Messe Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf / Germany; www.messe-duesseldorf.com), the organiser of “K 2022” (www.k-online.com), is looking at the next year with optimism: by the end of its sign-up period on 31 May 2021, 3,000 exhibitors had registered for the world’s largest trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, the company said. Erhard Wienkamp, managing director of Messe Düsseldorf, was quoted as saying, “K 2022 will again occupy the entire fairgrounds. When talking to exhibitors we feel that there is an enormous demand for personal exchange on a global level.”

The K trade fair is scheduled for 19 to 26 October 2022. As at previous events, the range of exhibits will include not only machinery and equipment, raw and auxiliary materials, semi-finished products, technical components and reinforced plastic products. Additionally, the fair will be dedicated to three leading themes – the “megatrends” of circular economy, digitalisation and climate protection. A special show, titled “Plastics Shape the Future”, has also been planned. The “Science Campus” forum for science and research is also expected to be held.

At “K 2019” two years ago, 3,333 exhibitors from 165 countries presented their products and services. According to the organisers, 225,000 visitors came to see the trade fair in 2019 (see Plasteurope.com of 24.10.2019).