Looking Back at K 2025: Our Journey in Düsseldorf
After an intense week full of inspiring talks, new connections, and shared visions for a more sustainable plastics industry, we’re taking a moment to look back at our experience with Polytives at K 2025 in Düsseldorf.
When we arrived on October 7 – the day before the official start of the fair – we already knew this week would be something special. A networking evening in the heart of the city offered the perfect kick-off: inspiring conversations, first familiar faces, and new connections that set the tone for what was to come.
A Flying Start
From the very first morning, Polytives at K 2025 took off at full speed. We had scheduled more than 40 meetings in advance – but by the end of the fair, we had spoken with nearly 300 people. Incredible!
Our booth in Hall 7a, as part of the TecPart joint stand together with Cirplas, Schwarz Plastic Solutions, AMK, and Voelpker, was initially manned by Oliver Eckardt, Steffen Felzer, and Viktoria Rothleitner. On Sunday afternoon, Oliver Guntner joined the team to support the second half of the fair.
While Sunday brought a quieter atmosphere, Monday once again saw a strong surge of visitors – and by Tuesday, the booth was buzzing with discussions until the very end.
When we finally packed up our exhibition pieces and tapped the last few drops of our Watzdorfer beer from the barrel on Wednesday afternoon, we did so with a big smile and full hearts.
Thank You for Your Interest and Trust
We want to express a sincere thank you to everyone who stopped by, who took the time to talk to us, and who shared their ideas and challenges. We were truly impressed by the openness and curiosity of so many international visitors who had travelled long distances to meet us, often more than once.
It was equally rewarding to meet people who had no prior connection to us but were drawn in by curiosity or recommendation. Hearing visitors this year say they came “because someone recommended Polytives” was a proud and motivating moment for our team.
Across the many conversations throughout the week, one topic kept coming up again and again: How to make recyclate processing more efficient and reliable. The topic of recyclate processing clearly continues to gain momentum, and it’s exciting to see how many companies are actively seeking practical and long-term solutions.
We are deeply grateful to both our long-standing partners and our new collaborators for their trust and openness. Your feedback and joint projects are what keep us moving forward – and we can’t wait to see what’s next!
Tradition Meets Celebration
Or: A Little Fun Never Hurts
Every three years, the K show brings the plastics industry together for an entire week of exchange, innovation, and inspiration. And with it comes a certain rhythm that many of us know and love. That includes the traditional Exhibitors’ Party on Saturday night, which once again in 2025 – the 76th year of K – marked a fitting celebration after the first week of the show.
Exceptional food, great entertainment, and a dance floor that filled up quickly – the perfect way to wrap up intense and inspiring days at the fair.
And yes, we decided not to share photos from that night – the memories will do just fine!
Looking Ahead
Polytives at K 2025 once again showed how valuable personal exchange and strong networks are for driving innovation in the plastics industry.
We’re already looking forward to the next milestones – and maybe to seeing you again soon at PlastEurasia, PlastIndia, or one of the regional trade shows such as KUTENO or KPA.
If we missed each other at the fair, feel free to reach out under the subject “K 2025” via info@polytives.de – or through your familiar contacts and channels.
We’re always happy to continue the conversation!
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