K 2022
| Convention Center Düsseldorf, Germany |
19 - 26 Oct 2022
K is the world's largest trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry. It gathers the most important supplier of plastics and rubber machinery, raw and auxiliary materials and semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastic products under one roof. It is an ideal platform to showcase products and innovations and to make business contacts. K will be followed by a special exhibition under the theme "Visions in Polymers", that presents the trends and innovations of the industry. Special consideration is given to the subjects of energy efficiency and resource conservation.
22 Nov 2022
Milliken’s new viscosity modifier concentrates offer added value for recycled polypropylene
Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer with more than 70 locations worldwide, used this fall’s K 2022 trade fair to introduce our latest DeltaFlow Viscosity Modifier for recycled polypropylene (rPP), based on latest viscosity-modification chemistry.
8 Nov 2022
Clariant introduces product carbon footprint tool to accelerate emissions reduction
Climate change is the biggest challenge of our time and transparency on carbon emissions has never been more important. Today, Clariant marked another milestone in its sustainability journey with the launch of its product carbon footprint (PCF) tool «CliMate».
26 Oct 2022
SABIC demonstrates its expertise in the building & construction market at K 2022 with solutions for enhanced sustainability and energy efficiency
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, invites visitors of the company’s booth D42 in Hall 6 during K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany (October 19–26) to experience a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance polymer solutions for the building & construction (B&C) industry. An increased global population and growing urbanization has created a dramatically rising demand for more sustainable, resource and energy efficient material solutions.
25 Oct 2022
SABIC spotlights advanced material solutions for an expanding global hygiene and healthcare market at K 2022
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry answers the needs of the hygiene and healthcare industry at K 2022 with a broad exhibit of differentiated material solutions, application samples targeting improved functionality, sustainability, safety, design, cost, patient and consumer convenience. A growing global population with an increasing female workforce and elderly people is creating a rising demand for healthcare and hygiene products that require innovative material solutions. This coincides with higher rates of obesity and other illnesses, and an increased awareness for healthcare associated infections (HCAI) and tighter governmental regulations for consumer protection.
24 Oct 2022
SABIC wins 2022 EPSE awards in design & innovation categories
SABIC has received two awards –– one for Innovation, the other for Design –– from European Polycarbonate Sheet Extruders (EPSE). The Brussels-based association announced the results today in an award ceremony during the K 2022 trade fair in Düsseldorf, hosted at the SABIC booth.
24 Oct 2022
SABIC to showcase its broad expertise in electrical & electronics solutions at K 2022
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is addressing the challenges of the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry with an extensive display of advanced material and technology solutions at K 2022, demonstrating the feasibility of combining exceptional sustainability with outstanding durability and aesthetical properties.
21 Oct 2022
Milliken and PureCycle advance circularity by launching new concentrate using recycled PP resin
Today, Milliken & Company, a trusted expert in polymer additive and colorant technology, and diversified global manufacturer, and PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCT), jointly announced that they have created the first fully sustainable concentrate for PP on the market. This development advances circularity, since the concentrate based on PureCycle materials will allow for greater use of 100% recycled content. Additionally, when used in combination with PureCycle’s recycled PP, it produces a formulation with a carbon footprint (GHG) approximately 35% lower than that of virgin PP.
21 Oct 2022
SONGWON to support global plastic industry growth with continuous investments
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., the world’s 2nd largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers and a key global player in the specialty chemicals business announces new strategic investments to support global plastic industry growth and to meet its needs.
21 Oct 2022
Bugaboo, DSM Engineering Materials, Fibrant and Neste partner to enable industry-first stroller portfolio made with bio-based materials
Today, Bugaboo, DSM Engineering Materials, Fibrant and Neste announce that their cross-value chain partnership has successfully enabled the launch of an entire Bugaboo stroller portfolio made with bio-based materials. Specifically, the majority of the strollers’ plastic parts are made using DSM Engineering Materials’ Akulon® 100% bio-based B-MB polyamide 6 (PA6), which in turn is made using bio-based feedstock from both Fibrant and Neste. DSM Engineering Materials uses a mass-balancing approach with renewable waste and residue raw material to enable a ~75% PA6 carbon footprint reduction compared to conventional PA6 and up to 24% of the entire stroller. Experience the Bugaboo donkey stroller on display at DSM Engineering Materials at Hall 6, Booth B11.
21 Oct 2022
SABIC’s exhibit of sustainable material solutions for consumer goods at K 2022 meets a growing demand for renewability, recyclability, aesthetics and functionality
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is showcasing a broad selection of sustainable and circular material solutions for functional, safe and aesthetic consumer goods (CG) and home appliances at K 2022. Application examples on display at Booth D42 in Hall 6 during the show from October 19 to 26 in Düsseldorf, Germany, are demonstrating the trends in the market across four key driving needs: waste reduction, circularity, use of renewable feedstock, and enhanced consumer appeal. Many of them have been developed in dedicated collaboration with value chain partners and align closely with SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ program to accelerate the journey towards real circularity without compromising product performance and cost efficiency.
21 Oct 2022
Clariant unveils portfolio for purifying pyrolysis oil derived from mixed plastic waste
Driven by its vision to enable a circular economy, Clariant launched an innovative portfolio of flexible, custom solutions for the emerging market of chemical plastics recycling.
20 Oct 2022
Clariant announces further investment in new China flame retardants facility for E-mobility and E&E applications
Clariant will create a second production line at its new CHF 60 million state of the art facility for Exolit OP halogen-free flame retardants currently under construction in Daya Bay, China. This additional CHF 40 million investment will further expand access to innovative and sustainable fire protection solutions and related technical expertise to support the significant growth of engineering plastics applications in E-mobility and electrical & electronic segments.
20 Oct 2022
Electrification solutions under BLUEHERO™ initiative headline SABIC’s automotive and transportation showcase at K 2022
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is showcasing at K 2022 a wide range of exhibits and applications based on its thermoplastic materials and solutions covering the automotive and larger transportation sector, which can support carbon emissions reduction, vehicle efficiency and performance enhancements and the creation of vehicles that meet the needs of today and tomorrow.
20 Oct 2022
Clariant launches new additives at K 2022 to support plastics sustainable evolution
K 2022 visitors can look forward to new Clariant additive solutions to progress more sustainable plastics and reduce resource use. New developments give applications greater resilience to support longer use and reuse on the path to circularity. Plus, solve production challenges while achieving better efficiency and lower carbon footprint during compounding and processing (Hall 8a Booth J11).
19 Oct 2022
Milliken & Company Commits to Net-Zero Future
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company announces its science-based net-zero targets have been approved by the U.N.-backed Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a collective of international organizations dedicated to helping companies set emission reduction targets consistent with climate science and the Paris Agreement.
19 Oct 2022
Mars, SABIC and Landbell partner in closed loop initiative for KIND® snack bar packaging based on certified circular PP
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry has joined forces with MARS and Landbell in an advanced recycling project designed to close the loop on flexible packaging using certified circular polypropylene (PP) from the company’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. In a joint initiative with major market players, biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film based on SABIC’s certified circular PP from feedstock recycling of post-consumer, used plastics will be introduced by Mars in the packaging of their KIND® primary healthy snack bar brand.
19 Oct 2022
SABIC to showcase its broad expertise in TRUCIRCLE™ solutions for more sustainable packaging at K 2022
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is addressing the challenges of the packaging industry with an extensive display of advanced material and technology solutions at K 2022, demonstrating the feasibility of combining exceptional sustainability with outstanding durability and aesthetics. Over the past three years, the company has been collaborating with numerous leading players across the packaging value chain, focusing on five key drivers in the market: waste reduction, use of certified circular polymers, closed-loop solutions and ocean-bound plastic, use of certified renewable feedstock, and enhanced functionality and consumer appeal. The products and samples on display at Booth D42 in Hall 6 during the show from October 19 to 26 at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, align closely with SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ program and demonstrate how dedicated industrial partnerships are accelerating the journey towards real circularity without compromising product performance.
19 Oct 2022
K 2022: SABIC addresses global challenges with sustainable and circular solutions under the theme of ‘Making the change real’
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is demonstrating at K 2022 from October 19 to 26 in Düsseldorf, Germany, how advanced polymer chemistry is making a distinct difference across industries, especially as OEMs, brand owners and converters strive to reduce their climate impact. Under the theme of ‘Making the change real’, the company’s solutions on display emphasize two key areas: accelerating the implementation of a circular plastics economy, and creating a clean-air economy by driving the transition to product electrification.
19 Oct 2022
Solvay K 2022 press kit
K is the world's largest trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry. It gathers the most important supplier of plastics and rubber machinery, raw and auxiliary materials and semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastic products under one roof. It is an ideal platform to showcase products and innovations and to make business contacts. K will be followed by a special exhibition under the theme "Visions in Polymers", that presents the trends and innovations of the industry. Special consideration is given to the subjects of energy efficiency and resource conservation.
19 Oct 2022
SONGWON showcases its approach to mechanical recycling at K 2022
At the K 2022, Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., the world’s 2nd largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers and a key global player in the specialty chemicals business is showcasing its latest mechanical recycling stabilization approach for polyolefins (POs) and reaffirming its drive to deliver sustainable solutions to the industry.
19 Oct 2022
OQ K 2022 Press Kit
OQ will be part of the K Show and will be located in Hall 6/A23, where they will talk about the company’s growth, changes, and new product developments.
19 Oct 2022
K 2022: Luban HP2151T marks latest OQ innovation in thin wall packaging solutions
OQ, the fast-growing, Oman-based enterprise, continues to expand its product portfolio by introducing Luban HP2151T – a high-flow reactor (60 MFI) grade PP homopolymer targeting thin wall packaging applications.
18 Oct 2022
Solvay wins SPE Automotive Award 2022
Three mobility applications injection molded in high-performance specialty polymers from Solvay won The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Central Europe prestigious 2022 Automotive Awards:
17 Oct 2022
GCR accelerates investment with new recycling plant to support circular economy
GCR Group has announced the plan to open a new dedicated recycling plant in Castellet i La Gornal, Barcelona, Spain, enhancing the group’s capability to serve increased global demand for its CICLIC range of recycled polyolefins (R-polyolefins). The 200,000 Tonnes (200kT) plant, commissioning in 2023, when fully operational in 2025, will be one of the largest of its kind and is a significant step for the group; the capacity for CICLIC combined with that for the GRANIC® range of sustainable mineral-filled masterbatches and compounds will reach 500kT. GCR has a global reach, exporting 85% of its sales to over 100 countries.
17 Oct 2022
SABIC, Drylock and Plastik group partner for absorbent hygiene applications with circular certified polymers
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced that Plastik Group, a major international manufacturer of films and bags for the hygiene market, is using certified circular polymers from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio in the production of specialty films designed for absorbent disposables offered by Drylock Technologies. Drylock has approved the use of these films for various absorbent hygiene applications, such as sanitary pads, panty liners, towels and diapers in feminine, baby and incontinence care.
17 Oct 2022
Ascend launches ReDefyne™ recycled materials; partners with ITW on blockchain traceability
Ascend Performance Materials has launched ReDefyne™, a portfolio of sustainable polyamides created with up to 100% pre- and post-consumer recycled polyamide 66 or 6 to provide a low carbon footprint and reliable performance, even in demanding applications.
13 Oct 2022
New materials create safer, quieter EVs
Ascend Performance Materials has developed two materials for electric vehicles that improve safety and passenger comfort. The company’s Starflam® X-Protect and Vydyne® AVS tackle two unique challenges automakers face when developing their EV platforms.
13 Oct 2022
Huhtamaki, Milliken partner to design for circularity
Milliken & Company, a trusted expert in plastics additive and colorant technology, is partnering with Finnish flexible packaging giant Huhtamaki Group to develop a more sustainable, mono-material laminate for use in tubes targeting cosmetics, toothpaste and other personal-care applications.
13 Oct 2022
K2022: Partnership excellence that drives DOMO's sustainable polyamide solutions
DOMO Chemicals, a leader in polyamide-based engineered material solutions and services, is set to present its entire range of high-performing TECHNYL® solutions to a global audience for the first time at the upcoming K 2022 show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
13 Oct 2022
DSM Engineering Materials partners with Renault to create industry’s most lightweight and decomplexed Plug-in hybrid vehicle fuel tank
Today, DSM Engineering Materials announces its successful partnership with Renault to create an industry-first lightweight solution for hybrid vehicle fuel tanks. By using Akulon® Fuel Lock, DSM's high-performance low-carbon-footprint PA6 material, the fuel tanks can be produced with a blow molding monolayer construction that significantly reduces weight and cost without compromising safety or risking additional emissions. The fuel tank is designed and manufactured by DSM Engineering Material project partners RM Technologies and MTS France. This innovative step forward underlines DSM Engineering Materials’ commitment to enabling e-mobility that is safer, lighter, and more sustainable.
12 Oct 2022
Milliken’s RESIST™ XTR colorants designed for extreme conditions and demanding applications
Milliken & Company will introduce our latest extreme performance colorants for advanced engineering polymers at this year’s K 2022 trade fair. A diversified global manufacturer with more than 70 locations worldwide, we are a trusted supplier of colorants and plastics additives, and this addition of RESIST™ XTR 9798 builds on our existing, well-established portfolio while continuing to contribute to a more sustainable future.
12 Oct 2022
Solvay at K 2022: “The closer we look, the further we go!”
At the 2022 edition of K-show, the world’s largest plastics and rubber fair, Solvay will showcase a wide range of innovative and advanced materials that support a more sustainable world, with a focus on e-mobility, resource efficiency, eco-friendly solutions, healthcare and hyperconnectivity.
12 Oct 2022
Ascend continues broad expansion into new markets, launches HiDura™ MED portfolio
Ascend Performance Materials today announced a new portfolio of medical grade nylon 6,6 resins and engineered materials for the healthcare market under its HiDura™ brand.
12 Oct 2022
SONGWON launches new products at K 2022 highlighting its commitment to the industry
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., the world’s 2nd largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers and a key global player in the specialty chemicals business highlights its ongoing commitment to the plastics industry with new product launches at K 2022.
12 Oct 2022
OQ strengthens its bottles & closures portfolio with new solutions
OQ, the multifaceted Oman-based enterprise that specialises in flexible and rigid packaging solutions, continues to advance its portfolio in response to key market trends.
11 Oct 2022
Kisuma gets set to tell the world about landmark sustainability and product innovation progress at K 2022
Kisuma, the world's largest producer of synthetic hydrotalcite, is gearing up to showcase an enormous array of sustainability progress and product diversification at the upcoming K 2022 show in Düsseldorf upstairs in Hall 7/A28.
11 Oct 2022
Palsgaard helps automotive compounders enhance the sustainability of PP formulations for class ‘A’ mould release
Palsgaard, a leader in plant-based additives for the plastics industry, has been working with polymer compounders in Malaysia to run a comparative study and successfully qualify the superior performance of its Einar® 201 mould release agent vs. incumbent additives in polypropylene (PP) formulations for injection moulded automotive applications. The study was actively supported by Palsgaard’s Polymer Application Centre in Denmark to accelerate the time-to-market of various specific automotive PP compounds.
6 Oct 2022
Solvay adds Responsible Sourcing to Specialty Polymers ReCycle Portfolio
Solvay is taking an additional step forward in its sustainability journey by launching high-performance products with a reduced carbon footprint for applications ranging from automotive and household appliances to electronics.
5 Oct 2022
Ascend focuses on reducing product carbon footprint
Ascend Performance Materials announced today two efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its products. The company has made its global compounding operations carbon neutral, making it the first integrated polyamide producer to decarbonize a substantial part of its operations, and it has secured ISCC+ certification for the use of bio-based materials.
4 Oct 2022
Solvay Launches SolvaLite® Surfacing Film for Automotive Body Panels at CAMX 2022
Solvay has announced the launch of SolvaLite® SF200 surfacing film, a light tack film for ‘Class A’ paintable body panels. The new product will officially be introduced to the market at the Composite and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) in Anaheim, California, where Solvay will be exhibiting its comprehensive composites offering from October 17 through 20, 2022, at Booth W56.
4 Oct 2022
Milliken colorants demonstrate great performance on LK IMM moulding machine with INEOS Styrolution’s Novodur ABS
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has today announced that its specialty ABS Novodur H605 can be seen in action at the K fair at LK IMM’s booth B45 in hall 13. The material will be part of a demonstration of high-performance colorants on an injection moulding machine from LK IMM.
29 Sep 2022
Palsgaard and Korean PE film manufacturer collaborate to optimize the shelf-life, aesthetics, safety & sustainability of sensitive food packaging
Palsgaard, a leader in plant-based additives for the plastics industry, has announced that its Einar® 611 bio-based anti-fog surfactant has been successfully specified by a major Korean supplier of food-grade polyethylene (PE) film solutions. The customer had been looking for a cold anti-fog additive that would effectively protect the packaged food from spoilage by preventing the formation of condensation droplets on the inside of the film. At the same time, the surfactant had to eliminate regulatory concerns with regard to its chemistry and provide superior functional performance at cost-effectively low concentration.
29 Sep 2022
Solvay Expands Amodel® PPA Capacity to Address Growth in Demand in the Automotive Industry
Solvay announced today it is increasing its Amodel® polyphthalamide (PPA) resin capacity to 15% at its Augusta manufacturing site in Georgia as a result of operational excellence initiatives. The new capacity facilitates the production of innovative and more sustainable Amodel® PPA grades that offer a reduced CO2 footprint due to manufacturing improvements.
28 Sep 2022
Milliken, together with EREMA and PreZero, to showcase technology for producing top-quality recycled polypropylene
Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer with more than 70 locations worldwide, is partnering with European recycling leaders EREMA and PreZero at the upcoming K 2022 show to highlight the use of our Hyperform® HPN® performance additives in recycled polypropylene (rPP) compounds. Our common purpose is to close the loop and advance circularity.
28 Sep 2022
OQ advances trend towards flexible packaging with series of multilayer solutions
OQ, the fast-growing and multifaceted Oman-based integrated energy company, continues to make progress towards product optimisation and innovation as it caters to the growing demand for flexible packaging solutions.
27 Sep 2022
Solvay and 3TREES Collaborate to Extend the Lifetime of BIPV Roofing Materials
Solvay announced today a collaboration with 3TREES, a leading Chinese building materials manufacturer, to develop building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) thermoplastic polyolefin roofing membranes that comply with new 25-year weathering requirements. The project will support China’s goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 by accelerating the adoption of distributed rooftop BIPV installations. The demand for BIPV products continues to rise globally, driven by construction projects, new material options and growing consumer preference for sustainable solutions.
22 Sep 2022
Solvay Launches LTM® 350 Low-Temperature Prepreg for Unprecedented Fast Tooling
Solvay introduces LTM® 350, a next-generation carbon fiber epoxy prepreg tooling material designed to deliver significant time and cost savings for the industrial, aerospace, automotive and race car markets. The carbon fiber epoxy tooling material offers an industry leading fast, low-temperature cure cycle (3 hrs at 60°C) and can also be cured at temperatures as low as 45°C with an extended post-cure. Tools built from LTM® 350 can be continuously cycled at temperatures up to 150°C delivering highly accurate composite parts.
20 Sep 2022
Milliken & Company Achieves EcoVadis Gold Rating
Milliken & Company, a diversified manufacturer committed to sustainability, is proud to achieve a gold rating on its 2022 EcoVadis assessment. EcoVadis a trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, providing detailed insight into environmental, social and ethical considerations across 200+ purchasing categories and 160+ countries. Milliken’s score places it in the top 5% of more than 90,000 organizations rated by EcoVadis.
19 Sep 2022
DSM Engineering Materials at K 2022: shaping the future through innovation in circularity, sustainable mobility, and digitalization
DSM Engineering Materials today announces that it will attend the K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Between October 19–26, the company will showcase its recent innovations in circularity, sustainable mobility, and digitalization that are driving transformation and empowering customers across automotive, electric, electronics, and consumer goods. To explore the full range of products and technologies on display, visitors can find DSM Engineering Materials at Hall 6, Booth B11.
13 Sep 2022
Solvay Partners with Inaventa Solar for More Efficient Solar Collector Designs
Solvay and Inaventa Solar, an innovator in solar thermal collector technology, joined forces in the development of the partner’s new BI70 solar collector. The product leverages Solvay’s Ryton® PPS to replace metal, which provides significant benefits from greater design flexibility and automated manufacturing to simplified handling, better aesthetic facility integration and a lower carbon footprint.
7 Sep 2022
OQ Polymer Lab meets global testing standards with ISO 17025 certification
OQ, the multifaceted Oman-based enterprise, has achieved ISO 17025 certification across seven parameters covering its Polymer Lab.
18 Aug 2022
Clariant at K: discover additives for plastics to address e-mobility challenges
Contribute to e-mobility’s evolution. At K 2022, discover Clariant’s additive solutions to support plastics in meeting key e-mobility challenges as the automotive industry seeks to safely extend battery range and charging performance, achieve significant materials reuse and recycling, and decrease carbon footprint (Hall 8a Booth J11).
9 Aug 2022
Milliken delivers chemistry with a purpose at K 2022
At this year’s K 2022 trade fair in Dusseldorf on October 19-26, Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer with more than 70 locations around the world, will showcase new measures to advance the circular economy through chemistry—part of the company’s 2025 Sustainability Goals. Additionally, Milliken is partnering with more than 30 partners in purposeful collaborations that will be on display throughout the K Show , including its ongoing partnership with PureCycle Technologies, whose patented technology turns recycled polypropylene into virgin-like material.
12 Jul 2022
Solvay Develops Industry-First Specialized UV-C Stabilizers for the Protection of Polyolefin Surfaces
Solvay, a global market leader in specialty materials, has announced the development of an innovative new portfolio of UV-C stabilizers. They are designed for use in demanding hygiene applications, where polyolefin surfaces are treated with ultra-violet (UV) light of the UV-C spectrum (200-280 nm) to fight against COVID and hospital-acquired infections. The new proprietary stabilization technology represents an important milestone for the polyolefin industry, as it is the first to address the risk of polyolefin degradation, discoloration and micro-crack formation, which is caused by frequent exposure to UV-C irradiation.
22 Jun 2022
DOMO at K 2022: Your partner of choice for polyamides and our planet
DOMO Chemicals, a sustainable polyamide player, will exhibit at K 2022 in Düsseldorf. This will be the first opportunity for customers to experience the global TECHNYL® polyamide portfolio since the disruption of COVID-19.
16 Jun 2022
Ascend to focus on driving e-mobility, sustainability and growth at K 2022
Ascend Performance Materials previewed some corporate updates and highlights in advance of K 2022 at a recent press conference in Rotterdam. Under the theme of “Advancing Together”, Ascend outlined the ways it is helping customers solve some of the most pressing technical challenges globally.