materials.
12 October | 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Young Talents Tour
A tour by young people for young people.
Johanna, Mathias, Jacob and Jacqueline are Young Talents who are making their mark in the plastics industry and offer fascinating insights into apprenticeships and degree courses. They share their experiences, challenges and opportunities – and demonstrate just how diverse and forward-looking the industry is.
10, 13 & 14 October | 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
tours by kunststoffland NRW (EN)
Three varied tours await you, focusing on the latest trends and developments in the sector.
- Next Level Production: AI and digitalisation in the plastics industry
- Smart Design. Smart Application. Resource-efficient production
- Focus on recycling: innovative technologies & best practices
10 October | 10.00 – 11.30 (DE)
Smart Production: Adding Value through Data
Data plays a central role in boosting efficiency, delivering measurable added value and ensuring sustainable production processes.
We’ll show how digital technologies are already enabling smart and future-proof production solutions – with specific examples from the plastics processing industry.
Meeting point: Hall 6, Stand D76
14 October | 11:00 – 13:00
Hidden Champions of Polymer Recycling (EN)
The recycling of flexible packaging plays a key role in achieving current sustainability goals. Under the motto ‘Advanced Mechanical Recycling’, a number of companies are using cutting-edge technologies to process film waste from household-based collection into top-quality recyclates.
We’ll show you which technologies will take mechanical recycling to a new level in the future and how a circular economy can also be achieved in the field of contact-sensitive packaging. The tour is offered in English
Starting point: International Lounge
9 October | 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Circular Plastics in Motion: A Walking Tour on Automotive Plastic Recycling (EN)
Join the Global Impact Coalition and TNO on an expert-led tour of the K trade fair exploring the future of the circular plastics economy in the automotive industry. The tour starts at the Plastics Europe area (Hall 6, Stand C40). Stops include Syensqo, SABIC, MCG and TNO – all of which are pioneering innovative approaches to recycling plastics from end-of-life vehicles.
From pilot projects to next-generation recycled polymers, you’ll gain direct insights from experts who are shaping progress and collaboration along the value chain. Whether you’re a materials specialist, sustainability officer or OEM – this tour offers a unique overview of current and upcoming developments.