Author: Riya Kadam

Transforming Plastics at K Preview 2025: Pioneering Circular Design and Smart Automation for a Sustainable Future At a time when plastic is coming under increasing scrutiny around the world—fueled by increasing awareness, consumer demand, and rising evidence of environmental damage—Reifenhäuser took a bold and timely move at K‑Preview 2025. Rather than simply demoing a slate of machines, the leader in extrusion technology presented a visionary case: converting plastics to a circular, high-performance, efficient material. Reifenhäuser’s presentation went beyond typical trade-show fare, providing a template for environmentally conscious yet commercially real packaging production. Leading the spotlight was the revolutionary Machine Direction Orientation…

MAAG Group Expands Global Reach Through Strategic Acquisition of SIKORA AG A global leader in polymer processing systems and solutions, the MAAG Group has formally announced the completion of its acquisition of SIKORA AG, a premium provider of cutting-edge technology for measuring, control, inspection, and sorting. The acquisition further demonstrates MAAG Group’s long-term commitment to expanding its capabilities and global presence and marks a critical milestone in the company’s strategic expansion plan. Established in 1973 and based in Bremen, Germany, SIKORA AG has earned a solid reputation over the years for providing cutting-edge technological solutions to various industries such as…

K 2025 Highlights PUre Synergy: Transforming Polyurethane into High Performance Solutions Interesting solutions are produced by greater knowledge: KraussMaffei will be showcasing two applications with ColorForm and Pure glycoLine PU at K 2025 in Düsseldorf (October 8–16). In these applications, polyurethane processing from the Reaction Process Machinery division (RPM) works with injection molding technology and extrusion, respectively. Process dependability and long-term value generation are the objectives. The only business that can provide equipment and procedures for the complete polymer processing chain from a single source is KraussMaffei. The environmental regulations for spray painting are constantly becoming stricter and are causing…

K 2025 Extrusion Showcase: Advancing the Future Through Expertise and Purposeful Innovation Performance. Perfected. For you – with this slogan, KraussMaffei will be presenting at K 2025 (Düsseldorf, October 8th – 16th) how leading-edge technologies and a top customer orientation provide measurable added value. The focus of extrusion technology is on solutions for more efficient and future-oriented plastics processing – from large-scale industrial polymer production to pipe and profile extrusion and to efficient recycling processes. The trade fair appearance will be supplemented by digital innovations to enable smart, low-operator production. The development roadmap for the coming years is clearly defined:…

K 2025 Insights: Pioneering Ideas for a More Transparent and Sustainable Future As K 2025 draws near, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber is once more attracting innovators, industry players, and sustainability champions. Among the highlights from the returning players is Röhm GmbH, the stalwart of the plastic industry and a perennial exhibitor at K since its launch in 1952. This time around, the spotlight is on Röhm’s PLEXIGLAS molding compounds with the irresistible theme, “PLEXIGLAS makes your design shine.”. Day by day.” The brand’s polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) chemicals will be highlighted in various superior-quality, eco-friendly product…

Unlocking Plastics’ Next Chapter: Sustainable Circular Solutions Take Shape at K 2025 As the world’s largest trade fair for plastics and rubber again comes to Düsseldorf this October 8th to 15th, BASF is once more on board – as it has been for every single K-Fair since the first one in 1952. “This year, we manifest our commitment to the plastics industry, and we continue our commitment to sustainability and innovation through our global campaign, #OurPlasticsJourney. More than just a tagline, it reflects our ambition to transform the plastics industry. This journey takes time, but the destination is clear: a circular economy of plastics,” emphasizes Martin Jung, President of BASF Performance Materials. “With rPCF, we…

Smart, Sustainable, and Responsible Extrusion Technologies Take the Spotlight at K 2025 As the world plastics industry looks ahead to one of the most significant trade shows in the world—K 2025 in Düsseldorf—battenfeld-cincinnati stands out as a leader, emphasizing its dedication to ecological responsibility, technological innovation, and optimized production. With its thematic call to action “Think Green, Act Smart, Extrude Sustainably,” the company is not just attending—it’s leading the charge. As a global market leader for extrusion machines, battenfeld-cincinnati will illustrate how the values of sustainability, digitalisation, and industrial performance are not only compatible but also reinforcing each other. This…

K 2025 Unveils Peak Performance: Precision Crafted and Entirely Customer Focused Under the motto “Pioneering Plastics – Performance. Perfected. For you.”, KraussMaffei will present itself at K 2025 as a total solution provider throughout the entire polymer processing value chain. Injection moulding technology, automation and additive manufacturing will concentrate on new technologies for ultimate efficiency, highest component quality, sustainability and uniform digitalization. The trade fair features include the innovative new all-electric PX series with simple MC7 control, the new Chopped Fiber Processing (CFP) process, an automated production line as well as digital solutions and innovations in additive manufacturing. “What sets…

K 2025 Brings ‘The Material Effect’ to Life with Breakthrough Circular, Smart, and High-Performance Materials At K 2025 in Düsseldorf this October, Covestro will unveil a powerful narrative under the banner “The Material Effect,” revealing how advanced material science can solve some of today’s most pressing global challenges. As the world’s premier trade fair for plastics and rubber, K marks a pivotal moment for the industry—and Covestro is seizing it to spotlight over 20 innovation stories that embody its vision of becoming fully circular. This vision has gained renewed urgency amid overlapping crises—from climate disruption and energy volatility to geopolitical and supply…

Power of Plastics Redefined: A Preview of Possibility, A Blueprint for Change With over 70 journalists from 33 countries, 15 leading exhibitors, and three days of intensive dialogue, K‑Preview 2025 has officially launched the journey toward this October’s main event—K 2025 in Düsseldorf. More than a sneak peek, the preview delivered a compelling snapshot of the current pulse of the plastics and rubber industry: one that is increasingly sustainable, technologically advanced, globally interconnected, and forward-looking. As stakeholders from across the supply chain gathered for this exclusive prelude, it became evident that the industry isn’t just preparing for change—it’s leading it.…