Around 175,000 trade visitors from around 160 countries came to K 2025 in Düsseldorf
K 2025 has once again set new standards. Despite economic uncertainties, the plastics and rubber industry in Düsseldorf demonstrated a high level of innovation and international presence. Circular economy, digitalization, and new material solutions shaped the trade fair, as did strategic partnerships and willingness to invest. A look back at eight intense days full of technical and conceptual innovations shows how the leading trade fair has asserted itself as a global driving force.
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Nestlé Headquarters
Nestlé strengthened its growth momentum in the third quarter of 2025, despite a challenging environment. Confectionery and coffee proved to be particularly stable drivers. At the same time, the company is pushing ahead with strategic adjustments and expanding investments in high-margin areas. This overview of the current quarterly figures shows how the individual regions contributed to the development and how Nestlé is reaffirming its annual targets despite headwinds.
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  • A “NIO ES8” aluminum body with BASF Oxsilan thin-film pretreatment, “CathoGuard 800” cathodic dip coating (CDP), water-based filler, water-based paint, and a two-component clear coat
    In a strategic move, BASF is selling its majority stake in its global coatings business to Carlyle and QIA. The deal will bring the company a cash inflow of €5.8 billion and strengthen the independence of the business unit. BASF will retain a 40 percent stake and continue to actively support the future development of the business. The following article outlines the objectives of the transaction and how it fits into the company's strategy.
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In May 2026, the packaging industry will meet again at Interpack in Düsseldorf
BASF headquarters in Ludwigshafen, Germany
Siegfried headquarters in Zofingen Switzerland
Together with representatives from politics, members of the owner family and the Executive Board, Belén Garijo, CEO and Chair of the Executive Board of Merck (center), opened the Launch and Technology Center on the Merck campus in Darmstadt, Germany
With the recent expansion of its polyurethane production site in Malacky, Slovakia, the BASF division can now offer its customers certified mass balance solutions from its ten plants
Krones expands its portfolio in process technology and filling and packaging technology through investments and acquisitions
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  • Exclusive highlight talk with Tobias Bangert (2nd from left) from Janitza and Raphael Görner (3rd from left) from Rittal on energy management and networked energy solutions of tomorrow with editor-in-chief Susanne Woggon and Ronny Schumann from Tropal Media
    The transformation of energy systems in Europe is at a turning point. With the ongoing expansion of renewable energies, the electrification of industrial processes, and the emergence of new consumers such as charging infrastructure for electric mobility and data centers, the requirements for a stable, flexible, and networked power grid are growing. Energy management is developing into a key strategic technology. It connects the generation, storage, distribution, and consumption of energy into an integrated overall...
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Exclusive highlight talk with Mark Zimpfer (center) from Hager on intelligent, decentralized energy systems and distribution
Around 107,000 visitors came to the trade fair alliance “The smarter E Europe 2025” in Munich
Technological trends, regulatory developments and market-relevant topics are highlighted at The smarter E Europe
Start-ups are once again presenting innovations and ideas at EM-Power Europe this year
The Copa-Data software team at the trade fair: (f.l.t.r.) Stefan Hufnagl, Industry Specialist Energy, Jürgen Resch, Director Industry Management Energy, Wolfgang Spirek, Industry Specialist Energy and Lewis Williams, Industry Specialist Energy
The finalists of “The smarter E AWARD 2025” in the five categories have been determined
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  • Ultra-compact standard inverter with USB-C interface for modern production requirements
    With the "FR-D800" series, Mitsubishi Electric is introducing a new generation of compact frequency inverters designed to meet the requirements of modern production environments. The inverter combines a compact design with energy-efficient motor control, diagnostic functions, and integrated interfaces for industrial networks. They are suitable for a wide range of applications and can be easily integrated into existing plant structures.
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Ralf Schubert, Managing Director at Gerhard Schubert, presents the new cobot “tog.101”
3-in-1 safety module from Murrelektronik for EtherNet/IP applications, based on the standardized CIP Safety protocol certified according to IEC 61508 up to SIL3
Miniature ballscrews by Hiwin
Igus expands its “readycable” portfolio with new camera cables for industrial camera technology
The LBK 3D radar system protects the dangerous working area of machines against access and presence of persons - even in the presence of dirt, welding sparks, sawdust, or moisture.
Fluid bed technology: The fluidized bed plant is suitable for drying, agglomeration, spray granulation, microencapsulation, or coating of powders, granules, or pellets
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  • Henkel sealing in the seam channels of double and triple seams
    Emballator and Henkel Adhesive have been working together for more than three decades to develop safe packaging solutions for demanding industries such as the chemical industry. Metal buckets, cans, and lids used in this industry must meet the highest requirements for leak tightness, durability, and safety. A recent milestone in this partnership is the introduction of phthalate-free sealants. This article highlights the advantages of the new materials and why they are relevant for the chemical industry.
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Rockwell and Middleby Food Processing Corporation implement first fully automated bacon production line
Can inspection: Each individual can is checked for damage, deformation, and foreign objects, as well as to ensure that the layout matches the contents and that the best-before date is complete and legible. Cans with defects are displayed and rejected
Alkaline water electrolyzer from Asahi Kasei with a total capacity of one megawatt
Mondi has introduced a digital printing and label-free packaging solution for Komsa to ship 35,000 packages per day without adhesive labels
The solution combines several Dematic technologies and includes a space-saving Autostore system
Siemens supports dairy Sachsenmilch with predictive maintenance using AI-based algorithms
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  • Recyclates
    From society to politics to industry - everyone acknowledges that a functioning circular economy is necessary to meet climate goals. Everyone also agrees that the use of recyclates must be significantly increased. But there are a number of obstacles and problems along the way. For example, not enough recyclates are available in sufficient quantity and suitable quality.
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White Paper on digitization in catalysis research published
The “Security” white paper from Pilz helps to understand central aspects of security and to put solution approaches into practice
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    The next Hannover Messe will take place from March 20 to 24, 2026. At the upcoming industrial trade fair, international companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical and digital industries, as well as the energy sector, will present solutions for resource-efficient, climate-neutral, and resilient production. With its appointment as partner country, Brazil is reaffirming its commitment to driving industrial change toward a sustainable economy. The country wants to further expand its role as a global player...

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