Author: Riya Kadam

Pioneering Robotics Breakthroughs Revealed at K 2025 to Engineer a Smarter Tomorrow With the plastics industry undergoing rapid technological transformation, automation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. As K 2025 approaches, Sepro Robotique is stepping confidently into the spotlight, showcasing a bold suite of innovations that reinforce its position as a leader in robotic solutions for injection molding. At the official K 2025 Preview event in Düsseldorf, where more than 80 international journalists gathered to explore upcoming trends, Sepro was represented by Caroline Chamard, Philippe Lang, and Dirk Schröder. The trio offered an exclusive look at what Sepro will…

AKG Ahler Strengthens Global Presence by Joining the Global Rotogravure Association GRA The Global Rotogravure Association (GRA) is pleased to announce that AKG Ahler Gravuren GmbH has joined as its newest member.As part of Matthews International Corporation since 2023, AKG Ahler Gravuren GmbH continues to uphold  its reputation as a leading provider of high-precision engraving services for the gravure printing industry. Located in Vreden, Germany, AKG Ahler Gravuren GmbH specializes in cylinder engraving, digital imaging, and both electromechanical and laser-based processes. The company’s commitment to technical precision and continuous modernization ensures maximum flexibility for its clients across the packaging, publication,…

Innovative R&D Solutions Take Center Stage at K 2025 to Accelerate the Circular Plastics Economy As the global plastics and chemicals industry preparing for K 2025, one of the most impactful trade fairs in the industry, Wanhua Chemical is set to be in the spotlight with the theme “Innovative Solutions for A Sustainable Life”. In a recent K 2025 Preview, Mr. Bruce Wen, Senior Executive of Wanhua, provided insightful information into the company’s strategic focus, especially in the areas of research and development, sustainability, and market responsiveness. With a strong conviction that innovation is the key to success, Wanhua is…

Transforming Organic Waste into Eco-Friendly Plastics Marks a Revolutionary Breakthrough at K 2025 “Microplastics are everywhere.” This direct statement lays the groundwork for the challenge that drives Caleyda, a new-generation, biodegradable material from the Dutch company Paques Biomaterials. With rising environmental protection measures and consumer tastes turning toward sustainability, Caleyda steps up as an attractive solution—providing a natural, scalable, and sustainable alternative to traditional plastics. That breakthrough will be highlighted at K 2025, the world’s leading plastics and rubber trade fair, where material circularity and next-generation solutions come to the forefront. At its core, Caleyda is based on polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a class…

Specialization Takes the Spotlight at K 2025 Preview as Industries Accelerate Toward Net Zero Goals DOMO Chemicals, a top-tier supplier of high-performance polyamide materials, will showcase how it is accelerating its march toward a more specialized, low-carbon portfolio, setting new standards in innovative and sustainable polyamides. With the motto “Building the Future Together,” DOMO invites customers and industry partners to discover how working together, innovation, and sustainability can create the future of performance materials. With 10 production sites, 14 sales offices, and a strong European base, DOMO focuses its progress on its Engineered Materials and Polymer & Intermediates businesses by…

Next-Generation Measurement and Sorting Technologies Take the Spotlight with Live Demonstrations at K 2025 It all starts at K: SIKORA will showcase cutting-edge measuring, control, inspection, and sorting solutions for quality control in the plastics industry at K 2025, which will take place in Düsseldorf from October 8 to 15. The largest model of the CENTERWAVE 6000 family to date for accurate measurement of minimum wall thickness, centering, diameter, and ovality of pipes up to 1,600 mm in diameter will be among the future-focused solutions for tube, pipe, hose, and sheet extrusion that will be the main focus. SIKORA will…

Certified Sustainable Materials Drive Circular Economy Innovations at K Preview 2025 At K Preview 2025, CHIMEI Corporation sent a bold and ambitious message to the world, reaffirming itself as a sustainability-driven leader in the performance materials sector. The event was a key stage for the Taiwan-based company to showcase its latest advancements in bio-based and recycled plastics, focused on materials that not only perform to high levels of utilization but also comply with tough international standards, such as ISCC PLUS and ISO 14067. The certifications demonstrate CHIMEI’s commitment to full traceability, guaranteed carbon accounting, and environmentally sustainable use of resources—priorities…

Next-Gen Silicone Elastomers Power Innovations in Energy, Mobility, and Lifestyle at K 2025 At a press conference hosted by Messe Düsseldorf, WACKER presented its first product highlights for K 2025, the 23rd International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber coming up in October. In Hall 6 at Booth A10 – covering an area of 360 square meters and sporting WACKER’s new booth design –, the Group will be showcasing innovations in the areas of grid expansion, e-mobility, sensors and lifestyle applications. WACKER will also display a new booth design at the trade fair. The portfolio will focus on new silicone…

Zero Carbon, Maximum Performance: Sustainable Bike Backpack Highlights K 2025 Showcase VAUDE, the outdoor apparel and equipment brand at the forefront of sustainable outdoor fashion and technology, introduces its groundbreaking partnership with BASF in creating the climate-friendly new TRAILCONTROL ZERO 20+ bike backpack. In its strategic integration of environmental responsibility and cutting-edge engineering, VAUDE uses BASF’s pioneering Ultramid ZeroPCF—a polyamide (PA) 6 with a zero Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)—to produce this next-generation bike backpack. Ultramid ZeroPCF is not only a standard polyamide, but the very embodiment of carbon-neutral polymer science. It derives its zero-carbon status through a complete lifecycle strategy…

Precision Meets Sustainability: Elevating Plastic Processing Innovations at K 2025 From October 8 to 15, 2025, SIKORA AG will showcase cutting-edge technology for measuring, control, inspection, and sorting at the international trade show K 2025 in Düsseldorf. With an emphasis on product quality, material efficiency, sustainability, and economical manufacturing, the systems on display raise the bar for quality control in the tube, pipe, hose, and plastics industries. Plastic processing and manufacturing technologies must progress to meet the growing demands of infrastructure, urbanization, electromobility, and recycling. SIKORA tackles these issues with creative solutions that guarantee superior quality and production efficiency, such…