K trade fair sets the direction for the plastics industry
Interview with Thomas Franken, Director of K Show.
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Henkel and Ravenwood align on linerless labelling adhesives
Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Ravenwood Packaging have formed a strategic cooperation focused on hotmelt pressure-sensitive adhesives for linerless labelling. The alliance will be highlighted at Label Expo 2025 on stands 4C56 and 5A52.
Harting Americas honors Arburg Inc. for supplier excellence
Arburg Inc. received Harting Americas' Supplier Excellence award during the company's first Supplier Day on 12 August 2025 in Elgin, Illinois. The recognition reflects multi-year cooperation focused on quality, logistics, sustainability and innovation.
Gollmer Formen to debut at K 2025 with turnkey moulding offer
Gollmer Formen will exhibit at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, presenting its international project planning and procurement services for injection moulds, components, assemblies and turnkey systems. The company highlights its cooperation with Haitian International and its in‑house toolroom in Kirchheim unter Teck.
Live integrated label production at Labelexpo Europe 2025
ETI Converting, Martin Automatic, Lundberg Tech and LemuGroup will run a fully integrated, live label production line at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, covering coating, converting and end-of-line automation. Visitors will see a real job produced under show-floor conditions, from dual-web input to palletized rolls.
Central European Plastics Meeting in Budapest
The Central European Plastics Meeting will take place in Budapest on 16–18 September. The program includes pre-arranged B2B meetings, a networking event, and five themed conferences with industry representatives as speakers.
WISE-backed PhD to advance polyamide degradation and recycling
Emma Söderhjelm of K.D. Feddersen Plastics Machinery AB will start a PhD project on polyamide degradation and recyclability in collaboration with the Polymer Technology Institute. The work is funded by WISE through the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.
Brenntag Specialties adds PNM Preperse pigments in EMEA
Brenntag Specialties is expanding its color portfolio for plastics in key EMEA markets through a collaboration with Precise New Material Technology, adding the Preperse line of pre-dispersed pigment preparations for masterbatch production and polymer processing.
K 2025 launches "Fair Match" digital matchmaking service
K 2025 will offer Fair Match, a smart matchmaking tool that links exhibitors and visitors before, during and after the show. The service runs in the K app and provides contact suggestions, chat and meeting scheduling.
Gollmer Formen debuts at K show 2025 with turnkey offer
Gollmer Formen GmbH will exhibit at the K trade fair for the first time, presenting global project planning and procurement services for injection moulds and turnkey systems developed with Haitian International Germany.
Hennecke and Yizumi join forces for advanced PUR overmolding technologies
Hennecke Group and Yizumi have entered into a strategic partnership to develop innovative polyurethane (PUR) overmolding solutions, aiming to set new standards in injection molding applications for global industries.
Aimplas to showcase circular plastics innovation at the K 2025
Aimplas will present its latest developments in circularity, low-carbon technologies, bioplastics and advanced testing services through industrial projects, technical assistance and certification support.
