Trade Fairs, Pitches, Customer Visits: Polytives on the Move Across Two Continents

PRSE, Amsterdam

Attending the Plastics Recycling Show is a fixed highlight in our calendar every year, and it marked the perfect kickoff to our journey. With experts from over 80 countries gathering in Amsterdam, there were plenty of opportunities to connect. Viktoria Rothleitner and Steffen Felzer represented our team, returning with fresh insights and a potential new partnership.

ChinaPlas, Shenzhen

Even though we couldn’t be there in person, ChinaPlas – one of the most important trade fairs for the plastics and rubber industry – took place in the Middle Kingdom. Our partner, H.J. Unkel, presented Polytives on this international stage for the very first time. We are thrilled about the positive feedback and the direct customer evaluations that resulted from it.

VivaTech, Paris

A different format, a different environment, a different kind of energy. Polytives was part of the German start-up delegation, which gave us the opportunity to showcase our vision with a dedicated booth and pitch. As one of Europe’s largest startup and tech events, VivaTech brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts. It’s no wonder we walked away deeply inspired by how innovation – which is, after all, part of our corporate DNA – is effectively put into the spotlight.

South Korea

Building a partnership and solving daily customer challenges via video calls is one thing. Being there on the ground and experiencing the people, the mindset, and the culture firsthand is an entirely different experience. Our partner, Kangshin, made it possible for us to evaluate sampling results directly with customers and align on solutions. Meeting in person built immense trust and will sustainably strengthen our collaboration for the long term.

Plast (Milan)

To wrap things up, Steffen Felzer embarked on his annual “Italian journey.” Alongside our partner, Eigenmann & Veronelli, we were able to attend Plast, one of Europe’s leading trade fairs for plastics and rubber. This was followed by joint customer visits with the E&V team.