K 2025
Messe Düsseldorf launches K-Alliance for global plastics and rubber trade fairs / Guided tours to be offered at K show
— By Plasteurope.com staff —
 Messe Düsseldorf unveils the K-Alliance brand, strengthening its global network of plastics and rubber trade fairs ahead of K 2025 (Image: Messe Düsseldorf) |
Organiser of the world-leading K trade fair, Messe Düsseldorf has rebranded its international plastics and rubber portfolio under a new umbrella name, K-Alliance, replacing the former Global Gate brand. The move is intended to highlight the company’s global network of partnerships and events across the industry.
According to Thomas Franken, director of K, the new name shifts focus from simple market entry support to long-term strategic alliances within the sector. “The designation K-Alliance now places a clearer focus on the strong partnerships and alliances that our constantly growing, worldwide network of trade fairs related to plastics and rubber stands for,” he said.
Related: K 2025 to spotlight industry transformation with Plastics Shape the Future show
K-Alliance currently includes 11 trade fairs worldwide. Upcoming events in 2025 include Pack Print Plas Philippines (18-20 September) and Plastics & Rubber Indonesia (19-22 November). In 2026, the line-up is expected to feature events such as Plastindia, Plastics & Rubber Vietnam, Chinaplas, Plast Alger (Algeria), Colombiaplast (Colombia), Plastics & Rubber Thailand, and Central Asia Plast World (Kazakhstan). Arabplast (UAE) is set to return in 2027.
The latest addition to the network is Saudi Plastics & Petrochem, scheduled for 12-15 April 2026 in Riyadh, running alongside Saudi Print & Pack.
The next edition of Messe Düsseldorf’s flagship trade fair, K 2025, is set to take place from 8-15 October in Düsseldorf, Germany. The 2022 edition attracted nearly 178,000 visitors from 167 countries and featured over 3,200 exhibitors showcasing technologies in production, processing, and finishing.
According to Thomas Franken, director of K, the new name shifts focus from simple market entry support to long-term strategic alliances within the sector. “The designation K-Alliance now places a clearer focus on the strong partnerships and alliances that our constantly growing, worldwide network of trade fairs related to plastics and rubber stands for,” he said.
Related: K 2025 to spotlight industry transformation with Plastics Shape the Future show
K-Alliance currently includes 11 trade fairs worldwide. Upcoming events in 2025 include Pack Print Plas Philippines (18-20 September) and Plastics & Rubber Indonesia (19-22 November). In 2026, the line-up is expected to feature events such as Plastindia, Plastics & Rubber Vietnam, Chinaplas, Plast Alger (Algeria), Colombiaplast (Colombia), Plastics & Rubber Thailand, and Central Asia Plast World (Kazakhstan). Arabplast (UAE) is set to return in 2027.
The latest addition to the network is Saudi Plastics & Petrochem, scheduled for 12-15 April 2026 in Riyadh, running alongside Saudi Print & Pack.
The next edition of Messe Düsseldorf’s flagship trade fair, K 2025, is set to take place from 8-15 October in Düsseldorf, Germany. The 2022 edition attracted nearly 178,000 visitors from 167 countries and featured over 3,200 exhibitors showcasing technologies in production, processing, and finishing.
Guided tours offer insights on key industry themes
Visitors to K 2025 can take advantage of a series of free, thematically focused guided tours designed to provide expert insight and orientation across key areas of the plastics and rubber industry. Examples include a Materials & Design tour led by designer Chris Lefteri, offering a close look at innovative materials and sustainable design concepts, and tours focusing on digitalisation, smart production processes, and recycling technologies.
Also on offer is the Young Talents Tour, aimed at students and trainees, which gives early-career visitors a hands-on introduction to the industry and its career opportunities. All tours are set to be available in German and English and include direct visits to relevant exhibitor stands. Registration is now open via the official K 2025 website.
The KI.PIE Group will also be present at K 2025 – come say hello to us in Hall 06, Stand C28!
Also on offer is the Young Talents Tour, aimed at students and trainees, which gives early-career visitors a hands-on introduction to the industry and its career opportunities. All tours are set to be available in German and English and include direct visits to relevant exhibitor stands. Registration is now open via the official K 2025 website.
The KI.PIE Group will also be present at K 2025 – come say hello to us in Hall 06, Stand C28!
21.08.2025 Plasteurope.com [258457-0]
Published on 21.08.2025